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derangedhermit · 09-27-2013, 08:27 PM

The Economist and The Atlantic are both about 13" diagonal. That seems to be a satisfactory size for general reading and viewing graphics and images. It is sometimes less convenient for carrying around. If you're carrying a briefcase anyway, it makes little difference. I doubt I would like reading in bed as much, but that would be due to the weight more than the size. Even lighter than the current 6-8 oz for the Nook and Kindle would be better.

I think a 12"-13" display would require multiple column display, including for books / ebooks that don't come formatted that way today. I'm not sure if that would be a big problem.

(I would put those two magazine titles in italics but don't see how to.)

09-27-2013, 08:27 PM	#15
derangedhermit Addict Posts: 239 Karma: 1280000 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA Device: None	Magazine size The Economist and The Atlantic are both about 13" diagonal. That seems to be a satisfactory size for general reading and viewing graphics and images. It is sometimes less convenient for carrying around. If you're carrying a briefcase anyway, it makes little difference. I doubt I would like reading in bed as much, but that would be due to the weight more than the size. Even lighter than the current 6-8 oz for the Nook and Kindle would be better. I think a 12"-13" display would require multiple column display, including for books / ebooks that don't come formatted that way today. I'm not sure if that would be a big problem. (I would put those two magazine titles in italics but don't see how to.)