Electronic Reading Devices: E-Readers’ Effect on Print

IN THE beginning, there was the Amazon Kindle and the Sony Reader heading the field of electronic reading devices. In 2009, Barnes & Noble made a splash with its critically acclaimed "nook" e-book device.

Then there was the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas last month, which may prove to be the seminal moment that triggered the e-reader explosion. According to the CES Website, there were 23 companies showcasing their wares in the eBook TechZone. There is now a multitude of e-readers for book, magazine and newspaper digital content, ranging in price from $199 to $800 and above.