What is the ideal screen size for an eReader?

osama_jamal · 01-20-2010, 05:58 AM

I personally think a 10' device is perfect. It is generally managable and allows the display of PDFs (at least in the landscape mode) in a easy and accessible way.

Bremen Cole · 01-20-2010, 06:00 AM

You like a 10', for me my 5' screen is the perfect size. Others will like their various sizes.... it depends on what you read.

As with most things in life, there is no "best" , only whats best for you.

poshm · 01-20-2010, 06:13 AM

I'm torn between a 5" and 6" because a 5 for me is perfect for epub files but a 6 is better for simple PDF files. I wouldn't find a bigger device comfortable to hold as my Sony Reader is a little on the heavy side at times.

Ea · 01-20-2010, 06:18 AM

What is the best screen size for an eReader that you use... where?

* 5'' and below is very portable
* 6-8'' is large enough for a resonable amount of text on the screen while still not being cumbersome tos it with
* 9-11'' is better for the kind of PDFs we can currently get, and I would prefer a large screen for most non-fiction in general

Lemurion · 01-20-2010, 06:24 AM

Not all books are the same size. Therefore it only makes sense that not all reading devices should be either.

Personally I like my 6" Sony Reader for fiction, but would prefer a larger one for PDFs - but I wouldn't want to give up the Sony.

Sweetpea · 01-20-2010, 06:27 AM

All of the above...

It depends on my situation and content to read what screensize would be appropriate.

osama_jamal · 01-20-2010, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poshm

I'm torn between a 5" and 6" because a 5 for me is perfect for epub files but a 6 is better for simple PDF files. I wouldn't find a bigger device comfortable to hold as my Sony Reader is a little on the heavy side at times.

I agree, Sony reader is so easy to use when reading!
But it kills me with PDFs!

osama_jamal · 01-20-2010, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ea

What is the best screen size for an eReader that you use... where?

* 5'' and below is very portable
* 6-8'' is large enough for a resonable amount of text on the screen while still not being cumbersome tos it with
* 9-11'' is better for the kind of PDFs we can currently get, and I would prefer a large screen for most non-fiction in general

So if one wants to be a happy eBook owner, one needs multiple devices!

Ea · 01-20-2010, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osama_jamal

So if one wants to be a happy eBook owner, one needs multiple devices!

No, but it might make you happier

More Shiny!

Sweetpea · 01-20-2010, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osama_jamal

So if one wants to be a happy eBook owner, one needs multiple devices!

I'm a happy ebook owner of two devices! But I'd be more happy with more devices

(no matter the size!)

osama_jamal · 01-20-2010, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ea

No, but it might make you happier

More Shiny!

I wonder if they could build a 12'' screen that could be folded into two 6'' devices. So it would act as a book, two sides, and one can use both to view all large pdfs with no problems.
Of course it needs to be touch and stylus enabled!

Ea · 01-20-2010, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osama_jamal

I wonder if they could build a 12'' screen that could be folded into two 6'' devices. So it would act as a book, two sides, and one can use both to view all large pdfs with no problems.
Of course it needs to be touch and stylus enabled!

Plus full colour screen and at least one months' worth of battery charge.

osama_jamal · 01-20-2010, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ea

Plus full colour screen and at least one months' worth of battery charge.

Even better, but please now browser cause ill just stay online. Only books and notepad...

HarryT · 01-20-2010, 06:54 AM

There is clearly no such thing as THE ideal size. It depends where you are reading, and what you are reading.

Reading technical PDFs or magazines requires a large screen. Novels can confortably be read on a small screen. Small devices are great for portability; large-screen devices allow you to see more at a time.

It is, therefore, a meaningless question to ask what THE ideal size is. That implies that there is one size which is ideal for everything. That is clearly not the case. That's why one requires multiple reading devices.

hidari · 01-20-2010, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

There is clearly no such thing as THE ideal size. It depends where you are reading, and what you are reading.

Reading technical PDFs or magazines requires a large screen. Novels can confortably be read on a small screen. Small devices are great for portability; large-screen devices allow you to see more at a time.

It is, therefore, a meaningless question to ask what THE ideal size is. That implies that there is one size which is ideal for everything. That is clearly not the case. That's why one requires multiple reading devices.

agreed HarryT. I for one like the 6 inch screen but would LOVE a 4 inch eink screen....

View Poll Results: What is the best screen size for an eReader?
5''	24	15.79%
6''	39	25.66%
7''	28	18.42%
9''-10''	42	27.63%
11'' and larger	19	12.50%
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01-20-2010, 05:58 AM	#1
osama_jamal "eBook Addict!" Posts: 51 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jordan Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	What is the ideal screen size for an eReader? I personally think a 10' device is perfect. It is generally managable and allows the display of PDFs (at least in the landscape mode) in a easy and accessible way.

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Bremen Cole Wizard Posts: 1,115 Karma: 2718 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Device: iPad	You like a 10', for me my 5' screen is the perfect size. Others will like their various sizes.... it depends on what you read. As with most things in life, there is no "best" , only whats best for you.

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poshm Fanatic Posts: 581 Karma: 1003580 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cambs, UK Device: PocketBook 360, Sony Reader Touch, Ipod touch & Kindle 2	I'm torn between a 5" and 6" because a 5 for me is perfect for epub files but a 6 is better for simple PDF files. I wouldn't find a bigger device comfortable to hold as my Sony Reader is a little on the heavy side at times.

01-20-2010, 06:18 AM	#4
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	What is the best screen size for an eReader that you use... where? * 5'' and below is very portable * 6-8'' is large enough for a resonable amount of text on the screen while still not being cumbersome tos it with * 9-11'' is better for the kind of PDFs we can currently get, and I would prefer a large screen for most non-fiction in general

01-20-2010, 06:24 AM	#5
Lemurion eReader Posts: 2,750 Karma: 4968470 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Note 5; PW3; Nook HD+; ChuWi Hi12; iPad	Not all books are the same size. Therefore it only makes sense that not all reading devices should be either. Personally I like my 6" Sony Reader for fiction, but would prefer a larger one for PDFs - but I wouldn't want to give up the Sony.

01-20-2010, 06:27 AM	#6
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	All of the above... It depends on my situation and content to read what screensize would be appropriate.

01-20-2010, 06:54 AM	#14
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	There is clearly no such thing as THE ideal size. It depends where you are reading, and what you are reading. Reading technical PDFs or magazines requires a large screen. Novels can confortably be read on a small screen. Small devices are great for portability; large-screen devices allow you to see more at a time. It is, therefore, a meaningless question to ask what THE ideal size is. That implies that there is one size which is ideal for everything. That is clearly not the case. That's why one requires multiple reading devices.