Two Ebook readers - Page 2

cortman · 09-20-2013, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by xendula

If they had a Kobo mini with light, I would probably not be able to resist. Every time a Kobo comes out, my fingers are itching to click the order button.

All my equipment is under my name as well. My wife has taken the Glo and I currently use the Mini. I agree that if the Mini had a frontlight it would be the ultimate. It's a really great size, so much so that even though I miss the Glo's light, newer/better firmware, and larger size, the Mini is what I use since it fits in a shirt pocket or tucked in with my lunch.

jersysman · 09-20-2013, 10:09 AM

I have all the devices listed in my signature and use them all for reading at one time or the other. The Mini is my traveling reader, the Paperwhite for upstairs and I use the HD+ for everything else. If I were the OP I would definitely get an eink reader fir reading when it is not convenient with the tablet. If size and weight are considerations, then the Mini would be a great choice.

samhy · 09-20-2013, 10:23 AM

I have a 5" and a 6.8" ereaders. The third one (6") is the one that I lend

faithbw · 09-20-2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by teotjunk

I own a 13 inch tablet and a 10 inch tablet. So tempted to buy a six inch ebook reader for portability

teotjunk

It is easier to read on a six-seven inch device for longer periods of time and easier to place them in a bag or pocket. Both my Sony Reader and Nexus 7 are easy to place in my purse.

If you're looking for something to take on the go, a six inch e-ink reader might be the way to go. You might also want to consider a phablet or seven inch tablet.

soulfuldog · 09-20-2013, 01:09 PM

I own a 5" and a 6" ereader, I also have a tablet but it doesn't count as it's not for reading.

teotjunk · 09-21-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by faithbw

It is easier to read on a six-seven inch device for longer periods of time and easier to place them in a bag or pocket. Both my Sony Reader and Nexus 7 are easy to place in my purse.

If you're looking for something to take on the go, a six inch e-ink reader might be the way to go. You might also want to consider a phablet or seven inch tablet.

Well yes that's precisely my point. One 6 inch device for portability.

Blossom · 09-23-2013, 08:02 PM

I have 5 Kindles soon to be 7.

Now how many do I use? The answer would be 3.

speakingtohe · 09-23-2013, 08:17 PM

I am trying to justify my 4th or maybe 5th ereader not counting tablets. I imagine I will be able to

I would suggest just buying one. If you don't think it is absolutely wonderful you can always return it. Pretty sure you will like it whichever one you chose.

Helen

cromag · 09-23-2013, 08:43 PM

I've got a couple ereaders plus a couple tablets. The tablets are for comics and PDFs. but none of them are as large as 10 inches.

tubemonkey · 09-24-2013, 01:23 AM

I have two ereaders (Kindle 4, Kindle 3), three audiobook players (2 Sansa Clip Zips, iPod touch 4), and three tablets (Nexus 4, Nexus 7.2, Fire HD 7).

sakura-panda · 09-24-2013, 09:57 AM

I could manage with one ebook reader, but I am one of those that have several.

I leave two at home in my bedroom all the time (both 6" e-ink) and one in my work backpack (10" tablet). I also have a tablet (10") that I take that around with me when I *know* I'll be reading it, such as to the kids' swim or dance classes.

I only bought one of those devices for reading -- the others came to me for one reason or another and I've adapted them to conveniently suit my reading habits.

shanghaichica · 10-06-2013, 05:03 AM

I have 1 kindle paperwhite, 2 Kobo minis and a nook simple touch. I also have a 10 inch and 8 inch tablet that I use for reading and I occasionally use my ipod touch and mobile phone for reading in short bursts.

Tarana · 10-06-2013, 02:10 PM

I have 3 ebook readers, well 4 technically. I have a Kindle Keyboard (stays at home, a Nook Simple Touch (stays at home mostly), a Kindle 6 inch (in my purse always) and a Nook HD (technically, my Itouch also lets me read ebooks, but I rarely use it for that these days).

I bought the HD soley because I was caring for a sick relative for 5 months and the lighting in his home for reading was just terrible. They had a special on the HD and I really wanted to try a tablet. Since he didn't have wifi, updates or web surfing was limited to hospital visits. It's actually too heavy for comfortable reading (or maybe I was simply spoiled with the ereaders), but it handles magazines and pdf files far better than my ereaders, so I decided to keep it once I got home.

