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An e-book reader, also called an e-book device or e-reader, is a mobile electronic device that is designed primarily for the purpose of reading digital books. An e-book reader is similar in form to a tablet computer. A tablet computer typically has a faster screen capable of higher refresh rates which makes them more suitable for interaction. Tablet computers also are much more versatile, allowing one to consume multiple types of content, as well as create it. The main advantages of e-book readers are better readability of their screens especially in bright sunlight and longer battery life. This is achieved by using electronic paper technology to display content to readers. E-book readers typically have some form of internet connection and sometimes have a relationship to a digital e-book seller, allowing the user to buy and receive digital e-books through this seller. In this way the books owned by the user are managed in the cloud, and the e-book reader is able to download material from any location. An e-book reader may also download material from a computer or read it from a memory card. Now that you know what an e-reader is, its time to start looking at the various makes and models available on today's market place. Online you can visit: |
2 weeks ago we spoke briefly about the new iPad, its features and why every one should have one, what we didn't speak about was what device should you purchase if your really not interested in all those extra bells and whistles (emails, facebook access, movies, playing games and listening to music) whilst still having a device you can store & read all your books on?The Catch Up
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18 Jun 2013
Prison nurses take action over pay, condi…
The Australian Nursing Federation says industrial action at Lara's two prisons will not put safety of the jails at risk.
18 Jun 2013
Car break-in crackdown
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18 Jun 2013
Hospital proposed for Geelong's north
Geelong's northern suburbs could be in for their own hospital.
18 Jun 2013
Rebecca Maddern Patron for Seeing Eye Dog…
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17 Jun 2013
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Great question! It's probably happened to most of us at some stage. Hayden and Karen received plenty of calls regarding this, and luckily the calls were ac...
14 Jun 2013
Dirty Laundry ABC 2 - Laurence Mooney
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13 Jun 2013
Marg Linley - What are you making?
Marg Linley from the Geelong Advertiser was chatting about her love of "making things". After discovering the joys of a hot glue gun and staple gun, she...
12 Jun 2013
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06 Jun 2013
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Welcome officially as of Saturday, to the first day of winter. I am afraid I am not particularly enthusiastic about sharing that fact. However let’s not hav...
30 May 2013
Gaming Console Choice and Maintenance
There is a massive selection of portable and stationary gaming console varieties on the current market but which is right for you and your family. Traditio...
14 Jun 2013
Desktop PC Maintenance and Disaster Preve…
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31 May 2013
Notebook buying guide
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23 May 2013
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10 May 2013
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14 Jun 2013
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09 Apr 2013
It's Great To Be Corny
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01 Mar 2013
Going completely bananas!
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26 Feb 2013
The Terminator
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Let’s Get Excited about Winter
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Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 20 Apr 2013
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Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 20 Apr 2013
Happy Mother’s Day
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Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 20 Apr 2013
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Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 20 Apr 2013
Stress Buster
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Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 20 Apr 2013
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Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 19 Apr 2013
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Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 18 Mar 2013
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Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 12 Mar 2013
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Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 18 Feb 2013
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Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 13 Feb 2013
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Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 21 Jan 2013
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Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 16 Jan 2013
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Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 24 Dec 2012
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Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 12 Dec 2012
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Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 04 Dec 2012
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Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 06 Nov 2012
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Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 22 Oct 2012
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Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 08 Oct 2012
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07 Jul 2013
SOLD OUT! FLEETWOOD MAC Australian …
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23 Jun 2013
WIN- Slava's Snowshow tix
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07 Jun 2013
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28 May 2013
2012 Voice finalist on the Catch Up
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21 May 2013
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