In the recent years, more and more people are choosing e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, the trend of reading e-books
instead
of hard copies has become popular. Linking Words
This
shift could be attributed to the worldwide lockdown imposed due to the Covid pandemic when most people started using the internet for their needs. The overall advantages outweigh the disadvantages Linking Words
although
they have a few negatives. Linking Words
This
essay will discuss why sometimes digital books have some disadvantages but why they have more advantages.
Spending too much time reading on electronic devices Linking Words
such
as mobiles, laptops and computers could lead to medical problems. Linking Words
For instance
, some students have faced decreased eyesight when they were only doing e-learning throughout the pandemic as their schools were shut. Some chronic diseases like high blood pressure or diabetes are Linking Words
also
suspected to be more common among people who spend the majority of their time on their screens. Linking Words
However
, considering one only spends fewer hours reading e-books, the chances of getting these issues are minimal.
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On the other hand
, e-copies of books are cheaper than hard copies. These comparatively require fewer resources and can be distributed to infinite customers within a short span of time. As an example, for university students, it is easier, cheaper, and quicker to buy online when they must refer to multiple books on the same subjects simultaneously. Linking Words
Moreover
, they are eco-friendly as publishing or distributing them does not need paper made from trees or their cover does not need cardboard with a shiny plastic film to attract the readers. These advantages make them in demand to the readers
In conclusion, following a healthy lifestyle, the health impacts of reading on devices are negligible. Many people are reading e-books as they are sustainable, pocket-friendly and easily available sources of information which clearly override the disadvantage.Linking Words
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