What is the best current e-reader for reading manga?

Somebody · 01-31-2011, 02:22 PM

I would like to know if there are any current tablets or ereaders that will read manga efficiently. I would like it to have expendable memory or alot of internal memory around 16gb, have a large screen say larger then 8 inches if possible and around or below £260 ($420) and what your viewpoints of them are. I've had a look at the kindle DX, nook color and the archos 101 tablet though I realise the Motorola Xoom and LG slate are coming out soon. The purpose of the tablet is to mainly just read manga though I dont mind extras

. The files can be in picture of pdf format though pictures are easier.

So what would you recommend ?
If you helped it would be a great help =]

HarryT · 01-31-2011, 02:27 PM

You probably want a colour tablet device for this. The iPad is superb, but out of your price range. It's probably worth looking at Android tablets.

jocampo · 01-31-2011, 02:37 PM

I tried to read manga with my Kindle DX and it was an "ok" experience. Like Harry explained above, maybe a tablet is more suitable for you; eink won't give you color so keep that in mind.

A little less expensive (at least here in USA) than iPad is the Galaxy Tab and has full Android experience out of the box, but I can't confirm how manga looks like there, have not tried yet.

I found several free Manga apps in the Android market though; some of them (with nice review) are: Manga Watcher, Manga Browser, Manga World. So maybe you can Google those and/or check reviews online before even buy a tablet.

spellbanisher · 01-31-2011, 03:03 PM

Like the previous two posters have said, you should probably go with a color tablet. Borders and Amazon sell the cruz reader for 119.99, and the cruz tablet for 249.99. Here are links for the cruz readers. http://www.borders.com/online/store/...ew_cruz-reader
http://www.borders.com/online/store/...ew_cruz-tablet. I know you said eight inches but I doubt you'll be able to find a reader that large for 420 or less.

maledyris · 02-03-2011, 07:32 AM

I don't think a color tablet is necessary. Most manga is black and white anyway, right? How about the Sony prs-950? It's not 8 inches, it's 7, but it has the new Pearl screen which would be much faster than the Kindle DX and its older vizplex screen. It also has an IR touch screen which makes navigating much less cumbersome. Getting those large manga pdf's onto the 950 would probably be easier too because it has SD and memory stick slots.
I like the Kindle DX because of all that screen real estate, but for something like manga, which is so picture heavy, I think something with the new Pearl screens would be better for quicker page refresh.
I probably wouldn't go for the tablets if the main job for the device will be for reading, mainly because of battery life concerns. They don't last anywhere near as long as the dedicated e-ink readers. If you're good about charging your devices every night though, it probably doesn't matter too much.
You should load up one of your mangas onto an SD card, then take it to the stores and test it out. Then you'd really be sure which one suits you best.

v1k1ng1001 · 02-04-2011, 01:38 AM

Wait for android tablets to drop in price in a few months.

Dulin's Books · 02-04-2011, 07:57 PM

PocketBook 902

vxf · 02-05-2011, 02:30 AM

I have a PRS950 and I have read comics on it occasionally. It works, but the experience just doesn't compare to an iPad. Really, for comics, that's still the best option - albeit, it isn't cheap.

Andrew H. · 02-05-2011, 07:00 PM

I'd suggest a tablet as well. While you can read a lot of things on an e-ink reader, they are *optimized* for mass market paperback fiction, and the farther you move away from that, the more compromises you have to make.

Grimm · 02-06-2011, 08:59 PM

Nook Color.

jocampo · 02-06-2011, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grimm

Nook Color.

Nook Color does not support Manga. Unless you are referring to Manga book in an epub format.

Grimm · 02-07-2011, 06:02 PM

Yes, I was, therefore it does fit nicely.

bearmann · 02-07-2011, 09:49 PM

Hmmm... I don't really understand why the majority seems to recommend (color) tablets!? Mangas != comics! As maledyris already said, mangas are black & white ONLY. (except for a few pages) Therefore there is no need to buy a color tablet.

I would go with an E-Ink Pearl device - namely Sony or Amazon. Here you can find some impressions of how mangas look on a kindle 3: click

I would go with the kindle 3, or prs-950.

regards.
bearmann

PS: First post on this forum. So a nice 'hello' to everybody out there.

Mr. Dalliard · 02-07-2011, 10:00 PM

This "MANGA" that everyone is reading, is it scanned fan-translated stuff? In other words: copyright infringement.

bearmann · 02-07-2011, 10:15 PM

Most of the time, yep. That said, it's at least a legal gray area, as long as the manga isn't licensed in the translated language. (AFAIK)

regards.
bearmann

01-31-2011, 02:22 PM	#1
Somebody Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: none	What is the best current e-reader for reading manga? I would like to know if there are any current tablets or ereaders that will read manga efficiently. I would like it to have expendable memory or alot of internal memory around 16gb, have a large screen say larger then 8 inches if possible and around or below £260 ($420) and what your viewpoints of them are. I've had a look at the kindle DX, nook color and the archos 101 tablet though I realise the Motorola Xoom and LG slate are coming out soon. The purpose of the tablet is to mainly just read manga though I dont mind extras . The files can be in picture of pdf format though pictures are easier. So what would you recommend ? If you helped it would be a great help =]

01-31-2011, 03:03 PM	#4
spellbanisher Guru Posts: 826 Karma: 6566849 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bay Area Device: kindle keyboard, kindle fire hd, S4, Nook hd+	Like the previous two posters have said, you should probably go with a color tablet. Borders and Amazon sell the cruz reader for 119.99, and the cruz tablet for 249.99. Here are links for the cruz readers. http://www.borders.com/online/store/...ew_cruz-reader http://www.borders.com/online/store/...ew_cruz-tablet. I know you said eight inches but I doubt you'll be able to find a reader that large for 420 or less. Last edited by spellbanisher; 01-31-2011 at 03:12 PM.

