Favorite Magazine Reading Device? - Page 3

Sydney's Mom · 11-01-2012, 01:41 PM

My Kindle Fire HD. I just ordered my first magazine, and I was very impressed. I love it you can switch back and forth between page view and regular view. There are some knitting magazines I want to keep in paper form, but I think all the rest will be electronic, now.

shenye · 11-01-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by vxf

You can get a free two-week trial for most of the big newspapers and magazines. I was skeptical too, but I actually find it a pleasant read.

If available I'll experiment with the trial. No question, E Ink would be preferred. Alas, the Kindle version is not included in the digital subscription of my newspaper (NY Times), in other words, I would have to cancel my existing subscription before switching over to the Kindle.

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Actually, due to the fact that the file is pre-loaded, it is a much smoother and faster 'flipping through pages' than if you use the WSJ or FT apps on tablets - which are usually downloading in the background while you try to read and constantly hiccup.

Fortunately the NYT Android App downloads updated content in one batch (optionally including image thumbnails).

vxf · 11-01-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by shenye

in other words, I would have to cancel my existing subscription before switching over to the Kindle

No need to cancel before taking the free trial...

Sirman · 11-02-2012, 08:19 AM

i-pad! Prefer the larger screen size.

pagansoul · 11-13-2012, 09:01 AM

iPad 3 all the way. Most of my subscriptions, and I have plenty, are via Zinio.

NickyWithNook · 11-13-2012, 10:01 AM

I read magazines on my iPad.

Tarana · 11-13-2012, 10:37 AM

I use my Nook for subscriptions. I had a couple of expensive subscriptions on my Kindle. After nearly a year, my Kindle broke. I was assured that everything would transfer to the Kindle. Guess what - magazine subscriptions DO NOT. They are assigned to the specific kindle. So, I lost out -many of these mags (Ellery Queen, Asimov), I didn't even get to read because my late Dad was so ill during that year. Amazon replaced the Kindle under warranty, but I didn't find out about DRM removal until some time later and don't have the serial number for the original one (I bought it at Target).

kevinp · 11-13-2012, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Favorite magazine app is Pulse on any device handy - desktop, Android, iOS, whatever.

I just discovered Pulse a couple weeks ago. Couldn't believe such a great app was available for my Nook. I like my Nook a lot more now!

xendula · 11-13-2012, 11:49 PM

Zinio on my iPad3. I guess I could also install Zinio on my Nexus 7, but don't see much of a point to doing so, since for magazines, I prefer the larger screen real estate.

tubemonkey · 11-14-2012, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinp

I just discovered Pulse a couple weeks ago. Couldn't believe such a great app was available for my Nook. I like my Nook a lot more now!

It's fantastic! It gives me all the magazine content I want for free. As a result, I don't have to spend money on magazine subscriptions.

IMO, Pulse is much better than Flipboard and Currents.

shenye · 11-14-2012, 03:15 AM

Is anyone still using RSS feeds?

It's my main news source beside my favorite daily newspaper.

jj2me · 11-15-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by shenye

If available I'll experiment with the trial. No question, E Ink would be preferred. Alas, the Kindle version is not included in the digital subscription of my newspaper (NY Times), in other words, I would have to cancel my existing subscription before switching over to the Kindle.

Fortunately the NYT Android App ...

If you would be happy with Calibre's NY Times, then there's no need to buy a Kindle subscription. Your smartphone digital subscription will allow Calibre to assemble a NY Times newspaper each day.

When I had both a Kindle subscription and a digital subscription about a year ago, I compared Calibre's edition with Kindle's on a K3. They were almost identical, and the only differences I saw could be attributed to the time of assembly.

Downsides to Calibre's version vs. Kindle's:
- no 3G delivery (alternatively you could set up a server and fetch via 3G)
- your PC must run Calibre each day and be attached to the internet (you could leave it all running when away on vacation).
- your Kindle must attach to wi-fi to get the newspaper delivered.

