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Physical books vs. E-books

From the moment e-booksebooks appeared on the market, the argument as to whether they are better than a 'real book' has not stopped. To some, e-books are a convenient option. To others, paper books are the source of nostalgia and the satisfaction of smelling the fresh pages. Here are a few points to consider when choosing how you read.

1. Accessibility

   In the age of digital media, it is just as easy to order physical books from a bookshop as to download an e-book onto your device. However, with e-books, it's far easier to find the exact book you need. All you need to do is go online and purchase a book by your favourite author, in almost any language. Not to mention, you won't have to keep track of the shop's working hours. Of course, it is possible to order a paperback online, but delivery times vary, and it's never going to come close to the speed of a digital download. However, e-books can have a disadvantage when it comes to some non-fiction or expository texts, as many devices cannot support high-quality pictures, diagrams, and charts.

2. Cost

   In money matters there is one simple truth — e-books are cheaper. They are cheaper for the publisher to make, and in turn they are cheaper for the user to buy.There are, however, extra costs involved with the reading device itself. There's the initial outlay for the device itself, and then you have to consider the fact that if you drop a paper book, you don't lose anything. Drop an e-reader or tablet, and you may be in for a hefty repair bill, or even need to buy a whole new device altogether. And, of course, to the romantics among us, nothing can compare to the feeling of joy you get from buying a collector's edition of your favourite work and putting it on your shelf, no matter how expensive that may be.

3. Usability

   It's tough to decide which type of books are more convenient. On the one hand, paper books are a safe way to go. As mentioned before: they aren't easy to break; they do not require an energy source; they don't depend on the internet; and won't suddenly break in the middle of reading. They are also easy to exchange, sell, or gift, whereas e-books tend to be tied to their first purchaser. On the other hand, e-books can be read in any light (or even in total darkness), and the amount of books you can have with you is only limited by your storage capacity. They're also an excellent option for travelling because you don't have those heavy, bulky, physical books in your suitcase. One simple phone can store a library for the whole family to read and requires less space than a single paperback. And with built-in hyperlinks, dictionaries, and text-to-speech software for the partially sighted or blind; they also remove some of the limits paper books have.

4. Health aspects

   It is no secret that looking at the screen for a long time can irritate the eyes, and bright screens may lead to problems falling asleep, damaging your health in the process. Paper books may seem like a healthier option, but there is a drawback; you need good lighting otherwise your eyes will get tired, which, in turn, may affect your eyesight . It's hard to tell which option is better.

   E-books have definite benefits when it comes to people with poor eyesight or a reading disorder . With an e-book, you get full control of the size, spacing, and even the colour of your text, adjusting it to your exact preferences. A study published in the Public Library of Science (PLOS One) journal in 2013 observed that: people with dyslexia find it easier to read an e-book or screen than traditional paper copy.