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Sarah Quon



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PostSubject: Are Ebooks Worth It?   Mon Sep 06, 2010 10:03 pm

Are Ebooks Worth It?
Recently, a new technology called Ebook Readers has come out. This new reader is much thinner than regular paper books. EBooks Readers can store many different books in it and, if needed, someone can annotate and/or highlight the text. Depending on what EBook someone gets, it can also have internet access, games, and more. This coming- of technology is useful and does not use stacks of paper, however it does cost alot. Are Ebook readers worth it?
Ebook readers use electronic ink display (E-ink) to display the text. The E-ink is able to look much like paper and only shows up in shades of gray and black. The downside of E-ink is that there is no backlighting so it will be hard to view when it is dark. With technology continuing to advance, Ebook readers can have a full color LCD screen, so it will be easier to view in the dark. E-ink also takes a little time to redraw itself and change the text for the next page someone is reading. E-ink screens can be as big as 6 inches. In addition E-ink uses less power, so the reader can spend more time reading.
When it comes to being eco-friendly, Ebooks readers can be both considered eco-friendly and non-eco-friendly. They are only considered eco-friendly in the sense that they do not use paper and ink. On the other hand, when making an Ebook reader, toxic substances that are not biodegradable are used. Like in any other situation, disposal of the Ebook batteries can harm the environment.
It is also easier to get a book when having an Ebook reader. Instead of going to the store or waiting for a book to be shipped, with an Ebook reader, there is no delay because a person can purchase the book through the Ebook reader or online. Many books are also free online. However, many different formats are not compatible with particular Ebook readers. Just about every Ebook reader requires a different format that is compatible with itself.
The cost of just an Ebook reader can range from $150 to over $300. In addition the costs of books are just like regular books; therefore, they range from $7.15 to $11.40 or more. Unlike regular paper books, with Ebooks there is no such thing as selling the book over again. Rarely, though, some places allow people to borrow or rent Ebooks for a couple to a few weeks.
As Ebook reader technology progresses, the features will improve. Right now, though, Ebook readers can be both beneficial and detrimental.
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PostSubject: First draft revision   Sun Sep 12, 2010 7:32 pm

Recently, a new technology called Ebook Readers has come out. This new reader is much thinner than regular paper books. EBooks Readers can store many different books in it [them] and, if needed, someone can annotate and/or highlight the text. Depending on what EBook someone gets, it can also have internet access, games, and more. This coming- of technology is useful and does not use stacks of paper, however it does cost alot. [this sentence confuses me... also use the american 'a lot' instead of the british 'alot'] Are Ebook readers worth it?
Ebook readers [is readers capitalized or not? be consistent] use electronic ink display (E-ink) to display the text. The E-ink is able to look much [delete much] like paper and only shows up in shades of gray and black. The downside of E-ink is that there is no backlighting so it will be hard to view when it is dark. With technology continuing to advance, Ebook readers can have a full color LCD screen, so it will be easier to view in the dark. E-ink also takes a little time to redraw itself and change the text for the next page someone is reading. E-ink screens can be as big as 6 [six] inches. In addition E-ink uses less power, so the reader can spend more time reading. [maybe vary your sentences a little]
When it comes to being eco-friendly, Ebooks readers can be both considered eco-friendly and non-eco-friendly. They are only considered eco-friendly in the sense that they do not use paper and ink. On the other hand, when making an Ebook reader, toxic substances that are not biodegradable are used. Like in any other situation, disposal of the Ebook batteries can harm the environment.
It is also easier to get a book when having an Ebook reader. [don't use also because you go from talking abt drawbacks of the ebook to the benefits] Instead of going to the store or waiting for a book to be shipped, with an Ebook reader, there is no delay because a person can purchase the book through the Ebook reader or online. Many books are also free online. However, many different formats are not compatible with particular Ebook readers. Just about every Ebook reader requires a different format that is compatible with itself. [compatible with itself doesnt really make sense]
The cost of just an Ebook reader can range from $150 to over $300. In addition the costs of books are just like regular books; therefore, they range from $7.15 to $11.40 or more. Unlike regular paper books, with Ebooks there is no such thing as selling the book over again. Rarely, though, some places allow people to borrow or rent Ebooks for a couple to a few weeks.
As Ebook reader technology progresses, the features will improve. Right now, though, Ebook readers can be both beneficial and detrimental. [your conclusion is kind of sudden and short; can you expand on it?]
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Sarah Quon



