| Ebook | Paper Books |
| c. $12.00 | c. $15.00 |
| Not returnable. The moment you click "Confirm purchase" your stuck with it. | Returnable |
| Can't resell | Can resell, for $2-8. Final price $7-13 |
| Can't buy used | Can buy used, for $2-8, and then resell again, perhaps breaking even. |
| Can loan out once, if friend has same device | Can loan or give away freely |
| Depends on technology. Can be lost by tech failures or changing formats | Lasts centuries with reasonable care. |
The principle advantage, as I can see it, is that an ebook doesn't take up space on your bookshelf, and you don't have to wait for it to come in the mail. It's fun to be cutting edge, but, really...
Of course, almost ALL of the disadvantages of ebooks are CREATED by the publisher.
Oh, yeah, that reminds me of the BIGGEST advantage of ebooks: you don't have to rely on major publishers to create them!
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