Paper books are gradually losing ground to electronic media; more and more devices are available for reading: tablet computers, iPods, smartphones. But there are also devices specially created for reading. Recommend an e-book Book lover friend, if you want to please him.
From the rich assortment that electronics stores offer, it is necessary to choose exactly the model that will be optimally adapted for reading. It should support the maximum number of formats, be safe for the eyes and convenient to use. The best option is a small, compact e-book, which is convenient to hold when reading in your hands.
Stores offer models of electronic readers with a screen diagonal of ten or more inches, but if your friend likes to read on public transport, recommend a smaller e-book and light in weight. For example, a reader with a display of five or six inches is suitable. If a loved one is enthusiastically studying encyclopedias or educational material, then a color tablet computer with Android OS is suitable for him. But an e-book is quite suitable for reading fiction. It is important to know a few basic characteristics of these devices in order not to make a mistake with the choice.
The best option would be an electronic ink e-reader. These include PocketBook e-books. that are great for long trips.
The battery of this device is designed to read eight thousand pages of text without recharging, it saves energy in standby mode. The weight of the reader is one hundred ninety-five grams.
The device’s display shows sixteen gradations of gray, flash memory is designed for two gigabytes, RAM –128 megabytes.
The reader supports many formats for reading texts (FB2, TXT, Epub, DjVu, etc.), graphic formats (TIFF, BMP, JPEG, PNG). There is a function in the device that allows you to convert text to speech - Text-to-Speech.
If your friend is a fan of not only reading, but also a music lover, then advise an e-book with the ability to accompany reading by listening to music. Reader supports MP3 format. The e-book is equipped with a headphone jack. Of the additional functions of the device, mention may be made of Wi-Fi, a browser, games, a calendar, handwritten notes, games. There is an opportunity to increase the memory of an e-book, for which the microSD card slot is intended. Clear contrast of the screen makes reading very convenient, touch control allows you to switch the image on the screen with two touches, pages turn quickly.
For teenagers who are fond of manga - Japanese comics, advise an e-book that has the function of viewing images. It is recommended to turn off the Wi-Fi module so that the book works without recharging for a month. At the same time, it is possible to use the Internet, download books. Customer reviews are mostly positive. Reading enthusiasts note that the book has a reasonable price, good quality, and is easy to use. E -ink e- books are popular with customers due to their functionality, high-quality screen, a large number of supported formats, and battery life.
A great gift for your friend - an electronic reader - will become a constant companion on a trip, help to spend a pleasant time in the evenings at home reading or listening to music.