Good device for DIY books, manga, comics? - Page 2

Aleron Ives · 10-03-2024, 05:17 PM

You might try the Boox Go 10.3. It doesn't have a frontlight, which means there's one less layer between you and the content. It also means the screen can reflect light more easily, which improves the contrast.

Fritomaster · 10-03-2024, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Aleron Ives

You might try the Boox Go 10.3. It doesn't have a frontlight, which means there's one less layer between you and the content. It also means the screen can reflect light more easily, which improves the contrast.

I've been researching it. I'm slightly worried about no backlight but I could attach one, I just don't want to have to use it during the day.

I've also been unable to find any good comparisons on the contrast. Just that it's good.

Aleron Ives · 10-03-2024, 10:53 PM

Voja's review is probably the most thorough you can get:

Mr Avid · 10-04-2024, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Fritomaster

I've been researching it. I'm slightly worried about no backlight but I could attach one, I just don't want to have to use it during the day.

I suppose it depends on your eyes and typical lighting conditions but I don't think I could easily use an e-reader without a front light at this point. I had an e-reader back before there were front lights and using a clip-on light was a hassle.

I think the only situation I would be OK without a light is outdoors reading.

Fritomaster · 10-04-2024, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Avid

I suppose it depends on your eyes and typical lighting conditions but I don't think I could easily use an e-reader without a front light at this point. I had an e-reader back before there were front lights and using a clip-on light was a hassle.

I think the only situation I would be OK without a light is outdoors reading.

Yeah it depends, people have vastly different lighting. My bedroom is too dark to read, but my living with a high wattage led light is bright enough to use kaleido 3 without a backlight.

My really issue is I can use my remarkable paper pro indoors without backlight which is awesome for color, but it's too unwieldy and it's expensive for only using for graphic novels/manga. I for sure want another gallery device though, I just can't decide if I should return this and use a b&w until another drops or keep it.

I just don't want to go back to a 8inch b&w and I was hoping I'd find a newer 10 inch with some kind of upgrade from my last one.

Redsea · 11-07-2024, 06:02 PM

An Android tablet or iPad might also work well, though you'll have to weigh the tradeoffs between iOS and Android. The key seems to be finding a device with a large enough screen to comfortably read PDFs, comics, and manga.

Ladyrixx · 11-13-2024, 04:32 PM

For reading comics, find a tablet that caters to the gaming crowd. I use a Chuwi Hi9 Air 10.1 inch that has 2560x1600 resolution. My husband complains that the comics I read on it look better than his physical ones. I also use a (very old) programme called ComicRack that lets me do reading lists of different books. (Think crossovers and things). I use that same tablet for picture references when I'm painting minis.

Anything else, I use a Kobo Forma on, and I sideload all the stuff from Calibre. I'm not sure where your pdfs would fall under, but from the title of the plumbing one, it might be better on the tablet. I've also used that for things like maps when I'm playing RPGs.

I haven't yet seen a colour eInk screen that would give the resolution needed for serious comic reading. Manga, on the other hand, is great on my Forma.

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10-03-2024, 05:17 PM	#16
Aleron Ives Wizard Posts: 1,689 Karma: 16307824 Join Date: Sep 2022 Device: Kobo Libra 2	You might try the Boox Go 10.3. It doesn't have a frontlight, which means there's one less layer between you and the content. It also means the screen can reflect light more easily, which improves the contrast.

10-03-2024, 10:53 PM	#18
Aleron Ives Wizard Posts: 1,689 Karma: 16307824 Join Date: Sep 2022 Device: Kobo Libra 2	Voja's review is probably the most thorough you can get:

11-07-2024, 06:02 PM	#21
Redsea Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2024 Device: none	An Android tablet or iPad might also work well, though you'll have to weigh the tradeoffs between iOS and Android. The key seems to be finding a device with a large enough screen to comfortably read PDFs, comics, and manga.

11-13-2024, 04:32 PM	#22
Ladyrixx Groupie Posts: 152 Karma: 585496 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Astak EZ Reader Pocket Pro, Kobo Mini, Nook Glowlight 2, Kobo Forma	For reading comics, find a tablet that caters to the gaming crowd. I use a Chuwi Hi9 Air 10.1 inch that has 2560x1600 resolution. My husband complains that the comics I read on it look better than his physical ones. I also use a (very old) programme called ComicRack that lets me do reading lists of different books. (Think crossovers and things). I use that same tablet for picture references when I'm painting minis. Anything else, I use a Kobo Forma on, and I sideload all the stuff from Calibre. I'm not sure where your pdfs would fall under, but from the title of the plumbing one, it might be better on the tablet. I've also used that for things like maps when I'm playing RPGs. I haven't yet seen a colour eInk screen that would give the resolution needed for serious comic reading. Manga, on the other hand, is great on my Forma.

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