Noticed most people opt for softcover coz it's cheaper...but what if they are priced the same? Which would you go for? Because i know countries outside Malaysia sells both soft/hardcover at roughly the same price. With maybe RM2~5 difference.

I would still go for softcover...can fit nicely on my book shelf and it's light. Tried holding a 1kg book for 3 hours and it's no longer fun reading...