I've shelved my Kindle for my iPad - Page 2

Barbara1955 · 10-13-2015, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

Wish you were closer Blossom.

I was thinking the same thing

booklover6 · 10-13-2015, 08:59 PM

I prefer the single purpose device for reading. I did read a lot on my Fire HD6, but went back to e-ink. Lighter weight, longer battery life, and single purpose really suits my needs better. My eyes love my Kobo Glo HD, Aura HD, and Kindle Voyage. And it's nice knowing my latest addiction, Acey-Duecey, is not waiting to taunt me with unfair computer advantage in the back ground.

sparklemotion · 10-14-2015, 12:08 AM

I have no problem reading on tablets, it doesn't bother my eyes at all. I used to love reading on my Nexus 7. However, since I read outside a lot in bright light, I was always having to switch between devices. So now I read only on my Kobo as it's just easier for me to use a single dedicated device for reading. I do use my iPad for PDFs though.

crossi · 10-14-2015, 01:51 AM

Isn't anyone bothered by the weight of the mini tablets? My fire seems double the weight of my kindle which is enough to bother me.

And I have trouble with the fire interface. I keep jumping to things I didn't mean to open and sometimes have trouble navigating back to where I wanted to be. My kindle keyboard is such a simple device. I've never had the thing navigate to someplace I hadn't deliberately chosen. Never have that trouble with a computer either. It goes only where I tell it. My Fire is gathering dust. I'll get another maybe when they come with mice and a decent Windows interface. My Fire now is an exercise in frustration. I can't stand even looking at the photos I've put in it. The interface going from one picture to another sucks.

Apache · 10-14-2015, 05:58 AM

I now read exclusively on my HD+. I changed from eink years ago and have no plans to go back.
Apache

Sirtel · 10-14-2015, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by crossi

Isn't anyone bothered by the weight of the mini tablets? My fire seems double the weight of my kindle which is enough to bother me.

The weight bothers me too, so much so that I cannot read on a tablet at all. So e-ink is the only way for me. Phone screens are too small for comfortable reading.

conan50 · 10-14-2015, 04:15 PM

I'm reading more on e-ink these days, and some print books. Much easier on my eyes. I like my tablets for reading with my ears--audiobooks and text-to-speech.

Sweetpea · 10-15-2015, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by crossi

Isn't anyone bothered by the weight of the mini tablets? My fire seems double the weight of my kindle which is enough to bother me.

I mostly read from my tablet at night, while in bed. And I don't know how people can read on their backs... In short, I always have my tablet propped up using either my cover (yeay for rotation!) or a pillow or even a cat, while laying on my side. No need to hold the tablet up.

If I'm reading on the couch, or hammock, I generally hold the reader up, but those are almost never long reading sessions as I never can find a comfy reading position on the couch and I always fall asleep in the hammock

Apache · 10-15-2015, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by crossi

Isn't anyone bothered by the weight of the mini tablets? My fire seems double the weight of my kindle which is enough to bother me.

I used to read a lot of Hard Cover books and the weight of my HD+ is comparable and does not bother me yet.
Apache

AlbertaCowboy · 10-15-2015, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

@otterbooks, can you tell me about the 'amber computer glasses'. Are they tinted amber for a particular reason? And what is the tint formula or name, or whatever.

I assume the amber tinted glasses are similar to Gunnar computer glasses. I have two pairs myself, one for at home for gaming, and one for at work. They reduce the amount of blue light, and very very slightly magnify as well.
To be honest, I thought the concept was a bit hokey, but I had some gift certificates at Thinkgeek, so I grabbed these : http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/iisj/
I find that they really help with my eyestrain, especially playing games with a ton of text. (I do have to put up with my coworkers calling me "Bono" though.)

HomeInMyShoes · 10-15-2015, 02:05 PM

In Canada, given the lack of Overdrive support to Kindle I use my phone a lot and could see ditching the Kindle for an iPad. As much as I love e-Ink, convenience would win.

Chaiwala · 10-15-2015, 04:39 PM

I went through a similar transition, although my dream device is a 6 inch waterproof phone with great stereo speakers that can go from colorscreen to e-ink with the press of a button.

