ebook

The electronic version of a book that can be read on a computer or other electronic device. Unlike ink and paper, there is no standard format. Adobe, Microsoft, and others use their own formats and Amazon, Sony, and others have issued portable ebook readers with proprietary formats.  In addition, digital rights management may not allow works to be shared with others who have the same device.

The advantages of an ebook include bookmarking, annotation by the reader, full text searching, and adjustable type size.  Portable devices allow the user to carry and access numerous books in a minimal amount of space compared to the size and weight of paper books.  Users also can obtain their reading material, some for free, by downloading rather than going to a brick-and-mortar store or having it shipped to them.

Criticisms of the ebook include readability issues, battery life, and the inability for some graphics or other content to be reproduced.  In addition, while the cost of an ebook is generally less than the physical copy, there are complaints of price given the comparative cost of production and distribution.  To date, though, one of the biggest criticisms is that it's hard to curl up with an ebook.

by Tim Gebhart Are you a writer, passionate about this or any other topic? Join Blogcritics!

Original Technorati articles tagged “ebook”

in Lifestyle

The Diabetes Miracle by Diane Kress, RD, CDE
Nearly two million people a year are diagnosed with diabetes. “The Diabetes Miracle†offers suggestions to avoid and control the deadly disease.

by missbobetier / on Jan 23, 2012

in Lifestyle

The Problem with Princesses: Princess Recovery by Jennifer L. Hartstein, PsyD
If you grow up believing you’re the center of the universe, what happens when scientists determine you’re not?

by missbobetier / on Jan 23, 2012

in Technology

Apple to Launch Revolutionary Digital TextBooks at Education Event
Apple launching 'GarageBand for ebooks' at media event in NYC Thursday

by jbinc / on Jan 17, 2012

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “ebook”

Hank Curci Writes: “You Can Be Number One, Or You Can Be Part Of The Food Chain”…Winning Isn’t Everything…It’s The Only Thing.

blog.spacenoodles.net — Authority: 121
****** Hank Curci’s Outer Space Coloring Books And SCIFI Short Stories www.spacenoodles.com/shop.asp ****** Click On Picture To Send Free Greeting Card. ****** YOU CAN BE NUMBER ONE OR YOU CAN BE…   ****** Send Hank Curci A Comment ****** END ...

3 hours ago

Hands-on δοκιμή του Cybook Odyssey της Bookeen (video)

blogZ.gr - 30.000 ?????? ???? ??? blog???????! — Authority: 140
Δείτε το εδώ Ο "ΗλεκτÏονικός Αναγνώστης" παÏουσιάζει τον ηλεκτÏονικό αναγνώστη Cybook Odyssey, με ελληνικό πληκτÏολόγιο και γÏήγοÏο internet.

4 hours ago

Free Kindle Book: Happy Hat Day: A Silly Rhyming Children’s Picture Book

Nickels-n-Dimes — Authority: 129
Right now you can get a free Kindle download of Happy Hat Day. A Silly Rhyming Children’s Picture Book . Please check the price to make sure this is still free before downloading it as Amazon prices tend to change quickly! If you don’t have a Kindle , you can still get free books! Check out these free ...

6 hours ago

Maverick Prospecting Secrets: Leverage Free Internet Services to Find and Attract Unlimited Leads.

Online Business Truth — Authority: 101
Are you sick of the worthless leads that you get? Well, you are not alone and that is what inspired me to do the research project that created this book. Clearly marketing is broken and salespeople are on their own to attract and find leads. What I learned from my research is that there is a surprisingly easy way to ...

6 hours ago

Future-Proof Brands: Create tomorrow’s power-brands, today.

Internet Marketing Made Easy — Authority: 104
Future-Proof Brands: Create tomorrows power-brands, today. eBook: Matt Cumming: Kindle Store

7 hours ago

Amazon Kindle Fire 2 Specifications and Pictures

Latest Gadgets Specifications | Latest Sports Cars Specifications | Latest Motorcycles — Authority: 132
If you happen to be considering picking up an Android slate and pondering on whether the Amazon Kindle Fire might be up your street, you might like to hold off purchasing for a couple of months as the latest rumour is that the bigger Amazon Kindle Fire 2 could possibly see release as early as May. According to the ...

8 hours ago

Will Definitely The Truth Regarding 6 Set Abs Live Up To Its Provides?

Google Nemesis Review | Killer Bonus — Authority: 134
The Truth about abs promises to assist you obtain your abs in contour so that you can show off your 6 pack to the planet. Several similar shows likewise function the abs however don’t produce visible outcomes even if they do strengthen the ab muscles. This ebook will certainly certainly not ...

9 hours ago

Pay-what-you-want model works for convention room parties, Panera location; could it work for e-books?

