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E-book reader

From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

An e-reader, also called an e-book reader or e-book device, is a mobile electronic device that is designed primarily for the purpose of reading digital e-books and periodicals.[1]

Any device that can display text on a screen may act as an e-reader, but specialized e-reader devices may optimize portability, readability (especially in sunlight), and battery life for this purpose. Their main advantages over printed books are portability since an e-reader is capable of holding thousands of books while weighing less than one and the convenience provided due to add-on features in these devices.[2]

Amazon's Kindle Keyboard e-reader displaying a page of an e-book

References

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  1. "Best E-Book Readers of 2017". CNET. Retrieved 2017-05-26.
  2. Ray, C. Claiborne (October 24, 2011). "The Weight of Memory". The New York Times. Q&A (column). p. D2.