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HomeChoosing an eBook ReaderSponsored by Active Aging NewspaperCultureHow we prefer to read is based on what we grew up withPre-1993--grew up with books, newspapers, magazines and landline telephonesPost 1993--grew up with the World Wide Web (WWW), hypertext, and mobile phones1987--Apple introduces hypertext on it's computers1990s--Digital mobile phones (2-G) take off1993--WWW and search enginesintroducedKansas Connection:In 1959 a private telephone company in Brewster, Kansas, offered local public mobile telephone services. The service was soon cancelled and new management was hired...Aging Baby Boomers are influencing the design of eReaders and other "agefree" products.BoomersBaby Boomers' influence designDon't want to be called "old" or "seniors"Smart companies are designing "agefree" deviceseReaders include assistive reading functions and mimic their reading preferences Ways 2 ReadWays to read electronic books (eBooks)DEDICATED eREADERS Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble (B&N) Nook and othersMULTIFUNCTION DEVICESMobile devices (Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch; Blackberry; Android; Windows Phone 7) COMPUTERS (WINDOWS, MAC)Download Nook app for mobile and computers Download Kindle appfor mobile and computers Photo copyright Amazon Kindle DXSystemsClosed systems (Apple, Amazon Kindle) Very stable--rarely crashDo not play nice with other eBook formats Not upgradable as a ruleObsolete annuallyCan't replace batteries or add memoryStrong financiallyOutstanding design and functionalityOpen systems (Google, Barnes & Noble, etc.)Most use Google Android OSPlays well with othersUsually upgradableMay be less stableTabletsApple iPad Touchscreen TabletProblems with Adobe Flash$499-$829 depending on memory and if you want 3-G. Add another $180-$360 a year for the 3-G connection New models annuallyMotorola XoomOne of the many competitors coming into the touchscreen tablet market using Google Honeycomb OS$800 plus $120-$960 annually for 4-Gpros and consAdvantages of eReadersSave space Mobility Convenience Large print settingsOutselling print booksBarnes and Noble's Nook with touchscreenPhoto copyright Barnes and NobleDisadvantages of eReadersPaying for the right to buy a bookNew best seller releases cost about about $15May lose eBooks If eReader breaks, has to be reset, or you buy a different brandNo standard formatRequire recharging--no electricity, no eBookObsolescenceAdditional costs: computer, Internet connection, wifi, replacing batteries ($40 - $100) Ask YourselfWhy do you want it?( ) to read books( ) to read newspapers and magazines( ) to do everything!! (email, Web, games, movies, phone calls, text, word processing, make coffee...)The Apple iPod TouchPhoto copyright AppleRecommendedBest eReader for Books (B&W): Kindle ($114*-$189) Second choice: Nook ($149-199)Best eReader for Books and Newspapers (B&W): Amazon Kindle DX ($379)Best Multifunction, Portable eReader (COLOR) iPod Touch ($229-$399) Second choice: Nook Color ($249)Best Tablet Computer (COLOR): Wait, there are new models coming out* "Includes special offers and sponsored screen savers." In other words, ads.Disclaimer # 1: Prices of devices subject to change. Check the links for current prices.Discliamer # 2: Information as of May 23, 2011. Check back for updates.Email us at winnieandmack_gmail.com to sign up for latest updates.

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