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Originally Posted by MrDoug
So, quik ? trying not to go off subject.. what are your folks opinions of the best (optimale) tablet for reading books, magazines and newspapers.. Nexus7, Kindle Fire, Fire HD or iPad? (mini should be comparable to the iPad) only smaller..
Thanks in advance...  |
I've listed my req's here and there but if you're asking, I'm looking for a "hardcover-class" color eReader to pair with my existing eink models. I've played with 7in Android tablets in 4x3 and 16x9 aspect ratios and 7in is too small for my goals. I've played with the Ipads and other 10incher and they're too heavy and bulky. 8-9in looks to be my sweetspot, especially 9in.
Video and gaming I don't care about, web-surfing and email, I do. Digital comics are on my horizon. I do want access to as many major reading apps as possible (Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Bluefire, Coolreader, Aldiko, etc). I want as close to a universal reader as possible.
I was keeping an eye out for the Mini because of the projected size and weigh but knowing Apple's pricing philosophy I wasn't expecting them to hit my value equation. (Which they completely missed even though they came in $20 cheaper than I expected.)
I *am* actively tracking the FireHD9 and the NookHD+. Bth are *exactlly* the size of a very thin hardcover book, albeit a tad heavier than ideal.
I'm keeping an eye out to see what the Nexus 10 brings to the table.
I'd like a US$300 price but I will go up to $400 if the RAM, screen, and battery-life merit it.
I suspect the Nexus 10 is going to be both bigger and heavier than I prefer.
I suspect B&N will not wise up and open up the Nook to app side-loading.
I suspect I'll end up with the 32GB FireHD9 at $369.
Different folks have different value equations but I suggest you list what you care about and what you don't care about and go from there.
G'luck!