Digital World Of The 21st Century - 1926 Words

In the digital world of the 21st century, eBooks have become yet another explosive trend in people’s lives across the world. Readers now have the option of choosing to read a printed book or to read an eBook off of an eReader, computer, or other device. Both printed books and eBooks have varying functions, features, and uses. Many studies also show that eBooks and printed books have a varying effect on the reader’s comprehension. As the book has evolved, we have also evolved into different readers, users, and learners. All readers need to take the time to understand the different features and functions of an eBook versus a printed book in order to understand the effect each has on our reading experience. There are many advantages of†¦show more content†¦You also have the ability to take notes, look up words on the integrated dictionary, and search on the internet directly from your eBook or eReader. You can also get free sample downloads before you buy an eBook—which saves you money and time. Another great thing about eBooks is that they are typically sold at a lower cost than printed books. On the other hand, as Abram mentions, there are many advantages of a printed book compared to an eBook or eReader. One of the most popular advantages of a printed book is the look, feel, and sensory experience you get with a physical book. You can touch it, flip the pages, write in the margins, and smell the book—something you can’t do with an eBook. Printed books are also easier to read than eBooks in situation where lighting can affect your eReader or device’s screen. The packaging, layout, and font tell the author’s story. Many times on an eBook, the format of the original book is skewed. Think about all the times you’ve been reading a printed book and the suspenseful sentence ends right at the end of the page. You have to quickly flip the page to find the answers you need. On an eBook, many times the original alignment that the author wanted won’t work out because of the size of the font or pages, thus you don’t get the same experience as a printed book. Printed books also have page numbers, where eBooks have percentages or page numbers that go into the