Although difficult for some of us to imagine, is it possible that digital readers will 
replace today's bulky textbooks? The possibilities and implications are intriguing. (Click on the picture to see demonstration video) Imagine:
1. Updates to every textbook every year with the push of a button
2. No bulky book bags for students to carry or to litter hallways
3. Electronic versions of major newspapers, magazines, and professional and research journals available to every student all of the time
4. Potential cost savings
5. The implications for plagiarism and cheating
The kindle may not be THE device, but it may be paving the way for future devices that could make books as we know them obsolete.
Response:
1. Would the potential advantages outweigh the problems?
2. Do you believe digital readers could someday replace conventional books?
3. If money were no obstacle, would you buy one? Why or why not?
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