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Originally Posted by sparklemotion
... For the convenience of carrying books in a small device, for not having the clutter of physical books ...
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That can be said of any reader/phone/small tablet. The benefit of a phone reader is that I don't have to carry another device and it is always with me. I can read whenever I have a wait.
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Originally Posted by sparklemotion
... and because I read a lot outside in bright light. Using a tablet or phone doesn't work for me, but I know it does for a lot of people.
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I've heard the bright light argument most often. I just don't see it.
Yes, on older iPads it could have gotten washed out if you angle it exactly right. But that happens very rarely, and if it does I just adjust the screen slightly an voila - fixed. I have even tried reading outside laying around the pool down near the equator on a very bright day...still no issues.
I have heard the "eye strain" argument as well, but I can't speak to that because it seems a personal issue that doesn't effect me and seems like it would only effect those who have problems with computer screens anyway.
I have noticed local book stores either closing down, or drastically reducing inventory of books in favor of toys, games, music, etc. So, I would think that eBooks are here to stay and getting more and more mainstream.
Cheers!