(12PressRelease.com) Earlier this week, the famous iPhone maker, Apple Inc. has introduced its much awaited tablet PC called ´iPad.‘ The new device can be used as PC, eReader and multi-touch screen that can be used in and out. It is reported that the new device support about 140,000 apps that are available on the App Store. The device can also run apps that are present on iPhone or iPod Touch.
Although Apple hasn‘t released iPad as a dedicated eBook reader, or a direct competitor to popular eReaders such as the Amazon Kindle and Sony Reader in essence an eReader is what it is. Analysts suggest that the new iPad will change the publishing industry as the device would take eReader technology to its peak and also beat the present eBook readers like Amazon Kindle.
eReaders
eReaders allow users to read their favorite books, magazines, pdf and word files straight from a simple handheld mobile device. After the launch of Amazon‘s Kindle in November, 2007, various other vendors are working on the eReaders like Sony, Samsung etc. But, moving from multi-media laptops to monochrome eReaders is one step backward not forwards. Meanwhile, the recent eReader comes with internet connectivity, HD resolution and text customization.
Apple iPad
Analysts suggest that the Apple iPad is the device for the future. It has 9.7†LED-backlit IPS screen, just 680g weight, Wi-Fi, 3G and faster processor. It is available with a price tag in between $499 - $829 depending upon the storage options (16, 32 and 64 GB). The device will compete with both Smartphones and laptops. Its multitouch screen will certainly make browsing, emailing, and watching photos, eBooks & videos a fun.
iPad to change eReader‘s concept
At present, 32% of all digital books are viewed in US on Amazon‘s Kindle. Also, it is reported that every fifth book sold in the country as an eBook. Now, with the entry of iPad, the publishing industry will see certain changes as it will support not just eBooks, but newspapers and magazines as well.
Today, the prices of eReaders are on a downward curve. Governments are also boosting the device to save paper and environment. With iPad, users can read besides using the device as normal PC.
Apple iBook store
The company is building its iBook Store, which will be similar to iTunes and initially five partners viz. Penguin, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Macmillan, and Hachett book group are signing up with Apple. Readers can purchase epub ebook from Apple ibookstore.
Now, or they have another choice. The new released Higosoft Pdf to iPad Converter which can convert Pdf to epub within two steps. In addition, there are two conversion modes for choosing. According to the needs of users, they can choose to keep text only or all content including image or hyperlinks. With it, readers can get high quality EBooks and save time.
The future gadgets
Just click "Start" button to convert PDF to EPUB. And this PDF to EPUB Converter enables batch conversion, Thus it has quick converting speed and no quality will lose.
Skiff reader: Skiff has introduced a new eReader that comes with most radical feature, the world‘s first touchscreen made of a flexible sheet of stainless steel covered with plastic. The screen is shatterproof and therefore unbreakable. The touchscreen supports both human touch as well as stylus.
LG‘s flexible 19" e-newspaper screen: Recently, LG Display has unveiled a new flexible electronic-paper screen, which is similar to a tabloid newspaper. The new screen measures 19-inch diagonal screen size or 25cm x 40cm and just 0.3 millimeters thin so that it can bend. The company has used metal foil instead of the more traditional glass substrate, which makes the device flexible.
Discussion
With the introduction of new devices like iPad, users can expect rapid developments in the way media is consumed. In future, publishers will simplify Wi-Fi their content that will be available to the eReaders. As there will be drop in printing costs, users can expect cheaper online content as compared to newsstand.
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