ADVANTAGES AND

DISADVANTAGES OF E-BOOKS
AND PRINTED BOOKS

Advantages of E-books

1)Text can be
searchable, except
for the image file.

2) Small footprint
(approximately 1,000
average e-books can be
stored on a CD or USB stick).

3) Digital books can be read

in low light, even in total
darkness.

4)Economical and environmentally

friendly as they reduce the
consumption of paper and ink

5) Do not wear out over

time.

6) Content of digital books

can be interactive ie it can be
added to various software
solutions, videos, tables,
quizzes, polls, which allow the
user to interaction and better
understanding of the content.

7) Because of the low cost

production and distribution of
digital books has made
publishing and book publishing
possible and ordinary people as
in the case of printed books,
and the control of the
publisher,state and could not be

Disadvantages of E-books

1)May be incompatible
with the new hardware
and software (eg books
in Flash or Microsoft
Silverlight.).

2)Requires attention
in handling and
storing documents to
avoid losing data.

3)Program can
disable printing.

4)Some users who have

vision problems prefer
paper instead of a
computer screen.

5)Its use can cause problems

for people who are not
accustomed to working with
computers.

Advantages of Printed
books

 1)Can

be read
in different
places.

2)Robust and durable.

3)Can be read and

when it is
damaged.

4)Does not require a

power source like a
computer.

5)Has a higher
collection value (eg,
first editions, signed
books).

Disadvantages of Printed Books

1)Can not be read in the dark.

2)Take up much room, are heavy to carry

(especially when traveling).

3)Environmentally questionable because

of them use large quantities of paper.

4)Preemption because their

prices are determined by the
interests of publishers and the
state.

5)Because of the high cost of

printing and distributing
publishing printed books is
sometimes impossible or
difficult in mission.