February 2008 - Opinion Poll [Archive]

Asfaq

03-01-2008, 05:13 PM

What are your views on electronic publications?

a) You just can’t beat the feel of paper
b) I only read small articles online; it’s still print for me
c) I’d rather read the electronic version than not read at all
d) Dump paper! Save the trees! Make Digit an e-mag!

Don't forget to tell us the reason for your selection. Post the same below when you vote in the poll :)

ray|raven

03-01-2008, 05:16 PM

I'd select both 'a' and 'd'.
But reading online strains the eyes a lot IMO.
We cud make it an e-Mag when those e-Papers come out.
So for now its 'a'.

Regards,
ray

shakthivarman

03-01-2008, 06:01 PM

I'd select b, because already I'm spending a lot of hours before the computer screen . I'd jus need books for the change of monotony
Regards,
Shakthi

Ron

03-01-2008, 06:03 PM

I'd select both 'a' and 'd'.
But reading online strains the eyes a lot IMO.
We cud make it an e-Mag when those e-Papers come out.
So for now its 'a'.

Regards,
ray

Same Here
Voted!

prasad_den

03-01-2008, 06:16 PM

Option A. Paper has its own pros.. You can carry it anywhere and read, it can help you break the monotony of the monitor, and of course, it has a good feel attached to it..! :D

Pathik

03-01-2008, 09:45 PM

My vote for (d).
It's ecofriendly and pocket friendly too :D ..

src2206

03-01-2008, 11:33 PM

Electronic publications- yes it is an option but yet to take off in a full scale. I would rather stick with ol' paper and black letters as long as I do not find something as easy to access as print. It does not matter how god the E publication is, the problem still remains is the ease of use.
Consider this, you want to read your favorite book, but you need to confine yourself to the chair in front of your computer screen. I would like to curl in bed or any other place of my choice with my favorite book (or print media) read it in the comfort and ease. Think about it, can any thing take place of the morning paper with a hot cup of tea and two biscuits? At least, nothing yet...
Last but not the least, it is easier and less strain for bespectacled persons to read print media than e publications (in its present form).

So I would stay with print media as long as e publication can not provide me with the comfort and choice of my favorite place. Hence option (a) all the way... :)

utsav

04-01-2008, 12:53 AM

Computers are already consuming a huge amount of electricity .if we use newspapers instead of epapers then we are saving some amount of resources in a power starving country .so i vote for A

trublu

04-01-2008, 01:19 AM

I save a lot of web pages when i'm online.But as I'm having eye ailments, it's not good for me to spend a lot of time in front of the monitor.So it's (b) for me.

praka123

04-01-2008, 07:03 AM

JFYI,the 3rd option is voted by me ;)

Tech_Wiz

04-01-2008, 08:53 AM

Voted for Option 2.

I do read some articles on E-Docs but paper print cant be replaced by them.

Sukhdeep Singh

04-01-2008, 10:48 AM

My vote goes for :)

a) You just can’t beat the feel of paper

You just cant beat the easiness you feel while reading it in your bed :)

Batistabomb

04-01-2008, 06:38 PM

mine choice is always paper, none can beat it

vaibhavtek

05-01-2008, 08:06 AM

Option A. Paper has its own pros.. You can carry it anywhere and read, it can help you break the monotony of the monitor, and of course, it has a good feel attached to it..! :D

I SELECTED A FOR ABOVE THING.

The_Devil_Himself

05-01-2008, 12:07 PM

I selected (b).Small articles are OK but nothing can beat the portability and ease of usage of paper.I find it hard to believe people make do with just the e version of some books(ebooks),I found its impossible for me to learn from ebooks,paper books are better.

anand1

05-01-2008, 03:58 PM

I will go for option B. Ya we must be nature conservative but while going for having news articles i prever only main articles online for a glimpse of it. And for all other i prefer to go for Print Media.

ravi_9793

05-01-2008, 04:09 PM

My vote to option A
"You just can’t beat the feel of paper"

Electronic reading puts stress on eyes..and U cannot read a ebooks for log time.

alexanderthegreat

06-01-2008, 01:36 PM

My choice is (b).

I just hate to try to recall where was I in the long document before the powercut made me shut my computer down (there arn't any bookmark features in Adobe Acrobat Reader). Neither do I like to sit for hours while squinting to read a word or two.

azaad_shri75

08-01-2008, 07:42 AM

nothing can beat paper, even though we can get everything electronically, it is not easy to spend reading for hours on screen without straining eyes.