Neutral:
- time of assembly affects content. So you could tweak Calibre's assembly to occur closer to when you read.

Advantages: free!

xendula · 11-15-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by shenye

Is anyone still using RSS feeds?

It's my main news source beside my favorite daily newspaper.

Sometimes, when I have a liot of down time, I still do. But I usually check out my go-to sites instead of waiting for an app to update the feeds.

Tarana · 11-15-2012, 05:13 PM

I use my Nook ST to read Ellergy Queen or Asimov's science fiction. Since there aren't any pictures, it works perfect.

I use my computer to read the quilting or cross stitch magazines - craft magazines just don't work on small, non-color devices. The print is just too tiny. I think even someone with an Ipad would struggle with the craft magazines. You need a laptop or larger.

MrDoug · 11-15-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

It's fantastic! It gives me all the magazine content I want for free. As a result, I don't have to spend money on magazine subscriptions.

IMO, Pulse is much better than Flipboard and Currents.

I like Pulse.. tried it today..

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11-01-2012, 01:41 PM	#31
Sydney's Mom Wizard Posts: 2,899 Karma: 6995721 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Idaho, on the side of a mountain Device: Kindle Oasis, Fire 3d Gen and 5th Gen and Samsung Tab S	My Kindle Fire HD. I just ordered my first magazine, and I was very impressed. I love it you can switch back and forth between page view and regular view. There are some knitting magazines I want to keep in paper form, but I think all the rest will be electronic, now.

11-02-2012, 08:19 AM	#34
Sirman Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 496132 Join Date: Nov 2012 Device: Kindle	i-pad! Prefer the larger screen size.

11-13-2012, 09:01 AM	#35
pagansoul Fanatic Posts: 509 Karma: 1098204 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Earth Device: iPhone5, iPad Gen3, Kobo, Kindle Fire, Kobo Vox. Samsung Galaxy Tab 7	iPad 3 all the way. Most of my subscriptions, and I have plenty, are via Zinio.

11-13-2012, 10:01 AM	#36
NickyWithNook Guru Posts: 750 Karma: 3942770 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: American living in Australia Device: Kobo Libra Colour, Kindle Fire, Kindle Pwhite (Don't use Nook anymore)	I read magazines on my iPad.

11-13-2012, 10:37 AM	#37
Tarana Wizard Posts: 4,038 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	I use my Nook for subscriptions. I had a couple of expensive subscriptions on my Kindle. After nearly a year, my Kindle broke. I was assured that everything would transfer to the Kindle. Guess what - magazine subscriptions DO NOT. They are assigned to the specific kindle. So, I lost out -many of these mags (Ellery Queen, Asimov), I didn't even get to read because my late Dad was so ill during that year. Amazon replaced the Kindle under warranty, but I didn't find out about DRM removal until some time later and don't have the serial number for the original one (I bought it at Target).

11-13-2012, 11:49 PM	#39
xendula eBookworm Posts: 2,300 Karma: 4525746 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Coast brrrrr Device: Kindle 4B/K ~ Nexus 7 ~ Kindle Paperwhite 1&2 ~ iPad Air	Zinio on my iPad3. I guess I could also install Zinio on my Nexus 7, but don't see much of a point to doing so, since for magazines, I prefer the larger screen real estate.

11-14-2012, 03:15 AM	#41
shenye Zealot Posts: 121 Karma: 2560040 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Is anyone still using RSS feeds? It's my main news source beside my favorite daily newspaper.

11-15-2012, 05:13 PM	#44
Tarana Wizard Posts: 4,038 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	I use my Nook ST to read Ellergy Queen or Asimov's science fiction. Since there aren't any pictures, it works perfect. I use my computer to read the quilting or cross stitch magazines - craft magazines just don't work on small, non-color devices. The print is just too tiny. I think even someone with an Ipad would struggle with the craft magazines. You need a laptop or larger.

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