02-03-2011, 07:32 AM	#5
maledyris Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Burnaby, BC Device: PRS-350, kobo wifi	I don't think a color tablet is necessary. Most manga is black and white anyway, right? How about the Sony prs-950? It's not 8 inches, it's 7, but it has the new Pearl screen which would be much faster than the Kindle DX and its older vizplex screen. It also has an IR touch screen which makes navigating much less cumbersome. Getting those large manga pdf's onto the 950 would probably be easier too because it has SD and memory stick slots. I like the Kindle DX because of all that screen real estate, but for something like manga, which is so picture heavy, I think something with the new Pearl screens would be better for quicker page refresh. I probably wouldn't go for the tablets if the main job for the device will be for reading, mainly because of battery life concerns. They don't last anywhere near as long as the dedicated e-ink readers. If you're good about charging your devices every night though, it probably doesn't matter too much. You should load up one of your mangas onto an SD card, then take it to the stores and test it out. Then you'd really be sure which one suits you best. Last edited by maledyris; 02-03-2011 at 07:35 AM.

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01-31-2011, 02:27 PM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	You probably want a colour tablet device for this. The iPad is superb, but out of your price range. It's probably worth looking at Android tablets.

01-31-2011, 02:37 PM	#3
jocampo Layback feline Posts: 3,034 Karma: 6980745 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Oasis 2nd gen, Sony DPTS1, iPad Pro 10.5"	I tried to read manga with my Kindle DX and it was an "ok" experience. Like Harry explained above, maybe a tablet is more suitable for you; eink won't give you color so keep that in mind. A little less expensive (at least here in USA) than iPad is the Galaxy Tab and has full Android experience out of the box, but I can't confirm how manga looks like there, have not tried yet. I found several free Manga apps in the Android market though; some of them (with nice review) are: Manga Watcher, Manga Browser, Manga World. So maybe you can Google those and/or check reviews online before even buy a tablet.

02-04-2011, 01:38 AM	#6
v1k1ng1001 Addict Posts: 378 Karma: 1624276 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South, South Texas Device: Pocketbook 620	Wait for android tablets to drop in price in a few months.

02-04-2011, 07:57 PM	#7
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	PocketBook 902

02-05-2011, 02:30 AM	#8
vxf Guru Posts: 944 Karma: 1490348 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norman, OK Device: Sony PRS 350, 900, 950; Kindles (ALL of them!); Kobo Aura One	I have a PRS950 and I have read comics on it occasionally. It works, but the experience just doesn't compare to an iPad. Really, for comics, that's still the best option - albeit, it isn't cheap.

02-05-2011, 07:00 PM	#9
Andrew H. Grand Master of Flowers Posts: 2,201 Karma: 8389072 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naptown Device: Kindle PW, Kindle 3 (aka Keyboard), iPhone, iPad 3 (not for reading)	I'd suggest a tablet as well. While you can read a lot of things on an e-ink reader, they are optimized for mass market paperback fiction, and the farther you move away from that, the more compromises you have to make.

02-06-2011, 08:59 PM	#10
Grimm DRM killer Posts: 471 Karma: 793120 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Just northeast of Atlanta, GA Device: ASUS Transformer Prime (Sold: Nook, Kindle 3, Nook Color, Nook STR)	Nook Color.

02-07-2011, 06:02 PM	#12
Grimm DRM killer Posts: 471 Karma: 793120 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Just northeast of Atlanta, GA Device: ASUS Transformer Prime (Sold: Nook, Kindle 3, Nook Color, Nook STR)	Yes, I was, therefore it does fit nicely.

02-07-2011, 09:49 PM	#13
bearmann Member Posts: 14 Karma: 258 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: none	Hmmm... I don't really understand why the majority seems to recommend (color) tablets!? Mangas != comics! As maledyris already said, mangas are black & white ONLY. (except for a few pages) Therefore there is no need to buy a color tablet. I would go with an E-Ink Pearl device - namely Sony or Amazon. Here you can find some impressions of how mangas look on a kindle 3: click I would go with the kindle 3, or prs-950. regards. bearmann PS: First post on this forum. So a nice 'hello' to everybody out there.

02-07-2011, 10:00 PM	#14
Mr. Dalliard Zealot Posts: 143 Karma: 35 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Osaka, Japan Device: Kindle 3	This "MANGA" that everyone is reading, is it scanned fan-translated stuff? In other words: copyright infringement.

02-07-2011, 10:15 PM	#15
bearmann Member Posts: 14 Karma: 258 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: none	Most of the time, yep. That said, it's at least a legal gray area, as long as the manga isn't licensed in the translated language. (AFAIK) regards. bearmann