Should i get an eReader? Pros & Cons print vs. eBook?
I figured an eReader would be more useful for traveling (packing 1 eReader instead of 4 print books) unfortunately, I don’t have the time or money to travel. While browsing B&N website, the Nook looks so cool. Some ebooks are cheaper than printed books. I like the idea of saving space on my bookshelf but at the same time I love to see my shelves full of the awesome books I’ve read. An ebook saves a lot of trees but what is the damage from creating an ereader? On the other hand, how many jobs will printers loose to ebooks? What if ebooks are just a fad and the technology dies off and I’ll have to repurchase the books in print after my reader breaks and there’s no more replacements? Basically, I’m just a book nerd toying with the idea of an eReader but I feel like I’m betraying myself or print books or something idk what by buying an ereader, crazy I know. Any advise (besides seeking a mental health professional, lol)? Is buying an eReader worth it?
Changing Technologies- The formats and file types that e-books are stored and distributed in change over time, for instance from advances in technology or the introduction of new proprietary formats. While printed books remain readable for many years, e-books may need to be copied to a new carrier over time.
Availability of Works- Not all books are available as e-books, and very few books are exclusively distributed digitally.
Aesthetic Appeal- Paper books can be bought and wrapped for a present and a library of books can provide visual appeal, while the digital nature of e-books makes them non-visible or tangible. E-books cannot provide the physical feel of the cover, paper, and binding of the original printed work.
Power and Shelf Life- A book will never turn off or be unusable. The shelf life of a printed book exceeds that of an e-book reader, as over time the reader’s battery will drain and require recharging. Additionally, “As in the case of microfilm, there is no guarantee that [electronic] copies will last. Bits become degraded over time. Documents may get lost in cyberspace…Hardware and software become extinct at a distressing rate.”
Durability- E-book readers are more susceptible to damage from being dropped or hit than a print book. Due to faults in hardware or software, e-book readers may malfunction and data loss can occur. As with any piece of technology, the reader must be protected from the elements(such as extreme cold, heat, water, etc.), while print books are not susceptible to damage from electromagnetic pulses, surges, impacts, or extreme temperates.
Artistry and Author’s Vision- An author who publishes a book often puts more into the work than simply the words on the pages. E-books may cause people “to do the grazing and quick reading that screens enable, rather than be by themselves with the author’s ideas.” . They may use the e-books simply for reference purposes rather than reading for pleasure and leisure.
Costs- The cost of an e-book reader far exceeds that of a single book, and e-books often cost the same as their print versions. Due to the high cost of the initial investment in some form of e-reader, e-books are cost prohibitive to much of the world’s population.
Security- Because of the high-tech appeal of the e-reader, they are a greater target for theft than an individual print book. Along with the theft of the physical device, any e-books it contains also become stolen. If a e-book is stolen, accidentally lost, or deleted, in the absence of a backup it may have to be repurchased.
Limitations of Readers- The screen resolutions of reading devices are currently lower than actual printed materials.[13] Because of proprietary formats or lack of file support, formated e-books may be unusable on certain readers. Additionally, the reader’s interaction with the reader may cause discomfort, for example glare on the screen or difficulty holding the device.
Digital Rights Management and Piracy- Due to the digital rights management, customers cannot resell or loan their e-books to other readers. Additionally, the potential for piracy of e-books may make publishers and authors reluctant to distribute digitally.
Environmental Concerns- E-book readers require various toxic substances to produce, are non-biodegradable, and the disposal of their batteries in particular raises environmental concerns.
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