eBook tablets are different from readers. They can do everything a reader can do, but also write with a stylus on the screen for digital notes. eBook tablets are larger, and support for a national standard with the stylus to be about the same dimensions as a pen, or pencil. This will allow for a clean and effective tool for writing. All tablets will also have an app installed called Notebook. The user will be able to have multiple notebooks for compostion with the stylus. This could be something as simple as creating a to-do list, or something as personal as a journal or diary. The tablet will meet all of the needs of the user, and can also replace the need for a reader unless the user will need to write notes in addition to reading a book.
The tablet must have an intuitive interface. This will be tap left to turn a page back, tap right to turn a page forward. Swipe up from the bottom to bring to the Home Screen, an d tap the gear for settings. Since standards for eBook tablets require for a larger screen, the use might wish to have both a reader and tablet. The minimum specs of any NSC requirements are as follows:
- 1.5Ghz dual core CPU, 1GB of memory
- 1GB of storage for OS, and an SDXC micro-SD card slot
- 10″ 300dpi backlit display
- NSC Stylus support
- Wifi-5, and bluetooth 5 for synching
- Support for an ebook.ka email address
- Access to the Kaldan Digital Library
- Support for the major formats including
- epub
- klib (read/write)
- Unprotected .mobi
- mp3 audio
- txt
- USB-C for charging and synching
Since the tablet is expected to do more, it will require a 1.5Ghz dual core CPU, and 1GB of memory. The memory is not just essential for operation of the tablet, but also to write on the tablet whether it is on an .klib book, or in the notebook app. In addition, a 1GB of storage intended for the OS, and a small collection of books if there is no micro-SD card in the tablet. However, the user is assumed to have a micro-SD card for storing their personal files, and eBook library.
A 10″ screen is minimum for size. This is to come as close as possible to a real sheet of paper so the stylus can be used on the tablet to write on, and make it feel natural. The stylus will be in the same specefications that you are likely to find with a regular pen, and a standard size tip for replacing. All tips must be of the same size to allow for easy replacements. This is again to reduce waste, and simplify things.
Wifi-5 and Bluetooth 5 is required. Wifi is necessary for downloading new files from the library, or from a file emailed to the tablet. Bluetooth is essential for using with earphones. This will allow the user to have an audio reader to read the book to them, or listen to mp3 files. And with the notebook app, the tablet can also support a bluetooth keyboard for typing. While a computer will likely be a better choice, the tablet is good for a pinch.
There will also be support for the ebook.ka email system. This will give the tablet a unique email address which will be MAC-address@ebook.ka. The user will have to register, and setup the email address, and then setup the credentials within the tablet, but after that – ebooks can be emailed to the tablet, and downloaded. Obviously, this should be done with respects to copyright. Also, access to the Kaldan National Library support wil also be required. Obviously, this will be essential for NSC standards, and with the Kaldan National Library being digital only, an ebook reader or tablet is the only way to borrow content.
The support for the various file types is essential as these are the most common of eBook formats. For .klib files, there is read and write privileges as long as the user owns the content. .klib loaned files are not writable to the user.
And last, USB-C is for charging and synchronizing the tablet. This is the most basic of requirement as the tablet meets in the guidelines of a consumer electronic that is less than 240 watts.