1. Pick the right e-Reader
Topics included:
● Types of e-Readers
● e-Book providers
● Your questions

2. Two Types of eReaders
LCD E-ink
● Kindle "Fire" ● Kindle
● Nook "Color" ● Nook
● iPad ● Sony
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3. Viewing rich content like magazines,
and web sites may look better in color.
Most LCD devices can also play video and movies.

4. Tablet as eReader
LCD touchscreen is
more expensive.
Tablets do everything
and make it easy.
● Books, News,
Magazines.
● Also: E-mail, Apps,
Games, Movies,
Music, Radio, etc.

5. Classic eBook reader
If you don't want to bother
with all those extras...
Non-touchscreens are
● light weight,
● use less electricity,
● most can download
books wirelessly.
Simple navigation
with a directional pad
and keyboard.

6. Can you use it without a computer?
LCD 7"
YES! Newer Touch Touchscreen
Screen e-Readers *Compares to iPad
which can be $300-$500
are making it easy!
Will play movies
and audio books
● Touchscreens are
easier to navigate.
● Wireless internet E-ink 6"
(Wi-Fi) for easy Touchscreen
access to stores
and e-Lending. Kindle touch will
play audio books.

7. Content Providers
Kindle Nook Kobo
Amazon Barnes kobobooks
.com & Noble .com
.com (Border's)
~~free e-books at www.gutenberg.org~~

8. Get what you need from your reader!
● Pick the e-reader that feels good in your hands since
you will hopefully be holding it for hours at a time.
● E-ink readers are ideal for books and sufficient for
reading periodical newspapers and magazines.
● iPads are easy to use, have a bigger screen and they
can do a whole lot more (like e-mail, movies and
games), but can cost hundreds more.
● e-Reader comparison handout: http://goo.gl/UdkVp
● Read more about this topic: http://goo.gl/4aneI
● View this presentation on-line: http://goo.
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9. Thank you!
Bryan Boettcher
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