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Originally Posted by Caleb666
I'm a student, and I have a lot of PDF and DJVU textbooks (and not that many EPUBs). I'm interested in hearing the opinions of those of you that use the iPad 2 as a dedicated eReader [especially for math/computer textbooks!].
Here are a few general question:
* How bothersome is the glare?
* How tiresome is it to read for long periods of time (over an hour)?
* How long, on average, does the battery last, if you mostly have WiFi off, and use it mostly for reading?
* If you have an eInk reader: Do you still prefer reading on the iPad rather than on the eInk reader?
Thanks!
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When I bought my iPad I bought the Power Support Anti Glare screen protector at the same time. I had heard some antiglare protectors have moire issues; but this this one does not.
I don't have a problem reading on the iPad for hours. On it's lowest setting, I sometimes don't notice a backlight at all, even though I know that there is one.
As for battery life, for me it lasts all day. I used to charge my iPad daily, but now I do it every other day of so. It lasts way longer than I'm willing to read. In the fall I plan on putting all of my textbooks on there, so that's when it'll get the real test.
As for which I prefer reading on, it depends on what I'm reading and the lighting conditions. EInk is more relaxing to me, but on the downside, if I'm reading boring text for school, it's harder to stay awake with eink.
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Originally Posted by Latinandgreek
Yes, I use Dropbox. It is an excellent workaround.
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So do I.
