Interesting discussion. I must admit for me though, the choice of book or
device isn't really about speed. It is just that I look at a computer
screen so much that I enjoy the break to handle a paper and ink version of
the book. There is just something about an actual book.........
I am likely showing my age but since I am also a certified
geek.................
On Tue, Jul 6, 2010 at 9:22 AM, Dan Robinson <infomaven1@comcast.net> wrote:
> 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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