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Originally Posted by neil_swann80
Another plus point for a Pocketbook is the task manger system that allows multitasking, background running of apps etc.
I can listen to an audiobook on my device, whilst also browsing the web or playing sudoku on it at the same time. I struggle with ADD and find a little variation, multitasking, or just involving my hands helps in regulating my attention.
One thing I also do fairly frequently when reading in public, public transport etc, is play some background noise on the device whilst reading to help drown out any audible distractions. I have a few different MP3s for this purpose, woodland sounds, an industrial hum, waves breaking on the shore, crackling fire etc. I usually pick a background noise that best matches the genre of book I'm reading.
Yes, I usually have a smartphone on me also which I could accomplish a similar experience with, but it's just easier and more convenient to be able to do this on a single device. Not having to manage multiple devices when getting on and off a train in a hurry is certainly less stressful. My phone is usually stashed away on flightmode the majority of the time anyway as I don't even like the possibility of interruption.
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I'm the opposite. I almost never travel, but when I go out, I always take my phone and I might also take my laptop or my Surface tablet (depending on the destination). Never my ereaders. I can't read a book elsewhere than my home, alone. In public transport I usually read the news or wikipedia articles on my phone, or just look out the window; reading a book would be impossible for me there. I need absolute peace and silence (cats don't count) to concentrate on a book.
I'm also incapable of multitasking; whenever I try, accidents happen immediately. So I sure don't need any games, speakers, web browser and stuff on my ereaders. For this reason Kobos suit me perfectly.