would you prefer reading hard copies or soft copies?

If it is a long story or a report (pages after pages), than I prefer to have them printed, as you said we need to focus. But if it is only messages on emails and friends' letters than I would not mind reading them in the computer.

Ever since I used the Kindle I preferably to choose and like to read on soft copies on anything to read like information, knowledge, documents, files and much more. Now I have an iPad it truly satisfied my reading pleasures. It has more advantages than having printing or having hard copies of whatever I wanted to read. I don't have to carry all those printed materials on papers wherever I go. At night I don't have to put on the lamp or the lights plus I can have a pleasurable good music on it while reading or browsing the web.

You mean hard and soft copies as in an actual printed page vs. a digital file you read on a screen? I definitely prefer hard copies. I can read on a screen when it comes to online forums, articles, or other people's blogs... but I can't stand reading a book on a screen. I can't stand e-books or e-readers. I really just want something tangible that I can carry around with me wherever I go.

I prefer hard copies but I will admit that it is nice to have both. A hard copy sometimes allows you to do things you may not do with a soft copy - such as highlighting, making marks, etc. Plus, I just like having something "in my hands."

I would prefer to read soft copy most of the time because it will save some paper that will help environment. Also, it depends on the time of reading, if its office hours I would prefer to read soft copy for sure unless it’s needed otherwise. If I have to read the material at home, would prefer hard copy because after spending 8 hours or more in front of computer it would be good to go with hard copy. Another reason to read hard copy would be same as you stated – maybe I need to mark some part of its content in color for future reference. I would still prefer soft copy unless it’s a must to print.

I prefer to read hard copies because it is more relaxing than to read in soft copies

I like reading both. I don't see the difference a book is a book to me. I read just about every day. I can finish a book within a week, i love it! Now I got my sister into reading just as much as I do. But when it comes to school work I could careless about reading that. Funny how that is!

Either i guess....

Hi Smiley, Following, reading and storing hard copies may be a little extra work during the days busy schedule, but yet i prefer reading from the hard then from the soft copy and storing hard copy is much more safer and benifitial in all aspects

I prefer hard copies. I can read soft copies but I find it more tiring in the eye than reading hard copies. So like you if not too many pages I just print it. And also its much easier to do some notes when it is in hard copy.

I prefer reading hard(printed) copies in general. There's nothing like the smell of freshly printed ink and brand new paper! What is more, you can't really lie down on the couch and unwind with an e-book, now, can you? I usually read books in a digital format first and if I really like them - then I buy. This way you don't waste money on a not-so-good title, yet support the good authors by purchasing their quality works. Then there is another way to look at this - on the Internet, you can get the rare scanned textbook you've been looking for forever. It's quite handy to check websites for an expensive book which would ship in a two weeks or more - if you live in a small town like me, that is. You don't get the invaluable search function (ctrl+f) with paper books either. ;)

hi smiley! i prefer hard copy a lot than soft copy.but sometimes,it depends on how many pages and how long it takes for me to finish read it.if it is more then just a few pages then i will print it out .otherwise i will read it through monitor and just grab the important point of the article.but if it is for research study i've got no choice, need to print it out and read through it.:)

I definitely prefer hard copies. When you hold the book, you can keep the pages nearly flat and are easier to read because there is no bulge causing the lines to be a bit distorted. Also, if it is a heavy hard copy, you can set it down and read the book, without it closing on its own like a soft copy does, I hate that! Plus they are durable.

Hardcopies! They are harder to tear up, they last longer. And they just feel better in your hands. Plus, you can use on of the flaps as a book mark. ;)

If it is very lengthy, I probably prefer the hard copy than the soft copy. So I can take my time to read. I still like to read my books in hard copy, rather than e-books. I like to feel my pages at my fingers. Feels good, and I can stop as and when I like.

I prefer reading hard copies most of the time because just like you I can bring them anywhere I want even when I am just inside the house. I only read e-books or other materials when they are short or not so important. I can always keep the link/site anyway. I love hard copies if the material is worth keeping. Just like the book of Stephenie Meyer which is Twilight Saga, I have the complete set, 4 book collection that my husband bought to me on my birthday last April. So I was really thankful to him because there is no need to spend electricity on the computer and sit all the time while reading. He can use the computer and I can read near the door or just by lying in the bed.

It depends. When it comes to like, books, I don't go for e-books. It's not a book anymore when you read it online anyway. I'd rather buy the real thing. As for--say, school lectures and such, I find it okay if I just read them over the computer. I'm only going to read my notes for five months, anyway. I'll throw them all away when I'm done with college, I find no use in keeping pieces of I paper I don't look at twice.

I prefer hard copies, I have always preferred this though, I believe I can find it more interesting than reading it in soft copies, I can write down on the paper, highlight them, make a point more clear, cut things down.

Hi Smiley83 is there above, Most of time I prefer to hard copy. Some times I prefer to read soft copies. I prefer either

Hey guys... Well,I perfer to read hard cover because it last longer then soft cover thats why I only order had cover.