Anyone worried about reading on such a big screen? (Kindle DX) Iliad users?

[kacir]

Originally Posted by Gideon

Perhaps I'm just imagining it a bit too big.

Just make a mockup. I always do.

1. Download an image of your favourite reading device from net.

2A. Load an image into your favourite graphics program (I use AutoCAD, because this is what I use at work and I can put image into scale very quickly) you can use Corel Draw, Inkscape (free software) or OpenOffice.org Draw and print the picture in 1:1 scale

2B If you do not have such program as in 2A just print the picture, measure it and make a copy using photocopying machine (Xerox for Americans here) to make a copy in scale so you get 1:1 scale (computing the zoom for the copier from original dimensions and dimensions of printed image is left as an exercise for the reader ;-) )

3. Glue the picture into a piece of cardboard of apropriate thickness.

[thibaulthalpern]

Worried? Why would one be worried about the larger screen size? It's not that large. Many books are larger.

[khalleron]

I would be worried about breakage - it seems the screen would be even more fragile than the Kindle 2, due to the larger size.

But since I'm not planning on buying one, it's a moot point to me.

[DaleDe]

Originally Posted by Gideon

I have to admit, I'm a bit concerned about reading novels on such an enormous screen as the DX.

For you Illiad users, what's the experience like? Pleasant enough to read for hours and hours?

Anyone else a bit worried?

Amazon was worried. That is why they offer a feature to limit the line length to provide an easier read experience.

Dale

[Sonist]

Originally Posted by DaleDe

Amazon was worried. That is why they offer a feature to limit the line length to provide an easier read experience.

Dale

Not sure why, since the line-length is less than that of a regular hardcover?

Unless you go down to the smallest point-size (but then limiting the line-length would kind of defeat the purpose....)

In any event, I wouldn't worry too much. The larger screen does get the real estate closer (but not quite,) to that of a normal book, so unless you have trouble with regular size books, you shouldn't have trouble with the K DX.

Also, the Kindle has a very rigid shell, so if you are reasonably careful, the screen should hold-up fine.