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PostSubject: first draft   Tue Sep 14, 2010 9:34 pm

Recently, a new technology called Ebook readers has come out. This new reader is much thinner than regular paper books. Ebooks readers can store many different books in them and, if needed, someone can annotate and/or highlight the text. Depending on what Ebook someone gets, it can also have internet access, games, and more. Unlike regular books, Ebooks readers do require paper to be produced. Despite that fact, Ebooks do cost a lot of money. Are Ebook readers worth it?
Ebook readers use electronic ink display (E-ink) to display the text. The E-ink is able to look like paper, but it is only able to show up in shades of gray and black. The downside of E-ink is that there is no backlighting so it will be hard to view when it is dark. With technology continuing to advance, Ebook readers can have a full color LCD screen, so it will be easier to view in the dark. E-ink also takes a little time to redraw itself and change the text for the next page someone is reading. E-ink screens can be as big as six inches. Book worms can spend more time reading because E-ink is able to conserve more energy.
When it comes to being eco-friendly, Ebooks readers can be both considered eco-friendly and non-eco-friendly. They are only considered eco-friendly in the sense that they do not use paper and ink. On the other hand, when making an Ebook reader, toxic substances that are not biodegradable are used. Like in any other situation, disposal of the Ebook batteries can harm the environment.
It is easier to get a book when having an Ebook reader. Instead of going to the store or waiting for a book to be shipped, with an Ebook reader, there is no delay because a person can purchase the book through the Ebook reader or online. Many books are also free online. However, many different formats are not compatible with particular Ebook readers. Every Ebook reader requires a different format. Therefore, books are limited because of the specific format that is needed.
The cost of just an Ebook reader can range from $150 to over $300. In addition the costs of books are just like regular books; therefore, they range from $7.15 to $11.40 or more. Unlike regular paper books, with Ebooks there is no such thing as selling the book over again. Rarely, though, some places allow people to borrow or rent Ebooks for a couple to a few weeks.
As Ebook reader technology progresses, the features will improve. Right now, though, Ebook readers can be both beneficial and detrimental.
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Josie Yang



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PostSubject: second draft revision   Wed Sep 15, 2010 9:30 pm

Recently, a new technology called Ebook readers has come out. This new reader is much thinner than regular paper books. Ebooks <Ebook> readers can store many different books in them and, if needed, someone can annotate and/or highlight the text. Depending on what Ebook someone gets, it can also have internet access, games, and more. Unlike regular books, Ebooks readers do <do you mean 'do NOT'?> require paper to be produced. Despite that fact, Ebooks do cost a lot of money. Are Ebook readers worth it?
Ebook readers use electronic ink display (E-ink) to display the text. The E-ink is able to look like paper, but it is only able to show up in shades of gray and black. The downside of E-ink is that there is no backlighting so it will be hard to view when it is dark. With technology continuing to advance, Ebook readers can have a full color LCD screen, so it will be easier to view in the dark. E-ink also takes a little time to redraw itself and change the text for the next page someone is reading. E-ink screens can be as big as six inches <in... area? length? width?>. Book worms <bookworms is one word> can spend more time reading because E-ink is able to conserve more energy.
When it comes to being eco-friendly, Ebooks readers can be both considered eco-friendly and non-eco-friendly. They are only considered eco-friendly in the sense that they do not use paper and ink. On the other hand, when making an Ebook reader, toxic substances that are not biodegradable are used. Like in any other situation, disposal of the Ebook batteries can harm the environment.
It is easier to get a book when having an Ebook reader. Instead of going to the store or waiting for a book to be shipped, with an Ebook reader, there is no delay because a person can purchase the book through the Ebook reader or online. Many books are also free online. However, many different formats are not compatible with particular Ebook readers. Every Ebook reader requires a different format. Therefore, books are limited because of the specific format that is needed.
The cost of just an Ebook reader can range from $150 to over $300. In addition the costs of books are just like regular books; therefore, they range from $7.15 to $11.40 or more. Unlike regular paper books, with Ebooks there is no such thing as selling the book over again. Rarely, though, some places allow people to borrow or rent Ebooks for a couple to a few <just say a couple or a few, no need for both> weeks.
As Ebook reader technology progresses, the features will improve. Right now, though, Ebook readers can be both beneficial and detrimental.
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PostSubject: draft 2   Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:12 pm

