Do you need to buy software for the ebook?

They are not clear on that…it looks like you need VitalBooks but not sure if it’s free or that’s an added cost. Anyone knows?

It is free

man I think I’ll just shed extra to buy books. It’s PITA to need a laptop to flip through the pages while reviewing.

I’m doing both so I can do reading before work (at work) without lugging books around. Hard copies are for the kitchen table and coffee shops.

If you travel a lot this is definitely worth the $50 or whatever they charge for it.