Is the iPhone too small for reading ebooks - Page 4

Joe Minton · 01-19-2011, 05:05 PM

injapan:

Yes, it is that good. I just finished rereading "Two Years Before the Mast." I have a beautifully bound copy on my book shelf. -- By preference I read it on my iTouch 4G thanks to Gutenberg.org. I could read at night in bed or at any other time I wished. My bound book is (8-1/2x6x 1.5" and weighing 20oz (1.25 pounds)) is bit harder to carry.

I could read at night, in my bed, without bothering anyone who might be sharing same (just kidding Dear). I could read while waiting for my doctor(s) (I'm old). In short: My iTouch 4G is the best reader I have, including my Sony 350 and 650 eReaders.

I know it is small but -- the new (iPhone 4G/iTouch 4G) screens have changed everything. They are sharp and crisp to the point of not mattering anymore.

So: -- go ahead and buy either an iPhone 4G or iTouch 4G.

BTW: Would you be interested in a slightly used Sony PRS-350 or 650? Good Price, easy terms . ;o)

Joe Minton

injapan · 01-19-2011, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Minton

injapan:

BTW: Would you be interested in a slightly used Sony PRS-350 or 650? Good Price, easy terms . ;o)

Joe Minton

I might be, speak to me

drofgnal · 01-20-2011, 08:21 AM

I read on my iphone frequently.

tubemonkey · 01-20-2011, 11:46 AM

I hate reading on the touch. Screen is too small.

danan · 01-20-2011, 02:09 PM

I have a Kindle and an iPhone 3G. I enjoy reading on both of them -- they are different reading 'experiences', if I can call them that. Some people never get used to the Kindle, some the iPhone -- personally, I use Stanza for iPhone and it's really great. You can turn down the brightness and set bookmarks and notes while reading.

benham · 01-22-2011, 10:57 PM

I agree. Now that I have had the iTouch for awhile, I like reading on that and the Sony

The Hooded Claw · 02-01-2011, 10:14 AM

I have a 4th generation Touch and find the screen just too small to read on pleasurably, though I have to admit it does work fine from a technical sense.

I have an Android phone (EVO from Sprint) with a 4.3 inch screen (about 3/4 inch larger diagonally) and find it acceptable to read on, though it isn't my favorite. I actually do about 20% of my reading on my phone now! Seems that somewhere between 3.5 inches and 4.3 inches is a critical level for me between acceptable/unacceptable. In terms of surface area, the 4.3 inch screen is half the total area on the screen of my actual Kindle, which may mean something.

benham · 02-09-2011, 06:07 PM

It might take some getting used to. My Palm TX screen is the same size and I have been reading so it was easy to adjust from the Sony. And the quality on the 4G is much better then the PDA. The thing that annoys me is that Sony does not yet have an App. They are blaming it on Apple, but probably it's a two way street. Why can't we download Sony ebooks to iBooks?

ukiacat2 · 02-11-2011, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benham

It might take some getting used to. My Palm TX screen is the same size and I have been reading so it was easy to adjust from the Sony. And the quality on the 4G is much better then the PDA. The thing that annoys me is that Sony does not yet have an App. They are blaming it on Apple, but probably it's a two way street. Why can't we download Sony ebooks to iBooks?

I read on an Apple forum that Apple rejected the Sony app because it took customers to the Sony website to purchase their books. Apple is now going to require that there also be a way to choose to buy the eBook from iBooks too. Guess they'll make Amazon and BN add that option to their apps too.

benham · 02-14-2011, 12:41 PM

That would br good, if they can get a deal done. Otherwise Sony could lose a lot of business.

injapan · 02-15-2011, 01:23 AM

back to the topic.
I started this thread when I was looking a buying either an ipod touch 4G or Sony PRS-650.
I decided on the 64 Gb iTouch and although it certainly is small, you get used to it, esp in landscape mode. I love the size, it can me taken anywhere and do so much more than the sony.
I seldom read books for long periods at a time, so for me the iTouch is fine.
Highly recommended

benham · 02-15-2011, 11:23 AM

Try iFlow for your reader. It was recommended on a different thread and is the best I have seen.

MsAstoria · 02-15-2011, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukiacat2

I read on an Apple forum that Apple rejected the Sony app because it took customers to the Sony website to purchase their books. Apple is now going to require that there also be a way to choose to buy the eBook from iBooks too. Guess they'll make Amazon and BN add that option to their apps too.

Personally, I will buy my amazon books on my computer through their web site (sorry Apple), and download and read it through the Kindle app. You guys are really swaying me to getting a 4G Touch! I've been thinking about it for a while as I would love the portability of it over my iPad. I use a grocery app for my shopping and have nearly overlooked the iPad twice in the cart seat when unloading groceries!

injapan · 02-15-2011, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benham

Try iFlow for your reader. It was recommended on a different thread and is the best I have seen.

