Sentences with phrase «still read ebooks»

Many people who prefer print still read eBooks because of their availability (me, for example).

That way you can still read ebooks, and do a bunch of other things on the same device.

Finally, a lot of readers are still reading ebooks in PDF file format, because they just don't care about the benefits of reflowable text (EPUB + KF8, formats they've never heard of).

Not exact matches

It's also possible that nobody was thinking of ebooks when writing this directive: in 2009, they were still a pretty niche market (I don't have figures for the EU, this site states that only 2 % of the US reading population had an e-book reader in 2009).

If you're still undecided, read the Free eBook: Is Outsourcing Of eLearning Content Development Right For You?

I still read books, but I consume far more ebooks, audiobooks, ezines, eletters, webinars, teleseminars and email than printed material.

And while it's uncertain just how much enhanced ebooks and apps will fuel the next phase in content sales, writing and reading still enjoy unprecedented popularity as mobile growth accelerates.

While I have finally given in to owning a tablet with ebooks on it, I still enjoy owning and reading real books more than ebooks.

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.

One, people still keep periodically saying to me, «Well gosh Anna, I'd love to read your books, except I don't like ebooks / can't read them / can't afford an ereader / etc.»

Still, they remain the No. 1 mobile device for ebook reading and buying.

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

This is welcome news in a publishing climate in which children's ebook sales — while on the rise — still lag behind other... [Read more...]

There was even a solid middle ground as parents — even those who'd adopted ebooks in a major way for themselves — still wanted their children to experience the love of reading that came from curling up with a good (print) book.

Despite this wide availability, though, parents who responded that they read with their children still choose print; only one in four parents said they read ebooks with their kids.

eBook reading devices may still make for a miniscule segment in India, though ebooks are already showing a healthy growth rate in the country.

Also are you still working your reading skill reading an ebook, paper book, computer screen or tv caption?

That's an important milestone in a country where ebook reading is still considered to be in its nascent stages.

I could listen to audio in the car, read ebooks on break at work or in small bites here and there and still sit down with a paperback in the evening to unwind.

I still love to read, but now my family knows that if they're going to buy me a book as a gift, it is best to get me an ebook.

This makes the iPod more portable (and more easily lost) but not so good for watching movies or reading eBooks - though still quite possible.

2 min readThe American thirst for eBooks keeps growing, and yet, one of the cornerstones of the American reading scene is still not a big enough player: libraries have yet to offer enough eBooks to accommodate the recent surge in digital reading.

Last week Amazon released a software update to add Audible audiobook support to the entry - level Kindle and 1st gen Kindle Oasis (the new Kindle Oasis already had it), but a lot of people still wish Kindles had text - to - speech to read ebooks aloud like the Kindle Keyboard and 1st Kindle Touch.

And oh yes: I DO still intend to do the last couple of How to Read Ebooks posts, as well as any further ones that occur to me.

(cont'd)- I'm giving away hundreds of listings on the Vault, and as a result of doing so, won't see one thin dime of income on the site until October or later - Given all the time and money I've already sunk into developing the site, I don't even expect to earn back my upfront investment until sometime next year - I'm already personally reaching out to publishers on behalf of authors who are listed in the Vault, on my own time and my own long distance bill, despite the fact that I don't stand to earn so much as a finder's fee if any of those contacts result in an offer - I make my The IndieAuthor Guide available for free on my author site and blog - I built Publetariat, a free resource for self - pubbing authors and small imprints, by myself, and paid for its registration, software and hosting out of my own pocket - I shoulder all the ongoing expense and the lion's share of administration for the Publetariat site, which since its launch on 2/11 of this year, has only earned $ 36 in ad revenue; the site never has, and likely never will, earn its keep in ad revenue, but I keep it going because I know it's a valuable resource for authors and publishers - I've given away far more copies of my novels than I've sold, because I'm a pushover for anyone who emails me to say s / he can't afford to buy them - I paid my own travel expenses to speak at this year's O'Reilly Tools of Change conference, nearly $ 1000, just to be part of the Rise of Ebooks panel and raise awareness about self - published authors who are strategically leveraging ebooks - I judge in self - published book competitions, and I read the * entire * book in every case, despite the fact that the honorarium has never been more than $ 12 per book — a figure that works out to less than $.50 per hour of my time spent reading and commenting In spite of all this, you still come here and elsewhere to insinuate I'm greedy and only out to take advantage of my fellow auEbooks panel and raise awareness about self - published authors who are strategically leveraging ebooks - I judge in self - published book competitions, and I read the * entire * book in every case, despite the fact that the honorarium has never been more than $ 12 per book — a figure that works out to less than $.50 per hour of my time spent reading and commenting In spite of all this, you still come here and elsewhere to insinuate I'm greedy and only out to take advantage of my fellow auebooks - I judge in self - published book competitions, and I read the * entire * book in every case, despite the fact that the honorarium has never been more than $ 12 per book — a figure that works out to less than $.50 per hour of my time spent reading and commenting In spite of all this, you still come here and elsewhere to insinuate I'm greedy and only out to take advantage of my fellow authors.

