ipad too heavy for ebook reading - imho - Page 5

tyche · 07-26-2010, 09:13 AM

I've never held a paperback with one hand to read. I always use two hands and balance against myself or a table. I do the same with my Sony and iPad and never had any strain using the device. Since I have the Apple case, I use it in landscape mode and its tilt allows me to go hands free on a surface top while I read effectively making it weightless.

theducks · 07-26-2010, 06:08 PM

No built-in pillow (yet).
I prop the HB on the cat (Talk about WEIGHT) that always seems to find it necessary to use me as a cat bed

(I like to read reclining)

montsnmags · 07-26-2010, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by junkyardwillie

That's pretty cool, I never knew that it had that and a lot of times when I'm reading whether at night or day I wish that the text was white on black. I just wish that switching it didn't mess up the icons and other colors in the applications because I'd probably leave it on all the time. Thanks

Yes, I agree! The first time I used it was in the Settings screen, and my first thought was immediately, "Ahh, much better!". Then I went back to the home screen, and my bacground's a negative and my app icons are irradiated...oh, well.

I should mention that I certainly got that tip from someone else here at MR, but couldn't recall where.

Regarding the thread topic, I mostly read late at night in bed, propped up on pillows, iPad resting on my chest or stomach. I don't find weight an issue then. Different situations may have me provide different opinion.

Cheers,
Marc

pizda · 12-14-2010, 05:30 PM

Yeah, I believe that 200g is the max bearable weight. In reality, there is no much difference, kindle - iPad, both are too heavy for long reading...

bhartman36 · 12-15-2010, 07:30 PM

I actually saw an iPad "in the wild" for the first time on Monday. I asked the woman who was using it how she liked it, and she was raving about it. She said she uses it now for reading instead of her Kindle. I didn't ask her to hold it, but the thing that struck me was how large it looked. (That's compared to my Kindle 3 or my Kindle 1.) I also noticed that the screen had a little bit of a bluish cast, but that might've been the viewing angle or the brightness level she had it at.

The conclusion I came away with was the same that I reached for the Kindle DX: It's too large for me. Because of my chair, it'd be difficult to carry around comfortably, or in my backpack. I'll admit that there was a bit of a wow factor in seeing one, though.

valb2953 · 12-20-2010, 08:43 PM

ipad is heavier than a dedicated ereader, but people shouldn't buy them just to use as ereaders.I guess that most of its weight is the weight of the battery.I don't think that a 2nd generation of ipads will see a lot of hadware changes. Most improvements will likely be in the software,and that's very good,because all ipads (new and old) will benefit.
valentin bazavan

HarryT · 12-21-2010, 03:25 AM

The iPad is lighter than the majority of hardback books. Like a hardback book, it's perfectly comfortable to read two-handed. It is too heavy to hold one-handed.

Mirrorlike · 12-21-2010, 04:19 AM

luvshihtzu · 12-21-2010, 05:18 AM

Haven't I seen that cat before over on KindleBoards? Adorable and a lovely iPad holder.

menevets · 12-21-2010, 09:17 AM

I use one all the time, mostly to read and I do find it a tad heavy. I realize hardbacks are just as heavy, but the weight distribution is different. Obviously it's not a showstopper for me since I bought one.

I love my iPad, but if it were 1/2, 3/4 pounds lighter, that would be awesome. I usually use a throw pillow to negate the weight. I also use a Sony eReader, so I know what really light feels like.

SHOECHICK · 12-21-2010, 09:43 AM

I use a throw pillow or my knees to support the weight. My wrists would get sore if I just held it.

jocampo · 12-21-2010, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zzzxtreme

well, tried the ipad. the screen is not bad. reflection is not too bad of a problem, since i can crank up the contrast to use with anti-glare-reflection protector thingey.

but the thing is, try reading a pdf like a book or kindledx, it is considerably heavier. I underestimated it's weight. don't get me wrong, the weight has no competition amongst the tablet peers. But ipad is not there yet as an ebook reader.

so now I'm left without any ebook reader, impatiently waiting for readers from Acer or the upcoming windows slates and wishing amazon would add Wifi to kindle DX

With the risk of being called a troll, I do not consider iPads e-readers but a tablet and multipurpose device which, as usual, Apple initiated and created an non-existing market with it. Now most companies want to make one, including the one I work for

.... I would say like Bezos, "A me too" product.

So in my opinion, holding an iPad and read for hours is not more comfortable than reading with a Nook 1st generation or even a Kindle DX.