TeleRead: News and views on e-books, libraries, publishing and related topics — Authority: 130
In case you’re wondering why you haven’t heard from me much over the last few days, part of the reason is that this weekend is the weekend of VisionCon , the yearly science fiction/fantasy and gaming convention in Springfield, Missouri, which has been going on for some twenty years now. Over the con, I met urban ...

9 hours ago

Is The Fact About Six Set Abs Convenient-To-Use?

Blogorati News — Authority: 134
The Truth about abs review ebook is remarkably basic to heed, having happened to be maded for individuals of all ages. Those that are under 15 or are remarkably obese need to take the required precaution of consulting a physician prior to starting any sort of health and fitness routine. They will ...

10 hours ago

Today’s FREE eBooks for Download (February 18)

Randomize ME — Authority: 125
So, how many of you have bought a Kindle OR if you haven’t bought a Kindle yet, whataya waiting for? Amazon has an all-new family : Kindle ($79) , Kindle Touch ($99) / Kindle Touch 3G ($149) , Kindle Keyboard ($99) / Kindle Keyboard 3G ($139) , and a Kindle Fire ($199) ! Or you can get the larger sized ...

1 day ago

Express Guitar – Learn Guitar Item – New Website! Massive Earnings!

Buy Best Guitar — Authority: 115
Check out these guitar items: Express Guitar – Discover Guitar Product – New Web site! Big Earnings! Top Selling Selling Guitar Course In Cb! Earn 67% On .00 Front-end Sale! Earn 67% On .00 Back-end Sale! Earn 67% On .00 Up-sell! Extra Revenue Each Month! Extremely High Conversions. Express Guitar Is A Pro ...

1 day ago

Marketing your Kindle and Nook eBooks

Just Ask Kim: Social Media Technology & Marketing Made Easy — Authority: 453
Marketing your Kindle and Nook Books  Now that you have your eBook on Kindle and the Nook how do you go about selling it? That’s where marketing comes in! No matter your feelings about marketing, it’s just a process that has to be done for any product you want to promote whether the product costs money or ...

1 day ago

Free Ebook: Windows 7 Tips and Tricks

TipRadar — Authority: 120
50+ Tips and Tricks for Windows 7. The 113 page eBook titled “Windows 7: Tips & Tricks†is for people who have Windows 7 and want to go one step further in experience. It contains a compilation of the finest Tips and Tricks for Windows 7 and also contains a bonus section for Windows 7 [...]

1 day ago

Your Blogging Business Review

Famous Bloggers — Authority: 530
You know, I got contacted almost everyday by people who want me to review their products , services, themes, plugins, and books. I must say that I can not respond to every request, so I careful pick what I think is a winning horse. And, definitely  Your Blogging Business eBook that I am reviewing today is an ...

1 day ago

Exactly What Is Value Of Magic Of Composing?

Diez Dias — Authority: 139
Shatter ups are able to be painful. If a extensive phrase partnership falls short, you are able to face a lot of psychological problems. You really should find out to achieve over this complication rapidly. If you do not find the approaches to achieve over that breather up, you are able to spoil your lifestyle [...]

1 day ago

Hank Curci Writes: The Year Is 3000AD, All Cities Are In Orbit, The Human Being Is Extinct.

blog.spacenoodles.net — Authority: 121
****** End Transmission

2 days ago

Day Trading – Why the Emotional Rollercoaster is Addicting

Secret Entourage — Authority: 107
To continue where we left off from the last chapter in our day trading series , we would like to explore the emotional issues that go into day trading. We concluded in the previous article that emotion has to be dealt with, and that one of the ways is through having a trading system that is used with absolute ...

2 days ago

Kindle Finds Feb 16 2012

Reading It — Authority: 107
Good Morning! I thought I would pop on and post some of the FREE ebooks I found last night for my Kindle!  I’m still loving finding new FREE books pretty much every day!  I have had to “archive†a bunch already because my Kindle was acting a little wonky.  It seems to be working fine [...]

3 days ago

Free eBook: Healthy Recipes for your Nutritional Type

Nickels-n-Dimes — Authority: 129
My favorite healthy living website it Mercola.com . I visit it regularly, read their emails daily, and generally find a lot of great info. Today, you can download your FREE “Healthy Recipes for your Nutritional Type†eBook from Mercola. I can’t wait to download mine! Click here to get your free ebook! ...

3 days ago

New Photo eBook: “Exposure for Outdoor Photographyâ€

TechPatio - Anything Apple, SEO, Blogging, Photography, Reviews, Gadgets & News — Authority: 109
There is more to exposure than just getting the right amount of light into the camera. Every exposure also creates a specific aesthetic. Exposure For Outdoor Photography by Michael Frye is about natural-light photography and the creation of exposures that are not only technically perfect, but aesthetically ...

3 days ago

Comments about ebook