Two observations: 1. As much as the reading on an electronic device is "convenient," there is also the problem that the same electronic device can be used to c

Two observations: 1. As much as the reading on an electronic device is "convenient," there is also the problem that the same electronic device can be used to check your email, read hacker news, and do other procrastination activity. This availability of "other things to do" has a terrible effect on the attention span of the reader. 2. Also, I don't like phrasing the debate print VS. eBook. A book is an informational product, distilled knowledge organized by an author for his/her readers. The information is the product, not its physical(or digital) manifestations. As far as I'm concerned it should be print AND eBook, so that the readers can enjoy the same material as they find more convenient. This is the approach I follow with my math textbook (http://minireference.com/#book_details http://minireference.com/#book_details): people who purchase the printed version get the PDF for free. Okay, three things. This article reminded me of a previous study on digital books at the UC system of schools: http://www.roughtype.com/?p=2922 http://www.roughtype.com/?p=2922 TL;DR students are not ready to switch to fully digital.