62% of 16 To 24-Year-Olds Prefer Printed Books Over eBooks

Posted by Soulskill on Wednesday November 27, 2013 @07:03AM from the if-i-can't-throw-my-book-at-somebody-what's-the-point-of-owning-it dept.

assertation writes "According to The Guardian, 62% of readers between the age of 16 and 24 prefer physical copies of books over ebooks. Reasons given were the feel of 'real books,' a perceived unfairly high cost for eBooks, and the ease of sharing printed books. 'On questions of ebook pricing, 28% think that ebooks should be half their current price, while just 8% say that ebook pricing is right.' The preference for physical copies was in contrast to other forms of media, such as games, movies, and music, where a majority preferred the digital version."

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Re:price by assertation · 2013-11-27 07:09 · Score: 5, Insightful

The article was about 16 - 24 year olds. They probably already know how to pirate. Ease of sharing was also another issue. Prices can be reduced, but the business model of eBooks seems to be based on reducing sharing, so that road block isn't going away.
Re:price by Shinobi · 2013-11-27 07:17 · Score: 5, Insightful

No, it's not only about price. It's about the fact that the book can be read anywhere, without needing a battery charge or anything. Even many kids think about that. It's also less stressful for the eyes than looking at a screen.