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Comprehensive E-Reader Comparison: Features, Accessibility & Performance

This article, authored by C. Tyler Briggs from Brigham Young University, provides an in-depth comparison of popular e-readers including the Barnes & Noble Nook Color, Sony Reader, K-NFB Blio, Amazon Kindle, and Apple iBooks. It explores key features, accessibility options, and performance for each device. Additionally, the article covers how to convert PDF files to ePub using Calibre and includes a variety of useful demonstration videos to help readers understand the functionality of each e-reader. Discover which device is best suited for your reading preferences!

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Comprehensive E-Reader Comparison: Features, Accessibility & Performance

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  1. Accessibility Comparisons:e-Readers C. Tyler Briggs, BS Utah AHEAD December 3, 2010

  2. Featured e-Readers • Barnes & Noble Nook Color • Sony Reader • K-NFB Blio • Natural Soft Natural Reader • Amazon Kindle • Apple iBooks

  3. e-Reader Comparison

  4. e-Reader Comparsions (cont.)

  5. Demonstrations Nook: Video Demo

  6. Demonstrations Sony: Video Demo

  7. Demonstrations Blio

  8. Demonstrations Natural Reader

  9. Demonstrations Kindle

  10. Demonstrations iBooks

  11. Converting pdf to epub • Download a program called Calibre (http://calibre-ebook.com/) • During installation, select location to converted files • Select e-reader devices to which files will be transferred • Transfer converted files to e-readers

  12. Sources • http://accesstechnews.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/barnes-amp-noble-compares-nook-to-kindle-2-biased-but-fair-ebook-readers/; • http://ireaderreview.com/2010/08/03/kindle-wifi-vs-nook-wifi/ • Blio Technical Support Conversation 11/17/2010 • http://blindaccessjournal.com/2010/08/kindle-accessibility-review-how-far-has-amazon-opened-the-door-to-the-blind/ • http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/features/techspecs/index.asp • http://nooktalk.net/nook-faq/article/51-nook-hardware/129-does-the-nook-do-text-to-speech-like-the-kindle.html • http://reviews.cnet.com/e-book-readers/barnes-noble-nook-3g/4505-3508_7-33786175-2.html • http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/NOOK-Technical-Support/Nook-Note-Taking/m-p/402491 • http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/NOOK-Technical-Support/Nook-software-update-gt-better-highlighting-interface-still/m-p/514149#M8444 • http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10551&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665562069#specifications • http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10551&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665562069#features • http://www.macworld.com/article/142114/2009/08/sonyreadertouchedition.html • www.blio.com • http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Wireless-Reading-Device-Display/dp/B0015T963C • http://www.simplehelp.net/2010/04/05/how-to-convert-pdf-files-to-epub-files-to-read-on-your-ipad-with-ibooks/ • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjLFPh1cneA • http://www.alatechsource.org/blog/2009/10/barnes-and-nobles-nook-steps-into-the-ring-with-kindle.html • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m4VkRbfrFY • http://blogkindle.com/2009/11/sony-prs-600-touch-edition-review/ • http://teddypig.livejournal.com/tag/ebook%20retailers • http://speldsa.wordpress.com/ • http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FQJT3Q/ref=s9_simh_gw_p349_d1_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1HA6BBCM3T35AZZ2Q5VR&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846 • http://www.resourcesforlife.com/docs/item3491 • http://www.the-ebook-reader.com/nook-color.html • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R390Ey9Ldjg

  13. Thank You C. Tyler Briggs, BS Accessible Book Creations Coordinator Brigham Young University University Accessibility Center 2170 WSC Provo, UT 84602 Phone: (801) 422-4365 Email: accessiblebooks@byu.edu

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