Pros and Cons for an E-reader
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Pros and Cons for an E-reader
I am new here and I'm considering getting an e-reader.
I've never had one before, I love physical books but for the purpose of reviews I thought it might be easier to have an e-reader so I have more options.
So I was wondering what the pros and cons are, whats your favorite one, what one would be more cost effective, etc?
Let me know your thoughts!
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1. Portability and convenience.
2. Access to a vast library of books.
3. Adjustable font size and backlighting.
4. Space-saving for book storage.
Cons:
1. Initial cost of the device.
2. Limited tactile feel compared to physical books.
3. Dependence on battery life.
4. Potential for eye strain during extended use.
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Pros:
Easily look up the definition of words you're unfamiliar with.
Audible reading for some titles.
Long lasting battery life.
Glare free screen time.
A privacy screen.
Cons:
Lending books won't be as easy as an actual book.
Vulnerable to damage.
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You can use Libby attached to your library card to read tons of free books
It is so portable, and you can really read anywhere
The kindle paperwhite I have is waterproof so I don't have to worry about reading in the pool
Cons:
I sometimes still buy the physical book after I have read them on my kindle, because I want them in my physical library
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I always been a book reader. As you all know, we love the smell of new books and old books too and its always been an experience when you read in a book.
But recently I have been reading books in the format of e-books which I'm not proud of but I'm unable to buy some books which are just one time read or books which I don't want in my shelves. I don't own a Kindle or an e-reader but I have Tab and my iPhone.
After reading e-books, I have some pros and cons
Pros:
- It's easy to carry around as many books as I want
- I can track my all-read books and I can see my progress
Cons:
- I don't feel like I'm reading a book. I miss that experience
- My eyes are super strained
- I don't have book on my shelf as a trophy
- I miss my visits to book stores.
- Miss going to libraries and meet my own kinda people
I look forward to buy more books.
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E-readers are super portable and can hold many books. You can change text size, read in the dark, and the battery lasts long. You can buy and get books quickly, save room at home, and use less paper. They can be cheaper in the long run and have handy tools like dictionaries.
E-reader Cons:
Looking at screens can be tiring. E-readers can break easily, need charging, and can be expensive to buy at first. If they break, you can't read your books. Some e-books can't be shared because of rules. Real books feel different in hand. Some people might find e-readers tricky to use.
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