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ilovejedd · 02-06-2019, 01:14 PM

Personally, I can live with just the iPad. While I prefer the Paperwhite for reading fiction, if I had to choose between iPad and Paperwhite, I choose the iPad.

Prior to acquiring a jailbreakable Paperwhite 3 last year, I've actually been using iPads as my primary reader since, hmm, 2012? From 2007-2012, my primary reader was the iPhone (I need a reader with built-in lighting). I just gradually adapted to the larger, heavier device. Instead of holding it with one hand, I used cases, pillows, my lap, etc. to help carry the weight of the iPad.

I owned the iRiver Story HD, PRS-350, Aura HD, Paperwhite 2 and Paperwhite 3 during that time but it was just easier getting content to the iPhone and iPad (no need to get up and connect the device to PC/Calibre via USB, nor deDRM/convert first).

As for 10" being minimum for comfort, look at it this way:
8.5" x 11" (letter) sized = 13.9" diagonal

Is it any wonder why 7.9" (4.7" x 6.3") would seem too small?

02-06-2019, 01:14 PM	#15
ilovejedd hopeless n00b Posts: 5,110 Karma: 19597086 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in the middle of nowhere Device: PW4, PW3, Libra H2O, iPad 10.5, iPad 11, iPad 12.9	Personally, I can live with just the iPad. While I prefer the Paperwhite for reading fiction, if I had to choose between iPad and Paperwhite, I choose the iPad. Prior to acquiring a jailbreakable Paperwhite 3 last year, I've actually been using iPads as my primary reader since, hmm, 2012? From 2007-2012, my primary reader was the iPhone (I need a reader with built-in lighting). I just gradually adapted to the larger, heavier device. Instead of holding it with one hand, I used cases, pillows, my lap, etc. to help carry the weight of the iPad. I owned the iRiver Story HD, PRS-350, Aura HD, Paperwhite 2 and Paperwhite 3 during that time but it was just easier getting content to the iPhone and iPad (no need to get up and connect the device to PC/Calibre via USB, nor deDRM/convert first). As for 10" being minimum for comfort, look at it this way: 8.5" x 11" (letter) sized = 13.9" diagonal Is it any wonder why 7.9" (4.7" x 6.3") would seem too small? Last edited by ilovejedd; 02-06-2019 at 04:41 PM.