subject: Got Kindle? The Features and Uses of Ebook Readers [print this page] Got Kindle? The Features and Uses of Ebook Readers
Electronic book readers, also known as ebook readers, or digital book readers have become so popular that Amazon's ebook reader, the Kindle has become the top selling item on their site, and that is saying a lot since Amazon has millions of products. The simplest definition is that electronic book readers provide a method by which you can read traditional books, magazines, newspapers, PDF files, and other paper publications in a digital format. These readers are handheld portable wireless gadgets that can be taken anywhere and used to read from anywhere and at anytime.
They are specifically designed with the reading lover in mind, and have the main purpose of storing large bulky libraries into a mobile, small and easy to carry device, much like the iPod did for music collections, ebook readers, like the Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook and Sony Readers do for books. The leading models of ebook readers are The Nook, Kindle and Sony Reader models, with the Kindle being top of the line earning rave expert and industry as well as user revews.
The Benefits of Ebook Readers
Digital book readers usually have got one particular main feature in common and that is that the screen display uses a technology called E-Ink Pearl, which replicates the way in which light reflects of actual paper, which makes the screen display very easy on the eyes, unlike traditional computer screens and provide for no glare easy reading in bright sunlight.
Main Features of Ebook Readers
Wireless access to digital bookstores
No glare - reads in sunlight - easy on the eyes screen display
Long life is preferred
Wide Range of eBook and document compatibility
Reads to you
MP3 player
Large storage space/memory
Text annotation
Web browser
Social sharing with other reader fans
Free book samples
Free books
Generally speaking, the primary advantages of these units is that they are very mobile, they keep the largest of book collections in an easy to hold and carry wireless device, they can save tons of paper, and allow anyone to read books wherever they may be. Regardless of whether or not the digital book readers will eventually overtake paper books the sales of these items, especially the Amazon Kindle show that these gadgets are enjoying huge popularity that is only growing on a daily basis and thousands have them on their wish lists on Amazon's website.
