subject: Digital Reading: Have Your Own Portable Library In A Handheld Ebook Reader [print this page] 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 books of the future are here now. They do not need paper, which is great news for our environment. There is a large movement supporting the use of resources which can be reused. Ebooks have made it possible to reduce our dependence on trees by reducing the need for paper.
Right now three major companies dominate the Ebook market. This is great news for readers, because these companies are very competitive. Each of the companies is helping to turn the ebook readers into excellent products for the general consumer.
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 bestselling device on the market is Amazon's Kindle. There are two sizes available. Customers can purchase new books and download them to their device using a free wireless connection that comes with the Kindle.
One of the stronger competitors to Amazon's Kindle is the Sony Reader. The Reader is less expensive than the Kindle. However, the Sony eBook store is not as large as Amazon's.
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.
People who love to read have cause to be happy. Gone are the days of carrying heavy books from house to house. A handheld ebook reader can keep thousands of books in a small, easy to carry device.
