Business and recreational travelers can load e-books on their portable computers without adding weight or taking up space in their luggage. Storage capabilities and the ability to update and download documents immediately make e-book reading devices appealing to businesses, government personnel, colleges, universities and schools. Schools, colleges and universities hope to use e-books to get students the most current textbooks without weighting down backpacks. Schools and libraries are piloting programs using e-book reading devices and portable and desktop computers. Students can access e-textbooks and digital libraries.
Some file formats are compatible with screen reading technology.
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