"I love ebooks because..."

owly · 10-04-2013, 07:45 AM

Found when I was browsing Bookeens Pintarest pinboards http://www.pinterest.com/bookeen/i-love-ebooks-because/

jersysman · 10-04-2013, 07:56 AM

For me, I love ebooks because they have preserved my ability to read after suffering a mild stroke in 2008. My eyesight was affected by the stroke and reading a paperback or hardback book with regular font size was out of the question. I was reduced to reading the books with the large size fonts, but those were few and far between. Ereaders and ebooks solved that dilemma for me, and for that, I will be eternally grateful.

Kai Winters · 10-04-2013, 08:43 AM

I can carry one or more "ebook" in one lightweight package.
The "book" fits easily in my pants pocket.
I can tailor the visage...background color, font type, font color, etc.
I can easily read during the day or in my bed at night without a light on...my wife much appreciates the darkness.
I can find thousands of "free" ebooks online at a variety of locations.
I can buy a book while sitting on the beach and have it on my reader within a minute more or less.

Mivo · 10-04-2013, 08:58 AM

I love e-books because if I want to read a particular book, I can get it almost instantly. Previously, I had to wait 2-4 weeks to get my paws on an English novel or non-fiction book, unless it was something very popular (then it took 2-3 days).

My budget hates e-books for the same reason.

bookaho!ic · 10-04-2013, 09:14 AM

i love ebooks because i used to carry a second book if i had less than 50 pages left in current book i can now carry around over 780 books and not hurt my back

SHARKuk · 10-04-2013, 09:15 AM

they are cheap.. take up no space.. much lighter than a real book.. I can adjust the font size.. instant supply no more waiting for the postman

Bompa65 · 10-04-2013, 09:35 AM

I like them because when I fall asleep reading in bed they don't klonk me on the nose.
Also I don't have to make weekly trips to our Public library.

spindlegirl · 10-04-2013, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by owly

Found when I was browsing Bookeens Pintarest pinboards http://www.pinterest.com/bookeen/i-love-ebooks-because/

I like it because of having a library at my fingertips. I usually carry a "modest" collection of 30-40 choices in my e-reader or phone, but imagine trying to lug even THAT around?

Fonts fonts fonts. I like choosing fonts. I like the variety etc. I like books that I get to configure! (clearly I am talking about non-DRM ebooks in a reader that allows me to change fonts and/or run through Calibre's conversion plugins!)

DiapDealer · 10-04-2013, 10:07 AM

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I love ebooks because...

Sounds about right!

Jessica Lares · 10-04-2013, 10:22 AM

I've cut my risk of having to get a blood transfusion due to multiple paper cuts in one sitting in half.

Carrying one little device with all your stuff is better than a huge bag of it too.

crich70 · 10-04-2013, 02:45 PM

I agree with a lot of the reasons mentioned. And if I have been reading one book and want to I can switch to another one for a while, then come back to the 1st one later without having to carry a lot of paper around.

supermighty · 10-04-2013, 02:50 PM

I love ebooks because I can have a world of knowledge in my pocket. I can read anywhere and style the book to my specific reading needs.

Sydney's Mom · 10-04-2013, 03:05 PM

I love ebooks because I once packed 15 books in my suitcase for a 2-week vacation.

Chi Cygni · 10-04-2013, 06:07 PM

... because it is either ebooks or nothing for me. Expat, not speaking the two local languages, automatically no bookstores or libraries of use.

cromag · 10-05-2013, 01:06 AM

Because if I decide I don't like the (e)book I brought to read in the waiting room while my folks are seeing a doctor, etc., ... I can instantly pick another ... from hundreds that are waiting for me!

10-04-2013, 07:45 AM	#1
owly Guru Posts: 729 Karma: 3822612 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sweden Device: Paperwhite 2, Kobo Aura H2O	"I love ebooks because..." Found when I was browsing Bookeens Pintarest pinboards http://www.pinterest.com/bookeen/i-love-ebooks-because/

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jersysman Wizard Posts: 1,747 Karma: 3761220 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Device: T1 Red, Kindle Fire, Kindle PW, PW2, Nook HD+, Kobo Mini, Aura HD	For me, I love ebooks because they have preserved my ability to read after suffering a mild stroke in 2008. My eyesight was affected by the stroke and reading a paperback or hardback book with regular font size was out of the question. I was reduced to reading the books with the large size fonts, but those were few and far between. Ereaders and ebooks solved that dilemma for me, and for that, I will be eternally grateful.

10-04-2013, 08:43 AM	#3
Kai Winters Lover of Books Posts: 218 Karma: 1073074 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern NY Device: iPhone 7+	I can carry one or more "ebook" in one lightweight package. The "book" fits easily in my pants pocket. I can tailor the visage...background color, font type, font color, etc. I can easily read during the day or in my bed at night without a light on...my wife much appreciates the darkness. I can find thousands of "free" ebooks online at a variety of locations. I can buy a book while sitting on the beach and have it on my reader within a minute more or less.

10-04-2013, 08:58 AM	#4
Mivo Fanatic Posts: 556 Karma: 3531054 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Germany Device: In use: Pocketbook InkPad 3, Kobo Glo, iPad Air 2	I love e-books because if I want to read a particular book, I can get it almost instantly. Previously, I had to wait 2-4 weeks to get my paws on an English novel or non-fiction book, unless it was something very popular (then it took 2-3 days). My budget hates e-books for the same reason.

10-04-2013, 09:14 AM	#5
bookaho!ic Evangelist Posts: 466 Karma: 5575734 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: UK Device: kobo Aura H20 2nd Ed	i love ebooks because i used to carry a second book if i had less than 50 pages left in current book i can now carry around over 780 books and not hurt my back

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SHARKuk Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2013 Device: Kobo Mini	they are cheap.. take up no space.. much lighter than a real book.. I can adjust the font size.. instant supply no more waiting for the postman

10-04-2013, 09:35 AM	#7
Bompa65 Connoisseur Posts: 50 Karma: 14858 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Vox	I like them because when I fall asleep reading in bed they don't klonk me on the nose. Also I don't have to make weekly trips to our Public library.

10-04-2013, 10:22 AM	#10
Jessica Lares Wizard Posts: 2,240 Karma: 5759170 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Near Dallas, Texas, USA Device: iPad Mini, iPod Touch (5th gen)	I've cut my risk of having to get a blood transfusion due to multiple paper cuts in one sitting in half. Carrying one little device with all your stuff is better than a huge bag of it too.

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crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	I agree with a lot of the reasons mentioned. And if I have been reading one book and want to I can switch to another one for a while, then come back to the 1st one later without having to carry a lot of paper around.

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supermighty Groupie Posts: 165 Karma: 6384806 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walled City Device: Kobo Libre 2	I love ebooks because I can have a world of knowledge in my pocket. I can read anywhere and style the book to my specific reading needs.

10-04-2013, 03:05 PM	#13
Sydney's Mom Wizard Posts: 2,899 Karma: 6995721 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Idaho, on the side of a mountain Device: Kindle Oasis, Fire 3d Gen and 5th Gen and Samsung Tab S	I love ebooks because I once packed 15 books in my suitcase for a 2-week vacation.

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Chi Cygni 秋子 permanently lurking Posts: 844 Karma: 6590735 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Europe Device: Oasis 3, Pocketbook Era	... because it is either ebooks or nothing for me. Expat, not speaking the two local languages, automatically no bookstores or libraries of use.

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cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,744 Karma: 459765791 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	Because if I decide I don't like the (e)book I brought to read in the waiting room while my folks are seeing a doctor, etc., ... I can instantly pick another ... from hundreds that are waiting for me!