An Infographic About E-Readers
E-reading has become a new way to read books, news, journals, magazines, or other textual sources.
Reading text in digital format has eliminated the inconveniences of bringing physical books or paper, as they are accessible from digital devices.
Furthermore, the number of e-reader users has continually grown worldwide.
Here’s a quick run-through for those who want to jump the bandwagon through a paperless reading experience.
Who Owns E-Readers?
Gender-wise, females use more e-readers to read in digital format. They outnumber males by two to one.
Moreover, you may think e-reading is more suitable for the younger generations, but not necessarily.
Surprisingly, married people and those aged 55 and above make up the majority of e-reader users.
In addition, e-reader users mostly have a 4-year college degree and own a desktop or laptop.
E-Reader Vs. Tablet
Aside from e-readers, tablets and smartphones are among the most favored devices for reading digital documents.
Tablets and e-readers offer different features and functions to their users.
Here are the differences between tablets and e-readers based on some aspects.
Screen
E-reader
They use an elink (electrophoretic ink) screen with 16 levels of grayscale (and color in minimal cases)
The screen is matte, meaning you can take it outside and read in sunlight without glare.
Tablet
Tablets use LCD or OLED screens that can project 16 million colors, just like any smartphone today.
The screen is glossy and backlit. You can read in the dark, but it’s practically hard to read in sunlight.
Function
E-reader
E-readers mainly function as a reading devices. Some offer web browsers, and some play mp3 or audiobooks.
Tablet
Tablets allow users to browse, play music, take photos, play games, send emails, and do other internet-based activities.
Price
E-reader
An e-reader can cost between $79 to $379.
Tablet
The price for a tablet ranges from $199 to $829, depending on the brand and features.
Battery
E-reader
The battery life of an e-reader can last up to four weeks before recharging.
Tablet
Typically, a tablet can last for about 10 hours with a full charge.
The Takeaway
Many have shifted from paper books to e-readers due to their conveniences.
No matter how many titles of books you collect, the e-reader will always weigh the same.
Moreover, as the technology keeps heading towards more innovation, e-readers also come in various options to provide a delightful reading experience.
Read the infographic below to find more interesting facts about e-readers.
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