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Information

• Formats
• For eBooks there are basically two common file formats: EPUB and MOBI. Often the files are provided with copy protection (Digital Rights Management DRM). Therefore they cannot always be read on different devices.
• Reader
• eBooks can be read on two principal types of devices:
  • reader with E-Ink (require external illumination)
  • smart phones, tablets or laptops, etc. (which use their own lighting).
• Programs (=apps)
• Reading eBook on computers you need special programs, such as Calibre or Sigil. Some web browsers offer special Add-ons. On smartphones and tablets, which ar advisable for reading, you will need appropriate apps with which you can also buy books in different stores.
• Stores

Store 1: Apple

eBooks are available in Apple's popular EPUB-format in iBookstore.

Store 2: Amazon

eBooks are available in the MOBI-format.

Store 3: Google

eBooks are available from Google in common EPUB-format at Google play.

Other Stores

There are other stores which offer their eBooks (but often only in some countries).

Tasks

• Please download an eBook in one of the stores mentioned above.
• Compare the reading of your eBook on an e-Ink reader, a smartphone and/or a tablet. Describe your experience in your webblog.