How To:Turn your Netbook into an eBook Reader
Whilst the screen of a netbook may not be able to compete with a custom built ebook reader it is still possible to use it to take some reading material away with you without adding any additional weight to your luggage.
This article will guide you through using your netbook as a portable ebook reader. We will cover the best software to use and highlight some great sources of free ebooks!
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Background
The distribution of both music and movies has been transformed at the start of the 21st century. Both are now available over the Internet at the click of a button. But printed books haven't quite yet enjoyed the same make over as the other media we now consume digitally.
Reading a book on a computer screen has never been quite as comfortable or convenient as the traditional paper book format. However thinks are changing fast in that respect. A new generation of ebook reader devices are enabling people to transport vast librarys around with them, allowing easy display and access to their material. Electronic paper provides a comfortable reading experience whilst the new generation of super light weight netbooks provide the convenience of always having a book with you without being weighed down by a mighty tome.
ebook reader Software for a PC
Mobi Pocket eBook Reader
Mobi Reader has several page formats and allows user choice for font size,automatically adjusting the text as you change selections. It works well on the 10.1 in 1024x600 screen.
A click on an icon produces full screen display; esc returns to frame display. Right arrow moves ahead a page, left arrow back a page. It's also practical to read in horizontal format.
MS Reader
It does not expand to two pages if you hit the full screen button. However, if you rotate your computer screen to a vertical format, you can "drag" the bottom of the page to the bottom of the screen, thus, increasing the viewing area by a considerable amount. As with the MobiPocket reader, you have the ability to bookmark pages when using MS Reader.
uBook Reader
Great for handheld devices but the Windows version is fabulous too. Very elegant, simple, flexible and skinnable, has a browsable easy interface where you can access any document in your computer without having to "install" or "import".
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Download eBooks
This section picks out some of the many free and legal ebook download sites and some of the paid for sites.
Free ebook Download Sites
Buy ebooks
Netbook Tips
- On a standard Windows machine, you can rotate the screen using CTRL+ALT+left arrow or CTRL+ALT+right arrow. This is great if you prefer to read from a portrait perspective.
Further Information
If you have enjoyed using your netbook as an ebook reader but want something a little more specialised, then check out the following purpose built devices.
Samsung eBook Reader
Find out all about the Samsung Papyrus.
Other Popular Readers
- Amazon Kindle: The kindle was created by online retail giant Amazon and is currently only available in the US. With free WiFi access to download new books and connect to the Internet the Kindle has become a popular device.
- Sony eBook Reader
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