Comments on: Book or eReader?

By: Janice@My Ereader Reviews

Janice@My Ereader Reviews — Sun, 15 May 2011 02:29:23 +0000

I say books good for home or taking one book to park. But for bus, subway, and mainly traveling e-reader is better even through we all like paper books.

Also on e-readers you can get newspapers and magazines which better than carrying huge paper around. So some pros and cons for both.

By: B

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 02:49:47 +0000

I too am torn. I have had my kindle for just over a year and don’t use it quite as often as I had anticipated because of the hoards of books I have on my book shelves waiting to be read. And I do love the feel of a book in my hands. BUT I do love the convenience of my ereader, especially when taking it on vacation. If I finish a book I can just download another one. I will continue to use both for the unforseeable future.

By: Michelle Saunderson

Michelle Saunderson — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:38:12 +0000

I am afraid to get an ereader because I would become totally ADDICTED I am sure. The great thing about books is that you can take them anywhere. I can take them to the beach or read in the bathtub without the threat of ruining an expensive device.

By: garnetrose 26

garnetrose 26 — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 06:44:24 +0000

I love books. I have a whole house filled with books but I plan on getting a kindle this summer. I like the convenience of taking the books with me where I go and some of my books are just too big to carry around. I will probably never stop getting books but I will still get a kindle.

By: Stacie @ CrazyMomLife

Stacie @ CrazyMomLife — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 06:27:27 +0000

Great question. I like…BOTH. I really don’t think an eReader will ever replace books for me. I like curling up in bed or on the couch to read and I don’t know that an eReader really does that job as good as a book. I can see taking a book to bed and if I fall asleep with it, no biggie. I don’t feel the same way about an eReader. I wouldn’t want to fall asleep with that and discover it dead and dropped on the floor the next morning. :)

BUT, I like being able to get a “book” NOW – without having to go to the store, wait for it in the mail, etc, etc, etc. On an eReader, if I see it and like it, I can be reading it within minutes. That’s definitely a plus and books don’t have. Plus, if I’m reading it on my phone, I can basically bust it out at any time. I always have my phone with me and it doesn’t take up much space. :)

By: S Club Mama

S Club Mama — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 01:05:48 +0000

we watch videos on a VCR too – it’s great bc people are so willing to give you their old VHSs and I don’t have to buy expensive Disney DVDs LOL

By: Jaina

Jaina — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:07:45 +0000

I have always loved books and was a little skeptical about eReaders until I got a Kindle as a surprise gift. I love the digital ink, nothing like reading on a computer screen. I like the letter games too and all the free downloads of things I otherwise wouldn’t have read (most likely)

That said, there is still nothing like a good book in your hands. But the eReader is nice to have when you don’t necessarily have room for a bunch of actual books when you’re out and about or traveling or whatnot.

Now what I would absolutely LOVE is if I could get free e-versions of the books I already own in paperback or hardcover instead of having to buy them again.

By: Bluestocking

Bluestocking — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:02:28 +0000

I have both tree books (890) and and iPad. I love reading on the iPad, but nothing says “I’m a reader” like the masses of bookcases.

By: John

John — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:38:18 +0000

I’d say get an ereader. They are cheaper in the long run, save trees, the list goes on and on. They aren’t that expensive these days and there is a high book selection. You won’t need closest space to store all the books. With the eInk screen, there’s no eyestrain. Overall, ereaders are succeeding books.

By: Jacki

Jacki — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:27:44 +0000

I received a Kindle for the holidays this year and I am very excited. Mostly for the ease of reading while traveling. But I will never give up on the good paperback and hardback. I love holding books too much, and seeing them sitting on my shelves. But I have learned to say good-bye to books much better of the years, otherwise there would be no space for anything but books. So now I only have those books on my shelves that changed me, will likely be re-read, or I consider a must, must, must read. All others are donated or swapped.