Are eReader Books Cheaper?
Savings experiment: Does the Kindle beat buying books
Tired of trekking to the library? Are your bookshelves overflowing? Electronic readers are all the rage right now so Wallet Pop explores whether these new devices are frugal-friendly.
"You've probably heard a lot about electronic readers, one of the hottest gift ideas for this holiday season. The industry will sell approximately 3 million e-readers this year. Today, we'll take a look at this new reading option and whether it's a good alternative for the frugal reader.The screen of an e-reader isn't like a computer or smartphone; it uses what's called electronic paper technology to show black print on a gray background. You don't get color on an electronic paper screen -- yet. The advantage to this technology is that it's very easy to read, even in broad daylight. Because it isn't backlit like a computer screen, it's also easy on the eyes, and a single battery charge will last for days..."
