II Konferencja Naukowa : Nauka o informacji (informacja naukowa) w okresie zmian, Warszawa, 15-16.04.2013 r. Instytut Informacji Naukowej i Studiów Bibliologicznych, Uniwersytet Warszawski
The 2nd Scientific Conference : Information Science in an Age of Change, April 15-16, 2013. Institute of Information and Book Studies, University of Warsaw
6. number of file formats supported
functionality of each format on each device
coping with tables, graphs, footnotes and
illustrations
noting and highlighting features functionality
cloud computing features
7. Cons Pros
Bad compromise
between e-readers and
tablets
Lack of unique virtues
No detected potential
for improvement
Low price
Colorful screen makes
graphs and
illustrations more clear
8. Pros
Lack of colors makes
some graphs illegible
Rather small screen (6”)
makes some PDF
impossible to read in
comfort
Numerous web
accessibility issues
Limited or impossible
instant download
Limited cloud computing
features
Comfortable reading
Long battery life
Comfortable noting
and highlighting
features
Easy direct file
transferring through
email
Cons
9. Cons Pros
Lack of colors makes
some graphs illegible
Rather small screen (6”)
makes some PDF
impossible to read in
comfort
Some web accessibility
issues
Limited or impossible
instant download
Limited cloud computing
features
Keeps all the virtues of
readers with traditional
screen
Faster access to most
of the features
Expanding number of
applications available
Zooming and panning
features added
10. Cons Pros
Glowing screen makes
long reading
uncomfortable
Problems with PDF files
on smaller sized
screens
Short battery life
Some web accesibility
issues
Colorful screen
Expandable number of
formats supported
Advanced cloud
computing features
Highly developed app
market