Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - E-reader

What is an e-reader primarily designed for?

• Listening to music

• Playing games

• Reading digital publications

• Watching movies

How many books can most e-readers store?

• Hundreds

• Thousands

• Millions

• Tens

Which of the following is NOT a popular e-reader?

• Amazon Kindle

• Barnes and Noble Nook

• Sony Reader

• Sony PlayStation

What type of display do many e-readers have?

• Monochrome display

• 3D display

• Touchscreen display

• Full-color backlit display

Which device is often considered an e-reader but is more accurately a tablet?

• Barnes and Noble Nook

• Sony Reader

• Apple iPad

• Amazon Kindle

What is the advantage of electronic paper displays in e-readers?

• They have a full-color backlit display

• They provide color images

• They appear more like a paper page from a book

• They are difficult to view in bright sunlight

Which e-reader is known for its wireless network content download capability?

• Apple iPad

• Barnes and Noble Nook

• Sony Reader

• Amazon Kindle

What distinguishes tablets from e-readers in terms of capabilities?

• E-readers have more features

• Tablets are only used for reading e-books

• E-readers have a full-color backlit display

• Tablets offer more capabilities

What is the main purpose of e-readers compared to tablets?

• Listening to music

• Playing games

• Watching movies

• Reading e-books

Which e-reader is known for its electronic paper display?

• Barnes and Noble Nook

• Apple iPad

• Amazon Kindle

• Sony Reader