Dual Column Ebook Reading for TabletPC

Bob Russell · 07-25-2005, 04:38 PM

JKOnTheRun points to a TeleRead article about reading ebooks on a Tablet PC using a two column format. They are said to describe how to do it with the yBook and Bookshelf ebook readers. Might be useful so some, but I kind of enjoy on a full screen reading in one single page so I'm not sure what I think. The difference, I suppose, is that on a Tablet PC you are probably up closer to the screen, so it would be more like the paper book reading experience. Worth checking out if you read ebooks on a Tablet PC.

davidrothman · 07-25-2005, 05:08 PM

Hi, Bob. Believe me, if you're reading a large screen close up, hour after hour, those twin columns can make a BIG difference. At least that's my perception. Try it yourself, and let us know. Happy e-reading!

David Rothman, for TeleRead.org

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Originally Posted by BobR

JKOnTheRun points to a TeleRead article about reading ebooks on a Tablet PC using a two column format. They are said to describe how to do it with the yBook and Bookshelf ebook readers. Might be useful so some, but I kind of enjoy on a full screen reading in one single page so I'm not sure what I think. The difference, I suppose, is that on a Tablet PC you are probably up closer to the screen, so it would be more like the paper book reading experience. Worth checking out if you read ebooks on a Tablet PC.

Colin Dunstan · 07-26-2005, 08:37 PM

Thanks Bob, David. I hope that one day we can fully enjoy two column e-books through foldable e-paper. Did you notice all the recent news around e-paper technology? How strange that I have never seen a device utilizing this technology in real life. Perhaps I should emigrate to Japan.

davidrothman · 08-02-2005, 02:16 AM

Hi, Colin and Bob. Let's hope nirvana arrives soon. For the moment, I'd just be happy with more contrast than the Librie offers. I've sold my Librie to a librarian who appreciates it more than I do. - David

Bob Russell · 08-02-2005, 07:40 AM

That's great that your librarian friend is excited about the Librie. I'm sure it was well worth the experience to have been able to try it yourself for a time.

We're getting so close that it's quite a tease.

I love to read on my Palm Treo, but it's not exactly a perfect platform for ebooks. I guess nirvana is going to keep trickling in for a while. But when the technology is ready, look out for a revolution!

TadW · 08-02-2005, 07:41 AM

David, I wish I had been your librarian friend *grin*

07-25-2005, 04:38 PM	#1
Bob Russell MobileRead Editor Posts: 4,923 Karma: 24061 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: Sony PRS500, Treo 700p, Dell x50v, Lenovo X61t	Dual Column Ebook Reading for TabletPC JKOnTheRun points to a TeleRead article about reading ebooks on a Tablet PC using a two column format. They are said to describe how to do it with the yBook and Bookshelf ebook readers. Might be useful so some, but I kind of enjoy on a full screen reading in one single page so I'm not sure what I think. The difference, I suppose, is that on a Tablet PC you are probably up closer to the screen, so it would be more like the paper book reading experience. Worth checking out if you read ebooks on a Tablet PC.

07-26-2005, 08:37 PM	#3
Colin Dunstan Is papyrophobic! Posts: 1,926 Karma: 211 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: USA Device: Dell Axim	Thanks Bob, David. I hope that one day we can fully enjoy two column e-books through foldable e-paper. Did you notice all the recent news around e-paper technology? How strange that I have never seen a device utilizing this technology in real life. Perhaps I should emigrate to Japan. __________________ If you’re the brightest person in the room, you’re in trouble. — James Watson, Nobel Prize winner

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