- Ecological advantages. Am I crazy or does it seem many pro-environment types are pro-dead-tree? Nostalgia is a factor, but I think vinyl vs. mp3 would be a better analogy in that the proponents can point to certain experiential benefits (tactile, smell of an old book etc).
- Ergonomically more practical in most cases. Weight, page flipping, etc. Downside is eye strain in low light, but the current kindle is not too far off from reading a printed page.
- Ecological advantages. Am I crazy or does it seem many pro-environment types are pro-dead-tree? Nostalgia is a factor, but I think vinyl vs. mp3 would be a better analogy in that the proponents can point to certain experiential benefits (tactile, smell of an old book etc).
- Ergonomically more practical in most cases. Weight, page flipping, etc. Downside is eye strain in low light, but the current kindle is not too far off from reading a printed page.