Studies say that 75,9% of Spanish women read. We do it as part of our leisure time, even on vacation! However, it is not always practical to fit four or five physical books into a small suitcase. The solution? eBooks.
An e-book will keep you from running out of things to read in the middle of your vacation. As you read, you can add new titles to your digital library and enjoy reading wherever you go without the need to carry heavy weights and gain comfort.
If I had to choose, I'd rather read in physical form, but I can't deny the advantages of what is already an essential technological gadget in many homes. Have you not yet discovered its advantages? I encourage you to discover them and find out what characteristics you should demand from e-books.
Advantages of electronic books
Ebooks or electronic books allow you to enjoy the best reading anywhere and without the need to transport paper copies. Along with its convenience, the ability to bring reading closer to certain groups of people is, without a doubt, one of its main advantages.
- Space and weight saving: A modern eReader weighs between 150 and 250 grams, compared to the cumulative weight of several physical books. Ideal for travel or frequent commuting.
- Reading anytime, anywhere: Thanks to its compact design and long-lasting battery, you can read from the beach to the train.
- Adjustable Brightness for Reading at Night: Many devices allow you to customize the brightness and even the temperature of the light, taking care of your eyesight and avoiding disturbing those who share the space with you.
- Guaranteed privacy: With no visible covers, you can read any genre or title without worrying about external judgment.
- Improved accessibility: The option to increase the font size makes reading comfortable even for people with vision problems.
- Bookmarks and notes: You can highlight your favorite quotes or add comments that will always be available.
- Environmental sustainability: Reducing the consumption of physical books means reducing the felling of trees and the use of resources in printing.
Features to consider in your purchase
Are you determined to buy an e-book before you go on vacation? Find out what those are features to look out for at the time of your purchase and enjoy reading everything you want on the beach or pool this vacation.
- Storage capacity: An 8GB storage capacity lets you store over 6.000 books. And you can find designs with up to 32GB, ideal for those who download audiobooks or comics.
- Format compatibility: Some devices, such as Amazon Kindles, are more restrictive with formats. Opt for one that is compatible with EPUB, PDF and other free formats to maximize your reading options.
- WiFi connection: It will not only allow you to read but also download new e-books comfortably, without having to connect the e-book to another device by cable.
- Screen size and resolution: The ideal is to choose one that allows us to carry it comfortably and read comfortably. A screen of 6 to 7 inches with a minimum resolution of 300 ppi provides a comfortable, paper-like reading experience.
- Brightness adjustment and built-in light: The ability to regulate the intensity and warmth of the light significantly improves the reading experience in different lighting conditions.
- Ergonomic design and light weight: A slim, weight-balanced device ensures comfort even during long reading sessions.
- Waterproof: Models with certification IPX8 allow for safe reading by the pool or in the bathtub.
- Additional features: Many current options allow highlight phrases, take notes or access built-in dictionaries.
We don't all have the same needs, so we won't all find all the features equally important. Ideally, you should be aware of your needs, your priorities, and based on them you can choose the best e-book for you.