The BBC web site ran an article this afternoon about e-books that made me wonder…what rock has the author been living under? The title was “Is it time to embrace the e-book?” and the author’s approach would lead one to believe this is a brand new technology. They focus on the tactile feedback of a paper book as if that’s the only factor to consider. I personally think they really missed the boat.
I prefer reading e-books for a number of factors, but mostly because of convenience. I always have something I’m reading and can do so from my UMPC, phone, or iPod any time and anywhere.
I was recently frustrated when I was “forced” to read a dead tree version of a new release because the publisher delayed the release of the e-book version. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a copy of Breaking Dawn, so borrowed my wife’s paper copy and literally sat in the closet finishing the book at 4:30 AM so the light wouldn’t bother her (pathetic, I know). See, if I had the e-book version, I could have stayed in bed comfortably reading on my iPod Touch and not disturbed a soul.
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