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I have a burning question for all of you who prefer e-books over physical books: What draws you to this digital format?
As someone who cherishes the experience of holding a physical book, and immersing myself in the tangible world of literature, I must admit that I struggle to understand the growing popularity of e-books. It feels wrong for me to read digitally, and I'm genuinely curious to understand why so many others have embraced this format.
Is it the convenience of having an entire library digitally, and accessible wherever you go? Do you find joy in adjusting font sizes and customizing the reading experience to your preferences? Or is it the allure of instant access to new releases and a vast array of titles?
While I'm not looking to be convinced to switch to e-books myself, I'm seeking insights into the experiences that e-books offer. Are there any notable differences in the reading experience compared to physical books?
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The ability to blow up texts and graphics to whatever size you like without glasses, loops, etc., is a draw. Also, the relatively tiny storage space. Despite this, I still prefer a physical book when traveling by plane.
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Ease of accessibility and convenience. Back in the heyday of TPB there were so many great ePUBs to be had. Plus I can hoard a massive library without having to build my own private one.
That said I actually prefer real books, I'll shop used book stores online for very cheap or hit up public libraries but if I can't find what I'm looking for or the price sucks then I pirate the digital ones. I won't use Amazon/Kindle or any of that nonsense. Important to note though that I use eReaders for that with the nice eInk display so I get an almost similar experience because too much tablet screen strains my eyes and just doesn't look as good.
There was some really great ones out there a few years back like the Boox Max2. No idea if any of the new ones are any decent or have fallen to fad technology mind virus like most of today's USB charging diskless POS laptops. With the Boox Max2 like the other guy said you can blowup, the eInk makes it feel like I'm reading a giant book which is fun.
Sony also had a great one called the Digital Paper but it was severely hampered by stupid file format restrictions. It was only capable of PDF and some proprietary format I believe.
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One thing that makes a living space really really comfy is bookshelves with loads of books. It beats anything i can think of. That being said i use a cheap chinese e-reader and pirate all my reading materials 
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(Feb 14, 2024, 10:44 am)ill88eagle Wrote: One thing that makes a living space really really comfy is bookshelves with loads of books. It beats anything i can think of. That being said i use a cheap chinese e-reader and pirate all my reading materials
With the prices on real estate these days that's pretty much the way to be.
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(Feb 13, 2024, 19:54 pm)Wolfess Wrote: There was some really great ones out there a few years back like the Boox Max2. No idea if any of the new ones are any decent or have fallen to fad technology mind virus like most of today's USB charging diskless POS laptops. With the Boox Max2 like the other guy said you can blowup, the eInk makes it feel like I'm reading a giant book which is fun.
Im using a "basic lux" i bought for fiddy bucks 4 years ago still going strong. reads all formats, e-ink display, syncs to email for easy fillerup
(Feb 14, 2024, 16:17 pm)Wolfess Wrote: With the prices on real estate these days
Come to Africa my friend
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Actually, I prefer physical books over e-books, but with exceptions.
For information that I can't afford or find, I collect electronic, but there are stuff I would love to take to read on the bus, so physical over electronics mostly.
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(Jan 21, 2024, 06:49 am)lustrous Wrote: I have a burning question for all of you who prefer e-books over physical books: What draws you to this digital format?
As someone who cherishes the experience of holding a physical book, and immersing myself in the tangible world of literature, I must admit that I struggle to understand the growing popularity of e-books. It feels wrong for me to read digitally, and I'm genuinely curious to understand why so many others have embraced this format.
Is it the convenience of having an entire library digitally, and accessible wherever you go? Do you find joy in adjusting font sizes and customizing the reading experience to your preferences? Or is it the allure of instant access to new releases and a vast array of titles?
While I'm not looking to be convinced to switch to e-books myself, I'm seeking insights into the experiences that e-books offer. Are there any notable differences in the reading experience compared to physical books?
As an e-book enthusiast, the appeal lies in the **sheer convenience** and **customizability**. With e-books, I carry a library in my pocket, ready at a moment's notice. The ability to adjust font sizes and background colors makes reading comfortable for my eyes, no matter the lighting conditions. Plus, the instant access to new releases and a wide variety of genres means I'm never without something interesting to read. While I appreciate the nostalgia and sensory experience of physical books, the practical benefits of e-books align perfectly with my on-the-go lifestyle and diverse reading interests. They offer a different experience, sure, but one that fits the digital age we live in.
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Both have advantages. I've owned an eInk reader since the days of the Sony PRS-650 in 2010 or so. The appeal is free books on a paper-like screen.
Other benefits:
- read in your bathtub without damaging the book
- not having to keep pages down in the wind
- not having to store books around, or try to give them away, or worse just tossing them
- fitting hundreds of books in the back pocket of your jeans
- downloading webpages via Pocket, not having to read them on an LCD
These days I have a 10" Kobo Elipsa which I read magazines and newspapers on, like WSJ, Businesswek.
And I can take a dozen magazines and news articles with me on a vacation without weighing myself down.
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I recently got a Kindle Paperwhite, and it's gotten me into reading manga and fantasy novels. Honestly, being able to trick my brain into thinking I'm using my phone has made me get back into reading. It only has 13Gb of storage, though, so that's kind of a downside.
Of course the cost of books has a lot to do with it. I like going to the library when I have time, but end up paying fees anyway because I can't bring them back on time 
Happy reading!
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