Are you happy with your EReader form factor? - Page 6

Rich_D · 12-29-2010, 11:24 AM

I'd like to see a nook with a 5" screen. Something equal to a paperback page.

theducks · 12-29-2010, 12:13 PM

I was looking at some of the popular (the ones carried in stores

) models this Holiday.

Does anyone else hold their reader in their Right hand to read?

My Astak 5" seems to be the only one with a Page turn key located on the Right AND not right where you grip the device.
I still want a (5" width) reader with 9:16 e-Ink screen, priced under US$200

jessicalynn · 12-29-2010, 01:42 PM

I am fairly happy with the form factor of my nook. However, I wish it was just a little lighter, and sometimes the reflections off the touchscreen bothers me a little when I'm reading. But, the ability to turn the pages by swiping almost makes up for a little glare.

LaurieGator · 12-29-2010, 08:58 PM

For me, I love the size of the Nook Color. It feels good in the hand and is easy to read. I am not flipping the pages all of the time (like on the iPod touch) and it takes a minute or two to read the page.

I also like the size of the Kindle 2 screen.

I tried the iPad numerous times but it was uncomfortable for me. It felt really bulky and awkward. I will stick with what I have. They both fit into my purse and are easy to carry around :-)

John F · 12-30-2010, 07:57 AM

I would like to try a 7 inch screen, with a 3x4 ratio. Something like the screen from the 650 and Stanza software from the IPad.

Illinifan · 12-30-2010, 10:36 AM

I think the answer to the form factor question has to take into account what kind of ebook you like to read. For most of my adult life, I have been reading fiction and non-fiction books that have no or very few illustrations. So, an ereader that just puts text on the screen in the easiest to read manner is what I'm looking for. However, as a kid, a teen and a young adult, I still collected and read comic books. If I was still an avid comic book reader, then I'd want my ereader to be color and be able to display the ecomic (

) in a way that gave me the same feel of a pcomic (

).

So right now, I am satisfied with my combination of my iPod touch, which I carry with me everywhere and can pull out any time I want and my Sony PRS-300 which I am just getting used to. I'd like the software on the Sony to be a bit more like the software on my touch, but I'm good for now.

However, if I wanted to read comic books or magazines or anything else with pictures, I'd be looking for another solution.

12-30-2010, 10:36 AM	#81
Illinifan Connoisseur Posts: 95 Karma: 210032 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dayton, OH Device: iPad 4, iPhone 4, iPod touch, Sony PRS 300	I think the answer to the form factor question has to take into account what kind of ebook you like to read. For most of my adult life, I have been reading fiction and non-fiction books that have no or very few illustrations. So, an ereader that just puts text on the screen in the easiest to read manner is what I'm looking for. However, as a kid, a teen and a young adult, I still collected and read comic books. If I was still an avid comic book reader, then I'd want my ereader to be color and be able to display the ecomic () in a way that gave me the same feel of a pcomic (). So right now, I am satisfied with my combination of my iPod touch, which I carry with me everywhere and can pull out any time I want and my Sony PRS-300 which I am just getting used to. I'd like the software on the Sony to be a bit more like the software on my touch, but I'm good for now. However, if I wanted to read comic books or magazines or anything else with pictures, I'd be looking for another solution.

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12-29-2010, 11:24 AM	#76
Rich_D Fanatic Posts: 581 Karma: 1314896 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA USA Device: Android phone, Kobo Glo HD, nook ST with Glo (backup)	I'd like to see a nook with a 5" screen. Something equal to a paperback page.

12-29-2010, 12:13 PM	#77
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 29,801 Karma: 54830978 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	I was looking at some of the popular (the ones carried in stores ) models this Holiday. Does anyone else hold their reader in their Right hand to read? My Astak 5" seems to be the only one with a Page turn key located on the Right AND not right where you grip the device. I still want a (5" width) reader with 9:16 e-Ink screen, priced under US$200

12-29-2010, 01:42 PM	#78
jessicalynn Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 10099 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Nook First Gen (broken), iPad, Kindle Touch SO	I am fairly happy with the form factor of my nook. However, I wish it was just a little lighter, and sometimes the reflections off the touchscreen bothers me a little when I'm reading. But, the ability to turn the pages by swiping almost makes up for a little glare.

12-29-2010, 08:58 PM	#79
LaurieGator Crazy Cat Lady Posts: 96 Karma: 13662 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Arizona Device: Kindle 2i, Nook Color (Rooted)	For me, I love the size of the Nook Color. It feels good in the hand and is easy to read. I am not flipping the pages all of the time (like on the iPod touch) and it takes a minute or two to read the page. I also like the size of the Kindle 2 screen. I tried the iPad numerous times but it was uncomfortable for me. It felt really bulky and awkward. I will stick with what I have. They both fit into my purse and are easy to carry around :-)

12-30-2010, 07:57 AM	#80
John F Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,169 Karma: 63764653 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo Glo HD	I would like to try a 7 inch screen, with a 3x4 ratio. Something like the screen from the 650 and Stanza software from the IPad.

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