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avid01 · 07-16-2015, 01:28 AM

Thanks for your feedback so far!

Any experience reading on an exact 5.5" (16:9) screen - iPhone 6 Plus or similar? Actually, this is what I am planning; getting the bigger size iPhone, one less gadget to carry (Kindle) for an on-the-go experience.

5.5" 16:9 is the same height as 6" 4:3, though narrower by 1/4 of a magnitude. Small compromise, might work out for me, but any experience with this on your side?

I have to add I mostly read nonfiction, difficult texts -> slower, with lots of dictionary use (English texts for a nonnative speaker) and note taking.

On a side note, I read some online reviews, iPad Mini (330g weight) vs. Kindle (170g), stating the iPad Mini is just too heavy for holding in one hand over 30 minutes (think public transport), the Kindle weight is just perfect for this. The iPhone 6 Plus is about the same weight as the Kindle.

07-16-2015, 01:28 AM	#18
avid01 Addict Posts: 300 Karma: 2000410 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Kindle 4	Thanks for your feedback so far! Any experience reading on an exact 5.5" (16:9) screen - iPhone 6 Plus or similar? Actually, this is what I am planning; getting the bigger size iPhone, one less gadget to carry (Kindle) for an on-the-go experience. 5.5" 16:9 is the same height as 6" 4:3, though narrower by 1/4 of a magnitude. Small compromise, might work out for me, but any experience with this on your side? I have to add I mostly read nonfiction, difficult texts -> slower, with lots of dictionary use (English texts for a nonnative speaker) and note taking. On a side note, I read some online reviews, iPad Mini (330g weight) vs. Kindle (170g), stating the iPad Mini is just too heavy for holding in one hand over 30 minutes (think public transport), the Kindle weight is just perfect for this. The iPhone 6 Plus is about the same weight as the Kindle.