Top Ten Reasons Why eBooks Are Better Than Printed Books

By Michael Angier

As an avid reader and author, I have a great appreciation for
the printed word. I love books--especially hard-bound printed
books.

But there are some distinct benefits to eBooks. And since
we're offering so many of them these days--both free and
paid--I thought it would be good to share some of the
advantages eBooks have over printed books.

1. They're quicker to obtain.
If you want specific information and it's available in a book,
you can purchase an eBook and download it immediately. Instead
of waiting for a printed book to be delivered, you can assess
this information now.

2. eBooks are more easily updated and upgraded.
Information changes rapidly today. Books on many subjects can
become dated very quickly. eBooks can be easily and quickly
kept up to date. When you order an eBook, it can be the most
up-to-the-minute information available.

3. You usually get far more than just the book.
Most eBooks are sold with bonuses and related information that
usually don't come with the purchase of a traditional book.
You might pay the same or even a bit more for an eBook, but
you usually get more, too.

4. eBooks take up less space.
Instead of a bulky library, you can fit literally thousands of
books on your computer. It also makes it easier to share this
information with family and coworkers.

5. eBooks don't use up trees.
Except when you print one out--something I usually do for
booklets and special reports--eBooks use very few natural
resources. We save trees and help reduce pollution from pulp
mills.

6. They're more portable.
You can have quick and easy access to hundreds of books on
your desktop computer, notebook or eBook reader. They're much
easier to take with you than traditional tomes.

7. References can be hot-linked.
Easy links to Web sites and other references can be placed in
an electronic book. While reading, you can click on hot links
to other places to find out more. With the proliferation of
wireless networks, this will become even more useful.

8. You can custom brand them.
Other people's eBooks can be branded with your name and you
can allow others to brand YOUR eBooks with THEIR name. There
are many viral eBooks and reports that the creators will often
allow you to give away or sell, with your name or company's
name shown on the cover or linked at the end.

9. You can do global searches and find information quickly.
When you're looking for certain information within a book, you
can easily find it using the find feature. It saves you time
and aggravation looking for something in particular.

10. The technology will get better.
This is an emerging technology and people are often slow to
change. But as the quality of monitors improve and become more
compact and mobile, more and more we'll be reading electronic
books.

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