Smartphone as an eReader ?

Quelch · 09-09-2014, 07:44 PM

My wife wants me to get a cell phone so she can call me anytime in an emergency etc

I want a phone I can use as an eReader
The Nexus 7 is an ideal reader around the home but a little large and heavy to carry about in a pocket

I'd like recommendations for a suitable smartphone please

Quelch

Purple Lady · 09-09-2014, 08:01 PM

How about a Nexus 5? It's got great resolution.

cfrizz · 09-09-2014, 08:17 PM

I have the Samsung Note 2. It has a 5.5 inch screen. I have no trouble reading on it, it has turned into my main reader when on the road. Or you could get the Note 3 which I believe is 5.8 inches.

Quelch · 09-09-2014, 11:47 PM

Thanks for the quick replies
I'll have a look at the Nexus 5 and the Samsung note 2 and 3

Prestidigitweeze · 09-10-2014, 03:09 AM

On my recent thread about the OnePlus One, a few people verified that the LG G3, with its recordbreaking ppi density and flagship resolution (1440 x 2560 pixels, 534 ppi), is exceptionally good for reading. If I were looking for a smartphone based solely on its readability, I'd buy the G3 without a comma's pause.

And that's coming from someone who owns a Galaxy S4 as well as the OnePlus One.

rdjack21 · 09-10-2014, 08:49 AM

I've been using my phone (LG G2) as a on the go reader for a while now and it has worked really well. I know some people don't like this but I have found that putting a matte screen protector on the phone really helps for reading both in the sun and out. I find the clear protectors and unprotected screens are not as easy to read on.

I've been in the market for a new EReader but ever since I put a matte screen protector on my tablet (LG GPad 8.3) I'm now thinking I may just stick with that. For me the only real upside to a dedicated EReader now is the battery life and direct sun reading but I still have my Nook for that. But I have to admit I still want one but I'm not sure I need one.

alicepattinson · 09-10-2014, 09:09 AM

Note is a great phone and a reader

edwind · 09-10-2014, 04:21 PM

HTC Desire is small and light but big enough screen to make perfect reader. I use it mostly in bed on night setting so as not to disturb partner. All action page turning one hand only. She loves that I can still cuddle (put my arm round) while reading.
Perfect for waiting on a train platform or sitting in the car waiting for the children to come out of extra curricular activities.

Anthem · 09-11-2014, 11:12 AM

No matter what model you go with, the primary concern will be screen quality. Get an up to date phone that has a good screen resolution made by a decent manufacturer and it should suffice as a good on the go reading device.

jersysman · 09-11-2014, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prestidigitweeze

On my recent thread about the OnePlus One, a few people verified that the LG G3, with its recordbreaking ppi density and flagship resolution (1440 x 2560 pixels, 534 ppi), is exceptionally good for reading. If I were looking for a smartphone based solely on its readability, I'd buy the G3 without a comma's pause.

And that's coming from someone who owns a Galaxy 4S as well as the OnePlus One.

I can attest to the LG G3 being a good reader to take on the road. The clarity is awesome. I've never used a phone as a reader before, but I highly recommend the G3.

Quelch · 09-16-2014, 06:56 AM

The LG G3 is a little expensive at $ 799- Australian

Local company has SONY Xperia-Z-Ultra 4G LTE for $349-

Would this be suitable as an eReader ?

Anthem · 09-16-2014, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quelch

The LG G3 is a little expensive at $ 799- Australian

Local company has SONY Xperia-Z-Ultra 4G LTE for $349-

Would this be suitable as an eReader ?

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is a HUGE phone with decent specs and a high resolution display. As far as I can tell from the reviews (and my experience with previous Sony phones) this would probably make a good reading device that also doubles as a decent smartphone/almost tablet experience.

But that's just me: you may want to look at one in person and see what you think. Generally speaking, Sony makes extremely high quality phones and tablets.

Quelch · 09-16-2014, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthem

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is a HUGE phone with decent specs and a high resolution display. As far as I can tell from the reviews (and my experience with previous Sony phones) this would probably make a good reading device that also doubles as a decent smartphone/almost tablet experience.

But that's just me: you may want to look at one in person and see what you think. Generally speaking, Sony makes extremely high quality phones and tablets.

Thanks for the quick response and reassurance Anthem
A good idea to get a little hands on experience before plonking down my money
Next time I have to go into the big city Brisbane, I'll check them out and a few other models

Teknikal · 10-03-2014, 03:25 PM

Interesting the G3 came up I just bought one today.
Haven't experimented to much as yet but i did load up mantano and I've never seen text look as sharp an crisp. Battery seems strong as well Ive been playing with it nearly the whole day and I'm actually typing this very comment on it.

kyrilson · 10-09-2014, 11:06 PM

I just got an LG G3 today, myself. So far I'm very impressed with it. Going from a samsung galaxy s3 is a pretty big leap.

