Do you read on your phone? - Page 5

graycyn · 06-05-2012, 12:31 PM

I prefer my Sony e-ink reader, but one night I'd forgotten to stash it in my bag, so I pulled out the Galaxy Note and proceeded to read for over an hour. The surprise is that it was pretty comfortable, though I did have to set brightness way low and background color to a grey similar to e-ink.

I'd happily do the same again if I didn't have e-ink with me.

Vala · 06-05-2012, 01:03 PM

I had to vote for the Mackerel. My phone battery drains to fast, plus there is a lot of glare. I prefer eink. But my reader does not leave the house with me as often as it should. I feel safer with it at home, or leaving it in the car in it's case. My purse is not big enough to carry it safely.

So at home I read 100% on the Reader. When I am out it is a 50/50 Reader or do without since I forgot it.

Joykins · 06-05-2012, 01:39 PM

It's a good 2nd choice for me--its advantages over my eink readers are that it can handle more temperature extremes, fits in my pocket, and is backlit. Which makes it great for when I can't carry a large purse, or where it is dark.

Cdesja5 · 06-05-2012, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grimm

I do when it's all I have with me. I read using Aldiko on my Droid Incredible 2. I also use Aldiko Sync to sync my books across my phone and tablets. Makes things incredibly easy.

Ditto!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrella

I read on my iPod Touch, does that count? It's the same size as a smartphone. I don't use it at home, though, where I prefer my eInk devices, but the iPod is always in my purse to read on the tram or when I have to wait at the doctor's. Before I had it, I used to carry a paperback around.

Ditto! (except that I never read DTB any more. Basically I read on anything I have on hand although lately I prefer my Galaxy Tab and my android phone because of Aldiko Sync...

EowynCarter · 06-05-2012, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graycyn

I prefer my Sony e-ink reader, but one night I'd forgotten to stash it in my bag, so I pulled out the Galaxy Note and proceeded to read for over an hour. The surprise is that it was pretty comfortable, though I did have to set brightness way low and background color to a grey similar to e-ink.

I'd happily do the same again if I didn't have e-ink with me.

Yeap, lcd is ok when you can set brightness. It's more the small size of my phone that's the problem.

twowheels · 06-05-2012, 02:07 PM

Missing my answer.

Yes, when I don't have my Kindle with me, which is fairly rare. I read a second book, usually collection of short stories, when I'm on my phone -- I don't bother trying to synchronize as my Kindle is wi-fi only and even with 3G I'd probably keep the radio off most of the time, so the page synchronization would probably seldom be correct.

voracious71 · 06-06-2012, 12:03 AM

Ok, I voted for the mackerel option, but only because I didn't see an option for "I read on my cellphone in a pinch- have done it once or twice".

maxiart · 06-06-2012, 12:46 AM

I used to read a lot on my blackberry before. Amusingly, I actually read faster there than I do in the nook now.

Must be the mackerel...

Pardinas · 06-06-2012, 04:34 AM

Yes , use the phone to read it's very convenience....on the bed or bus ....any where

LovesMacs · 06-07-2012, 03:49 PM

For bedtime reading, I find it easier to read on my mobile than on my Kindle with attached light. I don't think I would find the Nook with Glowlight a significant improvement.

View Poll Results: Do you read on your phone?
Yes, a LOT. Thank god for smart phones or I'd never have a chance to read.	18	11.69%
Yes, I like my smart phone for the reading experience. I turn more pages, w00t!	24	15.58%
Yes, and Calibre + Calibre2Opds + Dropbox makes me so warm and happy and fuzzy.	9	5.84%
No, I can usually whip out my eInk or tablet when I want to read.	46	29.87%
No. Are you kidding? Text is so tiny, and screen glare, and NO.	44	28.57%
This is a very silly poll, and I currently have a mackerel on my head.	32	20.78%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 154. You may not vote on this poll

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06-05-2012, 12:31 PM	#61
graycyn Wizard Posts: 1,581 Karma: 11380098 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NE Oregon Device: Kobo Sage, Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma, Kindle Oasis 2	I prefer my Sony e-ink reader, but one night I'd forgotten to stash it in my bag, so I pulled out the Galaxy Note and proceeded to read for over an hour. The surprise is that it was pretty comfortable, though I did have to set brightness way low and background color to a grey similar to e-ink. I'd happily do the same again if I didn't have e-ink with me.

06-05-2012, 01:03 PM	#62
Vala Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 24186 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois Device: Sony PRS-300, PRS-T1	I had to vote for the Mackerel. My phone battery drains to fast, plus there is a lot of glare. I prefer eink. But my reader does not leave the house with me as often as it should. I feel safer with it at home, or leaving it in the car in it's case. My purse is not big enough to carry it safely. So at home I read 100% on the Reader. When I am out it is a 50/50 Reader or do without since I forgot it.

06-05-2012, 01:39 PM	#63
Joykins Wizard Posts: 1,609 Karma: 9211856 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: kindle Oasis 2018, kindle 4 NT, kindle PW2, iPhone, iPad mini	It's a good 2nd choice for me--its advantages over my eink readers are that it can handle more temperature extremes, fits in my pocket, and is backlit. Which makes it great for when I can't carry a large purse, or where it is dark.

06-05-2012, 02:07 PM	#66
twowheels Wizard Posts: 1,853 Karma: 13432974 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kobo Clara HD, iPad Pro 10", iPhone 15 Pro, Boox Note Max	Missing my answer. Yes, when I don't have my Kindle with me, which is fairly rare. I read a second book, usually collection of short stories, when I'm on my phone -- I don't bother trying to synchronize as my Kindle is wi-fi only and even with 3G I'd probably keep the radio off most of the time, so the page synchronization would probably seldom be correct.

06-06-2012, 12:03 AM	#67
voracious71 Addict Posts: 384 Karma: 1360936 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Quahog, RI Device: Nook, Kindle PW4, Kobo Clara	Ok, I voted for the mackerel option, but only because I didn't see an option for "I read on my cellphone in a pinch- have done it once or twice".

06-06-2012, 12:46 AM	#68
maxiart The Black-Hearted Posts: 99 Karma: 141748 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Latin America Device: Nook Simple Touch	I used to read a lot on my blackberry before. Amusingly, I actually read faster there than I do in the nook now. Must be the mackerel...

06-06-2012, 04:34 AM	#69
Pardinas Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: none	Yes , use the phone to read it's very convenience....on the bed or bus ....any where

06-07-2012, 03:49 PM	#70
LovesMacs Fanatic Posts: 513 Karma: 2644386 Join Date: Apr 2012 Device: iPhone, Kindle Touch	For bedtime reading, I find it easier to read on my mobile than on my Kindle with attached light. I don't think I would find the Nook with Glowlight a significant improvement.