eBooks are really just books that you read on some type of screen, but it can definitely get a little confusing. This guide will help you figure out the different ways you can read eBooks and where to get them.
| Ereaders | Laptops | Tablets | Smartphones |
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eReaders are designed specifically for the purpose of obtaining and reading eBooks. They use special eInk screens for better readability and longer battery life.
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These are mobile computers, capable of most functions performed by larger desktop computers.
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Tablets are mobile devices that merge many of the features of a laptop and a smartphone, and use a touch screen interface.
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Smartphones are Web-enabled phones that feature a variety of enhanced data services.
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File Formats
eBooks come in a wide variety of formats, and knowing a few of the main file types can help you find ebooks that work for you.
ePUB (.epub) - Supported by most devices. Ebooks from your library are often .epub files. Amazon Kindle will begin supporting .epub files Summer 2011.
Kindle (.azw) - Amazon's Kindle eReader is now supported by Maryland's Digital Library Consortium.
Portable Document Format (.pdf) - Consistent displays on every screen. Most devices can open .pdfs. Requires Adobe Acrobat.
HyperText Markup Language (.html) - The standard format for webpages. Computers can read .html, but most ereaders do not.
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