i just hope ebook readers won't get cannibalised by the dominance of the tablets these days.
a tablet can't replace a real ebook reader.
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freetgy
1720 Posts
i just hope ebook readers won't get cannibalised by the dominance of the tablets these days. a tablet can't replace a real ebook reader. | ||
Seldon
90 Posts
I have had many ebook readers, and I would advise you to avoid touch devices. I had a sony with touchscreen and it was super annoying how the page would change or a word would get highlighted sometimes when I touched the screen accidentally. Currently I use a kindle 3 wifi (no touch) and I think it's the best device available atm, I like how I can touch it on the screen when I grab it without nothing happening (don't worry it doesn't get dirty like a phone screen or something) There are also available hacks to replace the fonts (which I recommend). But maybe it's just me because if people was as annoyed as me because of the touch thing the devices wouldn't sell. I suspect that a lot of people buying these devices are getting them for novelty rather than intensive reading. Overall, I get the feeling that while most devices were designed to sell (i.e: to impress a potential buyer that tries it in a shop) the kindle was really well thought up and designed for its intended purpose, replacing books. Keep in mind that amazon main business is selling books (I haven't tried the nook, but it gives me the same "commercial" flashy feeling, like they outsourced it to some company instead of getting involved heavily in its design like Amazon, so I'm not gonna get one) About connectivity options, I would recommend you to disable whatever wireless tech comes with the reader (wifi, 3g, bluetooth) cause they decrease the battery life. Just use the usb cable. | ||
Darksamus6
United States79 Posts
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3DGlaDOS
Germany607 Posts
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aebriol
Norway2066 Posts
I am just sad I won't automatically get my library on it ... Only thing it's bad for is if you are reading books with a lot of illustrations, ie, non-fiction, science books, whatever, with lots of diagrams and so on. That's easier to see in an actual book. | ||
Arnstein
Norway3381 Posts
Since I got an A on my physics test my grandfather gave me 100 dollars. I don't want to buy the Kindle soon, as I haven't finished my real books yet, and therefore won't buy any new ones, but if they stop producing the Kindle Keyboard, I have to buy it now :O | ||
DystopiaX
United States16236 Posts
On October 10 2011 06:41 Arnstein wrote: Do you guys think that they will stop producing and selling the Kindle 3/Keyboard now that the new series will be out? Since I got an A on my physics test my grandfather gave me 100 dollars. I don't want to buy the Kindle soon, as I haven't finished my real books yet, and therefore won't buy any new ones, but if they stop producing the Kindle Keyboard, I have to buy it now :O Doubt it, there's enough people who want a keyboard one that they'll still make some. | ||
Vin{MBL}
5185 Posts
On October 10 2011 06:41 Arnstein wrote: Do you guys think that they will stop producing and selling the Kindle 3/Keyboard now that the new series will be out? Since I got an A on my physics test my grandfather gave me 100 dollars. I don't want to buy the Kindle soon, as I haven't finished my real books yet, and therefore won't buy any new ones, but if they stop producing the Kindle Keyboard, I have to buy it now :O The kindle touch has a touch keyboard (like the ipad), which seems pretty usable, while still reducing the side from the kindle keyboard. It's $99 as well. | ||
Arnstein
Norway3381 Posts
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Daigomi
South Africa4316 Posts
On October 10 2011 16:30 Arnstein wrote: As I said earlier, I don't want a touch Kindle. I think I'm ordering my Kindle Keyboard today :O I'm sooo stoked! Unless you have a very good reason for wanting a keyboard, I would suggest getting the normal Kindle 4 (not the touch version). It's 79$, considerably smaller and page transitions are faster as well. You do lose out on a few things: Battery life is supposed to be shorter, you can't play MP3s, and you don't have a keyboard. However, I personally almost never use the keyboard. I use it to create collections for my books (Fantasy/Contemporary/etc.) for which the on-screen keyboard more than suffices. I also never use the kindle to play MP3s (and the software is really shitty). The only real concern I had when ordering the new kindle is the battery life, but I haven't noticed a significant difference between the Kindle 3 and Kindle 4. Either way, Kindle 4's battery is more than strong enough for normal reading needs. The advantages you gain are pretty big though. The whole thing is about 15% smaller, which makes it more comfortable to hold in one hand or put in your pocket, and it weighs about 10% less, which makes reading more comfortable too. Furthermore, the page turns are slightly faster and less obtrusive, which is nice. I prefer the physical page turn buttons to a touch screen, which is why I decided on the Kindle4 over the Kindle Touch. Everyone else in my family has a Kindle 3, and they're all jealous of mine | ||
lazysloth
United States29 Posts
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synapse
China13814 Posts
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Daigomi
South Africa4316 Posts
