Alot of people are talking shit about E-readers (Kindles, The Nook, Sony...etc etc) saying that are are useless rubbish. But guess what? I honestly think more people are reading because of E-readers. I mean, alot of people can't read regular books because of font size and while SOME books come in large print, not every single book does. E-readers allow you to change the font, the lining and even how many words are on one page (at least the Kindle does) for every book. My mom has a Kindle aswell and she has started having eye problems, the Kindle she can see better then regular books. So the font options really help those who can't see aswell as others.
Another point, people who can't get around aswell as others. If they are disabled or even if they live MILES from nowhere much less a bookstore, this gives those people an option to easyly access MILLIONS of books from their computer or even just the device if they don't have a computer.
Or even the people that are just, well, garget crazy. People who won't touch a book because they are too caught up in everything that is technology. The E-readers might appeal to these people more then actual books themself.
Lastly, KIDS. Even though they have Leapster learners, the books they can get are very limited. And while the voice on the e-readers might not be the best, it still gives them the chance to listen to the voice WHILE following along in the book. Sure, you could do the same with a real book and an autobook but that means alot of $ for every single book.
Don't get me wrong, REGULAR books are awesome. I will always read regular until the day I die aswell as read off my Kindle. Regular books will aswell be around and who knows, maybe so will e-readers. It doesn't mean that either one has to die out. It just means they can carry on together in one world. :)
As long as people are reading, I don't care what they are reading off of. If they want to read off of a craved rock or written toilet paper? I don't give a damn because they are reading.
Another point, people who can't get around aswell as others. If they are disabled or even if they live MILES from nowhere much less a bookstore, this gives those people an option to easyly access MILLIONS of books from their computer or even just the device if they don't have a computer.
Or even the people that are just, well, garget crazy. People who won't touch a book because they are too caught up in everything that is technology. The E-readers might appeal to these people more then actual books themself.
Lastly, KIDS. Even though they have Leapster learners, the books they can get are very limited. And while the voice on the e-readers might not be the best, it still gives them the chance to listen to the voice WHILE following along in the book. Sure, you could do the same with a real book and an autobook but that means alot of $ for every single book.
Don't get me wrong, REGULAR books are awesome. I will always read regular until the day I die aswell as read off my Kindle. Regular books will aswell be around and who knows, maybe so will e-readers. It doesn't mean that either one has to die out. It just means they can carry on together in one world. :)
As long as people are reading, I don't care what they are reading off of. If they want to read off of a craved rock or written toilet paper? I don't give a damn because they are reading.
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