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Old 11-17-2021, 06:14 PM   #304
martinot
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Originally Posted by Sirtel View Post
For me it's a compromise between the screen area and the ergonomics (i.e. I must feel comfortable holding my reader in one hand and not tire too quickly). A 8-incher is at the upper limit, any larger and it would be too big and heavy. Smaller than 7'' would have too small a screen. 7-8'' is the golden mean.
I generally agree with you that around 8" is a very good ebook size, and I am also senstive to too heavy devices.

That said I think it depends on the different individual models. The Forma is one of the ereaders with the absolutely best size/weight ratio.
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