04-25-2013, 01:24 PM | #586 | |
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This is not like a high dpi tablet where you need to decode, upscale 1080p video, and pump it out at 30fps. |
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04-25-2013, 03:24 PM | #587 | |
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04-25-2013, 06:41 PM | #588 | |
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Edit: Cannot find the reference to this on the kobo website so maybe I saw it in one of the many reviews (some of which are very poorly done) so not sure how accurate that 30% number might be. Last edited by jiminrussell; 04-25-2013 at 06:47 PM. |
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04-25-2013, 07:01 PM | #589 | |
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Aura: 1440x1080 at 265dpi is about 22.15 sq. in. Glo/PW: 1024x758 at 212dpi is about 17.27 sq. in. |
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04-25-2013, 07:39 PM | #590 | |
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6.8" and 6" are diagonal lengths. So to make comparison between these screen sizes, we apply this approximate method = (6.8 x 6.8)/ (6 x 6) = 1.28444 Also higher resolution means that smaller font will be more crisp & clear. So we will be able to read comfortably about 30-40% more amount of text than a 6 inch ereader Last edited by Feher; 04-25-2013 at 08:31 PM. |
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04-25-2013, 08:04 PM | #591 | |
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I'm probably just ignorant of this sort of shortcut you've used to obtain the difference between their areas; I'm definitely no mathematician. But could you help me out on this a bit? (Perhaps you're effectively making 2 squares out of the diagonals, by multiplying them by themselves, and this somehow can deliver the overall difference in their areas. ? ) Oh, BTW, I'm just referring to the relative screen areas, not the part about trying to figure in how much more text based on the increased resolution. Last edited by Mikeyboards; 04-25-2013 at 08:08 PM. |
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04-25-2013, 08:23 PM | #592 | |
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You are right. It works when the length to width ratio is same in both the devices. Usually most of the devices have similar shape. Even if they had a slightly different shape - the difference will be very less, so this shortcut works |
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04-25-2013, 08:30 PM | #593 |
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Here are the numbers wrt screen real estate differences, and a really nice visual comparison for anyone who want to get a feel on how the screen size differences compare.
http://www.displaywars.com/6-inch-4x3-vs-6,8-inch-4x3 For kpw owners, because I had it measured in mine, roughly imagine the top bezel (from the corner onwards) also becomes screen real estate, as does the right bezel, again from the corner upwards. Another way to say this is, take out the L formed by the left and bottom bezels, and imagine the rest, screen included of course, as the new screen size, approximately. |
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That approximation sounds good enough to me, as it's apparently a more accurate value than the "30% more" that Kobo has boasted! |
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04-25-2013, 08:35 PM | #595 |
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Thanks everyone.
So, all things being equal, we're looking at c.25-30% more text per page. And more if the higher res makes the use of smaller fonts comfortable. |
04-25-2013, 08:39 PM | #596 |
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Indeed, but that is the entire problem: Most variables are not equal... the Kobo seems to much more space for its page number indication as compared to the Kindle, which uses up a significant part of the screen, and the Kindle seems to be able to set a smaller line spacing without using hacks. Therefore it could be that the "about 30% more text" turns out to be only "10% more text".
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04-25-2013, 08:55 PM | #597 | |
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"The durable 6.8” reading surface is approximately 30% larger than other eReaders." (It's here: http://www.kobo.com/kobo-aurahd.html) Last edited by Mikeyboards; 04-25-2013 at 08:58 PM. |
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04-25-2013, 08:56 PM | #598 | |
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All the more so since the nature of the eink matrix is unlike an lcd screen. That is an X ppi lcd screen is worse than an X ppi eink screen, and not just by virtue of the transmissive vs. reflective technology, but due to the eink capsules underneath. But I do think it will make the text more well defined for sure at any specific size which is a great advantage. And that the increase in screen real estate is more than enough to notice a considerable difference. I always thought that 6.8" inches was what should have been the minimum for readers to come close with your average paperback. |
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04-25-2013, 09:13 PM | #599 |
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For some reasons, I can read fonts that are a tad smaller in Paperbacks as compared what I would use on the Kindle.
At the moment, I prefer DejaVu Serif, modded to be a bit fatter, on my Kindle. If I set the line spacing and font size to exactly match what (most of) my paperbacks use, which is font size 3 and line spacing 2, then I can read the paperback somewhat better. The Kindle reads better than the book at font size 4 and line spacing 1. |
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I 've found that the built in light allows me to enjoy reading more on my kindle nowadays, what with my growing astigmatism, that I don't have to position a light somewhere to read too. And I find the overall contrast just better, even compared to good quality white paper hardback books.
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