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E-ink technology enhances digital reading experiences by providing better readability, quick access to information, and user-friendly features. Research E Ink Corporation leads the way in electronic ink technology, producing displays that mimic paper for a comfortable reading experience. Since 1997, advancements have focused on readability, design, and wireless connectivity. Major players like Amazon and Sony have commercialized e-readers, transforming how we consume literature. The innovation decision process significantly impacts education by improving accessibility, ergonomics, and promoting cost-effectiveness.
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Digital Readers Stages of Innovation
Need The need for E-ink technology is to enhance digital reading platforms that are easier to read, quickly to obtain, and with features to search and acquire information without spending the time physically in searching through books.
Research E Ink Corporation is the leading developer and marketer of electronic ink technology for paper-like displays.
Development This has developed since 1997 dealing with issues on readability, product design as user friendly, and a wireless network that permeates most urban areas and mobile situations in our society.
Commercialization The production of the digital reader it has several manufacturers such as Amazon.com’s Kindle that is only sold online or Sony’s, PRS-700digital reader that will be sold in Best buy stores in October 2009.
Timeline of Acceptance Model Why social and individual decision-making to diffuse innovation may occur.
Communication Channels on the Diffusion of E-Readers • The innovation decision process requires: • Knowledge • Persuasion • Decision • Implementation • Confirmation
Significant Impact to Education • Ergonomics • Accessibility • More Reading • Cost Effectiveness • Compatibility to present technology
How to Adopt E-Readers • Customer Reviews on Websites: • Best Buy • Google • Amazon • Sony • Barnes and Noble
Variables to the Rate of Adoption • Perceived attributes to adoption • ,Type of Innovation –Decision • Communication Channels • Nature of the Social System • Event of Change Agents Promotion Efforts
References: • 21st Century Paper. (2006). Strategic Finance,87(10), 64. Retrieved September 12, 2009, from ABI/INFORM Global. (Document ID: 1019496611). • Ron Miller. (2006, April). Can the Sony Reader Push eBooks into the Mainstream? EContent,29(3), 13. Retrieved September 12, 2009, from ABI/INFORM Global. (Document ID: 1012273781).
References: • Shankland, S. (2009, September 10). Google offers rivals a place in e-book program. DeepTech, Retrieved from http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-10349301264.html • The Hot New Tech Tools at NECC. (2008, June). Technology & Learning, Retrieved September 13, 2009, from Academic Search Premier database.
WEBSITES: • http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00154JDAI/?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=3254143881&ref=pd_sl_177pa6cuyf_e • http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp;jsessionid=1AA7F219DE18E888BA26514F6F38E9C7.bbolsp-app04-09?skuId=9492667&st=Sony_Reader&type=product&id=1218117385281#tabbed-customerreviews
WEBSITES: • http://geekswithblogs.net/tomliversidge/archive/2009/06/16/e-readers-in-education.aspx • http://www.eink.com