Computer tablets are becoming cheaper and cheaper these days\u2026<\/p>\n
Whether you want a dedicated e-reader like Kindle or a more versatile all-rounder like Fire, it’s a great time to invest.<\/p>\n
So with tablets coming down in price so much, it’s no surprise that e-books keep surging in popularity.<\/p>\n
You can store thousands on a single SD Card, you can read them in the dark without an external light, and it\u2019s easy to download and buy new titles.<\/p>\n
In today’s\u00a0 article, we\u2019ll look into the pros and cons of the new eBooks. We’ll see how they stack up compared to traditional books.<\/p>\n
We’ve already taken several glances at where e-books stand out so we’ll aim for a different approach today. We’ll cover some fresh angles rather than rehashing the same arguments. Also, we’ll present things differently with a general exploration rather than a list of straight-up pros and cons\u2026<\/p>\n
Read on and enjoy!<\/p>\n
A significant benefit of e-books is their small\u00a0form factor combined with the ability to store them without the need for bookshelves.<\/p>\n
Whether you’re a traveler or a minimalist, e-books are the ultimate portable way to enjoy reading. There’s no need to fill your suitcase with a dozen heavy hardcovers. Slip your Kindle in your bag and you can have thousands of books on tap.<\/p>\n
Clearly, traditional books are more tactile in nature. They have a heft in the hand that feels entirely different from holding an e-reader. There\u2019s a certain something that comes with turning pages, smelling the paper, and seeing permanent words emblazoned on pages.<\/p>\n
Whether you enjoy physically\u00a0collecting things or simply prefer a more sensory experience, traditional books still win out in this regard. Books are not just vehicles for accessing information, but they are also decorative objects. Who hasn\u2019t been warmed by a home full of book-lined shelves?<\/p>\n
Being around your favorite volumes invites you to just grab them and browse. It\u2019s easy to get lost in a book if they\u2019re all around you.<\/p>\n
Retaining information can be easier for some with physical books.<\/p>\n
A Norwegian study had one group of testers reading a story on an Amazon Kindle while the other group was given a traditional paper-bound book to peruse. After both groups were given time to read the story, they were quizzed\u2026<\/p>\n
Those who read the paper book fared better on the quiz.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a sort of feeling that comes with reading books that may actually fire a different set of synapses in our brains. Also, we’re so accustomed to skim-reading digital media that it’s hard to read with the same focus.<\/p>\n
Another possible negative experience from tablets is linked to their strength and power\u2026<\/p>\n
Tablets boast strong backlights. This high level of screen luminosity sometimes convinces your eyes that it\u2019s daylight outside. This can keep you awake at night for unnecessary amounts of time.<\/p>\n
It’s this artificial light exposure that causes a lot of doctors and sleep scientists to recommend regular books over tablets.<\/p>\n
If you are dyslexic and\/or have poor eyesight, e-books can be awesome. This is because with almost all e-reader or tablets you have the ability to change the size of the text making it easier to read.<\/p>\n
Also, the brightness levels can be adjusted on almost all tablets and e-readers. This not only alleviates the problem of screens being too bright at nighttime but also allows for easier reading in bright environments.<\/p>\n
Search is super-simple with e-books.<\/p>\n
Text can be scrolled with one finger which can help older readers navigate through the texts with ease.<\/p>\n
E-books are eminently shareable. You can email an e-book to yourself or a friend easily while storage is a breeze.<\/p>\n
You can perform a text search of every single book in your e-library. Just try doing something like that with traditional books! You\u2019d have to first have every page scanned, interpreted then put into a database. Unless you\u2019re in a university library or a high-end research facility, the chances of that happening are very slim.<\/p>\n
E-books can easily be synced to audiobooks. This allows you to enjoy your favorite volumes and stories in the car or while you walk back and forth to work.<\/p>\n
Listening to books is a different experience to reading them but a valuable one. As a way of making use of time spent commuting, audiobooks are hard to beat.<\/p>\n
Another very important factor in the e-book vs traditional paper debate concerns publishing\u2026<\/p>\n
It\u2019s rudimentary and sometimes free to publish information in digital formats. This sidesteps the need to find an agent to secure a book deal with a publisher.<\/p>\n
If you wanted to self-publish a traditional book, it’s not particularly cheap. This limits the release of information in traditional media to people with the money and resources for such an undertaking.<\/p>\n
The simple fact is, there’s not really any need to choose between print and digital media these days. Not many people start reading e-books and turn their backs completely on their beloved, dog-eared paperbacks.<\/p>\n
It’s better to consider that both forms of content have their advantages and drawbacks so why not enjoy the best of both worlds?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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