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Will ebooks ever replace books?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by jjrichone, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. abboodeh

    abboodeh Well-Known Member

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    #21
    big fat YES!

    same like newspapers, it'll be replaced by the same newspaper website.

    same like Digital Cameras they will also be replaced by Mobile phones with Camera.

    and so on :)

    but not too quickly i guess we need some few more years for the above things.

    for Ebooks, i guess it needs longer time because of trust problem i guess...

    for example, i buy everything and anything from the internet but with all due respect i still can't trust buying an E-book, i don't know why but i've bought websites, domains, physical things...etc from the Internet, but not E-books.
     
    abboodeh, Sep 24, 2009 IP
  2. ViddaXondi

    ViddaXondi Peon

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    #22
    I don't think they will, i prefer reading a book in my hand. Hate reading on a screen.
     
    ViddaXondi, Sep 24, 2009 IP
  3. abboodeh

    abboodeh Well-Known Member

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    #23
    what about reading E-books in your mobile?
     
    abboodeh, Sep 24, 2009 IP
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    rickie7679 Peon

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    #24
    e-books have become so popular, i think they will
     
    rickie7679, Sep 24, 2009 IP
  5. ChrisTurn

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    #25
    I still believe in reading rooms, in silence, to smell the books...the e-book can be fatiguing for eyes...
     
    ChrisTurn, Sep 24, 2009 IP
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    joyfuldesigns Peon

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    #26
    No I don't think ebooks will replace books. There's just something special about holding the book, turning pages, being able to highlight, etc.
     
    joyfuldesigns, Sep 24, 2009 IP
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    #27
    They already have for me...
     
    m00d, Sep 24, 2009 IP
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    Avatar Viper Well-Known Member

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    #28
    i dun think so...
     
    Avatar Viper, Sep 26, 2009 IP
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    #29
    I do not think in near future or for at least a few years to come, ebooks will replace books. However, with the advancement of technology, ebooks might be the only form of books that we will read.
     
    web_hunk, Sep 26, 2009 IP
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    dairyman Notable Member

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    #30
    There is a chance for the ebooks to replace our conventional books when all the persons on the earth own a PC / laptop. Will that happen in the near future? Nay!
     
    dairyman, Sep 26, 2009 IP
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    SocialSignals Well-Known Member

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    #31
    Maybe... maybe not.
    But i know one thing... even if everyone is reading ebooks on their kindle.
    I'll still have my old fashion "paper" book in my hand...
     
    SocialSignals, Sep 26, 2009 IP
  12. maciejbis

    maciejbis Active Member

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    #32
    I think that e-books never replace traditional printed books. Biggest advantage of printed books is that they don't need electricity.
     
    maciejbis, Sep 26, 2009 IP
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    xwhyz Active Member

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    #33
    I really don't think so at least in the very near future, at least they should come up with an option where ebooks can be read just like books with the crumbling and touching feel of a paper!
     
    xwhyz, Sep 26, 2009 IP
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    #34
    E-books will take a long time to overpower over traditional books according to me.
    They are boring to read
     
    sagaralias, Sep 26, 2009 IP
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    #35
    I think so.

    I think further down the road, the "green" movement will get people to stop using paper all together and just use digital files once everyone has a reader in their pocket, on their wrist ect.

    That way if they want to silence someone, it would be very easy for them as by then they will have control over the internet, for our safety of course.

    In conclusion, yes, I believe we will transfer over to ebooks, due to the Green movement and the powers that be.

    Did I mention I run a UFO conspiracy site, could you tell? lol:p
     
    SeattlePurple, Sep 26, 2009 IP
  16. uglyboy

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    #36
    I think it will happen eventually.. I personally would rather read real books.
     
    uglyboy, Sep 26, 2009 IP
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    #37
    Books still relevant, I still love reading books.
     
    krolbiz, Sep 27, 2009 IP
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    #38
    I guess so. Now there are not so many people read published books except students and professors.
     
    lilyliu, Sep 27, 2009 IP
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    #39
    i dont think so ebooks will replace books....
    bcz reading book and relaxing is one the hobbies of many people..
    and it is not possible to read books on computer for a long long time...
    it makes sterss on eyes:(
     
    sana10, Sep 27, 2009 IP
  20. ebook sunny

    ebook sunny Peon

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    #40
    I dont think ebooks will replace books.but ebook reader developed much with great potential.
     
    ebook sunny, Jun 3, 2010 IP