It's certainly more convenient. I don't like drinking broth; I just cook with it. I have collagen and gelatin powders, and add them to soups and sauces. In summer, aka minimal-cooking-season, I add it to SF jello and smoothies.

We had a collagen/broth thread a while back that you might find interesting, if you haven't already read it: Healing? Let's talk about collagen.