Reading Books: Paper or Plastic (or Both ? )

CEOCambodiaNews · Post by **CEOCambodiaNews** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 4:55 am

What sort of books do you read and why ?

Paper or plastic: E-books spark debate at book fair
Keo Bosaba | Publication date 11 December 2022 | 21:18 ICT
New technologies have changed the way people learn, do business, and even build relationships. As with so many other aspects of life, the way people read has been altered by the advent of the digital age.

More and more people are embracing e-books, as they are cheaper and lighter than their paper alternatives. However, not everyone is embracing the new tech, with at least one student adamant that reading from a paper edition was far more effective.

Fourth-year student Long Meng Chheang likes reading books rather than e-books. He said the tactile sensation of opening the cover and turning the pages meant he felt more connected to a book.

“I used to read e-books, but they led to eye strain and I didn’t feel a real connection,” he added.

He admitted that e-books did seem to be growing in popularity, especially through dedicated e-readers like the Kindle, which could store thousands of titles and had a matt-finish screen which would not strain people’s eyes like reading on a phone or tablet could do.

New graduate who identifies herself as Marady understands that the goal of reading is to seek and acquire knowledge, so it is the content that is important, rather than the form of the book. With that being said, she likes reading books in person. She like the sensation of holding a book, and even says the smell of a new book is a drawcard for her.

“Although reading e-books is more modern and less costly, I still choose to buy paper editions of the books I like. I can also display them in my home,” she added.

Another youth who only gives her first name Sopheakvy said she prefers e-books to paper copies.
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Gazzy · Post by **Gazzy** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:34 am

Bought my first Kindle Fire 9 years ago. Finally packed up last year, replaced it with Kindle Paperwhite, $120. It's excellent; lightweight, convenient, built in dictionary, holds 1000's of titles and can usually download for free. Find actual books cumbersome, expensive and even unclean. Would never go back.

phuketrichard · Post by **phuketrichard** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 7:34 am

Gazzy wrote: ↑Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:34 am Bought my first Kindle Fire 9 years ago. Finally packed up last year, replaced it with Kindle Paperwhite, $120. It's excellent; lightweight, convenient, built in dictionary, holds 1000's of titles and can usually download for free. Find actual books cumbersome, expensive and even unclean. Would never go back.

But you cant Easily ;
Take notes in the marginsH
Highlight section
Bookmark and find the section, ( not as easily as folding down the corner)

Ebooks; great for reading, but would imagine sucks for school texts

I gave up on my kindle ages ago and switched to a 7" tablet as have all the convinces of a kindle ++++++

I prefer books, but its the cost that keeps me from buying them

ali baba · Post by **ali baba** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 8:18 am

I prefer reading on my kindle due to the convenience. The biggest thing I miss is having an intuitive sense of what part of the book I'm in and being able to look at it on my bookshelf.