Real books do have some advantages, like quickly jumping pages or scanning through pages for a particular section, and having no backlight glare is easier on the eyes. But the disadvantages are, can't change font size, can't read in dark, can only carry a certain number at once because of weight and bulk. Also, I don't have to make a trip to the bookstore or library to get the books, I can download ebooks anytime and anywhere I want. So overall, for me, the advantages of ebooks outweigh their disadvantages. It's not so much that I *prefer* reading ebooks, but it's just a lot more convenient.