Upgrading from Nook Simple Touch need help and direction

[dordale]

Originally Posted by lomofirefly

HA! I live about 45 minutes away from good ole Tyler.

Technically it was Tyler to Destin Florida and then the next day Orlando (gotta love the Harry Potter adventure park)

I'm starting to wonder if I even need the frontlight to be honest especially considering I already have a clip on light hey gotta save money wherever I can right?

I actually think the frontlight does a lot to alleviate eye strain. Especially in lower light situations.

[lomofirefly]

OK then I need the frontlight I don't want my eye strain to get worse.

[robko]

Originally Posted by lomofirefly

OK then I need the frontlight I don't want my eye strain to get worse.

Models with frontlight tend to be newer/better screens. Reading on e-ink requires more light than paper IMHO. Built in front light will be more even and convenient than a clip on (no batteries ever to replace either). So yes, spend slightly more and stick with a frontlit version.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by meeera

I don't think the OP has told us how they want epubs to display. Plenty of Kobo users (like me) are happy with the options without patching the device.

And for those of us who want to patch, we can. So you can have it how you want. I do like all the different options we have.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by robko

Models with frontlight tend to be newer/better screens. Reading on e-ink requires more light than paper IMHO. Built in front light will be more even and convenient than a clip on (no batteries ever to replace either). So yes, spend slightly more and stick with a frontlit version.

I disagree that a Carta screen with a font that has enough weight to it needs more light than a pBook. A lot of pBooks o not have much (if any) better contrast.

I've found depending on the light in the room, you can set the light to 2% and be able to read no problem.

[lomofirefly]

Originally Posted by robko

Models with frontlight tend to be newer/better screens. Reading on e-ink requires more light than paper IMHO. Built in front light will be more even and convenient than a clip on (no batteries ever to replace either). So yes, spend slightly more and stick with a frontlit version.

I keep seeing e-ink and Carta is there a big difference?

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by lomofirefly

I keep seeing e-ink and Carta is there a big difference?

Carta is the newest eInk screen. It gives you better contrast. The Kobo Glo HD uses a 300DPI 6" Carta eInk screen with a very nice front light.

[lomofirefly]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Carta is the newest eInk screen. It gives you better contrast. The Kobo Glo HD uses a 300DPI 6" Carta eInk screen with a very nice front light.

Interesting thank you!

[meeera]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

And for those of us who want to patch, we can. So you can have it how you want. I do like all the different options we have.

Of course. I was responding to (and quoted) this: "Incidentally, to get epubs to display exactly how you want on the Kobos, you will need to install a patch and edit some config files."

Telling this to a random person who has said nothing about their display preferences implies that the built-in epub display options are inadequate for everyone, and must always be patched for user satisfaction. This is not the case.

[barryem]

Originally Posted by lomofirefly

I keep seeing e-ink and Carta is there a big difference?

I have devices with both screens and when I put them side by side to compare the difference is fairly obvious. When I'm reading they're both excellent.

Barry

[DaleDe]

Originally Posted by barryem

I have devices with both screens and when I put them side by side to compare the difference is fairly obvious. When I'm reading they're both excellent.

Barry

Since Carta is E Ink then I wouldn't see much difference either. Read about E Ink in our wiki. There is also pages for each of the various screens that they make or have made in the past. There are specs on the differences.

Dale

[Tarana]

Originally Posted by lomofirefly

Thank you! Oh great my eye strain probably means I need a trip to the eye doctor then :/ LOL

I wish there were more e-readers or at least places available to actually handle ereaders outside of Kindle/Nooks there aren't many available in the US. I thought about a tablet but honestly I want the longer battery plus not being bothered with email or notifications is nice especially at night or on vacation.

If you are getting eye strain from a Nook ST, either your lighting is poor or you should maybe see an eye doctor. There is just nothing in that unit that causes the least amount of eye strain.

[lomofirefly]

You are probably right about that your talking to a person with -4.50 for both eyes AND a astigmatism and i'm only 29 I fear it will get worse!!

Wanted to thank you all for your help I was so clueless about ereaders until now.

[Cinisajoy]

Originally Posted by lomofirefly

You are probably right about that your talking to a person with -4.50 for both eyes AND a astigmatism and i'm only 29 I fear it will get worse!!

Wanted to thank you all for your help I was so clueless about ereaders until now.

I know you are young but do find an eye doctor that will prescribe bifocals.
I was fortunate in that I found one when I was 21 that prescribed bifocals. Be sure and tell any eye doctor that you are a reader.
Larger fonts help too. That is what I love about my ereaders.
Oh you said you are 45 minutes from Tyler. Which direction?

[lomofirefly]

Have you ever heard of First Monday trades day up in Canton? That's where I am we all head out of town during first monday though, way too many people.