The Dead Horse Thread - Page 4

khalleron · 06-04-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by anamardoll

That makes sense. I STRONGLY suspect that any real research is going to show that it's More Complicated Than That, and that eyestrain really depends a lot on the biology of the person reading, the ambient lighting conditions, and so much more than just EINK OR LCD?

Well, I know that I can read for hours on my PRS-505, but I can only manage 20-30 minutes reading on the Nook Color.

I'm over 50, so I freely acknowledge that someone younger might not have a problem with it, but I definitely do.

I would love to be able to use an all-in-one device, but I can't.

Sorry to actually beat the dead horse.

CWatkinsNash · 06-04-2011, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by khalleron

Sorry to actually beat the dead horse.

Zombie horse forgives you.

anamardoll · 06-04-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Shimarenda

THIS FEATURE is unimportant to me, so no manufacturer/developer should include it.

Can't believe I missed that one, either.

leebase · 06-04-2011, 08:39 PM

Wait, wait we must then have the obligatory "LCD screens hurt my eyes, thus they mustbhurt everyone's -- my eye doctor says so"

Lee

elcreative · 06-04-2011, 08:55 PM

But you effectively covered that in #41-3 so shouldn't we have - Posting and reading MR rots the brain!

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Originally Posted by leebase

Wait, wait we must then have the obligatory "LCD screens hurt my eyes, thus they mustbhurt everyone's -- my eye doctor says so"

Lee

CWatkinsNash · 06-04-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by elcreative

But you effectively covered that in #41-3 so shouldn't we have - Posting and reading MR rots the brain!

Eh, he could be using the age-old technique of "post now, read (and maybe edit) later". I remember someone saying that was okay. Speaking of whom, is the multi-quote argument a dead horse yet?

cfrizz · 06-04-2011, 10:00 PM

Eh, I'm now 50 & I've been doing the majority of my reading on lcd screens for years. I can read very comfortably on both my Sony reader & my lcd screen for hours on end.

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Originally Posted by khalleron

Well, I know that I can read for hours on my PRS-505, but I can only manage 20-30 minutes reading on the Nook Color.

I'm over 50, so I freely acknowledge that someone younger might not have a problem with it, but I definitely do.

I would love to be able to use an all-in-one device, but I can't.

Sorry to actually beat the dead horse.

elemenoP · 06-06-2011, 10:57 AM

DEAD HORSE ALERT: on another thread, we are just starting another round of "just read your ereader during take off and landing, nothing will happen/OMG YOU WILL KILL US ALL/why can't everyone just follow the rules?"

Watch for it.

eP

JSWolf · 06-06-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Wetdogeared

PDF is not an eBook format.

Duck!

I've already mentioned that.

CWatkinsNash · 06-06-2011, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by elemenoP

DEAD HORSE ALERT: on another thread, we are just starting another round of "just read your ereader during take off and landing, nothing will happen/OMG YOU WILL KILL US ALL/why can't everyone just follow the rules?"

Watch for it.

eP

LOL I was watching that one yesterday and waiting for it to head in that direction. Nice dead horse spotting, eP!

JSWolf · 06-06-2011, 11:01 AM

AMAZON is #1 WORLDWIDE AND EVERYTHING ELSE HAS CRAPPY SALES .

EBOOKS START AND END AT THE USA BORDER. THE REST OF THE WORLD DOESN'T MATTER.

ARTICLES THAT MENTION SALES FIGURES WHEN SALES FIGURES ARE NEVER RELEASED ARE THE GOSPEL TRUTH AND WE SHOULD BOW TO THEM.

AMAZON IS #1 OUTSIDE THE USA WHERE EPUB IS THE #1 FORMAT.

abookreader · 06-06-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

12. THE AGENCY MODEL IS BAD. IT NEEDS TO GO AWAY.

Has to be followed by

13. AGENCY PRICING, WE DID IT FOR YOUR OWN GOOD! SOMEBODY HAS TO SAVE THE WORLD FROM AMAZON AND THEIR LOW PRICES!!!!! (and I'd happily pay triple for books. If you won't, they you probably hate authors)

anamardoll · 06-06-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by elemenoP

DEAD HORSE ALERT: on another thread, we are just starting another round of "just read your ereader during take off and landing, nothing will happen/OMG YOU WILL KILL US ALL/why can't everyone just follow the rules?"

Watch for it.

eP

Interesting. I have to admit being confused as to this one. Is the concern over the 3G/WiFi capabilities? My itty bitty widdle PocketBook 360 has neither, but I suppose I wouldn't be able to convince the steward/ess of that.

CWatkinsNash · 06-06-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by anamardoll

Interesting. I have to admit being confused as to this one. Is the concern over the 3G/WiFi capabilities? My itty bitty widdle PocketBook 360 has neither, but I suppose I wouldn't be able to convince the steward/ess of that.

Wireless radio interference is only a part of it. It also has to do with electronic devices emitting EMI. One itty bitty Pocketbook 360 is not a problem. A plane full of malfunctioning Pocketbook 360s could potentially, possibly, theoretically be a problem. Maybe.

It's one of those "yeah, but what if EVERYBODY did it" things. It is subject to speculation and debate.

anamardoll · 06-06-2011, 12:20 PM

Fascinating, thank you for the explanation.

I do admit that it would seem like more plane malfunctions are caused by the owning company deciding to skimp on maintenance and training in order to bolster bottom-line profit than a handful of readers. But yeah, that one seems like a good candidate for the Dead Horse pile.

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06-04-2011, 08:39 PM	#49
leebase Karma Kameleon Posts: 2,976 Karma: 26738313 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: iPad Mini, iPhone X, Kindle Fire Tab HD 8, Walmart Onn	Wait, wait we must then have the obligatory "LCD screens hurt my eyes, thus they mustbhurt everyone's -- my eye doctor says so" Lee

06-06-2011, 10:57 AM	#53
elemenoP Wizard Posts: 1,717 Karma: 3790058 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony 650	DEAD HORSE ALERT: on another thread, we are just starting another round of "just read your ereader during take off and landing, nothing will happen/OMG YOU WILL KILL US ALL/why can't everyone just follow the rules?" Watch for it. eP

06-06-2011, 11:01 AM	#56
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,740 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	AMAZON is #1 WORLDWIDE AND EVERYTHING ELSE HAS CRAPPY SALES . EBOOKS START AND END AT THE USA BORDER. THE REST OF THE WORLD DOESN'T MATTER. ARTICLES THAT MENTION SALES FIGURES WHEN SALES FIGURES ARE NEVER RELEASED ARE THE GOSPEL TRUTH AND WE SHOULD BOW TO THEM. AMAZON IS #1 OUTSIDE THE USA WHERE EPUB IS THE #1 FORMAT.

06-06-2011, 12:20 PM	#60
anamardoll Chasing Butterflies Posts: 3,132 Karma: 5074169 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: American Southwest Device: Uses batteries.	Fascinating, thank you for the explanation. I do admit that it would seem like more plane malfunctions are caused by the owning company deciding to skimp on maintenance and training in order to bolster bottom-line profit than a handful of readers. But yeah, that one seems like a good candidate for the Dead Horse pile.