Now, I found interesting than holding a Kindle DX is more comfortable (for me) than holding a Nook Color, even though Kindle DX is heavier I think; weight's distribution and center of gravity play a big role on all these electronic devices.

iPad are really good for reading PDFs though, no doubts about it.

jocampo · 12-21-2010, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mirrorlike

This is so freaking nice! hahaha...

JSWolf · 12-21-2010, 10:59 AM

That is a nice stand to hold an iPad.

menevets · 12-21-2010, 02:03 PM

You can read pdfs with both dx and iPad pretty well, but on an iPad, the ability to annotate and file organize blows the dx away.

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07-26-2010, 09:13 AM	#61
tyche Addict Posts: 227 Karma: 2530 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: PRS-505, iPad	I've never held a paperback with one hand to read. I always use two hands and balance against myself or a table. I do the same with my Sony and iPad and never had any strain using the device. Since I have the Apple case, I use it in landscape mode and its tilt allows me to go hands free on a surface top while I read effectively making it weightless.

07-26-2010, 06:08 PM	#62
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 29,809 Karma: 54830978 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	No built-in pillow (yet). I prop the HB on the cat (Talk about WEIGHT) that always seems to find it necessary to use me as a cat bed (I like to read reclining)

12-14-2010, 05:30 PM	#64
pizda Enthusiast Posts: 39 Karma: 18 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: kindle, iPad	Yeah, I believe that 200g is the max bearable weight. In reality, there is no much difference, kindle - iPad, both are too heavy for long reading...

12-15-2010, 07:30 PM	#65
bhartman36 Wizard Posts: 1,316 Karma: 1515835 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 3 Wi-Fi, Craig CMP738a Android Tablet	I actually saw an iPad "in the wild" for the first time on Monday. I asked the woman who was using it how she liked it, and she was raving about it. She said she uses it now for reading instead of her Kindle. I didn't ask her to hold it, but the thing that struck me was how large it looked. (That's compared to my Kindle 3 or my Kindle 1.) I also noticed that the screen had a little bit of a bluish cast, but that might've been the viewing angle or the brightness level she had it at. The conclusion I came away with was the same that I reached for the Kindle DX: It's too large for me. Because of my chair, it'd be difficult to carry around comfortably, or in my backpack. I'll admit that there was a bit of a wow factor in seeing one, though.

12-20-2010, 08:43 PM	#66
valb2953 Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 34 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: ipad,kindle	ipad is heavier than a dedicated ereader, but people shouldn't buy them just to use as ereaders.I guess that most of its weight is the weight of the battery.I don't think that a 2nd generation of ipads will see a lot of hadware changes. Most improvements will likely be in the software,and that's very good,because all ipads (new and old) will benefit. valentin bazavan

12-21-2010, 03:25 AM	#67
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The iPad is lighter than the majority of hardback books. Like a hardback book, it's perfectly comfortable to read two-handed. It is too heavy to hold one-handed.

12-21-2010, 04:19 AM	#68
Mirrorlike Connoisseur Posts: 66 Karma: 280 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: iPad

12-21-2010, 05:18 AM	#69
luvshihtzu Groupie Posts: 194 Karma: 39390 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Device: Kindle DX Graphite, Sony 950 and iPad	Haven't I seen that cat before over on KindleBoards? Adorable and a lovely iPad holder.

12-21-2010, 09:17 AM	#70
menevets Connoisseur Posts: 88 Karma: 750010 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: PRS-300/Kindle 4 basic/iPad/iPod Touch/iPhone/Nexus 7	I use one all the time, mostly to read and I do find it a tad heavy. I realize hardbacks are just as heavy, but the weight distribution is different. Obviously it's not a showstopper for me since I bought one. I love my iPad, but if it were 1/2, 3/4 pounds lighter, that would be awesome. I usually use a throw pillow to negate the weight. I also use a Sony eReader, so I know what really light feels like.

12-21-2010, 09:43 AM	#71
SHOECHICK Addict Posts: 228 Karma: 1032 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Device: Red Sony 505 and Ipad	I use a throw pillow or my knees to support the weight. My wrists would get sore if I just held it.

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12-21-2010, 10:59 AM	#74
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,998 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	That is a nice stand to hold an iPad.

12-21-2010, 02:03 PM	#75
menevets Connoisseur Posts: 88 Karma: 750010 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: PRS-300/Kindle 4 basic/iPad/iPod Touch/iPhone/Nexus 7	You can read pdfs with both dx and iPad pretty well, but on an iPad, the ability to annotate and file organize blows the dx away.