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Begemot · 04-06-2013, 02:43 PM

Which 9inch tablet has the better screen for reading Kindle HD 8.9 or Nook HD+?

Maybe there is another option?

As a long time e-ink user I am looking for a color tablet for mostly larger pdfs and web.

I still plan on reading most of my books on my iRiver HD and Kindle DX.

However, after a few days with Nexus 7 it is simply unusable for more than 10-15 minutes as my head starts to hurt from the glare.

I also have had some time with ipad3 and ipad4, the resolution is nice but the glare is still there but not as bad as Nexus.

So my idea is to buy from companies to whom reading is the principal business:
Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

At least both companies appear to have done some work to alleviate screen issues if one can believe their advertisements.

I am currently leaning towards Nook HD+ because it has the expansion slot and it seems to be easier to root than Kindle. Still, if the screen on the Kindle is better for reading, I will go with the Kindle Fire HD 8.9.

The resolution seems very similar on both but the big question is the glare and eyestrain.

What are your experiences and suggestions?

04-06-2013, 02:43 PM	#1
Begemot Zealot Posts: 111 Karma: 18638 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Sony DPT-S1, Kindle DX, iPad, Kobo Mini,H20,iRiver StoryHD	Nexus7 hurts my eyes, will Kindle HD 8.9 or Nook HD+ be better? Which 9inch tablet has the better screen for reading Kindle HD 8.9 or Nook HD+? Maybe there is another option? As a long time e-ink user I am looking for a color tablet for mostly larger pdfs and web. I still plan on reading most of my books on my iRiver HD and Kindle DX. However, after a few days with Nexus 7 it is simply unusable for more than 10-15 minutes as my head starts to hurt from the glare. I also have had some time with ipad3 and ipad4, the resolution is nice but the glare is still there but not as bad as Nexus. So my idea is to buy from companies to whom reading is the principal business: Amazon or Barnes and Noble. At least both companies appear to have done some work to alleviate screen issues if one can believe their advertisements. I am currently leaning towards Nook HD+ because it has the expansion slot and it seems to be easier to root than Kindle. Still, if the screen on the Kindle is better for reading, I will go with the Kindle Fire HD 8.9. The resolution seems very similar on both but the big question is the glare and eyestrain. What are your experiences and suggestions? Last edited by Begemot; 04-06-2013 at 02:51 PM.