The screen is amazing for reading.

09-09-2014, 07:44 PM	#1
Quelch Groupie Posts: 177 Karma: 1656608 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brisbane Australia Device: Kobo Touch and iPad 4 hers, Samsung Galaxy S 8.4 mine !	Smartphone as an eReader ? My wife wants me to get a cell phone so she can call me anytime in an emergency etc I want a phone I can use as an eReader The Nexus 7 is an ideal reader around the home but a little large and heavy to carry about in a pocket I'd like recommendations for a suitable smartphone please Quelch

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Prestidigitweeze Fledgling Demagogue Posts: 2,332 Karma: 26544205 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: White Plains Device: Aura HD; Surface Pro; iPad Air; Nexus 7; PRS-350; Galaxy S7 Edge; MBP.	On my recent thread about the OnePlus One, a few people verified that the LG G3, with its recordbreaking ppi density and flagship resolution (1440 x 2560 pixels, 534 ppi), is exceptionally good for reading. If I were looking for a smartphone based solely on its readability, I'd buy the G3 without a comma's pause. And that's coming from someone who owns a Galaxy S4 as well as the OnePlus One. Last edited by Prestidigitweeze; 10-04-2014 at 04:48 PM.

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Purple Lady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,698 Karma: 16542228 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Device: Huawei MediaPad M5, LG V30, Boyue T80S, Nexus 7 LTE, K3 3G, Fire HD8	How about a Nexus 5? It's got great resolution.

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Quelch Groupie Posts: 177 Karma: 1656608 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brisbane Australia Device: Kobo Touch and iPad 4 hers, Samsung Galaxy S 8.4 mine !	Thanks for the quick replies I'll have a look at the Nexus 5 and the Samsung note 2 and 3

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rdjack21 Groupie Posts: 153 Karma: 3241792 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Elocity A7, Nook STR, Galaxy Nexus	I've been using my phone (LG G2) as a on the go reader for a while now and it has worked really well. I know some people don't like this but I have found that putting a matte screen protector on the phone really helps for reading both in the sun and out. I find the clear protectors and unprotected screens are not as easy to read on. I've been in the market for a new EReader but ever since I put a matte screen protector on my tablet (LG GPad 8.3) I'm now thinking I may just stick with that. For me the only real upside to a dedicated EReader now is the battery life and direct sun reading but I still have my Nook for that. But I have to admit I still want one but I'm not sure I need one.

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alicepattinson Banned Posts: 142 Karma: 2564052 Join Date: Jan 2013 Device: Kindle Fire	Note is a great phone and a reader

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edwind Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 886 Join Date: Sep 2014 Device: smartphone	HTC Desire is small and light but big enough screen to make perfect reader. I use it mostly in bed on night setting so as not to disturb partner. All action page turning one hand only. She loves that I can still cuddle (put my arm round) while reading. Perfect for waiting on a train platform or sitting in the car waiting for the children to come out of extra curricular activities.

09-11-2014, 11:12 AM	#9
Anthem Guru Posts: 703 Karma: 1622328 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Device: Nook Glowlight 3, iPhone	No matter what model you go with, the primary concern will be screen quality. Get an up to date phone that has a good screen resolution made by a decent manufacturer and it should suffice as a good on the go reading device.

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Quelch Groupie Posts: 177 Karma: 1656608 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brisbane Australia Device: Kobo Touch and iPad 4 hers, Samsung Galaxy S 8.4 mine !	The LG G3 is a little expensive at $ 799- Australian Local company has SONY Xperia-Z-Ultra 4G LTE for $349- Would this be suitable as an eReader ?

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Teknikal Fanatic Posts: 574 Karma: 5264318 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belfast Device: Sony T1, Note Pro 12.2, Honor 10	Interesting the G3 came up I just bought one today. Haven't experimented to much as yet but i did load up mantano and I've never seen text look as sharp an crisp. Battery seems strong as well Ive been playing with it nearly the whole day and I'm actually typing this very comment on it.

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kyrilson Addict Posts: 285 Karma: 10535964 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cleveland, OH Device: Voyage, Oasis, Kobo Glo HD,iPad Pro, Sony 350 and T2	I just got an LG G3 today, myself. So far I'm very impressed with it. Going from a samsung galaxy s3 is a pretty big leap. The screen is amazing for reading.

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