I Am Root

09-01-2008, 12:13 PM

Paper paper paper. Come on man reading is the whole point and itsa no fun without the paper!:)

DigitalDude

09-01-2008, 05:13 PM

e-paper FTW!!

:D

skghosh44

09-01-2008, 09:16 PM

I will go for option B. Because there is ease to read in paper media rather than electronic media. Yes small articals may be read in e-media. But it is painfull to read the whole mag like Digit and its fast track in electronic medea. Dont convert the mag into e-mag.

casanova

10-01-2008, 12:28 AM

C
I do prefer reading a book. But like to have ebooks for them as well. Its the best way to save the books as well as space.

CadCrazy

10-01-2008, 01:37 AM

My Choice is A. Simply love reading on paper and hate reading online. Book, Magazines are a good time pass during traveling

antoniobc

11-01-2008, 12:48 PM

I've chosen choice 'b' cause, I'm introduced to topics or articles at the computer, so I don't mind reading small articles on the monitor. But it strains the eyes more. Hence nothing beats paper. Plus you can carry it around wherever you go, you can mark stuff casually whenever you feel like it.

Bottom line is that its just a more comfortable read.

girish.g

12-01-2008, 06:48 PM

b) cant leave the comfort of reading from paper can read it in any place. but i read reviews and news on the net

summit.nayak

13-01-2008, 08:15 PM

i agree that the comfort which we get when reading from a piece of paper is unbeatable but one can still argue on the point that this comfort for us, human being, has become a discomfort for nature.
hence i would choose the electronic way

gagandeep

14-01-2008, 01:31 AM

I think that Digit should also be available as an e-Magazine..... We can have both the editions running. :D

talkingcomet

14-01-2008, 10:51 AM

nothing beats the feeling u get reading digit in your garden chair over a cup of hot steaming coffee and feeling the evening breeze!!! +1 for paper magazines!!!!!

amitsaudy

14-01-2008, 12:20 PM

I ld anytime prefer the printed paper.
I can carry it anywhere I go.
Reading short reviews, short articles is ok on the web.
But to read entire articles on the web is a pain.
I like the printed one anytime.

Also I would not like to pay for the online magazine.
If ur giving it on the web then give it for free.

tent

14-01-2008, 11:48 PM

reading a e-mag always shall be a strain on ur eyes and pocket.
waiting for the day when broadband shall be free to all avbl alltime!

shashank4u

15-01-2008, 01:07 AM

Vote: a

I am already tracking too many(around 50-100) online blogs ..it will only increase the load for me :)

amol48

15-01-2008, 01:47 PM

I spend a long time online hence I also read online articles and won't mind spending time on that. But still whenever I am free, it's Paper print that I am interested in reading and not the e-books or e-mags. You can't beat the paper experience and comfort of reading.

goobimama

15-01-2008, 03:20 PM

I'm not sure about reading entire books and novels, but reading magazines on a computer is definitely not tiring. In fact, eMags have some nice useful features like web links and search features which you can't get with a paper magazine. Also they are much easier to archive.

While reading the actual paper is pleasant, reading on a computer screen is not half that bad. And I would sacrifice the former for saving out environmental resources. And on the plus side, they will deliver right on time! :)

Manshahia

15-01-2008, 08:43 PM

d
save the EaRtH

kpmsivachand

20-01-2008, 11:08 PM

I will go for option #b because if it big articles to read in online become headache

debiprasad_sahoo

22-01-2008, 06:17 PM

I have voted for A.
You can not access e-versions every time, every where. And to use it, you have any e-media, such as computer, Internet etc.You need power also. But paper publication is handy. You can use it anywhere, such as train, toilet etc.

Dumbledore

24-01-2008, 12:48 PM

B for me. Even with laptops and palm readers, paper is here to stay. Atleast for me. But then. I like to read small articles, news, or snippets on my computer.

pratik03

28-01-2008, 12:52 AM

d
save the EaRtH
+1

MetalheadGautham

01-02-2008, 06:46 PM

Paper is forever there to stay, atleast in the current world. You can perhaps supplement paper and occasionaly complement it with ebooks, but its still never truely replacable. I definitely am not against ebooks, but turning regular books to ebooks by getting rid of real books is riddiculous. As you may have seen, I have recently asked for digit to also be released as a monthly ebook. But that does not mean I want the real paper version stopped. Paper can just never be beaten by current technologies.

