Disadvantages of Ebooks and Readers
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This is my least favorite thing about my kindle e-reader. I also like that hard copies can be purchased used and exchanged between friends. I've always been a physical book person, but then I started to declutter my book shelf. Now, I love that the e-reader is a space savor. I still compare prices of the hard copy and e-reader. I love my e-reader a lot more lately.Jen Nghishitende wrote: ↑26 Jun 2022, 15:07 I hate not having to hold a book in my hands and not experiencing that satisfying feeling of turning pages.
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You just spoke my mind. Staring at a computer screen for too long gives me a headache. I should consider investing in oven of those special glasses.
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It's very clear that readers are paying for convenience when they buy e-books. I think no one should pay for them unless they find it worth paying more! There are many places to find books cheaper than Amazon as well. A savvy shopper who spends time looking for deals can find some incredible buys out there, but not if they're restricted to the e-book market.
As an example, I picked an upcoming title that's generating buzz lately. It is called "This is How You Lose The Time War". From the reviews I've read, I personally do not plan to read this one, but it's receiving a decent amount of attention so it is widely available in different places.
I can buy the Kindle e-book, which is format restricted only to Kindle so not easily transferable to other readers if I were to switch later. This is a huge drawback, yet this format is also the most expensive: $12.99
I can buy this book new on Amazon for 9.21 and new from similar vendors for 8.48 and I haven't even dipped into the used market yet. I can save 30% or more just by going with the printed version, even if I want it in perfect condition.
Now I might accept it in less than perfect condition as well, and if I go to a book outlet I can find the same title in almost perfect condition for even less. I quickly found the same title listed for $5.99, a whopping 54% savings. On the used market it can be found in good condition for a bit less, $4.88 , which brings us to ~65% savings!
I encourage all avid readers to really explore their options and consider the price you are paying. Does an e-book present a significant advantage? If not, a printed book is always your best option. From there, you can weigh the benefits in terms of quality.