10-06-2015, 04:50 PM | #1 |
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Is the extra .8'' on the H2O worth the extra $$ ?
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I've had the Kindle 3 and the Nook simple touch some years ago. For some reason, they both ended up with cracked screens. I really read lots of pdfs; math, physics, engineering etc . . . Of course, I'm aware that the optimum reading experience for such documents requires a 9+ inch reader. But, obviously, I cannot afford the prices of such ereaders. My ceiling is $200. I've been hoping that by the time I decide to buy another ereader, the prices of 9+ inch ereaders will be less than $200, but, as we know, that is far from the case. Anyway, I have had my sights on the Kobo Aura H2O for the past couple of days. There's also the glo HD, which is £25 cheaper but at only 6''. The question is does the extra .8'' on the Aura H2O matter at all. Will that benefit be noticeable? PS: I'm not interested in getting a tablet. If I get the Aura H2O, I intend to install KOrewader for pdf and djvu reading. Last edited by medwatt; 10-06-2015 at 04:53 PM. |
10-06-2015, 05:38 PM | #2 |
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Yes, the extra .8" is worth it.
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10-06-2015, 05:47 PM | #3 |
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10-06-2015, 05:52 PM | #4 |
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10-06-2015, 07:03 PM | #5 |
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I don't use KOreader but I'd agree with YES. You can either get more on the screen or the same amount on the screen but bigger. Remember that the 0.8" is diagonal so there is actually quite a bit more screen real estate.
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10-07-2015, 03:00 AM | #6 |
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10-07-2015, 06:37 AM | #7 |
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I guess I'm the exception that proves the rule? I had a Glo and a H2O at one point and gave the H2O to my mom. And I'm currently reading on a Glo HD. I read novels/fiction.
I just can't envision reading technical PDFs on a small (6.8) screen. Maybe the OP could resize a PDF window to 6.8" on his computer to see how he likes the size? |
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10-07-2015, 08:16 AM | #9 | |
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I measured one of my technical pbooks: 9.5" diagonal with a ratio of 1.80 (printed area, the actual page diagonal is 11.25). That sounds like more than "not that much" to me. The paper book had a nice easy to read font size. When I tried the Windows PDF resize to 6.8", the font was much smaller than what I would normally read at; I could read it fine, but I don't think I would want to read at the size for long periods of time. Just looking at the numbers, 9.5" --> 6.8" seems like a much larger jump than 6.8" --> 6.0". In the end, if I was only going to be reading larger fixed layout PDF documents a lot, and I had to stick to eink, and I had to keep it 6.8 or under than, for me, I would go with the H2O; but than if it was me, I wouldn't have all those restrictions as hard requirments . |
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10-07-2015, 08:21 AM | #10 |
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Yeah, I'd say so. For pdf, read them in landscape. The other option is the 6.8 Onyx which will offer more pdf software options than koreader (I think koreader exists for android too). But the Onyx will cost more I guess. If you went android, you really want a no-refresh option which allows you to scroll pdf without flashing. I've found that useful reading pdf on a nook st. I believe the Onyx has that option (a2 mode). You can find the onyx on amazon I think.
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10-07-2015, 12:16 PM | #11 |
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To compare you need to know the screen area. A 6" screen is 17.3 sq. in while a 6.8" screen is 22.2 or nearly 5 more sq inches (28% more). To compare other sizes see our wiki on screen sizes.
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10-07-2015, 01:31 PM | #12 |
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Recently I've been migrate from a few months old Aura 6'' to H2O 6,8'' (I keep both devices, the 6'' exclusively for the road and, occasionally, for walk and trips) and I love the screen size of 6,8.
I read a lot of epubs but I need the bigger screen for pdf magazines. I think the 0.8'' is a huge improvement over the 6'', especially for reading pdf books, comics and magazines. The 9+'' offers far better reading experience, but I thing is more expensive and lose the mobility... In a few words: Yeap! Is worth it! If you have some time, take a look in the video below. Describes the differences of 6 and 6,8 of Kobo Aura series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XKEyV5xAEk |
10-08-2015, 07:58 AM | #13 |
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Yes, and the waterproofing is good, even if it's just for the odd rain shower or coffee accident.
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10-08-2015, 11:55 AM | #14 |
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I love everything about my H2O, including the size. I'm so used to 6.8" now that I doubt I could go back to a 6" reader. Absolutely worth the extra money to me.
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10-08-2015, 10:14 PM | #15 |
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Yes! Very much worth it. I love it.
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