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. 2020 Nov 24;6(11):e05550. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05550

Table 1.

Merits and Demerits of using electronic books.

Merits Demerits
The cost of the update is low. Not comfortable for reading
Style Multimedia. Charges of printing.
Search feature The possibility of piracy.
There are no shipping charges Many people prefer to carry traditional printed books rather than e-books.
Readers of electronic books may carry a library of various books. Electronic books only operate when you having a computer or a device for them to utilize.
Cheaper and lower cost than printed books The battery life of the reader device is finite and must be continuously charged
Easy to hold, lightweight Technical problems with the reader device, that mostly leads to no access to the electronic book.
The possibility of reading it using PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android. Eye fatigue after reading for extended periods of time.
The ability to download easily Electronic books devices are costly.
Owning many books on your tablet computer and on at your disposal. Economically costly for students
A free sample of a book can oftentimes be downloaded. Programs must be appropriate with a reader device
Ability to highlight and capacity to write notes. Electronic books have no stated lifespan.
More flexible than printed books
Electronic books are easier to update than printed books that need to be reprinted