There is a lot of dispute whether one needs an eReader Device or not. The eReader is becoming ever more popular and even those who were against the gadgets can be seen in public with their Kindles, or other brands of eReaders.

When reading a good book, you not only reading it with your eyes, you are also feeling its touch and smelling its smell. There is something romantic about reading a book.

The eReader, on the other hand, seems to be just another electronic gadget that will complicate our lives rather then simplify them. I myself have always been a book person and never wanted to read off my computer.

I love the touch and smell of the paper. I love to reminisce what it was like to read this particular book for the first time 10 years ago, and where did that stain on page 143 come from. So, as a rule I was against any sort of electronic reading.

Everything has changed last Christmas when my parents got me an Amazon Kindle eReader as a gift. You can imagine my reaction when I unwrapped it. What were they thinking? Didnt they know me at all?

When my frustration started to wear off, I actually sat down to examine what had this strange device had to offer. It was a lot different than I though it would be. The first think that shocked me was, of course, the display.

The display of the eRreaders, the Kindle and others, uses eInk. This technology makes the page look as if it was real paper. There was absolutely no strain on my eyes, and I felt that I could almost convince myself that I was reading a real book.

After quite a while of playing with my Kindle I decided that it was not bad at all. I’m traveling a lot, and always have a few books in my luggage. But with the eReader I could take a lot more, with no additional weight.

Sure I will always have the comfort of my books at home, but when on the move this piece of equipment could become invaluable.

So I guess I would have to answer Yes to the question. I think the eReader has a place on the shelves of many homes, not replacing the books, but providing an alternative in situations where books are not available.