Choosing the perfect size for ebook images is still an open question given the growing range of screen sizes, but shrinking to 1000px should ensure that you don't trigger a (historical) bug that crashed a popular mobile reading system by giving it a cover too large in size.

If you're reading this post at all you still have the ability to read ebooks right in front of you: i.e., on your computer.

I have every ereader out there and an iPad and obviously a smart phone... but I still read print and ebooks.

Still, the researchers were not ready to completely dismiss the effectiveness of enhanced eBooks in getting children excited about reading.

I suspect they'll end up just like all those portable digital music players that plugged in like keyfobs — they'll still sell, but the readers that allow a fully integrated content cycle (purchase, transfer, read) will be the ones that most people buy, because for most people, they just want to purchase books in a convenient manner and not worry about how they get onto the ebook reader.

Btw, I see that my 12 years younger brother is till on physical books and universities and schools still make it mandatory to read books (not eBooks) for their reading assignments.

I still prefer to read ebooks on an E Ink ereader.

And just the same as we can still play wavs, mp3, etc, we'll be able to read eBooks, because the creative / intelligent companies will offer backwards compatibility or like iTunes, «convert your x format to the new Y format» Sure formats die, happens all the time, and I frankly hope Amazons DRM dies like the iPod's.

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.

Besides the fact that all of the development costs still remain the same, you get unique features with eBooks that can enhance your reading experience.

Storia users benefited from one from ebook to jump start this year's summer reading challenge, and first time users still have access to five free titles within the app, just for signing up.

For those of you who mourn the lost opportunity of reading the ebook, don't worry, the reviews are still online and they're even more fun than any Gronkerotica could ever be.

One thing that has contributed to the rise in popularity of enhanced ebook reading, especially for children, is the quick turnaround time to get a brand - new title to market while still incorporating the transmedia experience.

I understand that it is 13 ″ eink, but that price is ridiculous... I still need something for reading scientific PDF (not ebook novels), but I am losing the hope.

This offering comes at a time when studies still demonstrate that younger readers tend to not only prefer print when reading self - selected texts, but an alarming study also showed a decrease in reading comprehension when kids were required to read digital editions (as opposed to having selected the ebook for themselves).

From the fight that libraries are still facing over ebook lending to the snail's pace of digital textbook adoption, as well as the realization from booksellers that they will have to do something to accommodate ebooks if they plan to keep their doors open with big box and online bookstores breathing down their necks, it often feels like the industry as a whole would like to look the other way and let digital reading burn itself out.

In addition, Nook users can read any ebook in the entire catalog for free, as long as they are in the store; this model has taught Nook consumers that they still need the old fashioned bookstore, while translating into increased sales for B&N in products besides books.

The statement that «In the land down under it is getting harder to buy books online» is just plain wrong — Borders, and A&R are still going strong and Readings has joined the world of eBooks recently as well.

I've tried various tablets through work and while the aps are great, I still tote netbook if I want to be connected, or stick the ebook in my coat pocket if I just want to read.

It's been years since the onset of the most recent digital publishing and e-reading revolution, and the results are still reporting that print is a favored mode for reading among consumers, but that ebooks are still on the rise.

Worldwide, more people are reading eBooks, but they are still buying books at their local bookstore or second hand shop.

Although Adobe will not cut old e-readers off, they still won't be able to read the new eBook formats, once more companies start adopting them.

However, eBooks in he UK have not really gained mass acceptance yet and printed books still lead the... [Read more...]

There's no real difference between the two other than Amazon still insists on locking you into their proprietary ebook format, while Nooks can read almost any format (except Amazon's).

Sure I can still read what I purchase on my Nook or tablet (Where I suppose if I am clever I can still find the books), but one of the reasons I purchased a Nook, and have purchased ebooks for B&N was because they made it so easy to access the books you purchased and it was easy to strip off the DRM.