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In 2020, we could well look back ten years and identify Wednesday, January 27, 2010, as the moment in time when publishing has changed forever.

Sensationalistic? Perhaps, but given the impact of Apple Ipod and iPhone, you'll be forgiven for thinking that the launch of Apple islation could have a similar impact on the book, newspaper and magazine publishing.

Today unveiling, amid the usual fanfare and hysteria normally geek associated with a product launch Apple certainly did not disappoint. The islation Apple has simply taken technology eReader throat and in one swift movement he threw forward a decade.

The electronic publication "lift off"

First generation eReaders, especially those who came before the launch of Kindle Amazon in November 2007, were seen as clumsy and one dimensional. With consumers accustomed working on multimedia laptops, monitors monochrome eReaders "were considered a step backward, not forward.

Despite the rapid evolution of these devices, this perception has stuck, even if the second generation eReaders have a high resolution display, buttons to customize the way text is displayed, and even Internet connectivity.

Will Apple islative change consumer perceptions of eReaders? In our opinion, yes. Most certainly.

Already, the U.S. market has seen a real change spurred ebook Popularity Kindle by Amazon, which represents 32% of all digital books read in the country. According to the U.S. Book Industry Study Group (BISG), every fifth book in the United States is now sold as an eBook, citing "affordability" as the main factor.

The islation Apple will see This trend will reach "lift off" phase – through not only books but newspapers and magazines as well.

Robert Elding, Marketing Director of YUDU Media said: "The future has arrived with IPAD Apple in a very short time you can expect rapid changes how media is consumed. "Elding continues," publishers will simply wi-fi content to the latest generation of eReaders with printing costs erased you can expect content to be significantly cheaper than the price of newsstands.

Elding cites France The World as a leading example of an editor allows content to be accessible at very low rates Digital (6 EUR per month) but by realizing significant revenue with its 100,000 subscribers.

market observations eReader

This book White comparator compares all major eReader devices on the market from January 27, 2010.

First, a few additional comments on the market in general:

# 1. Prices of different eReaders are on a downward curve, ensuring a significant number of consumers will be able to afford these devices in the near future.

# 2 eReaders encourage reading without paper, which stop the need to fell trees to make paper. In this way, it can be argued, the devices support the preservation of forests and our environment by non-use of ink, etc. The eco-friendly nature of eReaders will be a key factor in their future growth.

# 3 bands of government eReaders, especially in education, will add significant "push" to their popular decision. Governor Schwarzenegger to all text books online California last year is simply the first step of many in the industry.

Techniques Commentary

Most eReaders current technology use electronic ink display (also called e-paper), which mimics the appearance of pages of paperbacks.

The technology is different from consumer technology to flat panel PC display, which uses the backlight to illuminate the screen. Because e-paper displays use no backlight, the display may therefore easily be used in bright conditions.

Electronic paper displays also use significantly less energy to maintain the active screen.

There has been a recent wave of new eReaders before the launch of Apple islation, with a growing number of manufacturers as IRiver (History), Samsung (Papyrus) Foxit (ESLICK) and Jinke (Hanlin V3) launched their own devices. The specifications of many of these eReaders are similar, including monochrome screen, keyboard fully functional and high performance Power Supply.

Comparison eReader

Apple iPad

Apple has chosen to leave their new device, IPAD, it is to many different markets potential users. This sends a clear message in the publishing world as Kindle killer. With its' new store built in iBook (similar to the iTunes Store for books), it is signed initially with five partners – Penguin, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster Macmillan, Hachette Book Group. Operating on a new processor faster, it has a 9.7 inch screen and weighs 1.5 pounds, placing it within the level of the same size as the DX Kindle, leading to a potentially time Concern for Amazon.

Unlike the Kindle, however, IPAD must deal only with WiFi Internet access on base models, being priced between $ 499-699 depending on storage options (16,32 and 64 GB). The built in WhisperNet Kindle works anywhere there is a mobile signal for free (he been paid by Amazon). Apple will offer a version including 3G mobile access to an additional $ 129 per model, plus another $ 14-30 per month for a data plan from AT & T (U.S.).

Steve Jobs noted that he will be able to run applications iPhone, and developers will be able to work with the size of the screen using the new iPhone update of OS SDK since launch day.

Apple believes that the new unit will sit perfectly between the smart phone and laptop, and it must be better at tasks such as browsing, email, photos, e-books and two videos.

It has an interface which is very reminiscent of the iPhone, although it is significantly expanded and modified. High apps are much more like the Mac experience Apple, rather than the iPhone. It has versions of iPhoto and iTunes for IPAD. Location of services that allows self-locating Map app, are Also incorporated into the device.

  Amazon Kindle 2: After making its debut the United States November 19, 2007, the Amazon Kindle has gained a growing cult of fans because of its elegant appearance, high contrast screen, Easy to use controls and autonomy respected. The second avatar of the reader, Kindle 2, went on sale February 23, 2009. An improved version of Kindle Parents, the DX Kindle was launched on May 6, 2009, which supported PDF files in native mode, as opposed to the first version.

