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Do you remember taking taxis when you needed a ride? You called the company, requested a ride and waited twenty minutes for them to show up. You were taken where you needed to go, then you paid the driver and gave him a tip. It’s not so different with Ubers. You order one online and depending on the closeness of the vehicle, someone may be there to pick you up, sometimes in as few as five minutes. There are advantages to each one, although cost-wise Uber is the best value by far. The destination is the same as if you ordered a taxi but the delivery vehicle is different.
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Having taken the plunge again into the world of publication again, I noticed that the stats on Amazon were higher for the Kindle version vs. the print version. When you order a Kindle version, it comes to the Kindle immediately, costs a lot less and you can begin reading as soon as you want to. It’s no surprise that Kindle is much more popular than print.When you order a print book online, it costs a lot more and you may have to wait a few days or even a week to get your book. The final result is the same, i.e. you have read the book, only the vehicle for delivery is different.
It’s all a matter of preference. For me, I prefer to have a print book in my hand when I read. I underline, highlight and make notes when I need to. I have friends that for them, it is all about the Kindle. Fast, easy and cheap, they can buy as many books as they want to because it is so affordable.
Taxis vs. Ubers, Print vs. Kindle…same destination…different vehicles for delivery. Which do you prefer and why?
Valerie Cullers 
Printed books. I love the feel of a book in my hands, the smell of the paper, and the non-electronic print which is easier on my eyes. I also like to write in them, underline sections, and even draw pictures if I’m so moved. Vehicles are important to me. Speed not so much.
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So totally agree!! Hope you are well up in Alaska! Heard there was a bit of heat up there!
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I prefer Lyfts–I feel safer cause I heard that they do background checks while Uber does not. I like printed books, but I like how I can read a new book on my Kindle instantly.
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Agree on what you said. I don’t feel as safe in an Uber either!
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I will always chose a print book over an E-book, because seeing, smelling, and touching an actual book makes the experience a lot more real and pleasant. I have never used an Uber, and don’t remember the last time I was in a taxi–if ever. No need for either. If I am traveling without a car, I either walk, or take public transportation.
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Perfect! I love print books too…you can keep your Kindle, thanks anyway. I don’t take Uber either! Totally agree!
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I prefer to drive myself in my own vehicle. When it comes to the book question, I prefer print to Kindle. I find printed books easier to read, and I like seeing the finished books on in a bookcase to be reminded of what I enjoyed about it.
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Me too! So agree with you! Love the look and feel of them!
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I grew up reading print books. There is something about the weight of a book in your hands and turning the pages that makes reading so enjoyable. I’ve used e-books but the screen tires my eyes and the glare & reflection diminishes my enjoyment. As for taxi vs. uber/lyft, I’ve only ridden in a taxi a couple of times and only once in an uber. That my husband was the uber driver made the experience less stressful….
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So glad you shared your thoughts and experiences with us! Blessings to you!
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Definitely print!! ☺️💜💜
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Me too! Hope you are doing well! ❤
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I still prefer a paper book! The screens tire out my eyes after a while. Plus you can carry a book more easily wherever you may be (in my opinion). Then, you can pass it along to a gift to a friend when you are done. You can’t keep passing along your “Kindle Fire” or “Tablet” or whatever the gadget is!
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So right! I love to pass my books on! Blessings to you Melissa! ❤
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I like all kinds of books, and depending on the situation, each type is more convenient. Lounging outside, I prefer a printed book, as screens are hard to read in the bright outdoors. In a doctor’s office or plane, I prefer the books on my phone, as they don’t take up any precious room in my purse or carry on luggage. While walking, I like an audio book, except when a noisy vehicle barrels past, and I lose a sentence!
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Wow…you have it down to a science! Way to go on the technology!!! ❤
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Your are right… amazon kindle is much more readily available. Self publishing of hard copies is my way to go.
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I let my publisher figure out what he wants to do. I don’t have any say, which is okay with me.
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That will work!
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I prefer books. They are tangible. Besides, suppliers take electronic copies back sometimes. Also, as a historian and an observant human, I know that the best “technology” for reading is the human eye. I have disposed of old-style computer disks because I have no way of accessing the information on them. Paper is better for longer than digital.
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Excellent point about obsolete technology! If the information on your storage medium can’t be accessed with your technology, it’s lost to you.
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So true…and so agree with you!
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So agree! I don’t do ebooks, so I didn’t know they took them back! 😦
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It has happened.
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Too Bad!
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Any way we look at it, our minds are asked to weigh the differences. Try the grocery stores: 4 for $5.00 or 3 for $10.00. Nice tips Val. LOL!😦
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
FOR ME, NEITHER VERSION SELLS…ALTHOUGH KINDLE DOES SELL MORE ($ VS. ZERO)!
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Thank you so much for the reblog! Hope you and your wife are doing well!
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Doing well–getting ready for another busy week, appointment-wise! 🙂
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Uber still kinda creeps me out lol…and a book in my hands is the way for me. I love being able to flip back and forth..highlight..etc…in a world so overfilled with technology it feels good to have a hobby such as reading and still be able to do it old school style.
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I’m so with you on that! And I feel the same way about Uber…Thanks so much for giving us your input! Blessings to you! ❤
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Books… My first comforting friend…. And treasures left by my late Dad.
About the cars, neither now with the carnage on our roads. A bus as a last resort.
Ps, I trust myself to drive myself.
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Me, too! Love the books, also!
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