E-textbooks see slow uptake at Brown University
Brown University student Stu Thompson bought an electronic version of an American history textbook at a discount but found it lacking for note taking and printing. Across campuses, students and professors remain skeptical about digital only editions as publishers weigh price against print familiarity, while some schools and vendors push features and updates to spur adoption.
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