All versions of the Kindle have a paper "electronic" monochrome screen, which has a high contrast for easy reading intensities variety of lighting, and sports a resolution of 600 x 800. Kindle has an internal memory of 2GB (4GB on some models), which allows User Store 1,500 + ebooks in the device at any given time.

Barnes and Noble Nook: The Android-based eReader B & N made quite a name for itself with its color touch screen that distinguishes culture monochrome eReaders generally available. The reader, with dimensions of 7.7 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches and weight with just 11.2 oz is superbly portable and Sport also has a Rechargeable Battery that the user to replace in case of malfunction. The inbuilt 2GB of memory storage which is expandable to 16 GB via Micro SD card is another big more.

Sony Reader: Made by the electronics giant in Japan, the Sony Reader uses a 600 x 800 pixel display paper mail. In some models the screen is also touch sensitive, facilitating easy operation. The device is also lightweight, a Weight 10 oz simple allows hours of tension-free playback. As an added bonus, the device can also play MP3 and AAC (non encrypted) audio files.

The recent Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show 2010 featured some of the latest eReaders on the market, which has highlighted how which these devices are evolving to meet consumer demands. Most of these models are not commercially available at the time of writing, but are due to come on the market in 2010. The three products featured in the show included:

Skiff Drive: The opportunity eReader from Skiff created quite a stir because of its most radical feature – the first touch-screen world is made of a flexible sheet of stainless steel covered with plastic. The screen does not seem slick, but it is also unbreakable, ensuring he will remain in one piece even if the device is accidentally dropped on the floor. The screen allows operation through two fingers and a stylus, ensuring that users can operate the player according to their preferences. Other outstanding technical characteristics of the reader:

• With a dimension of only 9 inches by 11 inches by 0.268 inches and weighing under 500 grams, the device is portable enough to provide hours of leisure reading.
• Supports both short and long term wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi and 3G respectively.
• Enjoys a life of about one week (with infrequent use of wireless connectivity) after a full charge.
• Sports an internal memory space of 4 GB with more than 3 GB available for storage of content.

Reader Skiff, powered by the Sprint network, should reach the market later in 2010.

EDGE Entourage: The new eReader Virginia's Entourage database consists of two devices packaged in one body. The side left of the device is eReader, while the right side features a fully functional netbook. Both screens are synchronized with one another way, which means that if the user encounters an unknown word while reading an eBook, simply highlight it and search on Google using the netbook. The netbook runs the Android operating system from Google, resulting in an easy to use interface that is easily accessible even for novice users. Other features include:

• Fairly portable 8 1 / 4 by 10 3 / 4 by 1 inch size, while weighing just under 3 pounds.
• Sports 3 GB of usable onboard memory, allowing the user to keep several hundred e-book in hand.
• The Lithium Battery allows the backup of 16 hours (when fully charged) and can be exchanged with another battery quickly and easily.
• The integrated video camera can record videos in 3GP and MP4 formats.

Plastic That logic: The next eReader Plastic Logic has a breeze-Touchscreen-proof plastic and is almost the size and the thickness of a regular notebook. The display is monochrome, but sports a high contrast for easy readability in various light conditions. The inbuilt 4 GB memory allows the user to store no less than 35,000 documents and electronic books. Plastic Logic did not reveal much information about its reader, and instead chose to do at launch, scheduled for April 2010.

The addition of some others who should eReaders due out in 2010 include Bookeen Orizon eReader, eReader copia, Fujitsu FLEPia, WISEreaders Hanvon, RCA / Audiovox eReader Lexi, Samsung E6 and E10 eReaders and Spring Design Alex eReader. Some of these eReaders have used the technology of electronic ink, while others use full of color, displays backlit LCD.

2010 will also witness the release of a number of tablet PCs, which can be used as eReaders. The HP keyboard-less slate is the most anticipated, as presented by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer at CES 2010. Other's include CYDL M7 Tablet, Dell "Streak" Slate Tablet Freescale, HP TM2, Levono IdeaPad, MSI Dualscreen Ultra-Mobile PC prototype, a tablet without name of Nvidia and Verizon, Paradigm Shift EMT-10AB / W shelf, and Viliv S10 Blade Netvertible.

Conclusion

The islation Apple is a quantum leap not only for eReaders but for electronic publishing in general.

The device supports a technology eReader an entirely new level and will certainly capture the public imagination in the same way as the iPod and the iPhone have in their respective markets.

2010 is the year the eReader will finally enter into the ordinary. And stay there.

