Digital Textbooks?

[keithjones]

I just got my laptop and have been experimenting with Microsoft Onenote (coolest program ever! It's like a digital trapper keeper!). Has anyone found textbooks available in e-book or other digital format. my goal is to just carry my laptop from class to class and not tote 15-20 pounds of books around! I wish you could get onenote formatted texts so you could just highlight and type in the book! I have found some bootleg help file formatted books but would like something legal and in a better format. thanks for any help.

[gillytook]

New textbooks come with a code and/or infomation about their online resource. Most of mine had full content online so could copy picture, illusrtations and charts directly into my notes. A couple of my texts, I only opened the book to get out the code and cd.

Also places like Skyscape have most of the reference books available electronically. If you also have a smart phone/iphone/PDA, Skyscape gives you the mobile and desktop versions for one price. The mobile versions are great for clinicals when a laptop just won't fit in your uniform pocket. I know a few nursing schools actually recommend certain packages through certain companies. Check with your program because they may have a package deal. I know the University of Alabama does with Skycape. There are even ones where you can purchase the PDA/phone with the software. I have used Skyscape for the last two years, and it has been invaluable.