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Have both Kindle and iPad for reading books. I actually use the Kindle more, mostly for my local newspaper that I get for $5/mo. I also get it on the iPad for free (full edition), and you'd think that the full color, multimedia experience would be better on the iPad. I prefer the ipad because it's simple and uncluttered for a newspaper.
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Just bought the new touch screen Kobo for my daughter's birthday based on good experience from colleagues. Anybody have experience with Kobo vs. Kindle vs. ...? We have not opened the Kobo yet, my daughter's bday is not for several weeks.
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No direct experience. There was no smoking gun during my research into models. I passed on touch screen options on a dedicated reading device because I didn't see enough increased usefulness vs. reading through smudges. Sony's felt the worst in my hands and receive the poorest reviews. Other than that, it came down to how they felt for comfort and build quality and the fact that I was already very accustomed to buying books and music from Amazon and I have been very happy with their service so I suppose mentally, it seemed easier to make the jump.
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I want to get the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 which can be used as an e-reader. Are tablets like this more straining than a Kindle?
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People say they are, because they're backlit rather than being e-ink, but I don't have any problem reading on my iPad.
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I don't have a problem reading on LCDs either. But the Kindle's screen is definitely superior.
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Thanks, guys. I can't afford both in the near future, so I'll tough it out with a Tab 10.1 when my finances permit. If I don't like it, I'll consider a Kindle down the ramp.
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Another thing to consider is size. One of the things I prefer about the kindle vs. the Nook, is how small and slim it is. I can actually slide it into a front pants pocket or a coat pocket. The nook isn't large, but it is thicker and heavier than the kindle, as are the tablets. If portability isn't important to you, then this advantage is moot.
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slim it is. I can actually slide it into a front pants pocket I read that as you could slide it into your pants, and was about to make an off color comment, but I looked again and you're safe.
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I use LCDs all day almost every day and if I don't take breaks it can be tiring but I'm used to it. However, I tried long term reading with my with my wife's iPad and I find the big difference is that with the LCD screen, I am compelled to keep it a fair distance away from my eyes to reduce strain. If I do I'm fine. With e-ink, it is almost identical to reading paper and therefore I can hold it at a more natural book-like distance.
I realize comfort at distance can be related to vision but I'm using the same font size and my same glasses on both and there is a difference for me.
If I were buying an Internet/Computing tablet, there is certainly no way e-ink can yet offer a usable interface but since this is strickly for reading only, I have to say that e-ink is far superior to LCD for strictly reading purposes. I also like to read outside in the summer and it suffers no ill effects from brightness or glare.
I will counter argue myself on one small point. A technology that returns us to those tiny, clip on reading lights could be considered a laughable step backwards but at least now with LCD lights, you don't risk falling asleep and setting your bed on fire.
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