Advantages and disadvantages of printed

and e-booksBy:

Veljko Govedarica and Luka Jasikovac

Advantages of e-books

• An e-book is a book in electronic format. It is downloaded to a computer, PC, Mac, laptop, tablet, smartphone or any other kind of reading device, and is read on the screen.

Disadvantages of e-books

• E-books aren’t good for your eyes and you will feel tired after you look at the screen for a long time.

Advantages of printed books

• Books are portable, durable, infinitely re-printable, and require no batteries or electricity. Books can go with a person anywhere, and be read everywhere. A book is often of immeasurable value in relation to its cost.

Disadvantages of printed books

• 1. They can be torn.• 2. They can become outdated and need to

be updated. • 3. They can be lost.• 4. They cannot be understood in any

language except ones they are available in.