subject: E-book Readers, Color or Not? [print this page] E-book Readers, Color or Not? E-book Readers, Color or Not?
Reading is a most productive time passing activity, and many people enjoy reading in leisure time. E-books on mobile provide excellent freedom to read while travelling. It is one of the necessities for someone who loves reading.
An ebook is essentially the electronic version of any book, hence the name. E-book readers are therefore devices that are primarily designed for reading ebooks. Storage capacities depend on type of device / gadget, but a 512MB SD card typically fits up to 350 ebooks. That's probably more than the number of books you have in your house! Just think about the thousands of titles you can fit in a 4GB SD card. And since you're just carrying with you a six-inch device, you don't have to worry about portability when it comes to bringing your favorite books wherever you go. E-Ink consists of a microencapsulated suspension in a clear medium containing particles which are white one half and black the other, the white being positively charged, and the black with a negative charge. The E Ink technology creates a very high contrast display making the grays and blacks pop off of the white background in great clarity. In a degree, E-ink is the most important technology in producing an ebook reader.
How to purchase an e-ink screen ebook reader or LCD ebook reader? Here are the pros and cons of both, which can help you make a correct choice.
E-ink screen ebook readers (Black and White):
Pros: 1. The long working time of battery because no flip, no power.
2. Low Reflection allows reading in direct sunlight much easier to see.
3. Little eye strain compared to back light screens.
Cons: 1. Unable to read without light.
2. Low refresh rate and sluggish navigation
3. Simplex function
LCD ebook readers (Colorful):
Pros: 1. Vivid and colorful screen is a big draw for consumers who like to read magazines, newspapers, blogs and other publications.
2. Able to read at night.
3. High refresh rate
4. Stronger function
Cons: 1. Reflections and fingerprints in bright sunlight makes reading extremely difficult.
2. Short battery life because of its multifunctional features
3. High definition
In conclusion, If you like long-term reading great works like bibliography, literatures, a black and white screen ebook seems like a good choice. If you read occasionally and sometimes entertain yourself by reading news, watching video, and then the LCD is best for you.
