I agree that books won't become obsolete (what will we read when the lights go out), but I do believe more and more people are leaning towards ebooks. I buy an average of at least three books a week, and I haven't bought a physical book now for the past six months. I used to carry a separate suitcase of books on vacation so I would have reading materials; now I have over 800 books on my ipod touch and kindle. I used to feel that way about paper books but now am trying to move away completely from paper. But I won't get rid of my physical books, although I am also trying as much as possible to duplicate them in ebook medium as well.
Dorkophile - 14 years ago
You know what's ironic? That the majority of people said they prefer actual books, but here they are reading articles on the web instead of buying a magazine or newspaper. In time, I think more people will come around to the idea of using ebooks more and more, but I don't think actual books will ever be obsolete, the way newspapers and magazines never will entirely.
I agree that books won't become obsolete (what will we read when the lights go out), but I do believe more and more people are leaning towards ebooks. I buy an average of at least three books a week, and I haven't bought a physical book now for the past six months. I used to carry a separate suitcase of books on vacation so I would have reading materials; now I have over 800 books on my ipod touch and kindle. I used to feel that way about paper books but now am trying to move away completely from paper. But I won't get rid of my physical books, although I am also trying as much as possible to duplicate them in ebook medium as well.
You know what's ironic? That the majority of people said they prefer actual books, but here they are reading articles on the web instead of buying a magazine or newspaper. In time, I think more people will come around to the idea of using ebooks more and more, but I don't think actual books will ever be obsolete, the way newspapers and magazines never will entirely.