Comments on: Why Switch to eBooks?

By: Elle Salazar

Elle Salazar — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 03:51:30 +0000

In reply to Stephen Juarez. You can easily delete your ebooks on the iPad or tablet but there are online file distribution websites such as, torrents, 4shared, zippyshare, and this new one I just discovered soulseek.

By: Stephen Juarez

Stephen Juarez — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 06:42:29 +0000

I think we can compare these as apples and oranges for both products are really essential. Ebooks are revolutionary because of the quick access compared to hardcopies, as for that it can lead to information overload due to downloading too much books but not getting the chance to read all of it, the risk for one’s eyesight is also a huge factor . For books though, lies the same problem but with accessibility it’s already a challenge to look for essential books, the risk for one’s eyesight is also less likely to happen but it really depends on the user’s lighting at home. Though my bias will always be with books because you can access it firsthand compared to ebooks where when you delete it, and you lose net connection, or your tablet gets wrecked you lose the book instantly.

By: Kira

Kira — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 02:31:39 +0000

In reply to Tulip.

Whether one uses the library or not, property owners still have to pay the property taxes. May as well take advantage of it!

The wait list for eBooks at my library tends to be extremely long. Plus, there’s something to be said for browsing the stacks — I enjoy stumbling on new books so much more that way (even if it means some occasional fines).

By: Tulip

Tulip — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 20:20:47 +0000

In reply to chris Schulze. The kids LOVE it! Thanks so much for stopping by.

By: Tulip

Tulip — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 20:20:14 +0000

In reply to chris Schulze. I agree! I'm so bad about getting them back to the Library on time. And it isn't really "free" for everyone. If you own property, you have to pay taxes for the Library.

By: chris Schulze

chris Schulze — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 04:42:27 +0000

In reply to Samantha. But you can get ebooks from most librarys as well and keeping an eye open I've gotten almost 200 quality books free on amazon. We actually pay more with hard copys at librarys because someone always has a late fee.

By: chris Schulze

chris Schulze — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 04:39:56 +0000

I never thought about hooking it up to the tv to read a book! That’s awesome! I do daycare besides the kids of my own and there’s always someone who can’t see the pics, I am going to have to try this out. Thanks

By: Samantha

Samantha — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 21:50:30 +0000

In reply to Anna Mary.

I think both have their perks. I like hardbacks best. I love to see all of them. 🙂
I also get 99% of my books from the library, so eBooks would not be cheaper for me.

By: Anna Mary

Anna Mary — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 19:34:41 +0000

I love paper books. I love the smell, the feel and I love to highlight and write in them. However, as a busy homeschool mom of 8 kids, ebooks are more economical, and space saving for our family.

We just started Blue Manor Level 1 this week with 4 of our children and we are having a blast. This curriculum is a huge answer to prayer for me. I try to do lessons with just one child at a time, but before long all the kids are gathered around the computer listening in and having fun! Thanks so much!