Do you read on your phone? - Page 3

JSWolf · 01-12-2012, 02:02 PM

The blue one next to the fish

Steven Lyle Jordan · 01-12-2012, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddos

For the "Ugh, LCD! Yuck!" crowd, try reading in "night mode" or white-on-black.

Ugh! White on black! Yuck!

But on a similar note: I concur that a reading app that lets you customize font type, size and color, background color, margins and spacing, etc, are your best friend. Being able to set those options makes all the difference between comfortable reading and eyestrain.

Sweetpea · 01-12-2012, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drakedh

Used to, but my eyes were killing me. Now the only thing I read on my smartphone are RSS feeds.

I never give sharp objects to my eyes... And they simply can't kill me with blunt objects (as they can't carry any weight

)

But, as steven already mentioned, an app that lets you change font size, font colour and background colour an even backlight, is mandatory...

ilovejedd · 01-12-2012, 02:48 PM

Reading on smartphones with 3.5" or bigger screens and dedicated reading apps is actually a major improvement for me. Before the proliferation of smartphones and affordable e-ink readers, I used to read books and fanfics on my feature phone. I'd email myself a TXT or HTML version of my books and read them on my phone's 1.5" screen from Yahoo's WAP site. After that, it was PDF on the PSP. When there's a will, there's a way.

Rich_D · 01-13-2012, 01:49 PM

All the time! I use Moon reader, which has a scroll feature, so I don't have to worry about turning pages. That feature, along with the dark background and light text, make it quite enjoyable.

dkb · 01-13-2012, 06:53 PM

I read on my phone mostly when I'm away from home.

The Terminator · 01-13-2012, 07:28 PM

When I'm home I read on my Kobo Touch 100% of the time, but if I am waiting somewhere then I'll take my phone out for a few minutes of reading, or while I'm walking somewhere.

I've tried reading on various sizes of LCD screens and I can't really get used to it, I find Eink much easier on the eyes (Yes I do turn the backlight down to its lowest setting, and I can't stand white on black)

Franky · 01-14-2012, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by banjobama

Heck no. The screen/text is too small. If I make the text bigger, I have to constantly turn the page. And it drains the battery horribly.

I tried it a few times. Never again.

Copy that. Screen is far to small for comfortable reading. It doesn't make sense to do so. IPhone is nice, but there are limitations.

GlenBarrington · 01-14-2012, 09:26 AM

From a Sony PRS350. I started reading on my Palm. . .um100? You know, that first ugly little cheapie PDA they put out, Worked my way up to a Treo. The screen was barely adequate on the Treo for reading, the PDA's weren't too bad but their time in the sun was over.

So I bought a Sony PRS300 and then a 350 and was reasonably happy with my reading options (except for non text pages) When I got an Android phone with a 4 inch screen it wasn't for reading, but I tried the Kobo app first, then the B&N, and the Amazon.

Pretty nice reading device. The screen is big enough even for (not too detailed) non text pages. (I'm in my early 60's and I don't have much problem with the text or page image of any sort). I still have the PRS350, but I don't use it much. I like the large number of purchase options my Droid offers me for books.

I might look into a Kindle Fire at some point mostly for technical reference books and some other entertainment options, but I doubt I'd give up reading on my Droid. It's always with me and just too convenient for those 'down time' moments.

Aladyleyna · 01-14-2012, 10:46 AM

I can't read on my iPhone. The screen is too small, and it uses too much battery. I prefer using my iPad to read instead. I do have my readers on my phone just in case, but I never use it.

shanghaichica · 01-19-2012, 05:27 AM

My first choice will always be my kindle, however there are a few occasions when I read on my iPhone. Mainly when it's not conveniant to use the bigger kindle, I.e lack of space on a crowded train, trying to eat on the train and read at the same time, having a sneaky read. Sometimes at night if I've taken my kindle out of its lighted cover and can't be bothered to put it back in or get my kandle out I'll read on my phone.

aquabel · 01-19-2012, 09:10 PM

Yes I do. I usually have one book I'm reading on my ereader and one one my iPhone. It's really convenient when waiting in the doctor's office, or on break at work.

graycyn · 01-20-2012, 05:41 AM

My answer is no. I have a Tracfone. There's no apps for it, no data plan. I don't use it to make phone calls much either. It's an emergency road phone that spends most of its life turned off. I'm not into being connected 24/7. I hate when my house phone rings. I don't give my Tracfone number out, so it never does!

Even if I wanted to read on it, the screen is entirely too tiny for that. Besides, my PRS-350 goes everywhere with me.

leebase · 01-20-2012, 10:26 AM

Read on my phone all the time, for hours on end. For novels it's a toss up to me whether I'll read on my iPad or iPhone. For the web, magazines etc., I much prefer the iPad

Lee

RainingLemur · 01-20-2012, 11:32 AM

I do read a LITTLE bit on my phone when all else fails, but it's hardly my go-to reader.

And, I'm wondering where this mackerel came from.

