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What do you think about electronic book and magazine readers like the Kindle and iPad?

With Amazon’s announcement this week that sales of digital books were greater than sales of hardbacks, it’s clear that e-readers are here to stay. What do you think about this shift in the reading experience? Are you or do you see yourself becoming a convert?

I love them and I have an e-book reader (12.2%)

I prefer the physical experience of a book or magazine (34.9%)

I'm not planning to get an e-reader but I think it is a neat device and can be very convenient (52.9%)

What do you think about electronic book and magazine readers like the Kindle and iPad?
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  • Short2Tall By Short2Tall
    on Jul 23, 2010  

    I have a Nook and love it! I went of vacation recently and was able to carry all of my summer reading ( eight books) with me on the plane. Best non-stop flight ever!

  • lovesangels By lovesangels
    on Jul 23, 2010  

    My son has who is 37 has 2 ibooks and says that is the only way to go. I would like sometime to have 1 also.

  • lovesangels By lovesangels
    on Jul 23, 2010  

    My son who is 37 has 2 ibooks and he just loves them. I hope he will get me one as a gift sometime.

  • KathyJoanne By KathyJoanne
    on Jul 23, 2010  

    I love the smell of new books, the turning of the page, and being able to share them with friends and family afterward. I love the book stores. It's going to be a sad day if the paper book is replaced by electronics.

  • rirvin By rirvin
    on Jul 23, 2010  

    As a librarian, whatever gets people reading especially the children.

  • lolagirl By lolagirl
    on Jul 23, 2010  

    I might consider buying a kindle or something like it in the near future but I do still love the feel of a book in my hands!

  • gagirl0804 By gagirl0804
    on Jul 23, 2010  

    I like these. I tried out the one from Barnes and Noble, my only thing is what if you drop it on accident. That is a very expensive book you just lost where as a paper back or hard back can be really cheap and wont break if dropped. Ill stick with the my physical books!!!

  • brendan2698 By brendan2698
    on Jul 23, 2010  

    I have the Nook by Barnes and Noble. I really like it. Once I start reading I forget that I am not actually reading a paper book. The page looks like a paperback. Although it is much cheaper to borrow books from the library, I still find this to be a great item. I can purchase a book anywhere without having access to a computer.

  • puckerbutt By puckerbutt
    on Jul 23, 2010  

    I really prefer to read a book because it is easier on my eyes and I can take it most anywhere. There are times I don't want to be constantly tethered to electronics, so a hard copy book is my #1 choice.

  • Britnev By Britnev
    on Jul 24, 2010  

    I always think of myself as one who is willing to grasp and try all new technology BUT call me old fashioned - give me a book anytime. I have researched the pros and cons of both and the hard copy book always comes out the winner. Nothing like sitting in bed at night with a book and a glass of wine to relax before going to bed!