Books vs. eBooks

Nowadays technology is always evolving in everything and people are choosing to read a book on digital devices. Not long ago, I have tried to read a book on a tablet and didn’t really quite enjoy it, as much as a printed book. This concern can be debatable with various people having different opinions and I’m one who don’t agree much with the use of eBooks, I’d rather enjoy reading the old-fashioned way... Both have its own advantages and disadvantages. Although, I have to admit that I never was a great fan of reading, but every once in while I would love to read a book that keeps me focused and wouldn’t want to leave the book before I finish.


I’d rather prefer using such digital devices to watch a movie rather than reading. I’m also aware that E-books has also advantages such as; less paper is being used, quick downloads of a book (saving money), no shipping costs, font could be adjustable, ease of accessibility, etc. However, an eBook can cause eye strains, can be expensive depending on the software used, will not have that user experience, etc.

My views about using an eBook is more about the sensory aspect whereby having a printed book can be felt and smelt, therefore the user experience. In other words the “tactile loss” according to an article I found. (Rosso, S., 2009.) I believe that reading a printed book is more effective, and I also like the idea of having a collection of books which could be kept somewhere which will later remind you of its reading experience, whereas having a book on a digital device you will not enjoy such emotional aspects.

theawkwardyeti.com, 2014.

Reference:

Rosso, S., 2009. What are ebooks? Advantages and Disadvantages of Electronic Books. [online] Available at: https://whenihavetime.com/2009/03/09/what-are-ebooks-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-electronic-books/ [Accessed 02 December 2016].