So I choose the first option. Paper is irreplacable.
And this was my 1000th post, btw.

Paper FTW!

narangz

04-02-2008, 09:14 PM

1. Reading from book is fun!
2. No need to sit in front of monitors & cause problems to the eyes.
3. You can mark on the book(I know its possible in some ebook apps but still).
4. You can read whenever, wherever you want using books.

So ebooks are a big NO!

The Conqueror

05-02-2008, 01:41 PM

You just can’t beat the feel of paper

hullap

08-02-2008, 12:20 AM

i choose a.
paper is the best thing since fire

nitish_mythology

08-02-2008, 01:29 PM

The feel of paper is something really special...I wont ever get the feeling on a similar electronic publication.
Tried reading text on my pc,phone and even on my 30gb ipod....

Still I can sometimes go for electronic publications for saving a bit of my parent's hard earned money

topgear

08-02-2008, 08:22 PM

My vote is for I only read small articles online; it’s still print for me

Cause for long articles I only like to read printed stuffs :)

cozimbond

11-02-2008, 10:22 AM

awesome stuff man...really satisfied this time!

j1n M@tt

11-02-2008, 10:28 AM

I voted for d 2nd option

Ricky

11-02-2008, 10:26 PM

I never ever completed any e-book, I spent money on few ebook but in the end .. Paper book are your real friend !

Well, may be reading in handheld can be a option and save TREE man :)

zebanon

15-02-2008, 04:35 PM

Ebook is a gud source of knowledge...but when everyone is grown up reading paper books; it's difficult but not impossible 2 neglect book reading..As tech is flowing now-a-days we can imagine a world of Ebooks on mobile n other portable devices.........:p

tuxfan

21-02-2008, 05:13 PM

I chose option 2. Only small articles (or free e-books ;) ) online, rest all on paper. Sometimes I even print and read.

Eyes are blue, just lovely TWO.
Trees are many, plant some more honey. :mrgreen:

Reading articles on screen is very tiring for the eye, even if it is the best monitor. Eyes are more precious than some trees.

BTW, ever thot about global warming due to more electricity consumed by reading those articles online? ;)

Ankur Gupta

23-02-2008, 07:26 PM

^^That global warming is much lesser compared to global warming caused by cutting trees.
I would go for option 3.
We already have Google for much of the information found in print publications :)

ayush_chh

24-02-2008, 06:31 PM

2nd option

Maverick340

27-02-2008, 03:15 PM

b)
Somethings like bits of news and tutorials are good on the PC but nothing like a nice stephen king book , some snacks, and a you tucked in your bed .. reading :) (painted ya a lil picture ;) )

santosh_thief

28-02-2008, 03:02 PM

b for me. but it would be good if the paper would be more coloured or something rather than the boring one. like reading school books.

deepumania

01-03-2008, 12:17 PM

i would like to like to go for option "e"..thats my own option...y?read on

a:You just can’t beat the feel of paper--this option is true to some extent..but u have to refer to electronic media sometimes for full info..

b:I only read small articles online; it’s still print for me--i think this is also true to some extent but u have to dig deep for more information..either u have to know full or dont know anything at all..half knowledge wont do

c:I’d rather read the electronic version than not read at all--but then its like saying id rather drink water than not drink at all..its not an option..its forced on u...

d:Dump paper! Save the trees! Make Digit an e-mag!--this is the worst option as far as digit people and digit readers are concerned....shelling down digit magazine vould be disastrous..its like "optimistic suicide"..this is not social service...v dont want anything free...give us gud service and charge us for it...v dont mind...digit and we would be at a loss...so as we readers

my option is "e"-dats my own option cos people's option keeps changing every millisecond..so as mine...i would not stick to one option..but change it according to my advantage...no option is an option...its vat u choose to do

wat dyu think guys??

pushkaraj

03-03-2008, 09:28 AM

I cant read on the monitor for long coz it strains my eyes. My vote goes to (b)

venom007

03-03-2008, 07:07 PM

I only read small articles online; it’s still print for me

arunnano

05-03-2008, 06:03 AM

sauyadav

08-03-2008, 11:45 PM

E-Books are better for reference than primary medium of reading. They have more convenience i.e. you can search quickly, add as many bookmark as u want etc. But Real Books have real feeling;).