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Yes, a LOT. Thank god for smart phones or I'd never have a chance to read.	18	11.69%
Yes, I like my smart phone for the reading experience. I turn more pages, w00t!	24	15.58%
Yes, and Calibre + Calibre2Opds + Dropbox makes me so warm and happy and fuzzy.	9	5.84%
No, I can usually whip out my eInk or tablet when I want to read.	46	29.87%
No. Are you kidding? Text is so tiny, and screen glare, and NO.	44	28.57%
This is a very silly poll, and I currently have a mackerel on my head.	32	20.78%
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01-14-2012, 09:26 AM	#39
GlenBarrington Cheese Whiz Posts: 1,986 Karma: 11677147 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Springfield, Illinois Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Tab A 10.1(2019), Pixel 6a.	I went back to phone reading From a Sony PRS350. I started reading on my Palm. . .um100? You know, that first ugly little cheapie PDA they put out, Worked my way up to a Treo. The screen was barely adequate on the Treo for reading, the PDA's weren't too bad but their time in the sun was over. So I bought a Sony PRS300 and then a 350 and was reasonably happy with my reading options (except for non text pages) When I got an Android phone with a 4 inch screen it wasn't for reading, but I tried the Kobo app first, then the B&N, and the Amazon. Pretty nice reading device. The screen is big enough even for (not too detailed) non text pages. (I'm in my early 60's and I don't have much problem with the text or page image of any sort). I still have the PRS350, but I don't use it much. I like the large number of purchase options my Droid offers me for books. I might look into a Kindle Fire at some point mostly for technical reference books and some other entertainment options, but I doubt I'd give up reading on my Droid. It's always with me and just too convenient for those 'down time' moments.

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01-12-2012, 02:02 PM	#31
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,159 Karma: 144284184 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The blue one next to the fish

01-12-2012, 02:48 PM	#34
ilovejedd hopeless n00b Posts: 5,110 Karma: 19597086 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in the middle of nowhere Device: PW4, PW3, Libra H2O, iPad 10.5, iPad 11, iPad 12.9	Reading on smartphones with 3.5" or bigger screens and dedicated reading apps is actually a major improvement for me. Before the proliferation of smartphones and affordable e-ink readers, I used to read books and fanfics on my feature phone. I'd email myself a TXT or HTML version of my books and read them on my phone's 1.5" screen from Yahoo's WAP site. After that, it was PDF on the PSP. When there's a will, there's a way.

01-13-2012, 01:49 PM	#35
Rich_D Fanatic Posts: 581 Karma: 1314896 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA USA Device: Android phone, Kobo Glo HD, nook ST with Glo (backup)	All the time! I use Moon reader, which has a scroll feature, so I don't have to worry about turning pages. That feature, along with the dark background and light text, make it quite enjoyable.

01-13-2012, 06:53 PM	#36
dkb ebook enthusiast Posts: 85 Karma: 40466 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Device: Kindle 2, iPhone, Sony PRS-350, Kindle Fire, Kindle Touch	I read on my phone mostly when I'm away from home.

01-13-2012, 07:28 PM	#37
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	When I'm home I read on my Kobo Touch 100% of the time, but if I am waiting somewhere then I'll take my phone out for a few minutes of reading, or while I'm walking somewhere. I've tried reading on various sizes of LCD screens and I can't really get used to it, I find Eink much easier on the eyes (Yes I do turn the backlight down to its lowest setting, and I can't stand white on black)

01-14-2012, 10:46 AM	#40
Aladyleyna Zealot Posts: 138 Karma: 24624 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Device: iPad 1	I can't read on my iPhone. The screen is too small, and it uses too much battery. I prefer using my iPad to read instead. I do have my readers on my phone just in case, but I never use it.

01-19-2012, 05:27 AM	#41
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	My first choice will always be my kindle, however there are a few occasions when I read on my iPhone. Mainly when it's not conveniant to use the bigger kindle, I.e lack of space on a crowded train, trying to eat on the train and read at the same time, having a sneaky read. Sometimes at night if I've taken my kindle out of its lighted cover and can't be bothered to put it back in or get my kandle out I'll read on my phone.

01-19-2012, 09:10 PM	#42
aquabel Book Lover Posts: 17 Karma: 320024 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Device: Sony PRS-650	Yes I do. I usually have one book I'm reading on my ereader and one one my iPhone. It's really convenient when waiting in the doctor's office, or on break at work.

01-20-2012, 05:41 AM	#43
graycyn Wizard Posts: 1,581 Karma: 11380098 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NE Oregon Device: Kobo Sage, Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma, Kindle Oasis 2	My answer is no. I have a Tracfone. There's no apps for it, no data plan. I don't use it to make phone calls much either. It's an emergency road phone that spends most of its life turned off. I'm not into being connected 24/7. I hate when my house phone rings. I don't give my Tracfone number out, so it never does! Even if I wanted to read on it, the screen is entirely too tiny for that. Besides, my PRS-350 goes everywhere with me.

01-20-2012, 10:26 AM	#44
leebase Karma Kameleon Posts: 2,960 Karma: 26738313 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: iPad Mini, iPhone X, Kindle Fire Tab HD 8, Walmart Onn	Read on my phone all the time, for hours on end. For novels it's a toss up to me whether I'll read on my iPad or iPhone. For the web, magazines etc., I much prefer the iPad Lee

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01-20-2012, 11:32 AM	#45
RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,355 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	I do read a LITTLE bit on my phone when all else fails, but it's hardly my go-to reader. And, I'm wondering where this mackerel came from.