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Now I have the ereader, I buy only ebooks 82 51.90%
I buy a mixture of ebooks and paper books 65 41.14%
I still buy mainly paper books 11 6.96%
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Old 06-15-2012, 10:59 AM   #46
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Most of the books I read for pleasure are now digital.

Technical manuals and textbooks are better on paper. Easier to locate relevant sections, skim and mark up.

Last week on the beach however, I noticed however that e-Ink tends to fade-out in temperatures of 30'c or more.

My last paper book purchases were the four volumes of Lawrence Durrell's "Alexandria Quartet", first editions.
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Old 06-15-2012, 02:46 PM   #47
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I much prefer ebooks now. I don't have much patience with trying to read tiny fonts anymore and being able to adjust for that has been wonderful. And heavy hardcovers? No way. I found a history book I wanted to read a few months ago that was not available in paperback. I could borrow the oversized three-pound monstrosity from the library or buy it as an ebook for half the hardcover price. Guess which I went with?
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Old 06-16-2012, 06:38 PM   #48
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95% of the time, if I'm reading, it's an ebook. However, for many of the reasons above (used bookstore finds, book not in e-version), I'll sometimes read a pbook.

I travel a lot by plane, so if I'm reading a pbook, it's usually during the takeoff/landing time when you can't have electronics on.
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Old 06-17-2012, 07:23 AM   #49
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Looks like I'm in the minority. I prefer books! I love my e-reader but use it for out of copyright, free to download things. Its great for taking away on holiday and not taking several paperbacks with me, so convenient.

But for anything I BUY... I like having something "in the real world" that I can touch. I don't see books as a bit of electronic code, I see them as substantial "things" to hold. Give me a real book anyday. I generally only get them when discounted, so never pay full price. The thought of paying the prices they charge for many e-books is not something I would ever entertain.
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Old 06-17-2012, 09:15 AM   #50
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Looks like I'm in the minority. I prefer books! I love my e-reader but use it for out of copyright, free to download things. Its great for taking away on holiday and not taking several paperbacks with me, so convenient.

But for anything I BUY... I like having something "in the real world" that I can touch. I don't see books as a bit of electronic code, I see them as substantial "things" to hold. Give me a real book anyday. I generally only get them when discounted, so never pay full price. The thought of paying the prices they charge for many e-books is not something I would ever entertain.
Likewise. A book printed on real paper feels like a real actual thing that is mine. Plus, I can save money by buying second hand. I download the freebies like crazy, and liberally use the free recipes on Calibre for my "magazines" - and use library loans, but printed books feel more tangible to me - there's a sense of permanence. Not to mention if I am tired of the printed book I can just give it/sell it to someone else, and nobody flips out More mileage on the dollar.
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Old 06-18-2012, 09:42 AM   #51
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I'd prefer ebooks... But, when push comes to shove, I'll grab an actual physical copy every now and again.
Me too.
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Old 06-18-2012, 01:51 PM   #52
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Likewise. A book printed on real paper feels like a real actual thing that is mine. Plus, I can save money by buying second hand. I download the freebies like crazy, and liberally use the free recipes on Calibre for my "magazines" - and use library loans, but printed books feel more tangible to me - there's a sense of permanence. Not to mention if I am tired of the printed book I can just give it/sell it to someone else, and nobody flips out More mileage on the dollar.
Even with my e-book reader, I still do the majority of my reading on p-books because it's usually cheaper. I either borrow them from the library or buy them used. With publishers placing so many restrictions on e-books, it's hard to borrow a lot of e-books I'm interested in. I do try to borrow e-books when I can since e-books are easier to handle. The only time I buy e-books is when I can get a substantial discount by way of coupons and specials.
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Old 06-18-2012, 04:06 PM   #53
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If I can't get it in ebook form (either too expensive or not available), I get the pbook from the library. Can't fit anymore pbooks in the house!
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Old 06-18-2012, 05:36 PM   #54
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I must admit I love reading pbooks. I like the feel of the paper and turning the pages to see what is coming next.

But I am slowly coming round to the ease of using ebooks. I now own hundreds more books because they are free, but I also buy many. They are cheap (usually) and convenient and adjustable.

So, both at the moment for me.
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Old 06-19-2012, 11:54 PM   #55
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I work in a book store and can tell you that the battle lines are clearly drawn between paper and e-reader.
Art Books, Current Bestsellers, Virals (like '50 Shades'), Regional Interest and bargain books are what keep people coming back. What is killing us now is Amazon's "Used Book" availability for out of pub titles and reselling currents. Now that Kindle's cross platform syncing of notes, highlights and bookmarks between devices has been perfected who knows what the B&M books will do. However, Local and niche publishing will always keep regional sellers alive and kicking.
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Old 06-20-2012, 04:44 AM   #56
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My option is in there. I buy mainly ebooks. But not exclusively. Though, a paperbook purchase is rare. And it'll probably be second-hand too.
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Old 06-20-2012, 02:15 PM   #57
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I used to buy ebooks, but I'm getting more picky with my reading taste, and I don't like spending money on something I won't read over and over...

Now I borrow from the library almost exclusively, and that usually ends up being print books because my library system's ebook catalog is limited and wait lists are so long, even for the most obscure titles. I don't want paper books taking up space in my home, so I don't buy those.

If I were in a position where I really needed/wanted a book and I wasn't able to get it from the library, I'm not sure if I'd go with the ebook or a used paper copy. I certainly wouldn't buy a new paper copy, though.

The exception to this is books that don't work well as an ebook - reference guides, for example, where I like having color diagrams as well as the ability to easily page through for what I need. I'll always buy paper copies of those.
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I buy some used paper books - especially when I want to take them camping but read and buy most on my Kindle.
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