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Old 03-24-2023, 11:38 AM   #119
JSWolf
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To me 'real' means I have physical possession of the media. I don't rely on an outside (my possession) 'connection' to view that content. It still works if the Internet is down.

I can use my media if I have a source of energy.
A candle or sun provides light to read paper media.
A battery or generator can run a media player-display.
With a pBook, you have to either go to a bookstore to buy the pBook or order it online and have it shipped.

With an eBook, I can go online, buy it and have it now.
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