Lending: Yes, sometimes I lend my kindle to a friend or family member, but it's the 6 inch one that is lent. It cost $50 and wouldn't kill me if it was lost or damaged.

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09-20-2013, 10:09 AM	#17
jersysman Wizard Posts: 1,747 Karma: 3761220 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Device: T1 Red, Kindle Fire, Kindle PW, PW2, Nook HD+, Kobo Mini, Aura HD	I have all the devices listed in my signature and use them all for reading at one time or the other. The Mini is my traveling reader, the Paperwhite for upstairs and I use the HD+ for everything else. If I were the OP I would definitely get an eink reader fir reading when it is not convenient with the tablet. If size and weight are considerations, then the Mini would be a great choice.

09-20-2013, 10:23 AM	#18
samhy Wizard Posts: 1,821 Karma: 9503859 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: France Device: (Sony (J) PRS 650), Kobo Mini, Kobo Glo HD (broken), Kobo Clara BW	I have a 5" and a 6.8" ereaders. The third one (6") is the one that I lend

09-20-2013, 01:09 PM	#20
soulfuldog I ♥ Calibre Posts: 2,073 Karma: 5678911 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Sony PRS-350, Hudl2	I own a 5" and a 6" ereader, I also have a tablet but it doesn't count as it's not for reading.

09-23-2013, 08:02 PM	#22
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	I have 5 Kindles soon to be 7. Now how many do I use? The answer would be 3.

09-23-2013, 08:17 PM	#23
speakingtohe Wizard Posts: 4,812 Karma: 26912940 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: sony PRS-T1 and T3, Kobo Mini and Aura HD, Tablet	I am trying to justify my 4th or maybe 5th ereader not counting tablets. I imagine I will be able to I would suggest just buying one. If you don't think it is absolutely wonderful you can always return it. Pretty sure you will like it whichever one you chose. Helen

09-23-2013, 08:43 PM	#24
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,420 Karma: 459765791 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	I've got a couple ereaders plus a couple tablets. The tablets are for comics and PDFs. but none of them are as large as 10 inches.

09-24-2013, 01:23 AM	#25
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,768 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	I have two ereaders (Kindle 4, Kindle 3), three audiobook players (2 Sansa Clip Zips, iPod touch 4), and three tablets (Nexus 4, Nexus 7.2, Fire HD 7).

09-24-2013, 09:57 AM	#26
sakura-panda Guru Posts: 935 Karma: 9558874 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Michigan, USA Device: Kindle Oasis; 11" iPad Pro (Books, Kindle, Kobo, MapleRead SE)	I could manage with one ebook reader, but I am one of those that have several. I leave two at home in my bedroom all the time (both 6" e-ink) and one in my work backpack (10" tablet). I also have a tablet (10") that I take that around with me when I know I'll be reading it, such as to the kids' swim or dance classes. I only bought one of those devices for reading -- the others came to me for one reason or another and I've adapted them to conveniently suit my reading habits.

10-06-2013, 05:03 AM	#27
shanghaichica Guru Posts: 991 Karma: 5782970 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Scribe,Kindle Oasis 3, iPad Pro 11,15 Pro Max,iPad mini 7,colorsoft	I have 1 kindle paperwhite, 2 Kobo minis and a nook simple touch. I also have a 10 inch and 8 inch tablet that I use for reading and I occasionally use my ipod touch and mobile phone for reading in short bursts.

10-06-2013, 02:10 PM	#28
Tarana Wizard Posts: 4,040 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	I have 3 ebook readers, well 4 technically. I have a Kindle Keyboard (stays at home, a Nook Simple Touch (stays at home mostly), a Kindle 6 inch (in my purse always) and a Nook HD (technically, my Itouch also lets me read ebooks, but I rarely use it for that these days). I bought the HD soley because I was caring for a sick relative for 5 months and the lighting in his home for reading was just terrible. They had a special on the HD and I really wanted to try a tablet. Since he didn't have wifi, updates or web surfing was limited to hospital visits. It's actually too heavy for comfortable reading (or maybe I was simply spoiled with the ereaders), but it handles magazines and pdf files far better than my ereaders, so I decided to keep it once I got home. Lending: Yes, sometimes I lend my kindle to a friend or family member, but it's the 6 inch one that is lent. It cost $50 and wouldn't kill me if it was lost or damaged.

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