Is E-Reader Technology Killing or Kindling the Reading Experience?

• Gabriella M. Hancock ; Tarah N. Schmidt-Daly ^[1] ; Joseph Fanfarelli ; Jurate L. Wolfe ; James L. Szalma ^[2]
  1. [1] Design Interactive, Ltd (US)
  2. [2] University of Central Florida (US)
• Localización: Ergonomics in Design: The Quaterly of Human Factors Applications, ISSN 1064-8046, Vol. 24, Nº. 1, 2016, págs. 25-30
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The advent of e-reader technology has spawned a fundamental change in the reading experience. Such devices are meant to address what are perceived as shortcomings or flaws in the design of traditional paper-based books. Yet, as with any new technology, e-readers possess their own unique set of advantages and disadvantages, which we explore here. Research concerning reading media indicates a mild yet pervasive preference for traditional books, yet e-readers continue to gain in popularity. We offer quantitative data relating to readers’ attitudes and preferences for information presentation so as to better guide efforts for the design of e-reader systems.