On: Backing Up My Kindle Ebooks (2018)

[ptah]

physical books are so much better for this reason and generally cheaper

[atemerev → ptah]

They are not “generally cheaper” (ebooks are usually about 30-50% cheaper), and much less convenient if you travel a lot.

[ptah → atemerev]

also you have to buy a device to read them on

[aw3c2 → ptah]

Once.

[ptah → atemerev]

typically on amazon you can find cheaper physical books via alternative sellers like bookdepository

[atemerev → ptah]

Not if you are not living in the US. For a European who wants to read English books, Kindle Store is a blessing.

[ptah → atemerev]

I'm in UK and prefer buying a book for 1p and pay £2 shipping than £11 pound for an ebook that i wont' even own, merely licence

[moviuro → ptah]

https://twitter.com/rdonoghue/status/1144011630197522432 and discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20297331