Keith gives us a nice introduction to the technologies used by eReaders.
Good things to think about:
- Battery life
eye strain
lighting
Don’t think black and white or color; think e Ink or LCD.
Links for additional information
e Ink (electronic ink)
How Electronic Ink Works
LCD (liquid crystal display)
Devices mentioned:
Borders Kobo
Apple iPad
Amazon Kindle
These links are provided for informational purposes only. We’re not endorsing a specific type of reader but providing you information so you can make an informed decision.
Thanks to Cat for being willing to “interview” Keith.
Apologies for the sound quality. gerald2.0 asked Keith to video this information after a meeting while the custodial staff were moving tables for the next meeting.
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