Why the Kindle beats printed books
Well, at least it's coronation is eminent, in my opinion. After receiving a Kindle for Christmas, I'm already finding many reasons why this e-book reader is superior to the printed page. As an avid reader for many decades, I can already see many advantages to using the Kindle versus my hundreds of printed books. Here are a few:
Size Matters. The wafer-thin Kindle is perfect when reading larger books. While reading the print version of David Copperfield, I found it hard to hold the thick book, especially while reading on the couch or in bed at night. No problem with the Kindle. I can read it comfortably anywhere I find myself.
The Word is Flat. One problem with print books is that as you read closer to the spine, the page curves in, making it harder to read. The Kindle's flat edge ensures I won't strain to miss a letter.
I Can Have it All. The Kindle's huge storage capabilities allows me to have hundreds, if not thousands, of books in one device. I can read novels, short stories, poems or whatever suits me without having to go upstairs and sift through my bookshelf.
Easy to Sample. Amazon makes it easy to send sample chapters of any book to my device so I can browse books instantly. Previously, I was using Google Books to do that and still will use it when I find myself at my computer. But this beats loading up, getting in the car and going to the bookstore, although I will still go to the brick and mortar, though a lot less frequently.
Free is Cool. I love to read the classics and many of them are free on Amazon. If they're not free, they are a lot less expensive, such as the entire works of Charles Dickens for $3. Unbeatable!
I'll still read the printed books I own but I'll be hard-pressed to buy a printed book again, unless it's not available in a Kindle edition or it has great artwork or graphics. I will still visit used bookstores where I can trade in my unused printed books.
