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Tablets and e-readers signal end of real books VRNews Dec 30th, 11, 01:45 PM #1




Tablet computers and e-readers may put an end to real paper-based books, according to a number of studies on the continuing growth of the ebook market.


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mosmos Dec 30th, 11, 02:18 PM #2
I guess not many can afford such device~
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StoneWilson Dec 30th, 11, 04:10 PM #3
Nope, I still prefer reading real books, I work in front of computer 8 hours every day, my eyes need to have a rest after work.
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mokky_123 Dec 30th, 11, 04:12 PM #4
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I guess not many can afford such device~
Its really cheap, as cheap as about S$110 for a kindle?

Compared to books that easily cost S$10-50/book, its probably more affordable.

I mean that's comparing owning an ebook and owning real books. Most could probably go to the library to borrow books for free
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proyb2 Dec 30th, 11, 04:15 PM #5
Buy books and sell old books online is another way to reduce the loss. eBook is non-transferable but prone to priate. Either way, both are on par.

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