[CALIBK12] E-book readers

[Barnes, Margaret]

I've been using a first generation Sony reader.  I don't usually buy
electronics immediately after they are released because the upgrades
come so quickly, but I had to have one in spite of the price (more than
$300 at the time).  The "electronic ink" technology the reader uses
makes it easy on the eyes, unlike LCD. The display almost looks too
low-contrast compared to a computer screen, but it's absolutely like
reading ink on paper in terms of eye fatigue.  The Sony version is more
compact than the Kindle - it fits in my purse - but the arrangement of
the page-turning buttons is a little awkward. From what I've heard, the
Kindle's controls are more ergonomic and it includes a keyboard for note
taking.  I download books from the Sony bookstore which is somewhat
limited but okay, not necessarily a bargain but cheaper than hardcovers
and once you download a title, you own it.  My favorite feature is the
ability to adjust text size.  The reader also will accept other formats
such as PDF's , images, music, and documents, but I've never used it
that way.  It's great for traveling.  I'd be curious to hear how the
Kindle works out in a library.  Will you check them out? Use them as
adaptive technology?  I'm sure these little devices are the wave of the
future, especially for textbooks.  

 

Maggie Barnes

District Librarian

Santa Ana Unified School District

1601 E. Chestnut Ave.

Santa Ana, CA 92701

714-480-4784, x74784

margaret.barnes at sausd.us

 

 

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[mailto:calibk12-bounces at lists.sjsu.edu] On Behalf Of Megan Fuller
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 6:30 PM
To: library
Subject: [CALIBK12] E-book readers

 

Anybody know anything about e-book readers such as "Kindle".  I am going
to try to get a few of them for the library and I've only heard about
Kindles, but they are so expensive.  Is there a good less expensive,
alternative?  What are the pros & cons?  Are e-book readers propriatary?
I don't have any experience with them.
 
Megan Fuller 
Aptos Junior High 
http://www.aptosjr.pvusd.net/library/ 

Research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing. 
-- Wernher von Braun 





 



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