Largest ereader with good contrast screen?

jonch919 · 03-13-2016, 11:29 AM

Good day all,
I just bought a Pocketbook Inkpad 840 the other day after some days of research.
First impressions were rather good; well build and flexible software.
But I have to say that the screen is completely useless for anything but plain text. The contrast is very bad/low, and comics/photos honestly look like sh*t despite using custom software and tweaking contrast (etc) settings.
I read a lot of comics and magazines, and thus opted for an 8" screen device.

So I will return the device, and I'm looking for tips and guidance of what device to buy instead?
I'd really like to have 8" or above; but a high contrast screen is much more important than size. Currently looking at the Kobo Aura HD/H2O with 6.8" screens. Are they much better than the Inkpad in terms of image quality, contrast etc? Do I have any other options?

Last resort would be to save up and buy the Sony DPT-S1 13.3", but I'd rather not because of the cost. The Onyx is not an option because I need backlight.
How good is the image quality and contrast on the Sony?

Thanks!

meeera · 03-13-2016, 11:35 AM

For photos, comics, and magazines? I suggest a tablet. Ten inch or thereabouts if these are full size comics rather than manga.

HarryT · 03-13-2016, 11:56 AM

If looking at pictures and photographs is your priority, you definitely need an LCD tablet, and not an eInk device. EInk screens are designed for reading text. They only have 16 greyscales and hence cannot sensibly be used for photographic images.

jonch919 · 03-13-2016, 12:44 PM

I have both an excellent tablet and an excellent laptop, both with excellent LCD IPS screens without PWM.

Unfortunately I still cannot use any of them for very long because of eyestrain and headache, plus none of them work outdoors. I really want something that will work well outside in the sun.
This is why I want to use an e-ink reader for books, magazines, and comics. Black/white is fine by my me, (its like back in the good old days when all comics where in black & white).

What I do want is a high contrast screen that offers my comics etc in good quality both indoors and outdoors. The Inkpad didn't offer this unfortunately. It is ok outside in the sun, but not inside.
Any tips on my options? Are Carta 8"/8.6" screens my only options?

JSWolf · 03-13-2016, 01:00 PM

If you want a 6.8" Carta screen, the best choice if the Kobo Aura H2O.

I don't know of any 8" Reader with a Carta screen.

jonch919 · 03-13-2016, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

If you want a 6.8" Carta screen, the best choice if the Kobo Aura H2O.

I don't know of any 8" Reader with a Carta screen.

Will probably get that Kobo tomorrow, thanks!

jonch919 · 03-21-2016, 06:30 AM

Well I got the Kobo Aura H2O, and the difference in screen quality and contrast to the Inkpad was significant. Very happy with the screen on the H2O and it works great for reading comics in Koreader without doing any adjustments. I wish it had the 8" screen size, but you can't have it all.
So Inkpad out, H2O in, and I'm now happy with my reader.

03-13-2016, 11:29 AM	#1
jonch919 Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2016 Device: Kobo Aura H2O	Largest ereader with good contrast screen? Good day all, I just bought a Pocketbook Inkpad 840 the other day after some days of research. First impressions were rather good; well build and flexible software. But I have to say that the screen is completely useless for anything but plain text. The contrast is very bad/low, and comics/photos honestly look like sh*t despite using custom software and tweaking contrast (etc) settings. I read a lot of comics and magazines, and thus opted for an 8" screen device. So I will return the device, and I'm looking for tips and guidance of what device to buy instead? I'd really like to have 8" or above; but a high contrast screen is much more important than size. Currently looking at the Kobo Aura HD/H2O with 6.8" screens. Are they much better than the Inkpad in terms of image quality, contrast etc? Do I have any other options? Last resort would be to save up and buy the Sony DPT-S1 13.3", but I'd rather not because of the cost. The Onyx is not an option because I need backlight. How good is the image quality and contrast on the Sony? Thanks!

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03-13-2016, 11:35 AM	#2
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,809 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	For photos, comics, and magazines? I suggest a tablet. Ten inch or thereabouts if these are full size comics rather than manga.

03-13-2016, 11:56 AM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	If looking at pictures and photographs is your priority, you definitely need an LCD tablet, and not an eInk device. EInk screens are designed for reading text. They only have 16 greyscales and hence cannot sensibly be used for photographic images.

03-13-2016, 12:44 PM	#4
jonch919 Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2016 Device: Kobo Aura H2O	I have both an excellent tablet and an excellent laptop, both with excellent LCD IPS screens without PWM. Unfortunately I still cannot use any of them for very long because of eyestrain and headache, plus none of them work outdoors. I really want something that will work well outside in the sun. This is why I want to use an e-ink reader for books, magazines, and comics. Black/white is fine by my me, (its like back in the good old days when all comics where in black & white). What I do want is a high contrast screen that offers my comics etc in good quality both indoors and outdoors. The Inkpad didn't offer this unfortunately. It is ok outside in the sun, but not inside. Any tips on my options? Are Carta 8"/8.6" screens my only options?

03-13-2016, 01:00 PM	#5
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,625 Karma: 145864263 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	If you want a 6.8" Carta screen, the best choice if the Kobo Aura H2O. I don't know of any 8" Reader with a Carta screen.

03-21-2016, 06:30 AM	#7
jonch919 Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2016 Device: Kobo Aura H2O	Well I got the Kobo Aura H2O, and the difference in screen quality and contrast to the Inkpad was significant. Very happy with the screen on the H2O and it works great for reading comics in Koreader without doing any adjustments. I wish it had the 8" screen size, but you can't have it all. So Inkpad out, H2O in, and I'm now happy with my reader.

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