I Read On A 2.2-Inch Screen

Zero9 · 07-15-2008, 10:03 AM

Greetings, all! I love MobileRead (the news, and the forums) and am glad to have found it.

I currently use my Palm Centro and Mobipocket to read my e-books (in addition to my day job, I'm busy with a toddler and a newborn, so only 1 or 2 books a month). The 2.2" (diagonal) screen IS small, but with white text on a dark blue background and holding the device close enough to my face (not as close as you might think), I have no trouble forgetting the medium and getting lost in the story.

I'd still like an E Ink device though. Unless I get a Kindle, I'll miss the Internet connectivity I have while reading on my phone (although I realize now that E-Readers with wifi might offer some type of web browser too). But since my Centro works ok for me now, I'm finding it hard to justify $350+ on an E Ink device.

Anyway, thanks for providing such a great community!

DixieGal · 07-15-2008, 10:09 AM

Hi! Welcome!

Well, unless you are committed to the e-ink displays, might I suggest you try a reader like mine? It's relatively inexpensive and very easy to use. Look on the wiki here and eBookwise website for info. (Also check eBay - they had one for $50 a week ago.)

MickeyC · 07-15-2008, 10:09 AM

Hi Zero9 and welcome to the Forum.

daffy4u · 07-15-2008, 10:11 AM

Loved MST3K! Welcome to the forum Zero9.

badgoodDeb · 07-15-2008, 02:55 PM

Hi and welcome!!! Oh yeah, one can definitely get lost in the book, even on a small screen. I've been reading on a Palm for about 10 years .... and only now do I find I need a larger screen and less back-light since my eyes have gotten 10 years older too. (Darn them!) Enjoy the chatter here! Oh, and the great information too.

Spartacus2112 · 07-15-2008, 07:17 PM

Greetings, Zero9. Enjoy the forum!

07-15-2008, 10:03 AM	#1
Zero9 Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 550 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Kindle Touch	I Read On A 2.2-Inch Screen Greetings, all! I love MobileRead (the news, and the forums) and am glad to have found it. I currently use my Palm Centro and Mobipocket to read my e-books (in addition to my day job, I'm busy with a toddler and a newborn, so only 1 or 2 books a month). The 2.2" (diagonal) screen IS small, but with white text on a dark blue background and holding the device close enough to my face (not as close as you might think), I have no trouble forgetting the medium and getting lost in the story. I'd still like an E Ink device though. Unless I get a Kindle, I'll miss the Internet connectivity I have while reading on my phone (although I realize now that E-Readers with wifi might offer some type of web browser too). But since my Centro works ok for me now, I'm finding it hard to justify $350+ on an E Ink device. Anyway, thanks for providing such a great community!

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07-15-2008, 10:09 AM	#2
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Hi! Welcome! Well, unless you are committed to the e-ink displays, might I suggest you try a reader like mine? It's relatively inexpensive and very easy to use. Look on the wiki here and eBookwise website for info. (Also check eBay - they had one for $50 a week ago.)

07-15-2008, 10:09 AM	#3
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi Zero9 and welcome to the Forum.

07-15-2008, 10:11 AM	#4
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	Loved MST3K! Welcome to the forum Zero9.

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badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,501 Karma: 64095689 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	Hi and welcome!!! Oh yeah, one can definitely get lost in the book, even on a small screen. I've been reading on a Palm for about 10 years .... and only now do I find I need a larger screen and less back-light since my eyes have gotten 10 years older too. (Darn them!) Enjoy the chatter here! Oh, and the great information too.

07-15-2008, 07:17 PM	#6
Spartacus2112 Evangelist Posts: 468 Karma: 1147 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lawn Giland Device: Kindle 3 Wifi	Greetings, Zero9. Enjoy the forum!

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