With all of technology's advances, many people are giving up reading from books in favour of new ways of reading, such as online or on tape. An even newer method you may have just begun to consider is the e-book reader. We help you get a better sense of whether making the switch is right for you.
What are e-book readers?
E-book readers, such as the Kindle e-reader and Kobo eReader, allow you to download and read electronic books from one convenient source. They look like tablet computers but are made specifically for reading. Technically e-books can be read on any electronic device that displays text, but the difference between those devices and e-readers is that the latter use e-paper and e-ink.
How do you get books?
Many e-book readers have Wi-Fi, so you can download e-books at home or on the go. Millions of e-books are available for you to buy, or if the e-book reader you select is compatible with library lending, you can read e-books free of charge from your local library.
What are the benefits?
The biggest benefit of e-book readers is that they are lightweight and can hold many of your favourite titles at once. So if you're travelling and you lose interest in one book or finish it ahead of schedule, you can switch to a different one with the tap of a finger instead of weighing down your bag with all the books you might want over the course of your trip. Another convenient feature is that you can adjust the size of the text to suit your needs so you never have to squint or hold the book far away from you.
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