Ebooks VS Real Books
We’ve all had this argument: what are better, eBooks or real books?
EBook Pros:
· They’re lightweight
· They’re portable
· They hold hundreds of books
· You can buy accessories for e-readers
· They don’t take up loads of space
EBook Cons:
· You can’t read them in the bath
· If they crash, you can lose your entire library
· Tablets/e-Readers look boring
· They make you a target for muggings
Real Book Pros:
· They smell amazing
· You can get them really cheap second hand
· They look amazing on a shelf
· You can buy different editions, and sets
· No one wants to steal your books
· You can lend them to a friend
Real Book Cons:
· They’re heavy
· They’re bad for the environment
· The cost of printing has increased
· People can write in them
· They take up a lot of space, and you can quickly find yourself drowning in books
Here’s what the CCCU team think…
Amy -“I prefer real books, actually being able to turn the pages and stuff and I can read better from an actual book. I find it hard to read eBooks.”
Melissa – “I have two e-readers, as well as hundreds of books. I love them both, and both definitely have their perks, but I guess we have to progress with technology. I just hope they don’t get rid of print altogether.”
Lorna – “I like both, eBooks are a lot handier because it only takes a second to download them and you can put hundreds on your kindle, but I do love traditional books still.”
Mason – “The real thing anytime. Nothing can beat actually having the actual book! I have quite a few signed copies and limited edition hardbacks which you just can’t get if you buy eBooks. But eBooks are extremely handy if you’re going on holiday and read a lot, as you can as many books as you want without the worry of baggage allowances.”
Penny – “I think both have their place. Real books are great because they have texture and weight, but if I’m stuck on a plane for eight hours, give me an iPad or a Kindle any day.”
It looks like we’ve come to a empass – we just can’t decide! Do you prefer eBooks or real books? Tell us on Twitter @HerCampusCCCU