ProfCrash · 10-16-2015, 12:17 PM

I tried reading on my iPad. I found myself playing video games, reading the internet, and not reading. So I use my Kindle to read.

conan50 · 10-16-2015, 03:59 PM

I think what has happened is that phones and tablets have vastly improved--better screens (bigger screens for phones), better-faster processors, more ram, newer operating systems with more features, and in many cases much lower prices than a few years ago.
E-ink on the other hand is stuck in three year old technology for the basic devices, and worse, have lost features in many instances like audio, 3G, physical page turn buttons, having lower battery life and lower storage on some base units. And the high end e-ink units cost as much as nice tablets. Also other hoped for e-ink technology improvements never arrived.

ebusinesstutor · 10-16-2015, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

I tried reading on my iPad. I found myself playing video games, reading the internet, and not reading. So I use my Kindle to read.

I read just fine on my Galaxy Note 3 phone without playing games or using the Internet. But those are there if I want to without carrying a separate device.

Gaming and Internet instead of reading are choices you make, not the fault of the device.

10-16-2015, 03:59 PM	#29
conan50 Fanatic Posts: 597 Karma: 14054112 Join Date: Jun 2014 Device: kindle	I think what has happened is that phones and tablets have vastly improved--better screens (bigger screens for phones), better-faster processors, more ram, newer operating systems with more features, and in many cases much lower prices than a few years ago. E-ink on the other hand is stuck in three year old technology for the basic devices, and worse, have lost features in many instances like audio, 3G, physical page turn buttons, having lower battery life and lower storage on some base units. And the high end e-ink units cost as much as nice tablets. Also other hoped for e-ink technology improvements never arrived. Last edited by conan50; 10-16-2015 at 04:02 PM. Reason: spelling

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10-13-2015, 08:59 PM	#17
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	I prefer the single purpose device for reading. I did read a lot on my Fire HD6, but went back to e-ink. Lighter weight, longer battery life, and single purpose really suits my needs better. My eyes love my Kobo Glo HD, Aura HD, and Kindle Voyage. And it's nice knowing my latest addiction, Acey-Duecey, is not waiting to taunt me with unfair computer advantage in the back ground.

10-14-2015, 12:08 AM	#18
sparklemotion dangerous when cornered Posts: 1,861 Karma: 22891237 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Device: Kobo H2O, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Paperwhite	I have no problem reading on tablets, it doesn't bother my eyes at all. I used to love reading on my Nexus 7. However, since I read outside a lot in bright light, I was always having to switch between devices. So now I read only on my Kobo as it's just easier for me to use a single dedicated device for reading. I do use my iPad for PDFs though.

10-14-2015, 01:51 AM	#19
crossi Guru Posts: 997 Karma: 12000001 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Wahington U.S. Device: kindle	Isn't anyone bothered by the weight of the mini tablets? My fire seems double the weight of my kindle which is enough to bother me. And I have trouble with the fire interface. I keep jumping to things I didn't mean to open and sometimes have trouble navigating back to where I wanted to be. My kindle keyboard is such a simple device. I've never had the thing navigate to someplace I hadn't deliberately chosen. Never have that trouble with a computer either. It goes only where I tell it. My Fire is gathering dust. I'll get another maybe when they come with mice and a decent Windows interface. My Fire now is an exercise in frustration. I can't stand even looking at the photos I've put in it. The interface going from one picture to another sucks.

10-14-2015, 05:58 AM	#20
Apache Readaholic Posts: 5,277 Karma: 90000484 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"	I now read exclusively on my HD+. I changed from eink years ago and have no plans to go back. Apache

10-14-2015, 04:15 PM	#22
conan50 Fanatic Posts: 597 Karma: 14054112 Join Date: Jun 2014 Device: kindle	I'm reading more on e-ink these days, and some print books. Much easier on my eyes. I like my tablets for reading with my ears--audiobooks and text-to-speech.

10-15-2015, 02:05 PM	#26
HomeInMyShoes Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,226 Karma: 67780237 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	In Canada, given the lack of Overdrive support to Kindle I use my phone a lot and could see ditching the Kindle for an iPad. As much as I love e-Ink, convenience would win.

10-15-2015, 04:39 PM	#27
Chaiwala Member Posts: 20 Karma: 4347660 Join Date: Oct 2015 Device: None	I went through a similar transition, although my dream device is a 6 inch waterproof phone with great stereo speakers that can go from colorscreen to e-ink with the press of a button.

10-16-2015, 12:17 PM	#28
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	I tried reading on my iPad. I found myself playing video games, reading the internet, and not reading. So I use my Kindle to read.

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