Abstract
The rise in onscreen reading has created a need for software products that allow users to comfortably view documents onscreen. Two studies were conducted to examine the usability of E-BookTM Systems Digital FlipViewer® software that enables users to read FlipBooks, interactive three-dimensional books with pages that ‘flip’ or turn onscreen. Study 1 evaluated user performance on completing eleven tasks with the FlipViewer® using a magazine format. Study 2 evaluated user performance of finding courses using a FlipBook format of a university's schedule of courses. Results from Study 1 revealed participants had difficulty using the unique features of FlipViewer®, but overall, were satisfied with their experience viewing a document in this format. Results of Study 2 showed participants completed tasks quicker using the FlipBook format of the university course schedule when compared to a website format.
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