Understanding eBooks
An eBook is a special computer file, which contains the text of a printed book. The file may be read
on a personal computer (PC), a personal digital assistant (PDA), or an electronic device designed
specifically for reading eBooks (eBook reader). eBooks have many advantages, including:
- low cost publication
- authors can self-publish
- easy access - you can download them from the internet
- they are searchable
- they have a dictionary lookup feature
- they can be annotated
- the interface (the reading area) is customizable for specific needs and circumstances
- they are compact - you can carry many books in a small package
- they are easy to update
Part of understanding eBooks includes understanding what makes them unique.