I can remember a time, not too long ago, when I couldn't imagine reading a book in any other format than a book. Two factors have helped me change my mind. First...the option of larger fonts on eBook readers is a welcome thought for me with large print becoming a necessity to me with my fading eye sight. (I'm up to 250 magnification with my reading glasses...I don't think they go much higher.) Second...with my family living all over the USA and lots of airplane flights in my past and future, I hate to add weight by carrying heavy books in my luggage. How awful to be limited to paperbacks when the book I want to read is only available in hardback format! I've started investigating Kindles and Nooks and had pretty much decided on a color Nook...until a friend recently shared all the capabilities of his iPad with me. Now I am holding myself back from heading to the Apple Store to buy an iPad. I WANT ONE! Kindle and Nook books are both available on an iPad plus many more options. So, yes, they cost more money, but what a world of opportunity.
I am waiting for the price of iPads to come down, then I will look into eBooks (or borrowing more eBooks from the library) ;)
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