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Originally Posted by sirmaru
Its simply not practical to use the PW or HDX without their covers. Thus, those covers must be included when measuring portability (weight, length and width). The advantage of the S5 is that a Folio cover is available which replaces the OEM back cover (saving weight) and supplies a front, flip cover with a small window to use the camera when folded over to protect the camera lens and work and / or read on the front screen. Neither the PW nor the HDX has a similar cover to replace part of the OEM to save weight. Thus, those latter two with covers are significantly HEAVIER than the S5.
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Some people use their Kindles without cases, so it's
not "simply not practical" -- but, more importantly from my point of view, you're comparing apples to oranges. If you really want to protect your Galaxy S5, you're going to need something more substantial than the Samsung Flip Case -- which does nothing to protect the sides of phone. I know my wife uses an OtterBox-like case on her Note 2. It probably weighs about 3 ounces. So, if you're going to compare cases for the Galaxy S5 and Kindles, you need to compare "like to like." A similar lighted "folio" cover that snaps to the back of a Sony T3 is also available. It weighs less than 3 ounces -- but would it actually protect the T3 from a fall? I tend to doubt it.
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Originally Posted by sirmaru
Another advantage of the S5 which I have not mentioned previously is that the battery can be replaced by lifting the back cover. Thus, on a long trip one could carry 2 or 3 extra batteries for a longer battery use than the PW or HDX. The latter two do not have replaceable batteries.
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That's definitely a positive spin. "The battery doesn't last very long (compared to an E-Ink reader), but you can carry more of them." While I appreciate the fact that Samsungs
do allow you to change batteries, you're really reaching to make that a selling point vs an E-Ink reader, which has a much, much longer battery life.
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Originally Posted by sirmaru
For short reading sessions at HOME the PW (in bright light) and the HDX (in dull light) are best. For long reading sessions or those away from home nothing beats the S5. If one wants background music, the PW just will not do. If I want to have messaging and calling always nearby, then only the S5 will do. For one hour Bible studies with only a chair available, the S5 is best. For one hour Bible studies with a table available, the HDX is best. The AcroBible App (which I use) only runs on the HDX and S5. If I want to play Shredder Chess App, then only the S5 will run it. If I want to manage my many Grace Internet radios, then only the HDX will handle it.
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It looks like you've found the answer ...
for you. But your preferences and mine are
definitely different. For one thing I would (personally)
never buy a $600 cell phone. My Motorola Android phone cost less than $10 on eBay. I use a cell phone service (RingPlus) that costs me a little over $12 a month with taxes and usage fees (400 minutes, 400 texts, 300 Megs, 2 cents per unit overage) -- and, if I use half my allotted amount a month, it's a big month for me. As for games ... I hardly ever play them (sometimes pinochle). Besides being used as a phone and for texts, my main use of my phone is for EverNote and eMail -- and sometimes a quick look at the news or weather. I have used the Nook and Kindle apps -- on occasion -- when stuck somewhere, but it's definitely not my preferred method of reading. But the Galaxy S5's bigger screen
wouldn't be a help here -- since, if I'm going to carry something that won't fit into my pocket anyhow, I might as well carry my Kindle/Nook/Sony.
In conclusion, a Galaxy S5 definitely does
not make my Kindle obsolete. I still think an E-Ink screen is superior to LCD for reading. Not only that but the "heavy" "leather" cases I use with my E-Ink readers give the them a "book-like" feel. I realize that's subjective, but it's very real reading enhancement for me.