Sentences with phrase «dedicated ebook reading devices»

At present, however, compared to millions and millions of desktop and laptop computers, the number of dedicated eBook reading devices in use is extremely limited.

The survey also found that dedicated ebook reading devices — including Kindle, Sony Reader and Nook — were the devices most used to read ebooks from the library (84 %).

The move comes in the wake of the South Korean manufacturer shifting its focus increasingly towards tablet computers and smartphones, while dedicated ebook reading devices aren't as lucrative.

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As for their choice of device, the majority (more than 50 percent) stated it's dedicated ebook reading devices that have emerged as the preferred mode of reading ebooks for the 13 - 15 age group.

I guess I'm an enigma to traditional eBook / ePaper lovers because, get this, I like my Kindle but am less than convinced there is much a future for a dedicated eBook reading device.

Furthermore, the study also shows that 80 % surveyed would never consider buying a dedicated ebook reading device.

Not exact matches

Kobo has designed a way to provide stores with dedicated tracking links for downloads of the Kobo Reading App, so customers who read eBooks on devices other than eReaders can purchase books through smartphones, computers, and tablets and have them credited to the store.

Many people have argue with me for years on the subject of dedicated eBook reader devices, with any number of reasons they like them, but it is really only that they can't read small print or they still want «the look and feel» of the dead trees pulp bound up in dead animal skins.

It's something to watch while the jury is out on whether the killer ebook reader will be a purpose built device dedicated to reading, or a multi-purpose device that lets you read books, listen to music, surf the net, make phone calls, write your great novel and make your coffee.

For example, dedicated e-readers are still the No. 1 device for reading ebooks.

Another aspect of the finding that should be of interest to the publishers is that it is only 55 percent that own some sort of an ebook reading device, be it a dedicated ereader or a tablet while the majority 85 percent only own a smartphone device.

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Although dedicated devices may be used to read eBooks, they may be read on other platforms such as PDAs and personal computers as well.

The simple fact of the matter is that dedicated eReading devices are not being replaced, or even now purchased in the first place by readers of ebooks, as ebooks can now be read on any number of different devices, whether they be tablets, phablets, phones or laptops.

If I was reading more on ebook I would probably go for a dedicated device.

One of the most common issues people have when buying a dedicated reader is regarding eBook formats and whether they will still be able to read their purchases if they change devices in the future.

When it comes to dedicated e-ink based devices, they tend to do one thing really well, which is to read eBooks.

Instead of making a dedicated app to conform to the ebook format, they made the ebook format available to be read on existing platforms in tablets, iPhones, computers, and every other mobile device.

There are far more iPads and iPhones in the world than there are dedicated ebook readers like the Kindle, so for this post let's do a roundup of the best reading apps for iOS devices.

Interesting statistics from the Project revealed that 42 % of respondents read ebooks on a computer and a nearly equal number of people read on a dedicated e-reader device.

People who want something that is a dedicated reading device to consume ebooks and those who covet features that multipurpose tablets have, such as games and apps.

The are two main trends in terms of how you read the eBooks, using a multi-purpose device as Apple's iPad or using a dedicated eBook Reader.

How bookworms will get on with reading content on the iPad's, or iPhone's screens, rather than the flicker - free, easy - on - the - eye E-Ink options from the Kindle and other dedicated ebook reader devices, is yet to be seen.

Currently, the ebooks can be downloaded and read on smartphones or on iOS and Android tablets through the dedicated reading app, but earlier this year DangDang made hopeful forward looking announcements about releasing its own e-reader device in early 2012.

Autography, LLC, creators of patent - pending software that allows authors to connect with their fans via personalized signings inserted into ebooks on many of the most accessible reading - dedicated devices, such as Kindle, Nook, Sony e-Reader, and Kobo, as well as iOS multi-function devices like the iPad.

When ebooks and dedicated e-reading devices first grew in popularity, a sizeable section of the digital reading public felt that children's books didn't lend themselves well to ebooks.

It is not readable except on a device that runs on software, and the software necessary to view the ebook was already taxed when the consumer purchased the device needed for reading it, whether it's a dedicated e-reader, a computer with an app, or a tablet PC.

The person who wants a dedicated reading device is annoyed by people pretending that multi-purpose devices are better for reading — when they could just take solace in the fact that more ebook sales will lead to lower ebook prices.

Back then, Barnes & Noble created an eBook superstore, using the Microsoft technology, for customers who wanted to read books on laptops and the existing hodgepodge of dedicated reading devices that used Microsoft's technology.

However, you can't read an ebook in EPUB format on your Kindle ebook reader, because it's a dedicated, one - purpose device that only reads Kindle files.

I moved to reading more books on these dedicated devices and really only read on my smartphone or tablet if I don't have an ebook reader with me.

I spent the last day working on my Amazon Kindle 2 review and while I spent so much concentrated time with my new ebook reader (now my 3rd dedicated device for reading ebooks) I finally realized that a dedicated device for ebook reading is the preferred method for reading electronic books.

And print is going to be cheaper because reading ebooks requires a gadget: a smartphone, tablet, PC, or even a dedicated reading device running $ 50 to over $ 200, most typically around $ 100.

Most people buy a Nook as a dedicated reading device, and this is what the B&N store brings, vs. those who buy an all - purpose tablet where ebook reading is more of an after thought, sequestered away in a separate app along with all the others.

«Librarians estimate that about 40 percent of the ebooks read on dedicated ereaders are read on student - owned devices,» the report notes.

Also the ebook reading capabilities of the Apple iPad were assessed but not rated alongside the dedicated devices.

Canadians still prefer to read ebooks on dedicated e-reading devices, but 8 % of our survey respondents say they do read on their mobile phones.

The Nielsen survey contained another first: mobile phones and tablets overtook e-readers as the most common device used to read ebooks, with readers favouring multifunctional devices over dedicated e-reader brands such as Kindle and Nook.

An ebook reader is a dedicated device that lets you read electronic books — usually those that you buy from the reader's own ebook store, but also some that you can download elsewhere.

I think or would have preferred that she dedicated her show detailing the new advances in reading and focused on ebooks and it's advantages to readers and available devices on the market.

And if you are producing eBooks, you need to consider that many, many people prefer to read eBooks on dedicated eReaders (like the Kindle) rather than on a multipurpose device like the iPad.

Which device will be popular with potential dedicated ebook reading buyers?

I went PDA over a dedicated device (like the Ebookwise) because I wanted to use the PDA for ebook reading but I still wanted to be able to surf the internet.

The iPad and other tablet devices in general bring a lot more capabilities than just dedicated reading or buy books from one ebook store.

The most important thing to do before buying a new dedicated reading device is to research ebook availability and pricing among ebook stores, along with all the other digital media that you intend to use on your ereader — ebooks, newspapers, magazines, blogs, webpages, audiobooks, etc..

Smartphones and tablets last year overtook dedicated reading devices to become the most popular way to read an ebook, according to the research group Nielsen.

I totally agree with the comment that «many, many people prefer to read eBooks on dedicated eReaders (like the Kindle) rather than on a multipurpose device like the iPad.»

I think bottom line, almost every dedicated reader prefers print, but electronic reading devices have made huge inroads because of ebooks» price and convenience.

With eBooks finding their way from dedicated reading devices to multipurpose computers, the next logical step would be an online eBook reader.