Today's library, tomorrow's googlary?

The power of internet has grown so rapidly over the years that, traditional thick books could very well be the next thing to have its "soft" twin. In a few years time, you could be carrying as many as 100 thousand-page books everywhere you go. Yet, you will not break a sweat for this is the strength and dominance of the computer in our lives. While it is true that e-books is more convenient in many ways, i do not think that the benefits would outweigh that of traditional reading methods. Yes, they are easy to distribute and have extremely low production costs. However, i do not foresee a takeover of googlary over our libraries. By doing so would mean losing the sentimental value and joy of reading, which is in fact the whole rationale of a book.

Traditional books are often kept as a collection, the pride of the owner. E books on the other hand, are stored in an expensive device, say a PDA or laptop. Some may argue that e books could also be part of one's collection. However, much to their dismay, analysts have revealed that e books will constantly be inaccessible, since future electronic devices will prove incompatible. Furthermore, paper has proved to be able to last one for his lifetime, whereas the rapid development of computer systems will eventually kick e books out of contend. Hence, to take pride in one's book collection would mean forgoing the use of technology and reverting to the traditional reading methods, which is actually not inferior to begin with.

You may not buy my argument, but i am sure you would relish the advice of your family doctor. Doctors and opticians have repeatedly warned customers of the dangers of over-exposure to electronic devices. For many years and many more years to come, the screen glare and eyestrain had been and will continue to remain as the major concern for potential users of the e book. The resolution and lucidity of computer screens can never touch that of paper. You certainly will not want to have your eyes or your body treated for indecent exposure to the UV from screen. If you think you are saving on convenience, think again.

It may be wise to be ahead of digital times. However you can be sure it will not be the case for e books.