iPad Welcomed By e-reader Vendors

Kris777 · 01-29-2010, 11:22 PM

http://www.twice.com/article/446655-...er_Vendors.php

New York - Stand-alone e-reader manufactures, for the most part, gave Apple's iPad a warm welcome stating the high-profile device will help spread the word on this up and coming category.

Although the iPad is a fully capable portable computer, one of its highlights is the ability to read books, magazines and newspapers.
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Greg Stetson, product manager for Ectaco, thought the iPad reader experience would be lacking. Ectaco makes the jetBook LITE, which was demonstrated at CES.

"As for the iPad, not sure what kind of impact it will have on the eReader market. It's like reading a book on your computer - not a lot of people like that and backlit LCD panels will cause eye fatigue faster. Obviously die hard Apple fans will love it, but as an eReader I don't think it will fly. In the PC/tablet world maybe,

Barnes & Noble, which has been marketing the nook e-reader had no comment regarding the iPad.

astra · 01-30-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Kris777

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Greg Stetson, product manager for Ectaco, thought the iPad reader experience would be lacking. Ectaco makes the jetBook LITE, which was demonstrated at CES.

"As for the iPad, not sure what kind of impact it will have on the eReader market. It's like reading a book on your computer - not a lot of people like that and backlit LCD panels will cause eye fatigue faster. Obviously die hard Apple fans will love it, but as an eReader I don't think it will fly. In the PC/tablet world maybe

Great minds think alike.

Bremen Cole · 01-30-2010, 11:52 AM

Of course the fact is, it IS NOT like reading a book on your computer. That is unless your computer screen is IPS and LED backlit. So in reality it is different. The vast majority of Computer screens are cheap, florescent backlit and therefore have the flashing going on that leads to eyestrain. The iPad screen has added clarity, no flashing and greatly improved viewing angles.

Of course it is in the best interest of dedicated reader manufactures to push the idea (incorrectly) that it is just a computer screen.

DawnFalcon · 01-30-2010, 01:42 PM

Never mind

Bremen Cole · 01-30-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DawnFalcon

Quite a few of the better LCD monitors *are* IPS and LCD. So...sorry, your point? Moreover, how does better colour fidelity and viewing angle have anything to do with the backlighting of the screen? (It's still also slower response than MVA/PVA monitors in many cases as well)

(Actually, Sony's newer S-PVA panels are arguable superior to IPS)

I hate to repeat myself but I said "The vast majority of Computer screens are cheap, florescent backlit and therefore have the flashing going on that leads to eyestrain." And that was my point. Sure some new higher end monitors have these features, but the vast majority of people do not have them. Just because a new technology is available, does not mean everyone has it. You may, but you would be in the minority.

Sorry I did not make myself clear.

And as someone who has read ebooks on CRT's, LCDs (PDA, Pocket PC, and laptops) for ten years, I can assure you that it is possible to read even on the old ones. The screen of the iPhone is better than those, and if it had a bigger screen I would be happy to use it as my reader.

dmaul1114 · 01-30-2010, 05:44 PM

Yep, and even having LED screens on my office PC and work laptop now, reading on them isn't the same as reading on something like the iPad due to the form factor.

You just can't get the viewing distance and comfort right with a pc or laptop. With a tablet I can curl up and read it just like I do my Kindle or a physical book. I still find e-ink easier on the eyes, but I don't often read for more than 30-60 minutes in anyone stretch, so it's not a big deal for me personally.

DawnFalcon · 01-30-2010, 06:22 PM

Never mind

Kris777 · 01-31-2010, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dmaul1114

Yep, and even having LED screens on my office PC and work laptop now, reading on them isn't the same as reading on something like the iPad due to the form factor.

You just can't get the viewing distance and comfort right with a pc or laptop. With a tablet I can curl up and read it just like I do my Kindle or a physical book. I still find e-ink easier on the eyes, but I don't often read for more than 30-60 minutes in anyone stretch, so it's not a big deal for me personally.

Well, many people read more than 30-60 minutes per day. I usually spend 5-6 hours for reading in airport and airplanes during my trips...

KenK · 01-31-2010, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bremen Cole

Of course the fact is, it IS NOT like reading a book on your computer. That is unless your computer screen is IPS and LED backlit. So in reality it is different. The vast majority of Computer screens are cheap, florescent backlit and therefore have the flashing going on that leads to eyestrain. The iPad screen has added clarity, no flashing and greatly improved viewing angles.

Well, I have two tablet PCs, both of which have either a PVA or IPS screen, as far as I can tell. (Fujitsu T2020 and P1630. I have an NEC IPS display on my desk and the view angle is similar.)

I've installed the Amazon Kindle software on both, but I still find the *real* Kindle (Kindle 2) to be easier on the eye. The Kindle has a significantly better view angle. And the LCD display is either bright and harsh, or dim - needs to be adjusted just right. I don't think the Kindle even has a screen adjustment. (I've certainly never had to look for that feature.)

Sonist · 01-31-2010, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by KenK

Well, I have two tablet PCs, both of which have either a PVA or IPS screen, as far as I can tell. (Fujitsu T2020 and P1630. I have an NEC IPS display on my desk and the view angle is similar.)
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As far as I know, the T2020 is a a very good PVA, and the P1630 might be TN, but not sure.

01-29-2010, 11:22 PM	#1
Kris777 Banned Posts: 1,767 Karma: 2520493 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Nexus 7, jetBook-Lite, jetBook mini, Toshiba Thrive, JETBOOK COLOR	iPad Welcomed By e-reader Vendors http://www.twice.com/article/446655-...er_Vendors.php New York - Stand-alone e-reader manufactures, for the most part, gave Apple's iPad a warm welcome stating the high-profile device will help spread the word on this up and coming category. Although the iPad is a fully capable portable computer, one of its highlights is the ability to read books, magazines and newspapers. ... Greg Stetson, product manager for Ectaco, thought the iPad reader experience would be lacking. Ectaco makes the jetBook LITE, which was demonstrated at CES. "As for the iPad, not sure what kind of impact it will have on the eReader market. It's like reading a book on your computer - not a lot of people like that and backlit LCD panels will cause eye fatigue faster. Obviously die hard Apple fans will love it, but as an eReader I don't think it will fly. In the PC/tablet world maybe, Barnes & Noble, which has been marketing the nook e-reader had no comment regarding the iPad.

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DawnFalcon Banned Posts: 2,094 Karma: 2682 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: N/A	Never mind Last edited by DawnFalcon; 01-30-2010 at 08:54 PM.

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dmaul1114 Wizard Posts: 2,300 Karma: 1121709 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Amazon Kindle 1	Yep, and even having LED screens on my office PC and work laptop now, reading on them isn't the same as reading on something like the iPad due to the form factor. You just can't get the viewing distance and comfort right with a pc or laptop. With a tablet I can curl up and read it just like I do my Kindle or a physical book. I still find e-ink easier on the eyes, but I don't often read for more than 30-60 minutes in anyone stretch, so it's not a big deal for me personally.

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