I just wonder if learning by reading from a book is different than from a tablet/computer [View all]

[Leme]

It has been decades since high school, so I can only remember some of the learning experience from that time. I have done post high school education every decade for a year or so for the last few decades. I prefer books for most learning that I have done, although for some things the computer was equal or superior.
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For me, I find reading and classes that have texts online a little less satisfying in some ways.
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I can't tell how much is there for one thing. That bothers me some.
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With a hard copy book, the task is tangible, not subject to unlimited links... unless one chooses to view footnotes or go to related topics contained in the hard copy book. But with hard copy the task (enjoyed or not) is basically right in front of you.
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With tablet /computer learning, there is no tangible, discrete visible amount. And it provides an instant search feature often. And instant unlimited connectivity in cases... which can be a distraction.
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Am I making sense in differentiating these two methods of learning?
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An example might be learning math and numbers the old fashioned way with pencil and paper versus using a calculator.
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It just seems a different learning experience.
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thank you for your time.