Thread: Hisense A5
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Old 05-27-2020, 07:33 AM   #339
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"1. Is the aspect ratio convenient for reading? "Normal" Ereaders seem to be more square is why I'm asking. Do you read horizontally or vertically? How does it compare to other ereaders? Does the aspect ratio make it seem smaller than it actually is? Is the screen just too small maybe?"
I read vertically, and I prefer it to the regular e-book aspect ratio for (mainly text) books. It has a similar feel to reading news columns. The reading speed is great for me, large e-readers need a big font for ideal legibility line lengths.

"2. How is the screen/text quality with it compared to other ereaders?"
Noticeably lower than the 300PPI screens on most modern premium e-readers. But it's not bad either, and it's not something that irritates me. But I use it so much (2/3 books a week), I'd replace it if they brought out a 300PPI version.

"3. How convenient is it to hold/turn pages compared to other ereaders?"
Far better than most. It's light, and the volume/page rocker switch is in a more ergonomic position than many e-reader page turn buttons. It's a shame even dedicated e-readers don't usually have page turning buttons anymore.

4. Do you enjoy scrolling PDF's with the device?
This device really isn't suitable for people wanting to read a lot of PDFs. I prefer the A5 for reading text heavy books, and an 8" Onyx Nova 2 for PDFs/manga/graphic novels. Much cheaper and smaller, but the A5 is the better book reader IMO.
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