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I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely
amazed by it and what it can do, plus the range of freely available books. I've signed up to my local public library, which gives me access to download books - some are time limited (just like paper library books), others are permanent. It may need charging up occasionally, unlike a paper book, but its 32Gb to 96Gb of storage allows thousands of books to be available on it. I've been a bit of a luddite so far as E-readers have been concerned, I just didn't think the experience would be comparable to holding a paper book in your hand, since this one was delivered yesterday - I have certainly changed my mind. It is very usable and very convenient. Getting back to the range of free books available... Some of those available go back almost to the middle ages. I expected them to be just scanned images, but all seem to be proper digital texts. I'm guessing they must have used some very capable OCR software to convert these, along with a very patient proof reader. Mightily impressed! -- Regards, Harry (M1BYT) (L) http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk |
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In that case, if its android, one could install the screenreader and be
read to every night. Brian -- From the Sofa of Brian Gaff Reply address is active "Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it and what it can do, plus the range of freely available books. I've signed up to my local public library, which gives me access to download books - some are time limited (just like paper library books), others are permanent. It may need charging up occasionally, unlike a paper book, but its 32Gb to 96Gb of storage allows thousands of books to be available on it. I've been a bit of a luddite so far as E-readers have been concerned, I just didn't think the experience would be comparable to holding a paper book in your hand, since this one was delivered yesterday - I have certainly changed my mind. It is very usable and very convenient. Getting back to the range of free books available... Some of those available go back almost to the middle ages. I expected them to be just scanned images, but all seem to be proper digital texts. I'm guessing they must have used some very capable OCR software to convert these, along with a very patient proof reader. Mightily impressed! -- Regards, Harry (M1BYT) (L) http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk |
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Brian Gaff brought next idea :
In that case, if its android, one could install the screenreader and be read to every night. Brian It already has a screen reader as part of its default software, I just need to explore its abilities. -- Regards, Harry (M1BYT) (L) http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk |
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"Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it I'm not I'm still trying to work out what to do with mine that I can't do on my laptop It doesn't even fit in my pocket, so I can't take it to "read" with when I'm off on the train somewhere without having to take a bag to carry it in when I reach my destination |
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wrote: "Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it I'm not I'm still trying to work out what to do with mine that I can't do on my laptop It doesn't even fit in my pocket, so I can't take it to "read" with when I'm off on the train somewhere without having to take a bag to carry it in when I reach my destination you should have bought a 7" one ;-) -- From KT24 in Surrey Using a RISC OS computer running v5.18 |
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tim..... wrote:
"Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it I'm not I'm still trying to work out what to do with mine that I can't do on my laptop It doesn't even fit in my pocket, so I can't take it to "read" with when I'm off on the train somewhere without having to take a bag to carry it in when I reach my destination So where do you put your laptop?(which is better you say) |
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tim..... wrote:
"Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it I'm not I'm still trying to work out what to do with mine that I can't do on my laptop It doesn't even fit in my pocket, so I can't take it to "read" with when I'm off on the train somewhere without having to take a bag to carry it in when I reach my destination Doesn't a 6" phone do the same things? |
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"F Murtz" wrote in message eb.com... tim..... wrote: "Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it I'm not I'm still trying to work out what to do with mine that I can't do on my laptop It doesn't even fit in my pocket, so I can't take it to "read" with when I'm off on the train somewhere without having to take a bag to carry it in when I reach my destination So where do you put your laptop?(which is better you say) I don't take the laptop on such a journey either my point is that the tab doesn't offer me an extra option here tim |
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"Capitol" wrote in message o.uk... tim..... wrote: "Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it I'm not I'm still trying to work out what to do with mine that I can't do on my laptop It doesn't even fit in my pocket, so I can't take it to "read" with when I'm off on the train somewhere without having to take a bag to carry it in when I reach my destination Doesn't a 6" phone do the same things? dunno, all mine does is make calls :-) (and that is how I like it BTW - I don't want my call making abilities to be compromised by having a phone that thinks it's a media player) tim |
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On 29/03/2015 12:14, tim..... wrote:
