eBooks are Better than Print

• They are portable and it is easy to carry and store many books.
• They are easy to search and include a fully linked index.
• You can keep them for reference during your career.
• These versions are substantially cheaper.
• You can get the book immediately.

• You can make backup copies
• You can always have your books with you.
• You can change the font size and zoom in to read figures.
• You can bookmark pages and find them instantly.
• You can write notes and comments and search them later.
• You can copy sentences and exercises.

• You save money.
• You save trees.
• No more paper cuts.
• You support the author directly--instead of paying the publisher.
• eBooks can be rewritten faster--keeping them up to date.

Possible Issues with eBooks

• They are harder to read.
  -> Get a better monitor/laptop.
• You cannot bring them to the beach.
  -> Get a Sony eBook Reader:   Sony Style
• I want to write in the margins.
  -> Get a tablet PC.
• I want a paper copy when I work on the labs.
  -> Print the pages you need.
• I still like paper better.
  -> Yes, eBooks are not perfect yet. Learn to adapt. You are in MIS/CS. Lead the way.