Printing books versus digital books is a debate that has been going on for years. There indeed are, and will always be those who favor printed books as well as certain e-books (eBooks). With the growing number of tech-savvy users, every service provider is modernizing its offering to meet the demands of this vast group of digital consumers.
Publishing is also among the industries that have been able to enter the digital world so that reading becomes more accessible to readers.
Educational and other institutions are increasingly turning to eBooks for their training needs since eBooks are more able to deliver an engaging learning experience and reading experience for readers. Yet, print publishers remain steadfast despite the emergence of electronic devices as well as their increasing popularity.
If you look at the two and compare them, you will see that, while hardcover printed books are loved because of their unique design and the sensation of holding a printed book eBooks can be more practical and superior in terms of convenience in transporting around. Let’s take a look at the benefits that eBooks possess over traditional printed books.
1)Accessible Everywhere
The eBooks are downloadable and saved to be used later. The user could carry an eBook around and use them whenever they like. Students and employees can browse through the educational material at home, or even on the move, or in the workplace/college. It’s a great option for people traveling. Certain e-Readers have the option of offline access which allows users to use it in the absence of an internet connection.
Contrary to printed books, which need to be purchased from a bookstore, wasting time waiting for delivery or going to the store; readers can quickly access eBooks at any time and from anywhere.
2) Many books, One device
e-Books are lightweight and portable, which and therefore simple to take around. Instead of carrying several bulky books, one reader can accommodate many thousands of books. It will save space at home and inside your purse. It is not necessary to think about the capacity limit. One device is enough to hold any amount of books you’d like. Students, either in college or at school, gain the most from it because they don’t have to carry a backpack full of books daily. It lets users save a lot of literature on any gadget. This could be more than one could ever read.
3) Easily Updates
The eBooks’ contents are typically cloud-based, which means they can be updated at any time and from anywhere. Publishers and authors can bring up-to-date information and provide readers with the most recent digital content. This helps reduce the costs of printing a new copy as well as the time required for the process.
4) Augmented Reality Experience
Augmented reality has elevated an eBook reading experience to a new level. Different images and texts can be embedded in an enhanced three-dimensional image that appears on the screen of the user. Users can see the computer-generated 3D representation of the image. This allows reading and learning to be a more engaging experience.
The user needs to hold the device in front of the text or image, and an improved version of the image will appear in the display. Many educational institutions and companies have adopted this technology in their eBooks to improve users’ experience.
5) Interactive Elements
Incorporating interactive features into an eBook makes reading an experience more exciting. E-Books can be equipped with videos and audio. External links may be added to provide additional details.
It is possible to bookmark a specific page or locate a word quickly and easily. Users can also create footnotes. There are a variety of interactive features that could be integrated.
6) Read Aloud Feature
E-Books have been created with features that allow text-to-speech. This lets people listen to eBooks when they’re too busy to read them, like during driving or working.
This feature is beneficial for people who suffer from a learning impairment or who suffer from visually impaired. It also helps the user to comprehend the way a word is spoken.
7) Easy on the Eyes
E-Readers nowadays include features that can alter the brightness of your screen depending on your preference. A lot of e-Readers can use the reading in dark mode using lights that don’t be too harsh on their eyes also, they won’t cause disturbance to others. Users can also alter the fonts depending on their preferences. They can also increase or decrease the font size. E-Books assure the eyes of your well taken to take care of.
8) Shareable Content
The e-Book can be shared content with several users at the same time. The social function of the eBook permits sharing of content, something that isn’t possible when printed books.
It is possible to give a printed book to only one person at a given time, while an eBook can be shared with multiple people at the same time. Employees and students can make use of this feature to communicate with their colleagues.
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