eBooks - What's Holding You Back?

blueZ3 asks: "It seems that the readers of Slashdot are the most likely early adopters of electronic books, but from posts I've seen here, it doesn't appear that many on Slashdot are e-book fans. In the hopes of sparking a discussion, I'd like to ask what keeps you personally from reading e-books?" "Here are some of my guesses as to why people haven't taken up e-Books:

1. Form factor: They just prefer the feel and 'interface' of a paper book.

2. Lack of a compelling device (or perhaps lack of convergence): They don't own a reader (other than a PC or notebook) and can't take them with them.

3. Lack of content: Books they are interested in aren't available in electronic format

4. Distribution model: They don't like the DRM scheme their favorite publisher offers, or are otherwise unhappy with current offerings.

Maybe lively discussion from a prospective set of customers might spur the creator of the next generation of electronic book devices. Too bad the name 'iBook' is already taken."

What reason do you have for not taking up e-Books? Are they listed above or are there other reasons that you would like to add?

Comments

Re:e-books redux... still not going to happen.

[Saeed al-Sahaf]

All excellent reasons. But let's not forget also that it's easy to lose books, but when they only cost a few bucks, who cares?

Me, I just like holding a book and turning the pages. And they are easy on the eyes.

Fuck the publishers, fuck the RIAA, fuck the MPAA

[redog]

That said, unfuck orielly, I subscribe to safari.

Hear hear, mod P up and kick GP in the nuts

[marcus]

It is just that simple.