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1) Which product did you use? ___5__ Rocket eBook
__4___ SoftBook
2) If you used a Rocket eBook, did you find the dictionary useful?
__2___ Yes __1___
No _2____ Didn't use
3) Did you have any difficulties using the reader? ___1__
Yes ___8__ No
If yes, please explain.
- Had trouble trying to find specific words on the dictionary
4) What did you like about reading with this technology?
- It is very handy, useful and it is not too big (Rocket)
- It was easy to handle and it can carry several stories at
one. This is great for reading a series because then you
can reference from earlier books no problem. (Rocket)
- It was light, comfortable and the back light made it easier
to read than regular books. I also loved the bookmarker
and the ability to find a word or phrase anywhere in the book.
Plus the fact I can hold more than one book in such a small
package is great. (Rocket)
- I like the page lighting. It made it nice for reading
in a low light situation. (SoftBook)
- The backlight. (SoftBook)
- The convenience of multiple titles (Rocket)
- It is more clear (SoftBook)
- Portable and lightweight (SoftBook)
5) Did you read a complete book? __6___ Yes __3___
No
If no, why not?
- Not enough time (Rocket)
- Because not enough time (Rocket)
6) What types of material would you be most likely to read or consult
on an ebook?
Check all that apply.
_8__ leisure reading _6__ textbooks
__3_ how-to books
_3__ reference
__1_ other, please specify __________________
7) Given the option, in what format would you want to read your
next book?
__6___ ebook
___1__paper or hardback book __2___
no preference Why?
- eBook
- It was more convenient and accessible than a regular book.
No hassles or fuss with bookmarks, adequate lighting, or the
deterioration of pages and covers. Plus the smell was
a lot nicer than some of the mildew ridden books in the past
(Rocket)
- Because much more interesting (Rocket)
- If current titles were available. The large print
feature was great. Searching capabilities. (Rocket)
- It is more clearer. (SoftBook)
- Great for travel (Rocket)
- There are millions of books at low cost (SoftBook)
- Paper or Hardback Book
- I am more comfortable with a regular book. I just
didn't feel comfortable curling up in bed with the SoftBook.
It was heavy and difficult to support (SoftBook)
8) How do you think this product could be improved?
- The only way to improve would be to add more titles that
can be downloaded. An on-line ebook library would be great,
you'd never have to leave your house or return the book at all
(Rocket)
- It can be more colorful (Rocket)
- By moving the bar and button or making the touch screen feature
something you can turn on and off so you don't hit a button
by accident (Rocket)
- I would like to see it a bit lighter and perhaps smaller
(SoftBook)
- Make it easier to hold (SoftBook)
- The option to download the books (Rocket)
- Longer battery life (Rocket)
Optional-
Gender : _4__ male __5__ female
Age: _5_ under 18 _1__18-25
___26-35 _2__36-45
_1__46-55 ___56-65
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