Recently, a new technology called Ebook readers has come out. This new reader is much thinner than regular paper books. Ebook readers can store many different books in them and, if needed, someone can annotate and/or highlight the text. Depending on what Ebook someone gets, it can also have internet access, games, and more. Unlike regular books, Ebook readers do not require paper to be produced. Despite that fact, Ebook readers do cost a lot of money. Are Ebook readers worth it?
Ebook readers use electronic ink display (E-ink) to display the text. The E-ink is able to look like paper, but it is only able to show up in shades of gray and black. The downside of E-ink is that there is no backlighting so it will be hard to view when it is dark. With technology continuing to advance, Ebook readers can have a full color LCD screen, so it will be easier to view in the dark. E-ink also takes a little time to redraw itself and change the text for the next page someone is reading. E-ink screens can be as big as ten inches measured diagonally across the screen. Bookworms can spend more time reading because E-ink is able to conserve more energy.
When it comes to being eco-friendly, Ebooks readers can be both considered eco-friendly and non-eco-friendly. They are only considered eco-friendly in the sense that they do not use paper and ink. On the other hand, when making an Ebook reader, toxic substances that are not biodegradable are used. Like in any other situation, disposal of the Ebook batteries can harm the environment.
It is easier to get a book when having an Ebook reader. Instead of going to the store or waiting for a book to be shipped, with an Ebook reader, there is no delay because a person can purchase the book through the Ebook reader or online. Many books are also free online. However, many different formats are not compatible with particular Ebook readers. Every Ebook reader requires a different format. Therefore, books are limited because of the specific format that is needed.
Many Ebook readers also have different features in addition to reading books. Some of them are able to play music, videos, connect wirelessly to the Internet, and download apps. Ebook readers can also be able to have a LED lighted touch screen for more hands on interaction. For students, Ebook readers have buttons you can press to highlight and annotate it
The cost of just an Ebook reader can range from $150 to over $300. Just like any other product, however, the price goes up as the product has better and more features. In addition the costs of books are just like regular books; therefore, they range from $7.15 to $11.40 or more. Unlike regular paper books, with Ebooks there is no such thing as selling the book over again. Rarely, though, some places allow people to borrow or rent Ebooks for a couple weeks.
Ebook readers can be very useful when it comes to being a student and as Ebook reader technology progresses, the features will improve. Ebook readers are not for everyone, however, with the newest Ebook readers, it is worth taking a serious look at.
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PostSubject: third draft revision   Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:30 pm

