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Popular E-book Formats
An electronic book (e-book) is
a book that can be read on your computer, laptop or using a hand-held
device, such as a cell phone or PDA. Currently, Amira Press offers
three formats for e-book distribution--PDF, HTML, and MobiPocket.
Below is a brief explanation of these file types.
PDF - Adobe Reader (PDF) is a file type
that can be read on any platform, whether you have a PC or a Mac. It
can also be converted to be read on MobiPocket. To download the free
software, click
here.
HTML - This file type can be read on
your computer screen, laptop or can be converted to be read on MobiPocket.
HTML can also be read from any web browser.
MobiPocket - This format can be read
from your cell phone or from your PDA. To download the free software,
please click
here.
Why Buy an E-book?
One reason to buy an e-book is the fact
that it costs considerably less to produce an electronic file, therefore the
savings are passed on directly to the reader. The savings between a
paperback novel and an e-book can be as much as 75%. That reason alone
would be enough to begin purchasing them, but that's not the only plus.
E-books take up much less room. A
bookshelf can be quickly filled with paperback novels, until the reader is
forced to throw out old favorites. With e-books, this need not be the
case. A PC or Mac can hold as much as a reader's hard drive allows.
Hand-held devices can also store e-books.
Finally, a good reason to buy e-books is
that there is no need to wait for delivery. You don't need to watch
the mailbox everyday. You can purchase and download your product
instantly. In this day and age, that benefit has become much more
expected and e-books deliver.
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