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Originally Posted by Burninator
I am a big reader as well and physical books have draw backs as well. I do a lot of my reading on the train and sometimes I have to stand up. Reading a hardcover or a bigger book with one hand isn't always great same with reading a big book in bed. Heck any book (not mass-market paper back) over about 500 pages can be annoying to hold. Have you read Atlas Shrugged? 1200 pages! I would have loved to read that on a device that is the same small size, same thinness and same light weight as the iPad. You would never have to worry about a light source when reading in dim light.
I like the idea of holding something comfortable and doesn't have different thicknesses, different shapes and different weights.
Does an e-reader have drawbacks? Of course. No book shelf at home. That is a big one, I agree. It is nice to have a physical copy. But I use to think the same way about music. The CD's on my shelf just collect dust. Books will go digital eventually. Is the iPad the device to do it? No idea. Would I take the iPad to the beach or get wet, sandy and unreadable with the glare? Nope.
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You're going to stand on the train with a 500 dollar unit in one hand?
I did read Atlas Shrugged, in paperback it's not that big of a hassle. I mean if you're fumbling around with that book in paper format perhaps an expensive unit in one hand isn't the best idea.
Books aren't ever going to go digital widespread. The majority of readers want no part in digital, and authors hate it - they're already signing clauses in publishing contracts that their books cannot be sold that way. They don't make enough money to become victims of piracy.