For me, the Kindle 3 falls at the first hurdle - Page 2

NineToTheSky · 09-26-2010, 09:50 AM

I'm not saying that the Kindle isn't easy on the eye; the opposite, in fact. My only issue is the amount of light needed to read comfortably - in comparison to books, not to other backlit devices. I was, and am, aware of the difference.

mvdarend · 09-26-2010, 09:59 AM

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My only issue is the amount of light needed to read comfortably

I find that when light levels are lower, increasing the font size by a notch helps.

NineToTheSky · 09-26-2010, 10:00 AM

I haven't done that. I'll give it a go.

bjones6416 · 09-26-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mvdarend

I find that when light levels are lower, increasing the font size by a notch helps.

I'm glad you thought to give this suggestion -- I do this automatically, but I didn't think of the fact that a new Kindle user may not know all the tricks yet!

TheKindleWorm · 09-26-2010, 01:00 PM

I used to prefer reading on my backlit iPhone for low-light settings but since getting the lighted cover for the Kindle - it's really just reading on the Kindle all the time now because having that light there is so handy.

My favourite thing is to read outdoors or read in our bay window because the Kindle screen with good natural light just rocks - the grey background appears to become much whiter with good sunlight while the text stays very dark.

kennyc · 09-26-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mvdarend

I find that when light levels are lower, increasing the font size by a notch helps.

Same is true when reading on my DroidX in different conditions as well.

delphidb96 · 09-26-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by NineToTheSky

To add to my previous post, I haven't seen one because, out here in the sticks, no one stocks them, and I don't know anyone who owns one.

I'm tempted by one of the upcoming 7" tablets. The only thing holding me back is the shorter battery life and possible eye strain. Whichever I settle on, I appreciate that I will have to compromise.

I also want a device that allows me to read newspapers. I find the reduced content on newspapers for the Kindle rather disappointing.

I'm surprised you've not seen the photos, the tv ads, the display e-ink readers in various electronics stores. There have been so many reviews of e-ink devices over the last few years that one would have to almost *actively* avoid seeing large-size images of the various generations of e-ink displays.

And, yes, the first couple of days or weeks can be unnerving to someone who has become so used to glaring white backgrounds. Give it a few more weeks and I think you'll find that reading becomes 'natural-feeling' to you.

As for news, well, get yourself an iPad. And don't short yourself by going 7", spring for the original iPad-the most expensive one. Then take it outside on a nice, bright, sunny day and read your newspapers and magazines to your heart's content.

Derek

CaraM · 09-26-2010, 01:27 PM

I'm happy with my Kindle. I can read fine on it. I love that I can change the font to something larger and easier to see.

Big Shirley · 09-26-2010, 02:13 PM

Nine,
Is the newspaper and magazine content on the ipad version as limited as that of the kindle? I love my kindle, but that aspect is very disappointing for me as well.
Shirley

NineToTheSky · 09-26-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Shirley

Nine,
Is the newspaper and magazine content on the ipad version as limited as that of the kindle? I love my kindle, but that aspect is very disappointing for me as well.
Shirley

I can't speak for the iPad, but on the Android platform, you can either use a web browser to read any paper that has a web presence, or use an app, which does have similiar limitations to the Kindle. But that's a difference: you have a choice.

addikt · 09-26-2010, 02:36 PM

OP, I agree with you. It's quite hard to read on kindle 3 unless you have a lot of sunlight. I also feel the contrast is a bit too dark, it'd be nice if there was some way to lighten it up a bit. I've tried several font sizes and angles but get the same difficult to read feeling. I think Amazon will probably be able to improve on this with software updates.

supermighty · 09-26-2010, 02:44 PM

I'm sorry your so unhappy with the screen as it is the best eInk display I've seen yet. Maybe sizing the font as other have suggested will help.

NineToTheSky · 09-26-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by addikt

OP, I agree with you. It's quite hard to read on kindle 3 unless you have a lot of sunlight. I also feel the contrast is a bit too dark, it'd be nice if there was some way to lighten it up a bit. I've tried several font sizes and angles but get the same difficult to read feeling. I think Amazon will probably be able to improve on this with software updates.

I'm glad I'm not the only one.

jlmwrite · 09-26-2010, 03:44 PM

I'd played with a few different e-ink devices in the stores before I got my Kindle, so I'd already gotten over the difference in screen color and contrast between e-ink and reading on my phone.

The one thing I wasn't prepared for, however, was the lack of backlighting. Subconsciously I knew my K3 wasn't backlit, but that didn't dampen my surprise the first night I pulled out my K3 in bed with my sweetie sleeping beside me.

The next day, I went back to Target and bought the lighted cover.

desertblues · 09-26-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mvdarend

I find that when light levels are lower, increasing the font size by a notch helps.

Thanks:never thought of that one.

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09-26-2010, 09:50 AM	#16
NineToTheSky Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3	I'm not saying that the Kindle isn't easy on the eye; the opposite, in fact. My only issue is the amount of light needed to read comfortably - in comparison to books, not to other backlit devices. I was, and am, aware of the difference.

09-26-2010, 10:00 AM	#18
NineToTheSky Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3	I haven't done that. I'll give it a go.

09-26-2010, 01:00 PM	#20
TheKindleWorm Guru Posts: 860 Karma: 177868 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Anglia UK Device: Kindle 3G, iPhone 3G, iPod 4G, PB 360, Sony 600 sold, Kindle 2i sold	I used to prefer reading on my backlit iPhone for low-light settings but since getting the lighted cover for the Kindle - it's really just reading on the Kindle all the time now because having that light there is so handy. My favourite thing is to read outdoors or read in our bay window because the Kindle screen with good natural light just rocks - the grey background appears to become much whiter with good sunlight while the text stays very dark.

09-26-2010, 01:27 PM	#23
CaraM Guru Posts: 924 Karma: 1000000 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle	I'm happy with my Kindle. I can read fine on it. I love that I can change the font to something larger and easier to see.

09-26-2010, 02:13 PM	#24
Big Shirley Enthusiast Posts: 36 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maine Device: Kindle 2, Galaxy S, Nook Color, Sony PRS-950	Nine, Is the newspaper and magazine content on the ipad version as limited as that of the kindle? I love my kindle, but that aspect is very disappointing for me as well. Shirley

09-26-2010, 02:36 PM	#26
addikt Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: kindle 3	OP, I agree with you. It's quite hard to read on kindle 3 unless you have a lot of sunlight. I also feel the contrast is a bit too dark, it'd be nice if there was some way to lighten it up a bit. I've tried several font sizes and angles but get the same difficult to read feeling. I think Amazon will probably be able to improve on this with software updates.

09-26-2010, 02:44 PM	#27
supermighty Groupie Posts: 165 Karma: 6384806 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walled City Device: Kobo Libre 2	I'm sorry your so unhappy with the screen as it is the best eInk display I've seen yet. Maybe sizing the font as other have suggested will help.

09-26-2010, 03:44 PM	#29
jlmwrite Zealot Posts: 143 Karma: 13398 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Golden, Colorado Device: Samsung Tab S8.4, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge	I'd played with a few different e-ink devices in the stores before I got my Kindle, so I'd already gotten over the difference in screen color and contrast between e-ink and reading on my phone. The one thing I wasn't prepared for, however, was the lack of backlighting. Subconsciously I knew my K3 wasn't backlit, but that didn't dampen my surprise the first night I pulled out my K3 in bed with my sweetie sleeping beside me. The next day, I went back to Target and bought the lighted cover.

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