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E-Book Readers 2013
Samantha Albanese, Sarah Brennan, Dusty Sacco
What is an e-book reader?
What is an e-book reader?
Why buy an e-book reader?
Why buy an e-book reader?
Education
• Interactive books• More affordable
Education
• Interactive books• More affordable
PortabilityGreat for travelingLighter than books
Environment
Printing kills trees Landfills Use of oil
AppsUnlimitedGamesLearning
Designs
Weight Screen size
LCD v. E-link Navigation
Access to most ebooks Both amazon and nook books
Advantages of iPad Mini
Cost Glare from sun
Disadvantages
Multiple languages $100
ECTACO jetBook Lite Pros
ECTACO jetBook Lite ConsEssentially useless
Nook Simple Touch With Glow Light ProsWifi quickens downloading
DisadvantagesOperation of virtual keyboard is difficult
Why not buy an e-reader?
Why not buy an e-reader?
21% of Adult Americans
43% of Americans 16 and Up
Becoming social standard Book clubs Education
Uprise
Becoming social standard Book clubs Education
Uprise
Myths“I’ll go blind”
Myths“If my e-reader breaks, I will lose all my books!”
Myths“I can’t lend my e-reader to my family and friends”
Myths“E-readers are so expensive!”
To buy or not to buy? That is the question…
