With the coming out of the iPad and the ability of print magazines going into the gadget, have we seen the beginning of the slow death of the print industry? First it was books transforming and becoming available in e-books and now print magazines going multimedia. Imagine all the clutter and trees you can save with magazines being available in digital formats?

Digital publishing is also eco-friendly and new technology, such as the Kindle and other eBook readers are enabling individuals to download print faster than ever before. The prices of eBooks are generally less than print books, so the avid reader on a budget can purchase more eBooks than traditional print. Additionally, it’s convenient. Downloading an eBook is instant; whereas, purchasing a printed publication requires either a visit to a bookstore or waiting for an online purchase to arrive in the mail.

Additionally, the reader can transport hundreds to thousands of publications on trips when he or she purchases eBooks; whereas, the traditional printed publication weighs more and has significantly more space requirements.

Publishers can also breathe a sigh of relief. Even though they are giving away content for free, the technology to put the magazine online is available through a selection of vendors and at extremely affordable prices.