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Buying Guide to Ebook readers

The Ebook reader is a modern and highly convenient way to take your reading matter with you, without the weight and volume of actual books to carry.  
They are highly portable and can store hundreds of your favourite books.
If you are:

  • Going on holiday
  • Studying

or simply need to free up space in your house then an electronic book reader may be just what you need.
Ebooks can be downloaded from various websites in a similar way to downloading music tracks and apps. 

There are hundreds and thousands of titles to choose from and many of them are free.  The exact number will be dependant on the memory that is built into the Ereader and extra memory can often be added to many Ebook readers if you need more.

Two types of screen display are currently available:

  • E-ink ® which makes the screen look like paper.
    • E-Ink® allows you to read the text even in strong sunlight and uses far less battery power than a TFT screen.
    • E-Ink® can give you thousands of page-turns from a single charge.

and

  • TFT which is the technology found in many computer monitors.
    • TFT screens are full colour and brighter to view.

 

Key features to look out for when choosing your Ereader:

 

Screen size Measured across opposite corners, larger screens can hold more text.
Storage Usually shown in number of books- this is only a guide as the length of books can differ enormously.
Battery life Usually given in page turns- your own reading speed will of course affect how long this is in actual time. Can also be shown in hours.
E-Ink® Screen using ambient light and so needing power only to change pages. Various proprietary names and technologies used.
Formats supported The more formats the better. Basic is Text, but many others exist.
Font sizes Some readers support multiple font sizes for ease of reading.
Grey scale Readers with multiple grey scales are more legible.
Size and weight Typically less than the average paperback.
TFT Viewing screen similar to computer monitor.  Usually brighter than E-Ink® and in full colour.

For your piece of mind, you could consider Breakdown Care or Replacement Product Care for your Ereader.

 

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