e-readers
Portable library devices
E-readers are handheld electronic devices designed primarily for reading digital books and documents.
Unlike tablets or phones, e-readers typically use e-ink displays that mimic the appearance of paper and remain visible in direct sunlight: I loaded a dozen novels onto my e-reader before the trip.
The term sometimes extends to apps that serve the same purpose on other devices.
Electronic reading tablet
Digital publication standard
- PDFFixed-layout document format
- DRMDigital content restriction technology
- sideloadingInstalling software unofficially
- conversionAct of changing states
Low-power reflective display
- e-paperReflective digital display medium
- grayscaleTonal range, black to white
- refresh rateScreen update speed measurement
- contrastNotable difference between things
Illumination behind a display
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- battery lifeDevice's charge longevity
- storageSpace for keeping goods
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
text-to-speech · wireless · USB-C · lightweight · portable
Electronic publications
- digital libraryElectronic collection of texts
- bookmarksReading position indicators
- highlightsNotable moments emphasized
- annotationsExplanatory additions to documents
font size · night mode · page turns · collections · syncing · Goodreads · Libby
Kindle
Electronic reading tablet
- KoboE-reader manufacturer from Canada
- NookBookseller's e-reader brand
- e-inkLow-power reflective display
tablet · smartphone · e-paper
EPUB
Digital publication standard
- PDFFixed-layout document format
- DRMDigital content restriction technology
- sideloadingInstalling software unofficially
e-ink
Low-power reflective display
- e-paperReflective digital display medium
- grayscaleTonal range, black to white
- refresh rateScreen update speed measurement
backlight
Illumination behind a display
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- battery lifeDevice's charge longevity
- storageSpace for keeping goods
waterproof · text-to-speech · wireless · USB-C · lightweight · portable
e-books
Electronic publications
- digital libraryElectronic collection of texts
- bookmarksReading position indicators
- highlightsNotable moments emphasized
annotations · font size · night mode · page turns · collections · syncing · Goodreads · Libby
- modern technologysmartphone, smartphones, internet, computers, Wi-Fi
- readingfluency, comprehension, readers, books, decoding
- appsapps, browser, software, calculator, calendar
- book culturebook lover, bookworm, bibliophile, book nerd, book club
- ebooksebooks, PDF, Kindle, Nook, Kobo
- eye strain causesscreen time, bright lights, glare, blue light, fluorescent lights
e-readerspaper books
Bound printed reading matter
hardcovers · paperbacks · printed matter · newspapers · magazines
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