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physical books are so much better for this reason and generally cheaper

• moviuro 7y ago
  https://twitter.com/rdonoghue/status/1144011630197522432 https://twitter.com/rdonoghue/status/1144011630197522432 and discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20297331 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20297331
• atemerev 7y ago
  They are not “generally cheaper” (ebooks are usually about 30-50% cheaper), and much less convenient if you travel a lot.
  • ptah 7y ago
    typically on amazon you can find cheaper physical books via alternative sellers like bookdepository
    • atemerev 7y ago
      Not if you are not living in the US. For a European who wants to read English books, Kindle Store is a blessing.
      • ptah 7y ago
        I'm in UK and prefer buying a book for 1p and pay £2 shipping than £11 pound for an ebook that i wont' even own, merely licence
  • ptah 7y ago
    also you have to buy a device to read them on
    • aw3c2 7y ago
      Once.