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…