Although, it is better to read an E-Book if you can't have printed copy as anything is better than nothing.

mytechguru

11-03-2008, 06:54 PM

My vote for (d).
It's eco friendly and pocket friendly too.....Save Nature & Tree :)

Gigacore

11-03-2008, 07:26 PM

narangz

11-03-2008, 10:38 PM

^^Long live February :D

cooldudie3

20-03-2008, 07:03 PM

My option is B
I read print more than online, but if I see a news article on the web,I sometimes will read it. But I read print a bit more cause web articles strains eyes sometimes(computer)
though i have to admit, paper might kill trees...
still B

Weird March
I wonder why the March one never came out..

src2206

20-03-2008, 10:03 PM

Guys, this thread is dead. February poll has been published in the last month's issue. Its time to create April Poll. . . . Dont know what happened to march. All ur opinions posted after the 20 or 25 of every month just stays in the thread.

My option is B
I read print more than online, but if I see a news article on the web,I sometimes will read it. But I read print a bit more cause web articles strains eyes sometimes(computer)
though i have to admit, paper might kill trees...
still B

Weird March

:D

mikeon

21-03-2008, 01:07 PM

I chose 'B' cause reading on a computer screen does strain the eyes...

xbonez

21-03-2008, 09:06 PM

i choose e because this thread is dead

KoolKullu

01-04-2008, 08:16 PM

It is Option A). cos u can't bear an electronic copy to a local train :( when u r back to home from office :shock: or juss want to lay down on ur bed and relax :)...paper is great .... but may be the quality can be improved a bit .... m I being too greedy ;);) Digit !!!

raj7000

06-04-2008, 10:51 PM

because today trees are geting exhausted so its better to read a e-mag then to read a paper and kill trees

sushantakur

08-04-2008, 04:15 PM

it is far comfortable to read from the pages
than from the electronic device

for reference it is ok

but to get the whole from the electronic device...........no its not comfartable,,,atleast for me...!!!

Extreme Gamer

08-04-2008, 05:21 PM

reading in my pc hurts my eyes so ill read a book than whats written on the screen.i voted b coz i can read small articles on the pc but cant make t a regular habit

Vivek.28

17-04-2008, 01:42 AM

selected option #2

reading a small article like a news article etc. is ok......but reading a whole book or mag is jsut outta the ques until and unless it's neccessary.

Firstly it strains the eyes very much....lookin at the comp screen reading text continously for a couple of hours is very eye straining..... (u knw d excitement of wat's inside this issue makes meh go all freaky 2 read all the stuff in one go...)

Secondly, a physically printed version can be accesed at any time...whereas for an e-ver one wud have 2 specially turn on the sys even for just having a quick glimpse at an article......definitely very irritating.....

src2206

17-04-2008, 05:59 PM

mods, please close this thread, people are getting their date messed up...:lol:

cooldudie3

17-04-2008, 06:53 PM

This is getting quite crazy!!!
It has been February since this thread was out and now it's in the middle of April!!!

Can someone do something!!!!

sharath_ar89

27-04-2008, 01:12 PM

count me in for "D":) coz we have 2 save trees
<and think this we dont have 2 go to the shop 2 buy digit it coms straight into ur pc>.

gagandeep

27-04-2008, 05:43 PM

WTF, The admins should lock this thread now.....

Every week or so there is a bump to this thread.......:mad:

desai_amogh

07-05-2008, 08:27 PM

reading online.. straines Eyes alot.. Paper is paper.. nothing can beat it..

nokia6681

11-05-2008, 08:01 PM

Hi dudes,

This is my first reply in digit
i voted for option 4
emag will be easy to store and access....
we can get pics right away in digital format and ads can be still more efficient
and
newspaper cost is getting more(i mean newsprint cost)

so....E-Digit is my choice.

j_h

12-05-2008, 07:08 PM

i dont know why but i just cant read electronically. its paper for me. :D

Roadripper

16-05-2008, 05:43 PM

When s the april poll..???

Dragoon

21-05-2008, 11:21 AM

I vote for (d), because when publishing magazines on large scale, plenty of trees are cut to make those papers. Whenever I go out, I can only get the smell of fresh Carbon monoxide and Carbon Dioxide. It is better to start electronic publishings, cause they not only help the trees, but also help in promoting the internet to better standard.