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Exploring Emerging Technologies in Mobile Devices at Deakin University

Discover Deakin University's Kindle Pilot program, available across campuses, offering a unique kit for students with non-fiction and fiction titles. Learn about the current e-readers and tablets on trial, limitations, and future device must-haves. Stay informed about the evolving landscape of mobile devices! Contact Rebecca Carruthers, Collections Specialist, for more information.

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Exploring Emerging Technologies in Mobile Devices at Deakin University

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  1. Emerging Technologies :Deakin’s experience with mobile devices Rebecca Carruthers

  2. Kindle Pilot • Available at all Campuses • 6 at Melbourne • 5 at Geelong • 2 at Waterfront • 2 at Warrnambool

  3. Kindle pilot continued • Each kit contains: • Kindle • List of titles • FAQ sheet • Amazon’s terms and conditions • Bag

  4. All devices have: 3 non-fiction titles 3 fiction titles Kindle user’s guide Dictionary Deakin guide to assignment writing and referencing Kindle pilot continued Each kindle is unique! Subject guide: http://deakin.libguides.com/content.php?pid=51210&sid=1025688

  5. Kindle pilot continued What does a kindle look like on the catalogue:

  6. Kindle pilot continued What have we learnt so far? • Demand for textbooks in ‘e’ format • Loan period – 2 weeks – more or less correct • Kindle itself - varied response • Not back lit – good and bad • Not colour • Not touch screen • No access to the internet

  7. Other devices currently on trial: iRexiLiad ECO reader Ebook readers

  8. Other devices currently on trial: Touch screen Kobo reader Sony reader Ebook readers

  9. Also looking at apps on: iPhone iPod touch Other devices currently on trial: iPad Handii tablet PC Tablet PCs

  10. Interesting devices Ereaders • Spring design’s Alex Tablets • Toshiba’s Libretto • Window’s 7 based Operating system • The Kno • Web based linux Operating system • http://vimeo.com/12223465

  11. Current limitations of e-readers • Content • Limited availability of electronic textbooks • No downloads from ebook platforms to portable devices • Purchasing restrictions • Kindle with Amazon • Kobo with Borders

  12. Future device must haves: • Not locked down to a single ebook source eg. Amazon • Ability to handle all available ebook formats eg. ePub, PDF, etc • Multi-function • Run multiple programs at once • Colour and touch screen • Long battery life • Light weight

  13. Rebecca Carruthers Collections Specialist Ph: 5227 8232 Email: rebecca.carruthers@deakin.edu.au

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