Innovative technologies have become the part of modern life. More and more people cannot imagine their lives without mobile phones, computers, etc. The use of these innovations helped people to live easier, complete their tasks faster and with higher success. Reading is one of the main human competences. Book ahs always been considered as the best present of all times, however, the innovation technologies shift the priorities.
However, the close consideration of this issue shows that innovations just change the form. One book is not a heavy burden, however, when it deals about dozens of books, the problem appears about their constant carrying. E-reader is the solving problem facility. The e-readers have enough memory to be able to ‘carry’ dozens of books. Nevertheless, choosing e-readers, the consumers should remember about tablets which can perform more functions.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Using E-Readers or Tablets
Dwelling upon the advantages and disadvantages of e-readers and tablets, the consumers should understand what hey are looking for. Tablets by no means perform more functions, they may be used for many purposes and they have more memory than e-readers. Tablets are the mini computers which may be carried in pockets and complete the tasks which usual computers do.
However, like other computers, tablets harm human eyes. It is impossible constantly look at the computer screen. Many people do not like to read from the computer screens as they feel uncomfortable. E-readers are the innovations invented jus for reading. These e-books have some amount of memory depending on the model and they are created specially for reading.
The screen of such e-reader repeats the color and light of the book, therefore, the eyes are not tired while reading in comparison with tablets. However, such facilities are not as that functional as tables are. In conclusion, each of the facilities under consideration has both its advantages and disadvantages. To choose the innovation which perfectly meets human needs, one should understand what he/she wants, the purpose he/she is going to apply to the facility.
Will Physical Books Disappear Anytime Soon with the Popularity of E-Readers?
The spread of the innovative technologies pushes some people on the idea that books are going to disappear. Such opinion is wrong. Of course, the use of the physical books is going to reduce with time as it is much easier to carry an e-reader which has several books in its memory than to carry several physical books.
However, the physical books are going to remain in several reasons. First, the ancient books as the reminder of human history are going to remain. Moreover, many people just like to read physical books, they like to turn over the leaves and feel the books in heir hands. Children need books to learn reading. It is almost impossible to teach children to read from the e-reader.
The printed books are colorful and attractive. In most cases children books are different in size and the books there are striking. Even if innovative technologies go far and create colored e-readers for children, it is important to remember that children cognize the world through touch. Children psychology is difficult for learning and this aspect should be considered while discussing the unimportance of physical books.
Therefore, I should be concluded that dwelling upon the advantages and disadvantages of the innovative facilities, it is important to remember about the purpose of using it. Speaking about physical books, I should be mentioned that they will never disappear due to the to the great value of printing and its power.