{"id":1641,"date":"2025-02-25T18:46:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T18:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elordendeloslibros.com\/?p=1641"},"modified":"2025-03-07T20:48:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T20:48:25","slug":"reading-on-paper-or-ereader-i-tell-you-my-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elordendeloslibros.com\/en\/reading-on-paper-or-ereader-i-tell-you-my-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I read on paper or digitally? I'll tell you about my experience"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The eReaders<\/a> \u2014or wrongly called eBooks\u2014 as we know them today are not new by any means. They have been with us for more than 20 years and have raised the question that I am asking myself today: Do I prefer to read on an eReader or a paperback?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It's not an easy question to answer, and I can tell you in advance that My answer is going to be a gigantic IT DEPENDS<\/strong> in all letters, since I can tell you that today my use of both could be 50\/50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I'll tell you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My experience with digital reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I have already spoken about my \u201cunconditional love\u201d for My eBook, the Bigme 751C<\/a> \u2014non-sponsored recommendation\u2014, a cheap, color e-book reader with everything I need to enjoy reading in digital format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I'm going to give you my personal point of view<\/strong> As far as reading on this type of device is concerned, I'll give you a more or less schematic overview, and after my opinion you'll have to form your own, as I know it's a somewhat controversial topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Disadvantages of reading on an e-book<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I'm not going to lie to you. These pots are full of good stuff, but if you want, let's go first with What I consider negative<\/strong> of eReaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It's best not to think about it, but for the price of an e-book reader you can easily buy more than 20 paper books. Price is important<\/strong>I know. If you are an avid reader, it can be half of what you read in a year. That's a lot\u2026

It is also true that you have them at different prices and there are more or less expensive paper books, but to be clear, it is usually an average like the one I mentioned. It is no small thing\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, I believe deep down that They are impersonal<\/strong>And you and I know it... We will talk in depth when we discuss paper books, but in the end, reading as a whole is much more than reading word by word.

An e-reader is nothing more than a kind of large mobile phone or small tablet. Yes, I know that they are made with electronic ink and that the screens have nothing to do with it, but the feeling is similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, look, I'll give you a personal example. My particular eBook has the option to install applications - it works with Android - such as Instagram, Whatsapp or Youtube<\/strong>It's not the best screen in the world but If what we want is to concentrate on reading the 100%<\/a>, it's not the best. They can distract us from reading<\/strong>.

Either you have developed the awareness of not doing anything other than reading on the eReader or You may find yourself playing music on Spotify while checking your social media<\/strong> instead of reading\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advantages of electronic eBooks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, saving all the above and already having a reader on which you have spent money, you accept that the experience is not the same and you have enough control over distractions, I'll tell you the advantages<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let's face it. Accessing thousands of books without taking up physical space is a blast, perfect for traveling or carrying multiple books at once. I usually like to read two books at a time\u2014a nonfiction book and a novel before bed, so these devices are perfect. The comfort<\/strong> It is indisputable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, let's be clear. Having the possibility of carrying a lot of books, be able to read in the dark thanks to the backlight<\/strong> or changing the font and size makes it a pleasure to tackle any book. I love the versatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I buy books by the bucketload \u2014I have to finish organizing my library<\/a>\u2014 of all kinds, but there are many that I simply cannot get in paper form and are accessible online. That ends up being a saving, but I insist that it depends on your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I read the other day in Threads<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reading books and buying books are two completely different hobbies\u2026<\/div>