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Presented by David Eckert Assist. Dir., Craighead Co. Jonesboro Public Library E-BOOKS THROUGH THE LIBRARY and the E-READERS to READ THEM
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Transcript of Presented by David Eckert Assist. Dir., Craighead Co. Jonesboro Public Library.
Presented by David Eckert
Assist. Dir., Craighead Co. Jonesboro
Public Library
E-BOOKS THROUGH THE LIBRARY
and the E-READERSto READ THEM
Pulling your hair out???
Too many e-readers to choose from?
Content AvailabilityDisplayConnectivity Storage SpaceAudio FeaturesBattery LifeErgonomicsPrice
Features to Consider
EPUB vs. MOBIMost e-readers vs. Amazon e-readers
Other supported formatsWord docs and PDF
Work-a-round:Public Libraries
Content Availability
Screen sizeFontsE-Ink or backlitScreen resolution
Display Options
WiredWireless3GInternet browsing capabilitiesLibrary Connectability
Connectivity
Internal memory
Expandable memory
Storage Space
Text to Speech capabilitiesMP3 PlayerAudio Books
Audio Features
Depends on the mode usedWirelessE-ink
Recharge Time
Battery Life
Touch ScreenKeyboardWeightLandscape modeEase of page turning
Ergonomics
Price vs. Value(or the Bang for your Bucks)
E-Ink Readers:Built primarily for readingUsually smaller, lighter, less expensiveBattery life is usually longer
Color Readers:Reader/tablet hybridsBacklit screensUsually larger, heavier, more expensiveUsually can surf the net
E-Ink Readers and Color Readers
Four ModelsKindleKindle TouchKindle KeyboardKindle DX
CommonalitiesMOBI e-book formatFree cloud storageDownload library books wirelessly
The Kindle E-Reader Family
Kindle ($79) vs. Kindle Touch ($99 or $149)Both have:
e-ink on 6” screenWi-Fi
BUT the Touch has:Touch screenBattery lasts twice as long4GB vs. 2GBCan upgrade to 3GText to Speech technology
WINNER: Kindle Touch
Kindle Head to Head #1
Touch ($99 or $149) vs. Keyboard ($139)Both have:
e-ink on 6” screenWi-Fi and 3G (with $149.00 Touch)Same battery life4GB Memory
One has a touch screen, one has a keyboard
WINNER: Touch
Kindle Head to Head #2
Touch ($99 or $149) vs. Kindle DX ($379):Both have:
Wi-Fi and 3G (with $149 Touch)E-ink4GB memory
Touch has:Longer battery lifeTouch screen
DX has:Bigger screenKeyboard
BUT $230+ Price Difference???? Come on!!!WINNER: Touch
Kindle Head to Head #3
Two Nook ModelsSimple TouchSimple Touch with Glowlight
Commonalities:EPUB FormatExpandable memories to 32GBWi-FiMerriam-Webster’s Collegiate DictionaryAbility to share e-books between devices
The Nook E-Reader Family
Simple Touch ($99) vs. Glowlight Touch ($139)Both have:
E-Ink6” displays2GB memory expandable to 32GB
Glowlight Touch:Of course, the GlowlightPower adapter ($18 dollar value)Anti-glare screen protectorLighter than the Simple Touch
WINNER: Glowlight Touch
Nook Head to Head
Kindle Touch ($99) vs. Nook Glowlight ($139)Both have Wi-Fi and 6” touch screensKindle Touch Advantages:
2 month battery chargeText-to Speech capabilitiesNo need to connect to a computer to download
booksGlowlight Advantages:
GlowlightPower adapter includedUses the ePUB format
WINNER: Kindle Touch
Amazon E-Reader vs. B & N E-Reader
PRS-T1RC ($129) vs. Kindle Touch ($99)Both have Wi-Fi, 6” touch screens, similar
battery life, audio capabilities.PRS-T1RC advantages:
Less than 6 oz.Stylus for editing12 dictionaries (10 foreign language)Expandable memory to 32GBShorter recharging time (2.5 hours)
Kindle Touch advantages:Text-to-Speech capabilitiesMore on-board memory
WINNER: Kindle Touch (maybe)
Sony PRS-T1RC vs. Kindle Touch
BeBook Neo ($159) vs. Kindle Touch ($99)Both use E-Ink on 6” touch screens and Wi-FiBeBook Neo advantages:
512MB initial memory but expandable to 16GBInternet connection through Wi-FiEPUB Format (Universal)
Kindle Touch advantages:Download books through Wi-FiText-to-Speech capabilities$60 cheaperHalf as light as the BeBook
WINNER: Kindle Touch
BeBook Neo vs. Kindle Touch
Kobo Wi-Fi ($69) vs. Kobo Touch ($79 or $99)Both have:
6” screens 2GB memory Expandable to 32GBWi-FiSoft cloth Backs
Kobo Touch advantages:Touch screenBattery life twice as longMore font styles and sizesWired Magazine’s Editor’s 2012 E-Reader Pick
WINNER: Kobo Touch
Kobo Head to Head
Kobo Touch ($79 or $99) vs. Kindle Touch ($99)Both have:
6” e-Ink touch screensSame PriceWi-Fi
Kobo Touch advantage:Expandable memory to 32GB
Kindle Touch advantages:Text-to- Speech and audio capabilitiesTwice as long battery lifeBetter ergonomics for turning pages
STILL THE WINNER: Kindle Touch!!!
Kobo Touch vs. Kindle Touch
Kindle Touch Highlights6” Touch Screen4GB memory on the device2 month battery chargeText-to-Speech capabilitiesCan zoom font sizes with a “pinch”Built in stereo MP3 playerCan download library books wirelessly through
the Amazon store
Our Champion!!!!
Devices:Kindles: www.amazon.comNooks: www.barnesandnoble.comSony: www.store.sony.comBeBook: www.mybebook.comKobo: www.kobobooks.com
Reviews and Comparisons:www.wireless-reading-device.net/ebook-reader-
comparison-chartebook-reader-review.toptenreviews.com/ereadercomparisonchart.org/
Websites for Product Info and Comparisons
Overdrive Business Model:For Public Libraries – Based on PopulationMoney committed each year has a 70/30 split
70% for maintenance 30% for materials
Single Library vs. Consortium
How does it compare to a school plan?
OverDrive DiscussionWith the help of Laura Keese, LMS
Fountain Lake Middle School
The Bad:No separate portalPublic might check out titles you needCannot control checkout periods
Kindle Titles: 7 daysAll others: 14 days
The Good:All funds can be used for booksPL takes care of all technical issuesPL takes care of ordering all booksMaybe kids will use their library cards to check
out other material
School & Public Library Partnership:The Good and the Bad (No Ugly)
Best Device Value: The Kindle Touch
Best Content Value: A Partnership with your friendly neighborhood Public Library
Questions??
My email: [email protected] guy: [email protected]
Conclusion