 

eReader Pros and Cons – Comparison

 

Apple iPad

 

Strengths:

• Portable – smaller than a laptop with connectivity options that are similar.
• Can use any iPhone application available (although this is simply a larger scale and may seem strange)
• Uses a new chip 1Ghz Apple
• 10 hours of battery life (very good compared to a laptop, very bad compared to a Kindle)

Weaknesses:

• Cost and continuous data plans for ebook reading – up to 830 + $ 30 per month (UK likely price of £ 600-700 GBP)
• Usability (on screen keyboard as compared to a real keyboard) – There is a dock with built in keyboard sold separately to deny that.
• Heavier than a Kindle

 

Amazon Kindle 2

 

Strengths:

• High Capacity memory, more than 1,500 electronic books.
• Battery high performance runs for days after the charge.
• Free and was support for 3G wireless network: no need to search for Wi-Fi hotspots.
• Fast download speed, upload e-books in less than 1 minute.
• Free access to journals, newspapers, Wikipedia and over 1000 blogs.
• Documents created in Microsoft Word and PDF files can be emailed directly to the Kindle 2.
• Full support of the conversion text to speech users can listen to electronic books.
• At a sleek look better with an improvement of 16 grayscale display mail.
• Users Saves money, NY Times bestseller on the Kindle costs less than half the price of the hardcover (approx.).

Weaknesses:

• At a price tag of $ 359, the reader is highly expensive.
• No display color.
• The battery is not replaceable. If the cells die power, the device is useless. The cost of repairing $ 60 + shipping).
• No slot for external memory card so no way to expand storage capacity
• The Documents and PDF files by email to the reader must be converted before the opening.
• The device does not include a shock-resistant cover, which costs an additional $ 30.

Barnes and Noble Nook

Strengths:

• High resolution screen print and distinct color LCD touch screen to allow comfortable reading and easy navigation.
• Free support for data networking and wireless Wi-Fi hotspots.
• Large memory; 1,500 + eBooks, plus up to 2 GB extension with a Micro SD card.
• Battery can be removed and replaced by the user.
• Allows users to read eBooks free number, while traversing the B & N store.
• Some e-books can be shared among friends for free, even using eReader devices different.
• Full compatibility with the technology of electronic publishing allows users to read e-books in most formats of popular eBooks, as well as free books to Google.
• The Wedge can also display image files and play tracks MP3.
• PDF files and e-books already owned by the user can transfer directly to the camera.
• Device runs on Google Android.

Weaknesses:

• Slow start and tickets for the library.
• Frequent use of the LCD touch screen can greatly affect the life of the battery.
• No support for Microsoft Word documents and text files.
• Some notable bugs in the software.
• No book may be downloaded outside United States, even through Wi-Fi network
• Not come with a cover, must be purchased separately.

Sony Reader

Strengths:

• Large-sized display ePaper easy reading. In some models, it is also touch sensitive, allowing navigation without worry.
• Most models can play MP3 and AAC audio clear.
• Full metal body enhances durability and resistance against physical impacts.
• Is much better than the current crop of eReaders.
• Support more document formats that Kindle and Nook.
• Less expensive than other e-readers on the market over $ 150 if the offer Credit spend over $ 299 in the Sony online store.

Weaknesses:

• Limited Collection Titles available in the bookstore Sony.
• Device must be connected to a PC to transfer e-books.
• The device does not support wireless networks or Wi-Fi hotspots.

Skiff Reader

Strengths:

• The device sports a shatterproof touch screen made of a stainless steel cladding coated with flexible plastic, improving sustainability.
• Touch screen allows the user to change text size and scroll through pages quickly.
• Massive 11.5 inches; supports maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200, allowing for comfortable reading.
• Users will be able to transfer files from a PC via USB or wireless network. Support for the 3G network is also available via Sprint.
• The device ships with 4GB of onboard memory, which is usable 3 GB to store data.
• High-capacity memory, 4 GB, 3 GB is used to store data. Capacity of memory can also be expanded via Micro SD card.

Weaknesses:

No information about the disadvantages is available, as the device is not yet available.

Entourage EDGE.

Strengths:

• It is essentially a 3-in-1, and can fill the roles of an eBook reader, a netbook and a smartphone.
• Part eReader boasts a touch screen high resolution LCD, you can surf without hassles and comfortable reading.
• Touch screen high resolution LCD lets you navigate without the hassle and comfortable reading.
• It runs on the operating system Google Android.
• The device ships with an integrated video camera, allowing users to record video to 3GP and MP4 formats.

Weaknesses:

No information about the conservatives must be available before the aircraft went in February 2010.

Plastic Logic Qc

Strengths:

• High, screen resolution LED flexible, allowing you to navigate and hassle free comfortable reading.
• Screen resistant to physical impacts.
• EBooks Support, Microsoft Word documents, Excel and PowerPoint presentations.

Weaknesses:

• At $ 649, it is one of eReaders the most expensive ever.
• Business Partner Online Barnes & Noble has launched its own eReader, meals, causing concern Securities that will be downloaded across Quebec.
• Other disadvantages will be known once the device hits stores in April 2010.

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