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Cool eBook Reader – 5 Features You Need
Article by John E Rhoades
Why should you care about a cool ebook reader? Sales of ebook readers and ebooks are exploding. According to Amazon, Kindle ebooks are outselling paperbacks. In addition, as these readers are becoming more popular prices are coming down. What is a cool ebook reader? There are 5 features you should be comparing.
1. Screen. Obviously the most critical feature. You want good readability, no eye strain and as close to reading on real paper as possible. It is also important to be able to read the screen in the sunlight. Think how often you read outside. A less reflective screen is good. It is better to have more of a matte finish as reflections can be bothersome.
2. Speed and Navigation. What good is an ebook reader if you have to wait for the page to turn. The user experience should not be frustrating. A cool ebook reader turns on fast, has quick page turns and has swift ebook download times.
Some ereaders have touch screen navigation while others use fixed keyboard navigation. In either case you want responsiveness. You do not need to feel like you have to tap on the screen or key several times before you see a response.
3. Wi-Fi capability This is also a very important feature and it is beneficial to understand the difference between Wi-Fi capable and 3G capable. With Wi-Fi you will need a hotspot or your own Wi-Fi network to connect and download books and media. 3G allows you to piggy back off of the cell phone network for connectivity, which means you can connect anywhere your cell phone works. This will also allow you to use your cool ebook reader wirelessly across many countries and territories throughout the world.
4. Battery Life. Don’t underestimate battery life. Again, the user experience should not be frustrating and the last thing you want is needing a battery recharge when you are ready for a good read. Battery life will vary amongst the ebook readers from a few weeks to about 1 month. The longer the better.
5. Miscellaneous Features. There are a couple of nice to haves that will make your experience that much more enjoyable. A cool ebook reader will provide capability to put PDF’s and other types of media files on the device, including music which you can listen to while reading.
Also, you should be able to share ebooks on your reader with other owners of the same type of device or people who have the same ereader application on their PC or laptop, for example. The common length of time for ebook sharing is up to 2 weeks.
Currently, the most famous brands in the ebook reader market include Amazon’s Kindle and Barnes and Noble’s Nook. Amazon has released Kindle 3, the latest release of Nook is Nook 2 and Barnes and Noble has recently updated it’s software as well. Both readers have added features and should be considered when looking for a cool ebook reader.
For a detailed review on Kindle vs Nook please see this!
Set of 4 LED Book Lights. Accessory for Modern eBook Reader, Kindle and Nook
eBook Readers – click on the image below for more information.
- You are getting 4 lights
- LED bulb never needs replacement
- Light weight and easy to use
- Clip to anything
- Great for use on laptop
eBook Readers
This is for 4 Mini Book Lites. Each Book Lite comes in 1 of 4 colors, uses an LED bulb, adjustable stem, and on/off switch. Very easy to use, just bend the 7½” adjustable stem to the light direction you want. Batteries are included with each light. Best of all, since it’s made using an LED bulb, the bulb never needs replacing!
Excellent for late-night book readers and laptop users for seeing the keyboard!
Set of 4 LED Book Lights. Accessory for Modern eBook Reader, Kindle and Nook
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eBook Readers question by Freedom: Do ebook readers have their own operating system?
For example does Amazon’s Kindle have a mini computer to add programs or is it strictly ebook only capable.
eBook Readers best answer:
Answer by Leica
Mostly no. The majority use a “flavour” of Linux, such as Google’s Android. Sony uses a flavour of Linux for embedded systems called MontaVista Linux.
The Kindle uses Linux as well, so yes in theory, if the operating system is stored on something that allows writing (flashable ROMs or the internal storage) new programs could be added.
ok in a pinch,
I was hoping to be able to read in bed with the light – the light pattern on the page isn’t very good- lots of dark areas. The ‘neck’ doesn’t easily keep its position so I’m constantly adjusting to read, which adds stress, not relaxation. For the price, they are ok stocking stuffers, but for serious bed-readers should consider an upgrade for the money.
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|Great little book light,
Four book lights for the price of one. Strong light and lasts. the clip, is not that great for thick books but if you don’t moving as you read. It’s a great product for a low price.
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|book lights,
Great value. It’s really nice to have more than one of something useful. The light is nice and bright, and this is really easy to use.
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|Strictly for books as of this date