On October 10 2011 17:15 lazysloth wrote: I want the kindle fire :D. E-ink is cool and all, but the kindle fire has color, and apps and etc with an ips display. Also, besides glare, e-ink displays aren't really any better for reading. E-ink displays are much better for reading. I have nothing against reading on an LCD screen, I've been reading books on my computer for more than ten years now (back when the only ebooks available were terrible rips), but it doesn't compare to reading on an e-ink screen. I remember reading research that said the average person reads about 20% slower on a backlit screen, and I definitely found that when I read on an LCD. On the other hand, e-ink displays read as well as ink on paper, it's just more comfortable to manage. That's not to say that the Fire isn't awesome, I'd love one myself, but if you want something to read on, the e-ink kindles are in a different class. On October 10 2011 17:25 synapse wrote: I'm considering buying a kindle, mostly since I have a lot of my college textbooks as e-books. I do read novels / science texts too, though.. not sure if it's worth the money, or which kindle to look at to begin with o_O For one, it depends on the format of the ebook. PDFs are not very comfortable to read on kindles, so if it's a PDF I wouldn't suggest it. If it's a proper Epub/Mobi book though, then you could give it a shot. It also depends on how you study. I highlight a lot, and while the kindle has a highlight feature, I'm not sure how it will compare to highlighting with a pen. It could be very good (since it allows you to jump between between highlights and also export your highlights to a computer so that you can make notes more easily), but it could also be slower or more distracting. I don't know, since I've never tried studying on the kindle. If your ebooks are in PDF, then I'd guess the Kindle Fire (the tablet) is probably the best, since it should handle PDFs better than e-ink screens would. If your books are in a proper ebook format, then I'd guess the Kindle touch would be good, as it should allow you to drag to highlight. Regarding the cost, I think it's worth the money if you enjoy reading. The cheapest kindle (which I have) costs $80 and is very good. Kindle books are usually quite a bit cheaper than paper versions, so you'll end up making the money back pretty quickly. | ||
Arnstein
Norway3381 Posts
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Windex
United States73 Posts
I recommend a kindle fire over a regular kindle if you're going the textbook route like I am. | ||
Derez
Netherlands6068 Posts
Are kindles 'region' specific or region locked in any way? This because Amazon does not have a presence in the Netherlands, and I'd have to order it from the US to get one, or have an english friend order me one and then mail it to me. If I get a 'british' kindle, will it differ in any way from getting a US kindle? Oh and secondly, how well does a kindle deal with academic articles in PDF form? | ||
Zeyhn
Sweden12 Posts
So all in all I am very happy I bought it, even with the extra costs for getting it to sweden. | ||
Trang
Australia324 Posts
On October 10 2011 17:15 lazysloth wrote: I want the kindle fire :D. E-ink is cool and all, but the kindle fire has color, and apps and etc with an ips display. Also, besides glare, e-ink displays aren't really any better for reading. Reading off LCD is like staring at a light bulb. It's a no brainer that it's bad for your eyes. So in terms of eye fatigue (not to mention thinking about the long term and taking care of your eyes), e-ink displays are way better for reading. | ||
Bosu
United States3247 Posts
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Daigomi
South Africa4316 Posts
On October 10 2011 22:11 Bosu wrote: Daigomi how do you feel about the buttons on the new kindle? I have read that they are poorly positioned in comparison to the kindle 3. Is it comfortable to you? They really don't bother me. They are slightly smaller, but as they are on the edge of the device (where you will be clicking in any case), you can't really miss them. I just tried a few different ways of holding it, and I can't really find a way to hold it where clicking wouldn't be comfortable. I just held a Kindle 3 to compare the clicking comfort, and couldn't find a difference. What I did notice is that the Kindle 3 is much heavier, making it less comfortable to hold in one hand. Here are some pics: + Show Spoiler [Kindle photos] + This, for me, is the most natural grip for the kindle, and your thumb is placed comfortably on the buttons. The two buttons. They look like they should be pressed at an angle, but are meant to be pressed straight down. Perhaps that's why people get confused? The Kindle3. As you can see, it's much bigger, and with a one-handed grip it feels quite heavy. On October 10 2011 21:46 Derez wrote: I'm considering getting one, and hoping that someone can answer me the following question: Are kindles 'region' specific or region locked in any way? This because Amazon does not have a presence in the Netherlands, and I'd have to order it from the US to get one, or have an english friend order me one and then mail it to me. If I get a 'british' kindle, will it differ in any way from getting a US kindle? Oh and secondly, how well does a kindle deal with academic articles in PDF form? There are no differences (that I know of) between Kindles from different regions. However, the Kindle Touch and Kindle Fire are restricted to the US, while the Kindle 4 and Kindle Keyboard are available everywhere. Also, you can't get the "Special Offers" outside of the US, which means the Kindle 4 costs $110, and the Kindle Keyboard costs $140. I haven't tried reading academic articles on my kindle yet, but I'd guess it would depend on the quality and type of PDF. The Kindle can display pictures and diagrams, but because of the small screen it's not ideal for it. So if you're going to be using things with tons of diagrams (for example, engineering drawings) it might not be that good. Also, some PDFs have the text selectable, while others are simply scans of a page (that is to say, big images). If the text is selectable, you should be able to convert the document to an Epub/mobi using calibre, which would make it easy to read. If it's an image, it's shitty to read because the text isn't formatted to fit on the screen. You can zoom to a level it's comfortable at, but it usually consists of lots of panning instead of page turning. | ||
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