Binary?

Code:
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Dim buffer as String
Open File for Binary As #1
     buffer = Space(LOF(1))
     Get #1 , , buffer
Close #1
Text1 = buffer
or

Input?

Code:
Open "MyFile.txt" For Input As #1
     Text1 = Input(LOF(1), 1)
Close #1
Which one would you use? Which one is better? Why?