While reading, time in transport and on vacation flies unnoticed. However, I don't want to carry a heavy volume, and reading from the screen of a mobile phone is harmful to the eyes. It is worth taking an electronic reader as a companion - the most modern book.
Instructions
Step 1
Choose monochrome readers if you have to read a lot and often. Their screens are made using one of two technologies: E-Lnk VizPlex electronic ink or SiPix Mikrocup electronic paper. The slight difference in the contrast of the screen and the way the book is operated is explained by the peculiarities of the technology. The reading process is the same. The advantage of these devices is the presence of a screen without backlighting: the perception of information from it is more comfortable and familiar, while the eyes do not get tired. "Monochromes" consume energy only when turning pages, this explains their ability to hold out without recharging for up to four weeks or even more. Prices range from RUB 6,000 to RUB 15,000.
Step 2
Get a reader with a color display if you want a versatile device. Such a model will replace not only an entire library, but also a photo archive, a video player, and sometimes even a megapixel camera. New premium class products with good equipment - the closest relatives of tablet computers. It is worth noting the presence of an operating system. Another plus is an attractive price from 4500 rubles. However, there are also disadvantages - the backlit display tires the eyes and quickly drains the battery.
Step 3
Consider purchasing a dual-screen combo device. The upper large screen is monochrome and the lower one is color. The second display simplifies the search and download of new books when connected to the Internet, allows you to use the electronic resources of news portals, popular periodicals, etc. The cost of such readers is on average 15,000 rubles.
Step 4
Choose a model for yourself with a suitable control method. There are readers with long rows of buttons, with a joystick, and a full-fledged QWERTY keyboard. Numerous innovations - with a full touch screen: they can be operated with a finger (capacitive display) or also with a stylus (resistive), while pressing more accurately and leaving no fingerprints.
Step 5
Make sure the e-book is performing well. For compact models, the standard screen size is about 5 inches. 6-7 inch screens can provide comfortable and safe reading. Large ones - from 9 inches - will allow you to display the entire page. For comparison, a school notebook of A-5 format has a diagonal of 10 inches. For 9-inch devices - 1024x768 is the usual screen resolution, and for compact devices - 800x600. When choosing monochrome models, look at the number of shades of gray: advanced readers have 16.
Step 6
Ask the seller what processor the reader has. The more powerful, the better: the speed of search, work with graphics, etc. depends on this. You can calculate how many books will fit in the reader, based on the number of megabytes, usually 512, given that the size of an average e-book is 1-5 MB. Although, if the model has a slot for removable memory cards, the memory capacity of the device does not really matter.
Step 7
Read the instructions, it should contain information about what book formats the device supports. Popular ones include FB2, ePub, DjVu and others. Find out if headphones can be connected to the model. A standard 3.5 mm jack is suitable for any headphones, while if there is a 2.5 mm jack, only the headphones from the kit are suitable for the device, and to connect others, you will have to purchase an adapter.
Step 8
Hold the book in your hands, models weighing up to 200 grams are considered light.
