E Readers (The Evolution of The Way We Read and Store Books)
We all remember back in the day school days when we had to carry a backpack filled with books. We also remember our parent houses filled with book shelves and book cases. Some of us had to pay hundreds of dollars for ungrad and graduate school books to haul them all over campus. Well, those books still cost a lot of money, but now we have the convenience of the e Reader. These technological innovative ideas have revolutionized the way we read books. School literature, novels, Bibles, encyclopedias, and much more are available with the touch of a button, for a price, on these mini handheld devices.Where did the idea of eBooks originate from? The eBook originated in 1971 by Michael Hart at the University of Illinois (Wikipedia, 2011). Hart was given extra computer time on the school’s mainframe and while trying to figure out a use for his resources, he typed out the entire Declaration of Independence in a digital format. Shortly after, Project Gutenberg began and an array of books was put into digital format.
In the beginning, eBooks were on for certain scholastic groups, political references, and small devote interest group readers, but today almost anything that was copy written in the last 70 years is available on an eBook.
Why get an e Reader?
As I said in the beginning, with an e Reader you have the convenience of carrying around hundreds or even thousands of books around in your purse, backpack, or briefcase. You can travel and take along with you a mini library in your e Reader and still have space in your luggage for those extra outfits and shoes.
As I said in the beginning, with an e Reader you have the convenience of carrying around hundreds or even thousands of books around in your purse, backpack, or briefcase. You can travel and take along with you a mini library in your e Reader and still have space in your luggage for those extra outfits and shoes.
Books are easily downloaded from various websites. Some e Readers offer the power of WiFi, which always come in handy.
I have read that one can get easily distracted while reading an e Reader. Well, you can get easily distracted while reading a regular book as well.
Another plus is that it is very easy to turn pages with your fingertips and save your last page read on an e Reader. You won’t have to be bogged down with corner folds in your books or bookmarks trying to save your place in your book.
If you are tired of the dull gray screen, some e Readers now offer color screens with less glare.
e Reader vs. I Pad or a Tablet?
A consumer is going to pay for what they really want, especially if it involves electronics. I Pads are cool, but expensive. Some tablets are fairly priced and they serve a duel purpose. Some e Readers are pricey, but if you shop around you can find one that is efficient and not as expensive. You may prefer an e Reader if you don't want to be interrupted with emails and instant messages.
What are some e Reader choices?
This is one of the most popular e Readers offered by Amazon.com.
You can read it in the sunlight with no glare. The font is better than the previous Kindle. It has an enhanced PDF reader, and the pages turn 20% faster than the previous model.
Pandigital E Reader and Tablet 7" or 9" (In color)
You can find this item at J. Simone's
Pandigital E Reader and Tablet 7" or 9" (In color)
You can find this item at J. Simone's
This e Reader/Tablet price range: $150- $250.
It is Android powered and WiFi capable. It offers a touchscreen, rechargeable battery, and a full virtual keyboard.
It is Android powered and WiFi capable. It offers a touchscreen, rechargeable battery, and a full virtual keyboard.
SONY PRS-950SC Daily Edition Reader
You can find this item and others like it at Amazon.com
Price range: $200-$400
This 3G mobile reading device offers an anti-glare easy page turning touchscreen.
Easy to highlight pages and take notes.
SKYTEX Primer 7" Color E-reader and Media Player
Price Range: $69-$129
This e Reader has a duel purpose. It is an e Reader with a media player! This device is unique because it offers a built in mic and recording software. You can also store audio/music files. It also offers plug and play into your PC.
If you decide to get an e Reader, protect your e Reader! There are products available to help you protect your e Readers from scratches, smuges, bumps, and bruises.
J. Simone's offer a variety of e Reader protectors, covers and sleeves.
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