Digital Reading: The Ebook Reading Device Explored

By Chris Frost

We all saw it coming. Digital cameras, digital camcorders, digital music. It was only a matter of time before someone figured out how to make books digital. The ebook reading device was born! Since 2007, when the first highly publicized ebook reader was released, others have come out of the wood work. Some of them more expensive, other less. They were hailed as ingenious devices. Three years later, more advanced Readers exist!

There a lot of readers out there, so that gives everyone plenty of choices. That doesn't mean everyone is happy about it. However, the positive outweighs the negative by a wide margin. These devices are definitely increasing in popularity, but it's not with some debate. Readers, authors and publishers all have one thing in common. None of them can come to a general consensus about the effect the digital age of books will have on the printed book in the years to come.

The debates about the pros and cons of the ebook from a readers' points of view is continuous, and often heated. So like the compact size of the ebook reading device, and the fact that they can easily carry more than just a few books at a time without the burden of hard covers causing extra charges on a flight due to weight issues.

Obsoletes of the printed book is the argument given by others. They fear the explosion of the ebook and it's accompanying devices will make it impossible in a few years to find the printed book anywhere. They find the Readers heavy and troublesome. They also cite not being able to curl up lose themselves in the story practical reasons not to get one. A more common problem is the battery life of most devices. Most do not last long enough to read for the full amount the time average reader will.

Authors take a different stance all together. The new digital phenomenon has them re-thinking their marketing strategy. They utilize the "try before you buy" feature on the ebook readers to allow potential readers to scope out their books. And since it's cheaper, those who self publish use ebooks to distribute them, thus cutting productions costs.

Rising to the occasion, printing presses and publishers see the new technology as a new chance to make money. They offer to let their customers choose. And some publishing houses have even switched over completely to ebook publishing.

Whatever side you decide to take, the ebook reading device demand is growing at an astounding rate. It makes you wonder what is going to go digital next! - 32525

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Why Everyone Needs A Handheld Ebook Reader

By Chris Frost

Anybody who loves books should have a handheld ebook reader. Books are heavy, something everyone has learned if they have ever moved. A small box of books can weigh more than larger boxes. Readers have had to deal with this problem for a long time. Now, they have the chance to carry their whole library in a half-pound device.

The arrival of ebooks is changing the world of words. Ebooks do not need paper, perhaps their most significant attribute. People in recent years have been concerned about preserving Earth's natural resources. With ebooks, trees can sigh in relief. There are numerous benefits for our environment if we stop using so much paper.

The public sees three predominant competitors in the ebook market. Competition in the market has turned ebook readers into amazing devices, with awesome features. Even though ebooks have not been around very long, the devices are getting better and better.

One of the greatest breakthroughs is that of e-ink displays. These amazing displays simulate the look of ink on paper. There is no back-light, like what is used for portable phones. This means that a reader will need a lamp or other source of light, just like with a real book.

One nice feature of these displays is that they do not bother your eyes the way other electronic displays might. Plus, the e-ink makes the screen seem similar to normal paper, but it has a secret weapon. The size of words can be adjusted, depending whether a reader would like bigger words or smaller.

The Amazon Kindle has the largest market presence right now. This device comes in one of two different sizes. It uses a complimentary wireless network to place orders and download books.

The earliest major competitor for the Kindle was the Sony Reader. This device costs less than the Kindle does, which is nice for those on a budget. Unfortunately, the selection of books available to the Sony Reader is not as big as the selection at Amazon.

Recently, Barnes and Noble released their new ebook reader, the Nook. Tech and book enthusiasts think the Nook could become more popular than the Kindle. One of the reasons for the Nook's popularity is the massive book selection. However, the biggest appeal of the Nook is probably its color touch screen. The Nook is a very attractive and very sensible purchase for people who love books.

So book lovers can rejoice. Soon there will be no need to carry heavy boxes of books from home to home. A handheld eBook reader holds thousands of books, weighs less than one hardcover book, and uses less paper. - 32525

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