Yes, I have that thanks

I prefer stanza

benham · 02-16-2011, 12:15 PM

Does Stanza have a store? I couldn't find where you could buy new releases. I liked their format too.

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01-19-2011, 05:05 PM	#46
Joe Minton eReader Posts: 60 Karma: 31585 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Device: Sony 650, iPod Touch 4G, iPhone 4, Nook: Touch/Glow/Color/Tablet	injapan: Yes, it is that good. I just finished rereading "Two Years Before the Mast." I have a beautifully bound copy on my book shelf. -- By preference I read it on my iTouch 4G thanks to Gutenberg.org. I could read at night in bed or at any other time I wished. My bound book is (8-1/2x6x 1.5" and weighing 20oz (1.25 pounds)) is bit harder to carry. I could read at night, in my bed, without bothering anyone who might be sharing same (just kidding Dear). I could read while waiting for my doctor(s) (I'm old). In short: My iTouch 4G is the best reader I have, including my Sony 350 and 650 eReaders. I know it is small but -- the new (iPhone 4G/iTouch 4G) screens have changed everything. They are sharp and crisp to the point of not mattering anymore. So: -- go ahead and buy either an iPhone 4G or iTouch 4G. BTW: Would you be interested in a slightly used Sony PRS-350 or 650? Good Price, easy terms . ;o) Joe Minton

01-20-2011, 08:21 AM	#48
drofgnal Wizard Posts: 1,432 Karma: 10519918 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Ipad Pro/Kindle Oasis 3/iPhone 13 Pro Max	I read on my iphone frequently.

01-20-2011, 11:46 AM	#49
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,851 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	I hate reading on the touch. Screen is too small.

01-20-2011, 02:09 PM	#50
danan Member Posts: 18 Karma: 42258 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kindle 3	I have a Kindle and an iPhone 3G. I enjoy reading on both of them -- they are different reading 'experiences', if I can call them that. Some people never get used to the Kindle, some the iPhone -- personally, I use Stanza for iPhone and it's really great. You can turn down the brightness and set bookmarks and notes while reading.

01-22-2011, 10:57 PM	#51
benham Guru Posts: 882 Karma: 5565888 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Townsend, WI Device: Palm TX, PRS-505 (BLUE)	I agree. Now that I have had the iTouch for awhile, I like reading on that and the Sony

02-01-2011, 10:14 AM	#52
The Hooded Claw Connoisseur Posts: 70 Karma: 6050 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oklahoma! Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Android phone with Kindle app, Kindle 4 in reserve	I have a 4th generation Touch and find the screen just too small to read on pleasurably, though I have to admit it does work fine from a technical sense. I have an Android phone (EVO from Sprint) with a 4.3 inch screen (about 3/4 inch larger diagonally) and find it acceptable to read on, though it isn't my favorite. I actually do about 20% of my reading on my phone now! Seems that somewhere between 3.5 inches and 4.3 inches is a critical level for me between acceptable/unacceptable. In terms of surface area, the 4.3 inch screen is half the total area on the screen of my actual Kindle, which may mean something.

02-09-2011, 06:07 PM	#53
benham Guru Posts: 882 Karma: 5565888 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Townsend, WI Device: Palm TX, PRS-505 (BLUE)	It might take some getting used to. My Palm TX screen is the same size and I have been reading so it was easy to adjust from the Sony. And the quality on the 4G is much better then the PDA. The thing that annoys me is that Sony does not yet have an App. They are blaming it on Apple, but probably it's a two way street. Why can't we download Sony ebooks to iBooks?

02-14-2011, 12:41 PM	#55
benham Guru Posts: 882 Karma: 5565888 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Townsend, WI Device: Palm TX, PRS-505 (BLUE)	That would br good, if they can get a deal done. Otherwise Sony could lose a lot of business.

02-15-2011, 01:23 AM	#56
injapan Addict Posts: 228 Karma: 1030816 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Japan Device: iPhone 11, Kobo Arua 2 and iPad Air 3	back to the topic. I started this thread when I was looking a buying either an ipod touch 4G or Sony PRS-650. I decided on the 64 Gb iTouch and although it certainly is small, you get used to it, esp in landscape mode. I love the size, it can me taken anywhere and do so much more than the sony. I seldom read books for long periods at a time, so for me the iTouch is fine. Highly recommended

02-15-2011, 11:23 AM	#57
benham Guru Posts: 882 Karma: 5565888 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Townsend, WI Device: Palm TX, PRS-505 (BLUE)	Try iFlow for your reader. It was recommended on a different thread and is the best I have seen.

02-16-2011, 12:15 PM	#60
benham Guru Posts: 882 Karma: 5565888 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Townsend, WI Device: Palm TX, PRS-505 (BLUE)	Does Stanza have a store? I couldn't find where you could buy new releases. I liked their format too.