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Paper Books vs. EBooks

Pros of Paper Books:Pros of EBooks:Possession: one likes to have utility of book he reads No batteries: they dont need to be charged Nostalgia: tangible material brings a feeling of nostalgia No device needed: can be read without dependence on any device Resale: can be resold if desired

Easily Accessible: the can be easily accessed Free Reading: theyre usually for free! Carriage: easy to carry to anywhereEasy to Understand: meanings of different words can be found easily!Storage: hundreds can be stored easily in any deviceNight Reading: can be easily read at night (without getting up to turn off the light)

Cons of Paper Books:Cons of EBooks: Expensive: they can be expensive Space Occupation: occupy a lot of space in room Reading Conditions: can be read under specific conditions Durability: paper eventually fadesDestroys Trees: a lot of trees are destroyed for their manufacture!Carriage: theyre difficult to carry; heavy too!Health Problems: can lead to many health problems Needs Power: need batteries to run Emotional Reasons: one cant get attached with an eBookPortability: can be difficult to carry around if stored in laptopsCan be Deleted: viruses can easily wipe off the data!Book Piracy: can be easily copied and distributed