Kindle - The perfect gift

Posted by BethSamuel on Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Electronic Book which is also known as eBook is a special computer file, which contains the text of a printed book and this file may be read on an electronic device designed specifically for reading eBooks known as an eBook reader (AALBC.Com, 2000). Sasson (2008) states that the ease of purchasing and downloading eBooks online is definitely a perk.

The kindle is without a doubt the most unique looking of the various eReaders, and despite its popularity and the generally positive image most people have of the device, those same people freely admit that it's probably the ugliest of the eReaders, and also the one with the worst functionality, due to too many button, and the page buttons being too large in general, making it difficult to find a nice position for hands while reading that won't result in you accidentally hitting buttons. It also does not support native document types like PDF, but instead converts them into its own format, which often causes issues. Lastly, the machine is also unavailable for purchase in most parts of the world, another factor that jumps out at you when considering its early success.



What makes the Kindle so popular in the face of all of these seemingly deal breaking issues? Firstly is the large selection of books and newspapers available for the device, pretty much trumping the other devices quite soundly. This is probably the major factor working in its favour at the moment. It also has a large screen and most importantly, kindle is environmentally friendly. Unlike books that require paper and contribute to global warming, kindle needs and does no such thing. Content can also be enjoyed with audio and video and it allows its user to search for a specific text or phrase within seconds.
However it is no secret that despite all these perks, people still prefer to read conventional books. Some say it's the feel of the paper on their fingertips and others - the smell. Personally I feel that the benefits of E-books cannot be denied especially now that our planet is in grave danger from environment issues.

References
1. All about E-books, 2008, AALBC.Com, viewed on 13 November 2008, http://aalbc.com/writers/ebooks/Allaboutebooks.htm#All%20About

2. Sasson, R 2008, ‘The benefit and advantages of e-books’, SuccessConsciousness.Com, viewed on 13 November 2008, http://www.successconsciousness.com/ebooks_benefits.htm

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