E-book Advantages

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Text can be searched, except when represented in the form of images.
Take up little space.
o�Hundreds (or thousands) may be carried together on one device.
o�Approximately 500 average e-books can be stored on one CD (equivalent to several shelves’ worth of print books)
o�Because they take up little space, e-books can be offered indefinitely, with no ‘out of print’ date, allowing authors to continue to earn royalties indefinitely (copyright law permitting), and allowing readers to find older works by favorite authors.
E-books may be read in low light or even total darkness, with a back-lit device.
Type size and type face may be adjusted. However, enlarging e.g. a PDF document magnifies the text but preserves the original layout and spacing; a practical limit on zooming follows from the requirement to keep a text column within the width of the screen (otherwise horizontal scrolling would be needed during and after reading each line, which would be very cumbersome). However, tagged PDFs can be reflowed in Acrobat 6 and 7, eliminating the horizontal-scrolling problem in zoomed PDFs. For more on zooming in, see Electronic maps.
Can be used with text-to-speech software.
Readily reformatted for independent platforms.
Instantly copied
o�When a backup is kept in a remote place, cannot be lost by fire, etc.
o�Once distributed, elimination is difficult and sometimes impossible.�
Distributed at low cost.
Distributed instantly, allowing readers to begin reading at once, without the need to visit a bookstore
Simultaneously share book (if networked).�
Errors may be easily corrected with downloadable lists of errata or simply with corrected text. (This can also be an advantage for printed books, in different circumstances.)
At the moment, e-books are commonly published by independent publishing houses, which can mean greater editorial and authorial freedom and more room for experimentation.�
An inexpensive format for works that require color.
An excellent choice of format for works that benefit from search and cross-reference capabilities, such as dictionaries, reference works, certain kinds of textbooks.�
Economically and environmentally viable by cutting down on paper and lumber production
Economically viable by cutting down on ink production
Does not wear over time
No risk of damage, vandalism, etc on the pages

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2 Responses to “E-book Advantages”

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October 26, 2007 at 6:21 am

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