Pick the right e-ReaderTopics included:

● Types of e-Readers● e-Book providers● Your questions

Two Types of eReaders

E-inkLCD● Kindle● Nook● Sony

● Kindle "Fire"● Nook "Color"● iPad

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Viewing rich content like magazines, and web sites may look better in color.

Most LCD devices can also play video and movies.

Tablet as eReaderLCD touchscreen is more expensive.

Tablets do everything and make it easy.● Books, News,

Magazines.● Also: E-mail, Apps,

Games, Movies, Music, Radio, etc.

Classic eBook readerIf you don't want to bother with all those extras...

Non-touchscreens are ● light weight,● use less electricity,● most can download

books wirelessly.

Simple navigation with a directional pad and keyboard.

Can you use it without a computer?

YES! Newer Touch Screen e-Readers are making it easy!

● Touchscreens are easier to navigate.

● Wireless internet (Wi-Fi) for easy access to stores and e-Lending.

LCD 7" Touchscreen*Compares to iPad which can be $300-$500

E-ink 6"Touchscreen

Kindle touch will play audio books.

Will play movies and audio books

Content ProvidersKindleAmazon

.com

Kobokobobooks

.com(Border's)

NookBarnes & Noble

.com

~~free e-books at www.gutenberg.org~~

Get what you need from your reader!

● Pick the e-reader that feels good in your hands since you will hopefully be holding it for hours at a time.

● E-ink readers are ideal for books and sufficient for reading periodical newspapers and magazines.

● iPads are easy to use, have a bigger screen and they can do a whole lot more (like e-mail, movies and games), but can cost hundreds more.

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