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I really think there is no universally right answer, however, when it comes to value for money, one of the things that you have to consider is that different people value different things.
For me, at 50, the added value that comes from a physical object such as a paperback is greatly outweighed by that of being able to change the font size on an ebook. When you add the fact the screen doesn't have the same problems with gutters it becomes no contest.
I value the format I can read easily more than the one I have to struggle with. However, my values are based on 50 year-old eyes, and a 16-24 year old may not have the same issues reading a paperback, so their value equation will weight the factors differently than mine.
I'm curious to see what the numbers might reflect as those who grow up with ebooks and ereaders begin to age. Will they shift further toward ebooks as they grow older?
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