Recently, a new technology called Ebook readers has come out. This new reader is much thinner than regular paper books. Ebook readers can store many different books in them and, if needed, someone can annotate and/or highlight the text. Depending on what Ebook someone gets, it can also have internet access, games, and more. Unlike regular books, Ebook readers do not require paper to be produced. Despite that fact, Ebook readers do cost a lot of money. Are Ebook readers worth it?
Ebook readers use electronic ink display (E-ink) to display the text. The E-ink is able to look like paper, but it is only able to show up in shades of gray and black. The downside of E-ink is that there is no backlighting so it will be hard to view when it is dark. With technology continuing to advance, Ebook readers can have a full color LCD screen, so it will be easier to view in the dark. E-ink also takes a little time to redraw itself and change the text for the next page someone is reading. E-ink screens can be as big as ten inches measured diagonally across the screen. Bookworms can spend more time reading because E-ink is able to conserve more energy.
When it comes to being eco-friendly, Ebooks readers can be both considered eco-friendly and non-eco-friendly. They are only considered eco-friendly in the sense that they do not use paper and ink. On the other hand, when making an Ebook reader, toxic substances that are not biodegradable are used. Like in any other situation, disposal of the Ebook batteries can harm the environment.
It is easier to get a book when having an Ebook reader. Instead of going to the store or waiting for a book to be shipped, with an Ebook reader, there is no delay because a person can purchase the book through the Ebook reader or online. Many books are also free online. However, many different formats are not compatible with particular Ebook readers. Every Ebook reader requires a different format. Therefore, books are limited because of the specific format that is needed.
Many Ebook readers also have different features in addition to reading books. Some of them are able to play music, videos, connect wirelessly to the Internet, and download apps. Ebook readers can also be able <delete 'be able'> to have a LED lighted touch screen for more hands on <hands-on is hyphenated> interaction. For students, Ebook readers have buttons you can press to highlight and annotate it <is this the end of your sentence? need period>
The cost of just an Ebook reader can range from $150 to over $300. Just like any other product, however, the price goes up as the product has better and more features. In addition the costs of books are just like regular books; therefore, they range from $7.15 to $11.40 or more. Unlike regular paper books, with Ebooks there is no such thing as selling the book over again. Rarely, though, some places allow people to borrow or rent Ebooks for a couple <of> weeks.
Ebook readers can be very useful when it comes to being a student and as Ebook reader technology progresses, the features will improve. Ebook readers are not for everyone, however, with the newest Ebook readers, it is worth taking a serious look at. <change sentence to: Ebook readers are not for everyone; however, they are worth taking a serious look at.>
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PostSubject: fourth draft   Sat Sep 18, 2010 9:31 am

Recently, a new technology called Ebook readers has come out. This new reader is much thinner than regular paper books. Ebook readers can store many different books in them and, if needed, someone can annotate and/or highlight the text. Depending on what Ebook reader someone gets, it can also have internet access, games, and more. Unlike regular books, Ebook readers do not require paper to be produced. Despite that fact, Ebook readers do cost a lot of money. There are many different features of an Ebook reader that can be liked and disliked.
Ebook readers use electronic ink display (E-ink) to display the text. The E-ink is able to look like paper, but it is only able to show up in shades of gray and black. The downside of E-ink is that there is no backlighting so it will be hard to view when it is in the dark. With technology continuing to advance, Ebook readers can have a full color LCD screen, so it will be easier to view in the dark. E-ink also takes a little time to redraw itself and change the text for the next page someone is reading. E-ink screens can be as big as ten inches measured diagonally across the screen. Bookworms can spend more time reading because E-ink is able to conserve more energy.
When it comes to being eco-friendly, Ebooks readers can be both considered eco-friendly and non-eco-friendly. They are only considered eco-friendly in the sense that they do not use paper and ink. On the other hand, when manufacturing and producing an Ebook reader, toxic substances that are not biodegradable are used. Like in any other situation, disposal of the Ebook batteries can harm the environment.
It is easier to get a book when having an Ebook reader. Instead of going to the store or waiting for a book to be shipped, with an Ebook reader, there is no delay because a person can purchase the book through the Ebook reader or online. Many books are also free online. However, many different formats are not compatible with particular Ebook readers. Every Ebook reader requires a different format. Therefore, books are limited because of the specific format that is needed.
Many Ebook readers also have different features in addition to reading books. Some of them are able to play music, videos, connect wirelessly to the Internet, and download apps. Ebook readers can also have a LED lighted touch screen for more hands-on interaction. For students, Ebook readers have buttons you can press to highlight and annotate it.
The cost of just an Ebook reader can range from $150 to over $300. Just like any other product, however, the price goes up as the product has better and more features. In addition the costs of books are just like regular books; therefore, they range from $7.15 to $11.40 or more. Unlike regular paper books, with Ebooks there is no such thing as selling a used book for some extra cash. Rarely, though, some places allow people to borrow or rent Ebooks for a couple of weeks.
Ebook readers can be very useful when it comes to being a student and as Ebook reader technology progresses, the features will improve. Ebook readers are not for everyone; however, they are worth taking a serious look at. Though it can be advantageous, an Ebook reader does come with its risks. Are Ebook readers worth it?
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