Books and paper are gradually becoming things of the past; however this is not the case with reading habits. Even though the trend of buying paperback books is decreasing day by day, people who loved reading yesterday love it even more today and a lot of that may be because of the emerging trend of e-books. If you are an avid reader like me then you must be considering buying an e-book and if you haven’t then it is time when you should. Although, before you go on to search for the E-book, you need to remember that there are a few features which the reader needs to have. Along with that, you should also decide which features are most important to you. Ask your friends or family members for their opinions but remember that the final verdict will be yours as the reading experience is very personal and what you require depends only upon you. So, without further ado, let’s look at some of the features that you will want in your e-book reader so that you can have the same experience as you did with a book held in your hand.
The Size & Weight
Size is probably the one thing that matters the most in e-readers. Because these are portable devices, you need to make sure that they are easy and simple to handle. Fortunately, today’s market is practically bursting with multiple options when it comes to e-books and so you can choose the option which suits you best. There are small e-book readers which have 5-inch screens that make them easier to carry and read, and then there are those that are those like the Apple iPad or Kindle DX which have a screen size of 10-inches which give you an entirely new experience.
The Battery Life
Battery life is the main concern for people who have any kind of devices such as a mobile phone, gadget or anything else. Similarly, the battery life of your e-reader is going to matter because you will probably have it while you are on the read and a charger isn’t available to you. Moreover, even if you use the e-book only for home purposes, it is important that it have a long battery life so that you won’t need to plug it in every now and then. Also, the way you want to use the reader will matter a lot too as it will eat up a lot of your battery if you are using it for browsing or other heavy purposes.
The Price
Another feature which is amongst the most crucial when you are buying any product is the price of the particular item. The money that you have in your wallet will ultimately decide the kind of e-reader that you will be able to afford or not. However, this is something which you don’t need to worry about a lot because these days there are a lot of good quality e-books that are available in the market for a person who has an average earning. Nevertheless, if you want to invest in something a bit pricey then you can always save up or take up the option of paying for it in installments.
The Core Features
The purpose that you are buying the e-book for matters as well, for example are you just going to be reading on the device or are you using it for other purposes such as browsing or music too? Small devices such as the Reader Pocket and Kobo Reader are among those that have been developed purely for reading. While other devices such as the iPad and the Nook offer browsing, music, videos and a lot more.
