09-23-2012, 08:33 PM | #1 |
Connoisseur
Posts: 88
Karma: 499132
Join Date: Dec 2009
Device: None
|
Is the reading experience MUCH nicer on these Fire devices ?
Is the reading experience MUCH nicer on these Fire devices than on E-INK ?
I'm viewing the features of that new Fire HD 7" and it looks like E-INK is dead. What do you think ? Much better ? Only 200 bucks too. |
09-23-2012, 09:23 PM | #2 | |
Award-Winning Participant
Posts: 7,318
Karma: 67930154
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: NJ, USA
Device: Kindle
|
Quote:
Of course, that's me (and many others). I hate reading on a backlit screen. I have a Fire for browsing, and videos and games, and an e-ink Kindle for reading. Some people like reading on glowing LCDs. You'll have to decide for yourself. |
|
09-23-2012, 10:03 PM | #3 |
Enthusiast
Posts: 25
Karma: 487210
Join Date: Nov 2011
Device: Kindle 3, Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire 2 (non-HD), Kindle Paperwhite
|
I personally quite like LCD reading. The original Fire has been better than expected for reading, at least to my eyes. I very much like reading on the K3 as well but it does not do well in darker situations or in indirect light. I suppose the Paperwhite will fix that.
I'm wondering if anyone has noticed whether the higher resolution on the HD substantially improves the reading experience over the original Fire. I'm gathering from reviews that the anti-glare screen does not make a substantial difference but maybe the higher resolution is a big deal? I'm guessing not for most people but am curious about people's experiences. |
09-23-2012, 11:46 PM | #4 | |
Guru
Posts: 655
Karma: 2877892
Join Date: Dec 2010
Device: Kobo Touch, KFHD7, GTab 8.4 Pro, iPadAir 2
|
Quote:
|
|
09-24-2012, 01:17 AM | #5 |
Treasure Seeker
Posts: 18,708
Karma: 26026435
Join Date: Mar 2010
Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices
|
It's a preference really. I enjoy both my Kindle Fire and Kindles. I can't say which I prefer to read on better.
I can say with the lights out it's the Kindle Fire. Now that may change once the PW comes out. |
09-24-2012, 01:27 AM | #6 |
Guru
Posts: 859
Karma: 6449772
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New York City
Device: Kindle Oasis 2 (7"); HDX 8.9"; Ipad2
|
I didn't think I could read comfortably with a backlit screen, but I've had my Kindle Fire HD for 2 days and have been pleasantly surprised. I spent a few hours reading on it last night with sepia setting and brightness dimmed down some.
|
09-24-2012, 01:34 AM | #7 |
Wizard
Posts: 2,698
Karma: 4748723
Join Date: Dec 2007
Device: Kindle Paperwhite
|
I haven't seen the new Fire, but reading is okay on my old one. However, it's heavier, swiping and tapping on the page is a poor substitute for page turn buttons, and overall, for straight up reading, I prefer my Kindle.
|
09-24-2012, 01:40 AM | #8 | |
Treasure Seeker
Posts: 18,708
Karma: 26026435
Join Date: Mar 2010
Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices
|
Quote:
I think he is trying to get it approved for the new KFs. I sideload mine from Google Play though. |
|
09-24-2012, 02:09 AM | #9 | |
Grand Sorcerer
Posts: 5,886
Karma: 464403178
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: 33.9388° N, 117.2716° W
Device: Kindles K-2, K-KB, PW 1 & 2, Voyage, Fire 2, 5 & HD 8, Surface 3, iPad
|
Absolutely not!
Quote:
And what with the new internally illuminated E-ink reader models becoming available, E-ink readers appear have overcome the final hurdle of any competition with backlit LCD devices being used as readers. In all fairness, some folks claim that they are more comfortable reading a LCD device that an E-ink device. I always wonder why, as I cannot fathom that preference. |
|
09-24-2012, 03:53 AM | #10 |
Connoisseur
Posts: 88
Karma: 499132
Join Date: Dec 2009
Device: None
|
Thanks for the comments.
I myself use a SONY PRS-650 and the viewing itself is amazing. Only thing about it is that people constantly ask me what it is in the middle of my reading so it can get annoying But it's slow to respond and there's little control over the document. I get my ultimate solution would be a better E-INK then. |
09-24-2012, 04:18 AM | #11 |
Old Fart In Training
Posts: 534
Karma: 2742476
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Gladewater, Texas
Device: K3+3g/KFHD 7"/Nexus 7/Nexus 7.2
|
Have found that reading at night using Pruss's dim app on my KFHD, wonderful! I have tried every option and have found that white on black in easy mode at 35% brightness works great.
No glare and the text is clear and sharp, very easy on these old eyes. None of what I would call "Halo" around the text letters that is normal with a lcd screen. And the plus side is the screen is not eating battery power with most of the screen turned off and not glaring at me as I read. The KFHD is perfect for a bedtime reader for me in this mode in a dark room. Last edited by DustyDisks; 09-24-2012 at 04:21 AM. |
09-24-2012, 10:13 AM | #12 |
Addict
Posts: 384
Karma: 1360936
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Quahog, RI
Device: Nook, Kindle PW4, Kobo Clara
|
I love my Fire HD, but I have a Kindle Paperwhite on order too. E- ink is still hard to beat for all around reading and the battery life on these devices kicks butt.
|
09-24-2012, 10:16 AM | #13 |
Zealot
Posts: 100
Karma: 1234598
Join Date: Apr 2009
Device: Sony PRS-505, Asus Transformer, WIFI Xoom, EVO LTE, 3G Paperwhite 10/2
|
I prefer eink for novels but for my A4 sized tech pdfs I use a 10.1" Android tablet.
|
09-24-2012, 02:10 PM | #14 |
Connoisseur
Posts: 92
Karma: 53472
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Brooklyn NY
Device: Kindle Fire, Droid Incredible2, Kindle Touch
|
After buying the original Fire, I went out and also bought an e-ink Kindle for reading on the beach. The Fire, with a screen similar to that of a smartphone, is difficult to read in direct sunlight. I don't know about the HD models.
|
09-24-2012, 02:13 PM | #15 | |
Treasure Seeker
Posts: 18,708
Karma: 26026435
Join Date: Mar 2010
Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices
|
Quote:
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
experience with Overdrive app on iOS devices | whbenson | Apple Devices | 6 | 08-03-2012 05:08 PM |
How's the reading experience? | ron1959 | Kobo Tablets | 10 | 11-08-2011 11:54 AM |
Reading a Book Versus a Screen: Different Reading Devices | wodin | General Discussions | 9 | 10-25-2011 05:05 PM |
Seriously thoughtful Anyone have any experience of NAS devices? | HarryT | Lounge | 9 | 12-10-2009 04:50 AM |
Nicer Design | davidspitzer | Amazon Kindle | 31 | 02-13-2009 12:44 PM |