Sentences with phrase «function as an ebook reader»

1 min readUnless you were hiding under a rock today, you know that Apple announced a new tablet computer that also functions as an eBook reader.

For software that can be used on general purpose mobile devices to make them function as an eBook reader see eBook software.

The same day Apple announced launching the iPad, it was also announced that Apple already struck deals with Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin, and Simon & Schuster to switch to the Agency model for Apple's iBookstore — the application on Apple's iPad that functions as an eBook reader (thus competing directly with the Amazon Kindle).

Not exact matches

I found that the iPad functions very well as an eBook reader, but it depends on our environmental conditions to determine if its ideal for you.

While the jury is still out on that premise, it's true that if tablets become cheaper and function as good ebook readers as well, they could clearly impact dedicated ebook readers in the future.

Hmm, ebook readers and tablets are walking an extremely tight line where their functions tend to blur with one another as more players enter the market.

[1] It is designed for wireless Internet browsing and e-mail functions and includes software such as Internet radio, an RSS news reader, ebook reader, image viewer and media players for selected types of media.