====== Proposal ======
[[Proposal]]
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====Central Question====
Why has the adoption of e-readers into the consumer market made so little an impact compared to mp3 players?\\
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====== Progress Report======
[[Progress Report]]
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====== Research Strategy ======
**Piracy**\\
-how does piracy of books compare to songs\\
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**History of E-Books**\\
-who began digitizing books\\
-when were restrictions made on distribution\\
-when were dedicated reading devices created\\
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**Psychological Aspects**\\
-what do people link/dislike about reading off a screen/paper\\
-what are manufacturers doing to address their concerns\\
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**Usability**\\
-are they easy to use, light weight, durable, do they get hot, can you read outside\\
-what can e-readers do apart from read books\\

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**Market Impact**\\
-potential value to different groups of people (reading enthusiasts, students, people in remote areas)
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