E-book reader, or belongs to a group of tablet computers with a narrow specialization. Designed to display text recorded in electronic form. The main feature of such devices is limited functionality and significantly increased battery life.
What is an e-book
The content of the article
- What is an e-book
- What is the e-book
- What can be replaced
A considerable length of battery life is ensured by using a special program "electronic paper" or E-inc. Its essence is to use a screen with multiple shades of gray. During the reading of the energy on the display of text information is not wasted. The screen is not lit, and only reflects light. Low energy consumption occurs at the time of page turning. Models with a screen "electronic paper" was started in 2007.
In modern models of manufacturers have begun to use the LCD screen, extend the functionality of this device. The book uses a variety of Linux operating system with a simple interface for reading the texts with the ability to edit them. Particular ARM processor architecture significantly reduces the amount of energy consumed.
Reference! Standard size book is considered a diagonal of 6 inches, more rarely can be met embodiment 9 inches, which is advantageous when reading technical literature
What is the e-book
The main purpose - storing text information with the ability to read. One device can store more than 1000 volumes. At the same time its weight is considerably lower weight of any classic book with paper sheets. For lovers of reading a great alternative to the multi-volume library. A big plus - free texts or far less of their cost in comparison with paper counterparts.
E-book looks quite presentable and makes it possible to use several functions:
- Choose font size, type, text output on the screen (one column or two or three) mark.
- Easy to work with any text: search for the desired page, set bookmarks, click on links, quickly open a dictionary.
- Edit texts, listen to music, view photos.
- Play videos (only models with an LCD screen).
- Read aloud (not all models).
- Read almost any book, in search of that on paper you can spend much more time or do not find it at all.
Attention! Ability to read large print gives great benefits to people with vision problem.
The "dictionary" is especially useful to users who are learning foreign languages and reading foreign literature in the original language. This category of users fit model with a touch screen that facilitates the search process.
What can be replaced
E-book can be replaced by a plate reader, which is designed to work with the artistic and technical literature. In such devices, installed applications that allow reading in any format, what is their big advantage over conventional readers. Many models have extra buttons to control pages, easier to work with text.
Reference! Some manufacturers are producing tablets, losing in competition with strong brands, redirect and represent them on the market as a reader, modifying to work with literature.
On sale you can find readers with special properties. For example, the pocket-book Wexler. Flex One has such flexibility that it can take, drop and even hit it on the table without any consequences for its integrity and functionality. PocketBook Pro912 model with a screen of 9.7 inches allows you to work with any technical literature, plus read-aloud function.
