Information Systems Research Paper Electronic Books Information Systems Research Paper

What is an Electronic Book or “eBook”? A digital form of a book. Can hold up to 4GB of information or 35,000 books Looks like a cell phone or very small laptop Internet Connection Ability to hold word documents Devices cost about $350.00

How do “eBooks” work? eBooks allow you to electronically download purchased books or novels to be read on the digital screen Ability to store and organize a complete library of books.

What are the common features of an eBook? Touch screen and zoom capable Full Key Board Can show documents and images Holds music High Contrast so there is no glare Novels are shown page by page on the screen Note-pad feature

What are the benefits of eBooks? Reduction in use of paper, helping the environment Saving Space taken up by paper back books Ability to store all of the information a laptop stores, but can be carried in our pocket Programs from children to learn to read, less of an expense for college students, and books adults can read easily.

Types of eBooks eBook Types Specific Functions Estimated Cost Sony Reader Digital Controls closely, mimics paper page turns and allow for quick, intuitive navigation through desired book. With the capacity to store up to 160 typical eBooks, the Reader can act as a mobile library. A new auto sync feature also lets users set up folders with books and documents that can be automatically synchronized when the device is connected to a PC $ 300.00 iRex iLiad Book Edition No WiFi. The iLiad's main selling point is the touchscreen with an integrated Wacom sensor board, which gives the device a notepad-like feature. You can draw on it, tap to zoom, takes notes, and navigate pages. $599.00 Amazon Kindle DX Connected to AT&T’s wireless network world wide, so the customer doesn’t have to pay for every connection. Can hold up to 4GB, which is about 35,000 books. It has official Adobe PDF support, which makes it ideal for students and business professionals who need to carry around a bunch of textbooks and technical PDF documents. Textbooks for the DX are also much cheaper than their hardcover equivalents (about $10 compared to $25). $ 489.00 BeBook (Hanlin V3)    extensive format support; low-glare, high contrast screen; SD memory card slot; 512 MB internal memory; daily RSS updates; supports multiple fonts; comes with leather case, USB cable, and earphones; also comes with 150 books pre-installed. No wireless connectivity. $ 249.00

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