Re: [LM_NET] Gen: Reading on Paper is Faster

[Dan Robinson <infomaven1@COMCAST.NET>]

An interesting study, but I see a flaw in it. I don't see anything 
about previous experience with either an Ipad or Kindle, but we 
can assume prior experience with reading on paper. I think there 
is a novelty effect here of learning to read with a new device. 

Based on my own experience, I would say that my reading 
speeds now are comparable for print and Kindle, but the Kindle 
was definitely slower at first. 

Dan Robinson
HW Wilson Company
Bronx, NY
drobinson@hwwilson.com
infomaven1@comcast.net


On 6 Jul 2010 at 5:17, Janice Davies wrote:

> Interesting results from a study comparing reading print versus electronic books:
> http://www.useit.com/alertbox/ipad-kindle-reading.html
> "Summary:A study of people reading long-form text on tablets finds higher reading 
>speeds than in the past, but they're still slower than reading print."
> Jan DaviesRetired Media SpecialistAshburn, VAjgdavies2004@yahoo.com
> 

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