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The iPad Is So Mesmerizing, It Makes You Read Slower

The iPad Is So Mesmerizing, It Makes You Read Slower

Or, at least, these are the preliminary findings of a small test group comparing how and how quickly people read printed books and ebooks. The research study by the Nielsen Norman Group – who, with a name like that, one assumes is composed of a bunch of guys with bow-ties and tweed jackets – found that the printed paper book lends itself to a faster reading speed than iBooks on the iPad. So, despite all the advancements in technology, the book is still better at conveying information directly to readers. Who knew, right? Surprisingly, the iPad, which was 6.2% slower than the book, proved faster the…

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