First of all, e-books are more accessible. There will never be back orders on files that can be copied and sold as many times as is needed. Supply can never run out, since people can put it online and let i be. They can also make updates to the copies of people who already bought them. It is also possible for people to highlight things and still be able to use them. Also, once something is on the internet, it is there forever. There will always be someone with a copy of the file that can send it to you.
Secondly, it is way more portable. Ipads are smaller than textbooks. Instead of carrying five textbooks, you could have one electronic device with dozens. It is also lighter and has more uses than just a book in most cases. You could use it as a calculator, do research and, when appropriate, play games. Instead of carrying a huge school bag, all you would really need is a small pouch or even just one hand. No more back aches too, since the weight would reduce tenfold.
Lastly, e-books are cheaper. No need for materials and production costs or even shipping. Someone types it, you pay for it then download it, end of story. The writer also gets a bigger cut of the money most of the time. Even if the price of one device is more than a textbook, you can keep it for years. Eventually, it will have payed for itself. Overall, you pay less, and everyone gets paid more.
In conclusion, e-books are much better then their physical counterparts. They are easier to get, more convenient to carry, and most importantly, they are cheaper. The classic excuse "It's just not the same!" isn't really valid when compared to actual physical reasons. Instead of wasting paper, why not just start reading with the press of a button?
Secondly, it is way more portable. Ipads are smaller than textbooks. Instead of carrying five textbooks, you could have one electronic device with dozens. It is also lighter and has more uses than just a book in most cases. You could use it as a calculator, do research and, when appropriate, play games. Instead of carrying a huge school bag, all you would really need is a small pouch or even just one hand. No more back aches too, since the weight would reduce tenfold.
Lastly, e-books are cheaper. No need for materials and production costs or even shipping. Someone types it, you pay for it then download it, end of story. The writer also gets a bigger cut of the money most of the time. Even if the price of one device is more than a textbook, you can keep it for years. Eventually, it will have payed for itself. Overall, you pay less, and everyone gets paid more.
In conclusion, e-books are much better then their physical counterparts. They are easier to get, more convenient to carry, and most importantly, they are cheaper. The classic excuse "It's just not the same!" isn't really valid when compared to actual physical reasons. Instead of wasting paper, why not just start reading with the press of a button?
No comments:
Post a Comment