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Thursday, July 29, 2010
Do you think e-books will make paper books obsolete any time soon?
In recent months, Amazon.com has sold 143 e-books for every 100 hardcover books. In recent weeks, sales rose to 180 digital books for every 100 hardcover books. Do you think paper books will become obsolete any time soon?
TOM CARD, Kettering: “Yes. It’s going to be like CDs — you can get them cheaper and quicker off the Internet, sadly. I’m actually shocked libraries are still around.”
MARTI ERB, Kettering: “It depends on your lifestyle. I would miss going to the bookstore with my kids and shopping for a book. And I think people get frustrated with technology sometimes.”
TONYA LOUDERBACK, Beavercreek: “No, I still like my paperbacks. It’s more convenient than using a computer or carrying around one of the e-books. And I’d be worried about sand or water getting on it at the beach.”
DALE DIETRICH, Beavercreek: “No. I don’t think digital media will ever take over for having something physical to hold onto.”
ED ERB, Kettering: “I hope not. We just put in a new library in our house.”
RHONDA HARTSOCK, Beavercreek: “I read paper books, so I’m not going to stop buying them.”
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