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During Summer 2001, EBONI researched the second factor affecting ebook usability: the hardware surrounding the content, which enables the user to interact with the book. Five portable devices were evaluated by lecturers and researchers at the University of Strathclyde: a Hewlett-Packard Jornada with Microsoft Reader, Franklin's eBookMan, a Palm Vx with Palm Reader, a Rocket eBook and a Softbook (now superseded by the REB 1100 and the REB 1200 respectively). Feedback indicated several design elements that can enhance or detract from the experience of reading or consulting an electronic book. These are outlined in the following five guidelines:

Guideline 18: Employ high quality display technology
Guideline 19: Balance lightness and portability against legibility
Guideline 20: Design devices for comfort
Guideline 21: Use buttons and dials to improve page turning
Guideline 22: Make devices robust


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