Thread: Has the Samsung Galaxy S5 made all the Kindles obsolete?
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Old 04-27-2014, 11:16 AM   #62
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Has the Samsung Galaxy S5 made all the Kindles obsolete?
NO. It hasn't made e-ink readers obsolete. You see, there are other e-ink readers, not just Kindles.
If I had that much money to burn on a phone, I would puchase a new computer with an SSD disk for my Calibre library and Onyx Midia Inkphone in addition to a simple e-ink reader ;-)
For me personally the price of Samsung Galaxy S5 is insane.

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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).
Perhaps you personally find it impractical. I love to use my e-ink reader "naked" - that is without a cover, not with me wearing no clothes. I got spoiled by PocketBook 360 that has a snap-on plastic lid.
I do use a custom-made box from a very thin plywood reinforced by thin layer of laminate to transport my e-ink reader. The cover weights 102grams in addition to 204grams. The sturdiness and level of protection of your phone cover can not compare to my box.
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