The e-reader: its advantages for reading an e-book
Reading on an e-reader is now commonplace for many readers, who are not abandoning their paper books, but who appreciate this small technological revolution that allows them to read wherever they want, and without being encumbered.
The e-reader takes up no space and is much lighter than a book, even for large volumes.
Applications and low-cost e-books on the internet add to the appeal of reading on an e-reader, which has many advantages, which we will detail below…
The advantages of the e-reader
First of all, we can already say that the e-reader is a library in itself, but above all, it is within reach.
Most of the great classics are available as ebooks, so, during stays or holidays, with an e-reader, you always have access to all your books and therefore without cluttering yourself, it’s a real advantage.
With AMAZON and the Kindle e-reader, depending on your subscription and certain conditions, you frequently have access to free books, and many other advantages still exist…
So the e-reader is much less bulky than several books that would have to be carried. For the holidays, it is a real space saver in the luggage!
An e-reader is light and it fits easily in a bag, so for people who regularly take trains or the metro, it is an ally that we no longer do without!
Furthermore, and for the wallet, the e-reader allows you to save money; in fact, an e-book is cheaper by about 20 to 30% than a paper book. Moreover, as we mentioned above, it is possible to have free e-books; in addition, there are no shipping costs, and e-books are accessible in just a few minutes.
Subscriptions are also becoming increasingly affordable; for an average of 10 euros per month, it is possible to access millions of titles.
While book lovers love their bookshelves, it’s true that an e-reader also helps keep the shelves from becoming overstocked. Of course, there are some beautiful paper books that you wouldn’t replace for anything in the world, but still, with an e-reader, you also see reading differently.
- Book lovers who live in a small studio apartment are thus satisfied.
- The e-reader is very intelligent; its technology allows it to remember many things, even from where you left off. You can pick up where you left off.
- It is possible to read not only on the e-reader but also on other devices such as your phone, tablet, or computer.
- You can have direct access to research, a dictionary, and some e-readers even allow you to take notes.
- With its integrated lighting, it is ideal for reading discreetly without disturbing, for example, the person sleeping next to you.
And in terms of reading comfort, what about the e-reader?
Many readers may wonder if, in terms of reading comfort, an e-reader doesn’t tire the eyes?
Indeed, technology is such that reading comfort is much more pleasant on an e-reader. First of all, with the e-reader, it is possible to adapt the display to the eye, and the customizations of fonts, sizes, and line spacing can be arranged according to preferences.
Of course, not all of these options apply to books! E-ink doesn’t display glare, and therefore doesn’t tire the eyes. Thus, the e-reader offers a pleasant and, above all, more comfortable reading experience, even when you’re out and about; the display adapts to different situations.
The e-reader is also eco-friendly; it certainly uses energy, but if we compare it to a book, which requires trees for the paper, inks, solvents, and all the different modes of transport and storage required, we quickly realize that in the end, the e-reader does not require as much!
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To make up your own mind, the best thing to do is to take the plunge yourself. We also invite you to get information on the Ma-Liseuse website. When it comes to choosing an e-reader, there are two models competing on the market, although other brands are also trying to make their mark.
In summary, we find the Kindle for Amazon, which is the one with the most advantages in terms of the cloud offered by Amazon, and the Kobo for Fnac. Both offer good reading comfort; the Kindle is more advantageous in terms of use.
Your choice should be tailored to your reading style, especially the number of books you read. For some people who enjoy comics and manga, there are color e-reader versions. These types of e-readers are not recommended for people who read a lot.
