The Pros
e-books are usually less expensive
They come with font flexibility making reading easier
You can store thousands of e-books, magazines and periodicals on a single device
You can check out library books on your e-reader
Should You Buy an iPad or E-Reader?
There are so many options available it can be a daunting task to decide on which reader you want or need. Here are a few guidelines that might help with your decision.
First, do you just want to read books? If so, consider a Kindle or Nook. These are both good for reading, easy to download books on to and easy to carry. They have adjustable fonts, anti-glare screens and offer audio capability.
Do you want to read enhanced e-books? These are the latest generation of e-books that come with audio and video, and use the web to "enhance" your reading. If so, you might consider a Kindle Fire, Nook Tablet or the newest Google Nexus 7. If you want the ability to use the Internet, text, get e-mail, stream video and audio, and read a book, you might want to buy an iPad.
Cost of Buying an E-Reader
How much you will use the e-reader should determine the type you purchase. A recent article in the Huffington Post broke down the price and how many books it would take to offset the original purchase price. "At average prices, one would need to buy 15 e-books to offset the $189 price tag of a Kindle, 12 e-books to pay off a $149 Nook, and 39 e-books to justify a $499 entry-level iPad."
Like all things digital, the price drops each year. By this time next year, those figures could be much lower. With many e-books in the $1.99 to $3.99 range, you shouldn't have any trouble filling up your e-reader.
The Bottom Line
Readers, like most consumers, want a good product at a low price. Low prices are one thing, fair prices are another. The publishing industry needs to reassess its overall pricing, not just on e-books, and create an equitable market for readers, authors and publishers. Readers need to understand that authors are usually the lowest paid people in the publishing industry. There are excellent e-books available for $1.99 and for $9.99. The market will level out once consumers and the industry find a price they can all be happy with.
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