Musing Monday...Ode to the E-Book

Monday, Monday...Musing, Musing..
As always, hosted by MizB at  Should Be Reading...

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Musing Mondays asks you to muse about one of the following each week…
• Describe one of your reading habits.
• Tell us what book(s) you recently bought for yourself or someone else, and why you chose that/those book(s).
• What book are you currently desperate to get your hands on? Tell us about it!
• Tell us what you’re reading right now — what you think of it, so far; why you chose it; what you are (or, aren’t) enjoying it.
• Do you have a bookish rant? Something about books or reading (or the industry) that gets your ire up? Share it with us!
• Instead of the above questions, maybe you just want to ramble on about something else pertaining to books — let’s hear it, then!

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Yes, you read that right.
I, who once ranted about e-books, have come to praise them.
But I must admit, there are a lot of reasons to like these electronic vade mecum.
I credit this idea to my sister-in-law who brought this topic up in  a conversation, when she realized how much easier it is to read an e-book in bed, not having to bothering the Bro with a light on.

So lets made a list..

Pros of e-book-

• Can carry many books on one small device.
• Great for travel, whether to work on a bus or a trip around the world.
• Can buy new books and download them in seconds.
• Most devices are illuminated, requiring no outside light.
• Built in dictionary, highlighter, note taker.
• Books are cheaper than 'dead-tree' books.

Cons-

• You have to buy the device.
• Limited battery life. What is worse than the battery running out at the best part of a book?
• Can not give away..or except to a very limited degree with some devices...loan books.

Now, REAL books.

The pros-

• They smell good. The older the better.
• They are sometimes very attractive, with lovely covers, nice bindings. (of course, in reality, most are rather cheaply made trade paperbacks)

Cons-

• They are bulky, heavy.
• More expensive.

I have to admit it, the contest seems to be leaning toward those Evil E-Books!
Do you have any pros or cans of your own to add.
Who do you think the winner is??