7 myths about E-books

 

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The whole truth about e-books

 

Every time humanity finds a technological novelty, there are heated discussions About how harmful it is to health and even the planet as a whole. This fate has also befallen the e-book, a device with which we can read books in digital format. Even though many years have passed since the release of e-books, the myths about e-readers are still relevant.

Myth 1. You can ruin your sight

Perhaps the most common myth about e-books is related to visual impairment.

The classic reader is equipped with a screen with electronic ink, the so-called paper-like e-ink screen. The operation of this screen is based on the functioning of black and white granules that form the text. To load a book page, the power is applied once, then the screen works on reflected light. It doesn't flicker or emit light like a computer or smartphone monitor. Therefore, acute negative effects on the eyes are excluded.

The load from reading an e-book for the eyes is identical to the load from reading a paper book. Ophthalmologists confirm this and explain that the effect on the eyes when reading a reader depends on the quality of the text, font size, and contrast.

Myth 2. Digital books are of terrible quality

If the content for an e-book is published by an official publisher and offered for sale, in most cases you will get a book of good quality, which is no different from its paper analog. Problems can arise with amateur translations. Then inaccuracies or spelling mistakes are not ruled out. But such phenomena can be easily encountered when reading paper books.

As for the contrast and clarity of text display in the device, you just need to choose a quality gadget. And if there are problems with readability, it is recommended to increase the font size.

Myth 3. E-books are too expensive

It is hard to say that printed books today are cheap and available. In this respect, electronic versions of books are much cheaper. The reader itself may not be an ordinary purchase, but it is more compact than a paper book. For electronic libraries, it is not necessary to allocate racks,  during a trip it is possible to take as many books without weighting of luggage. And there is no need to run to the store for a novelty - "shop" is at your fingertips. So for someone who reads a lot, the return on investment in the reader is obvious.

Myth 4. They're constantly discharging

Readers are afraid that an ebook will run out of steam in the most interesting place, while a paper book will never do such a trick with you. However, readers with e-ink displays have very low power consumption, and they discharge very slowly. The exception is multifunctional models with Internet access, a music player, and other functionality that consumes the battery well.

Myth 5. E-books are not aesthetically pleasing

A strong argument in favor of paper books is the special smell of books, paper, and tactile sensations. But e-books can be attractive, just in a modern way. First, readers look quite stylish, you can choose a case to your liking. Also, as mentioned above, some models have already gone far beyond the narrow functionality of readers. You can listen to music, surf the Internet, and access social networks in them. 

Myth 6. You can't take notes in the margins

If you are used to writing out quotes while reading, an e-book can meet your needs. The software of some modern models of readers allows you to insert notes in the course of text with the help of special functionality, as well as bookmarks on different pages. You can return to your notes or bookmarks at any time.

Myth 7. The device cannot be used in the bath or on the beach

If you like to read in the bathroom or on the beach, you may have concerns about keeping your e-book in high humidity and omnipresent sand. Of course, water is as dangerous for the reader as for any electronic device. But this problem can easily be solved with a waterproof case or a homemade zip pouch that protects against splashes and grains of sand.

E-books are a convenient, safe, eco-friendly, and energy-efficient device for reading. It does not harm your eyesight if you are not reading in the dark or a bumpy vehicle. It has its advantages over paper books, but the choice is yours.

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