E-books are books which are available in digital format. However, the inventions of e-books are not meant to replace paper books. Instead, e-books provide an alternate reading choice for technology lovers.
E-books provide a new dimension to the written word, allowing books to be distributed and enjoyed so much easily. E-books are ordered online and delivered electronically to the user’s computer.
E-books have many features which traditional paper books may be missing:
· Users can search through the text for a specific word or phrase.
· Users can carry the e-books with PDA or smartphone device.
· Users can enlarge or shrink the text size.
· Users can add digital bookmarks.
· Users can get instant delivery.
· E-books help the environment by not using paper or requiring packaging (eBookMall 2008)
The leading edge of the e-books market is exemplified by companies such as Gemstar, Adobe Systems and Microsoft. However, few people are willing to spend significant money for a device that just displays only books and the value of consuming e-books are too expensive for the average consume (ZDNet Asia 2001).
References
eBookMall, viewed on 13 June 2008, from http://www.ebookmall.com/aboutebooks.htm
E-book image, viewed on 13 June 2008, from http://freeebook.info/images/ebooks/ebooks_250x251.jpg
Commentary: E-books remain niche reads, viewed on 13 June 2008, from http://www.zdnetasia.com/news/business/0,39044229,13032564,00.htm
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