Physical books vs. E-Books.

I am curious, with the rise of E-Readers such as the Amazon kindle, what the preferred method for reading books, getting a physical copy, or downloading a digital copy?

For me...I am currently reading the Star Wars Lost Tribe Of The Sith E-books (First time ever reading an E-Book...and only because they were free :P)...and while I am enjoying the story, it just is not the same as reading the physical book, for reasons I don't really understand, it just isn't the same...I enjoy physical books more. :P

How about the rest of you?

It is easier to stare at a book for long hours than a computer screen. So I'd go with physical.

*Always* paper books, all the time.

As much as I like technology and all of that, I just can't get into e-books. They give me a headache for some reason. I'd much rather read an old-fashioned physical book. It just feels right.t3hrubikscube

I prefer physical books. Not a big fan of E-books.

[QUOTE="t3hrubikscube"]As much as I like technology and all of that, I just can't get into e-books. They give me a headache for some reason. I'd much rather read an old-fashioned physical book. It just feels right.Darth-Caedus

Finnish those books, Darth! For the Homeland!

Physical, always. Only twice have I read a novel digitally, Anthem by Ayn Rand and The Mysterious Stranger by Mark Twain, and now I own The Mysterious Stranger (couldn't find Anthem the other day :x)

Physical for me. I love being able to stare at my bookcase and reminisce about the good times I've had reading the stories in front of me. Also, the e-readers give me a headache.

[QUOTE="t3hrubikscube"]As much as I like technology and all of that, I just can't get into e-books. They give me a headache for some reason. I'd much rather read an old-fashioned physical book. It just feels right.Darth-Caedus

physical books

[QUOTE="Darth-Caedus"][QUOTE="t3hrubikscube"]As much as I like technology and all of that, I just can't get into e-books. They give me a headache for some reason. I'd much rather read an old-fashioned physical book. It just feels right.Theokhoth

Finnish those books, Darth! For the Homeland!

I've been thinking of getting a Kindle or some such thing.dave123321

[QUOTE="dave123321"]I've been thinking of getting a Kindle or some such thing.spazzx625

not reading>physical books>e-books :P

not reading>physical books>e-books :P

needled24-7

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not reading>physical books>e-books :P

needled24-7

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not reading>physical books>e-books :P

Darth-Caedus

Having a lot of experience reading in both forms, I would have to say that I prefer ebooks. The whole e-ink technology makes it just like reading an actual book. But a more lightweight and less spacious book. What's not to like? 1zenron1

[QUOTE="Darth-Caedus"][QUOTE="needled24-7"]

not reading>physical books>e-books :P

needled24-7

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[QUOTE="Darth-Caedus"] You crazy. :P I go insane if I don't read at least 3 or 4 good books a year ;.; Darth-Caedus

not reading>physical books>e-books :P

needled24-7

I'm going to have to agree with this. :P

The problem with most people who don't read is that they don't know what kind of books they'd like. They can't walk into a store, read a blurb and go "yep this will do". I've discovered magnificient books and authors doing that. A friend of mine usually just takes my books or the books of other friends and reads them in the hope she will like them. 40% of the time she does, but I've been book shopping with her and she was atrocious at finding anything (apart from fashion and art books).

All people need to have an idea of is what they would like to read about, do a little research, and just get out there.

[QUOTE="needled24-7"]

not reading>physical books>e-books :P

black_cat19

I'm going to have to agree with this. :P

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[QUOTE="needled24-7"]

not reading>physical books>e-books :P

Darth-Caedus

I'm going to have to agree with this. :P

I know! I'm so sorry! :cry: :P

My problem seems to be exactly what freek666 said, and I've no idea how to solve it. :(

[QUOTE="Darth-Caedus"][QUOTE="black_cat19"]

I'm going to have to agree with this. :P

black_cat19

I know! I'm so sorry! :cry: :P

My problem seems to be exactly what freek666 said, and I've no idea how to solve it. :(

Step 2: Read the rest of the NJO series, and beyond. :P

Step 3: ???

Step 4: Profit! (Or go broke from buying to many books >____> :P )

i actually like holding things. real all the way

I like how not one person has voted for E-Book in the poll so far. :lol: Darth-Caedus

Despite one person clearly stating that he prefers e-books over physical in the previous page. Hmmm....

[QUOTE="Darth-Caedus"]I like how not one person has voted for E-Book in the poll so far. :lol: black_cat19

Despite one person clearly stating that he prefers e-books over physical in the previous page. Hmmm....

]Haha, three or four a year is my absolute minimum.:P Though I don't read quite as much as you o.O :P Darth-Caedus

I forgot to vote D: By the way, the NJO series isn't that great. They were some of the first books I read though. Although to be fair, I'm more of a high fantasy kind of guy.

To the person above - I've read 6 books in the past 2 weeks...