It’s possible with portable eReaders. For those of us who grew up lugging 50 lbs. of textbooks in our weighted-down backups, the prospect of downsizing to gadgets weighing mere ounces is alluring. That having been said, as one who now must reach for glasses to see anything smaller than my coffee cup, having a “big” book may not be such a bad idea after all.
Regardless of your perspective, taking a look at eReaders is worth your time. In addition to allowing you to carry multiple books in a single space-efficient device, you can procure books as easily as you download music. Many of these books are not just an electronic duplication of your favorite printed copy, but rather incorporate rich media such as audio, video, and simulations. That, coupled with the ability to highlight text and add notes, can make for a richer learning experience in the textbook arena.
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May 29th, 2008 at 10:12 am
I have a Kindle Mary if you ever want to take a look at it.