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jswinden · 12-06-2013, 02:10 PM

I've spent quite a few hours reading on my Mini over the past couple of days and can report that it is the best indoor reading device I've ever tried. I really like the larger 7.9" screen in 4:3 ratio compared to the Nexus (and most small Android tablets) with 7" screen in 16:10 ratio. Plus the Kindle for iOS app is lightyears further advanced than the Kindle for Android app. Reading on my iPad 3 was great except it was too big and heavy to comfortably hold while reclined in a chair. The Mini is just the right size and fairly light weight, even in the Apple Smart Case.

12-06-2013, 02:10 PM	#93
jswinden Nameless Being	I've spent quite a few hours reading on my Mini over the past couple of days and can report that it is the best indoor reading device I've ever tried. I really like the larger 7.9" screen in 4:3 ratio compared to the Nexus (and most small Android tablets) with 7" screen in 16:10 ratio. Plus the Kindle for iOS app is lightyears further advanced than the Kindle for Android app. Reading on my iPad 3 was great except it was too big and heavy to comfortably hold while reclined in a chair. The Mini is just the right size and fairly light weight, even in the Apple Smart Case.