Is it worth buying an e-book?

With tablet prices falling, most people believe that the days of e-readers are over. How true are such forecasts? Does it make sense to buy something like the Kindle Paperwhite if, after paying 1200-1600 rubles. Can I buy a tablet with more functionality?

Is an e-book necessary in everyday life?

E-books are extremely popular. What is the reason for this? The most important thing is light weight. A small device weighing 250-350 g can store hundreds of books that are always at hand.

In this case, the reader has a certain material benefit. The price of a good “reader” is about 5-9 thousand rubles, while a decent paper edition costs 250-450 rubles. That is, the reader can pay for itself already on the 30th book. Moreover, there are no problems with storing paper products that you can’t throw away and don’t have room to store.

Important! Readers are more convenient to use. While reading, you can choose the font yourself, set the design of the headers and footers, and sections. In addition to reading, you can check the time, take notes, and use bookmarks. Certain devices have a calculator, dictionaries, Internet access, and text applications.

Pros of an e-book

The main advantages of electronic reading devices:

1. Large assortment and choice.When purchasing a paper edition, a person selects a specific text. By purchasing an electronic model, you can get full access to the world of literature and the whole variety of stories and articles that have been written by people. Using an e-book as a frame, you can place any text in this device and read it, if, of course, you have certain Internet search skills.
2. Environmental friendliness. This is one of the main advantages of an electronic reading device. Nowadays, making books does not require cutting down trees and further creating environmental imbalances.
3. You can perform a full text search. It often happens that a person, having read a regular edition, tries to remind himself of the details of certain scenes that impressed him, but finds it difficult, and he had to turn over almost all the pages in an attempt to find the necessary chapter. On electronic equipment, the search is greatly facilitated.
4. Ability to quickly restore content. Torn sheets, smudged letters - these problems can be avoided when using the reader. Even accidentally deleting the entire story can be easily corrected - just download the text again.
5. No additional lighting required. Its own lighting makes it possible to read even in complete darkness, which cannot be said about conventional printed publications.

Cost of the e-book

The best budget models (RUB):

• Digma X 600 – 7360;
• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite – 7990;
• Pocket Book 614Plus – 7000.

The best devices with adjustable lighting (RUB):

• ONYX Cleopatra – 14500;
• ONYX Darwin5 – 10200;
• Pocket Book 631Plus Touch HD2 – 12

The best moisture-resistant models (RUB):

• Amazon Kindle Paper White – 10950;
• Pocket Book 64 Aqua2 – 11

The best models with a large display (RUB):

• ONYX Gulliver – 40000;
• AmazonKindle Oasis – 26000;
• Pocket Book 740 – 16000.

The main factors for purchasing a particular model of electronic book reading device may be both its attractive appearance and cost. But, one way or another, it is best to make such a purchase in a specialized equipment store, where an experienced seller will be able to answer any questions and also provide warranty service for the selected equipment.