"F Murtz" wrote in message eb.com... tim..... wrote: "Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it I'm not I'm still trying to work out what to do with mine that I can't do on my laptop It doesn't even fit in my pocket, so I can't take it to "read" with when I'm off on the train somewhere without having to take a bag to carry it in when I reach my destination So where do you put your laptop?(which is better you say) I don't take the laptop on such a journey either my point is that the tab doesn't offer me an extra option here No, it won't. It offers improved portability, longer battery life and ease of use - things that don't matter to some. But for many, tablets are a revelation, especially if you read a lot. Wouldn't be without mine, and haven't need to even switch the laptop on in over 2 years. -- Cheers, Rob |
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On 29/03/2015 13:38, RJH wrote:
On 29/03/2015 12:14, tim..... wrote: "F Murtz" wrote in message eb.com... tim..... wrote: "Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it I'm not I'm still trying to work out what to do with mine that I can't do on my laptop It doesn't even fit in my pocket, so I can't take it to "read" with when I'm off on the train somewhere without having to take a bag to carry it in when I reach my destination So where do you put your laptop?(which is better you say) I don't take the laptop on such a journey either my point is that the tab doesn't offer me an extra option here No, it won't. It offers improved portability, longer battery life and ease of use - things that don't matter to some. But for many, tablets are a revelation, especially if you read a lot. Wouldn't be without mine, and haven't need to even switch the laptop on in over 2 years. Bit heavy for reading in bed compared to a Kindle? |
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tim..... was thinking very hard :
"Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it I'm not I'm still trying to work out what to do with mine that I can't do on my laptop It doesn't even fit in my pocket, so I can't take it to "read" with when I'm off on the train somewhere without having to take a bag to carry it in when I reach my destination I normally take a stack of books away with me, when we go off in the caravan, plus the laptop. Instead of the books, I will just take the laptop and tablet with books installed. I didn't see the need for them, with a desktop at home, plus a laptop, so last week I would have agreed with you. Its maybe one of those things you need to try, to understand the difference. I bought a 9 inch NOOK tablet, so it was less of a strain to read. I'm finding it comparable to an actual book to read. The touch screen makes the page turning much more natural, than a mouse of keyboard. -- Regards, Harry (M1BYT) (L) http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk |
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stuart noble wrote on 29/03/2015 :
On 29/03/2015 13:38, RJH wrote: On 29/03/2015 12:14, tim..... wrote: "F Murtz" wrote in message eb.com... tim..... wrote: "Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it I'm not I'm still trying to work out what to do with mine that I can't do on my laptop It doesn't even fit in my pocket, so I can't take it to "read" with when I'm off on the train somewhere without having to take a bag to carry it in when I reach my destination So where do you put your laptop?(which is better you say) I don't take the laptop on such a journey either my point is that the tab doesn't offer me an extra option here No, it won't. It offers improved portability, longer battery life and ease of use - things that don't matter to some. But for many, tablets are a revelation, especially if you read a lot. Wouldn't be without mine, and haven't need to even switch the laptop on in over 2 years. Bit heavy for reading in bed compared to a Kindle? My 9" tablet weighs 1 lb. A bit heavier than a paper back, but it can have many thousands of books stored inside it. -- Regards, Harry (M1BYT) (L) http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk |
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On Sun, 29 Mar 2015 13:38:37 +0100, RJH wrote:
I don't take the laptop on such a journey either my point is that the tab doesn't offer me an extra option here No, it won't. It offers improved portability, longer battery life and ease of use - things that don't matter to some. But for many, tablets are a revelation, especially if you read a lot. Wouldn't be without mine, and haven't need to even switch the laptop on in over 2 years. I don't actually use a laptop unless I really have to. I don't work when travelling and I have a desktop everywhere I need one. Tablets are great little portable sources of information - and amusement! I use mine a lot. However, I also have what I consider a *proper* e-reader - an e-ink one. That's what I use to read books. Stupidly long battery like and restful to use. -- My posts are my copyright and if @diy_forums or Home Owners' Hub wish to copy them they can pay me £30a message. Use the BIG mirror service in the UK: http://www.mirrorservice.org *lightning surge protection* - a w_tom conductor |
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Bob Eager wrote:
On Sun, 29 Mar 2015 13:38:37 +0100, RJH wrote: I don't take the laptop on such a journey either my point is that the tab doesn't offer me an extra option here No, it won't. It offers improved portability, longer battery life and ease of use - things that don't matter to some. But for many, tablets are a revelation, especially if you read a lot. Wouldn't be without mine, and haven't need to even switch the laptop on in over 2 years. I don't actually use a laptop unless I really have to. I don't work when travelling and I have a desktop everywhere I need one. Tablets are great little portable sources of information - and amusement! I use mine a lot. However, I also have what I consider a *proper* e-reader - an e-ink one. That's what I use to read books. Stupidly long battery like and restful to use. And works in daylight. |
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On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 2:17:18 PM UTC+1, Harry Bloomfield wrote:
tim..... was thinking very hard : "Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it I'm not I'm still trying to work out what to do with mine that I can't do on my laptop It doesn't even fit in my pocket, so I can't take it to "read" with when I'm off on the train somewhere without having to take a bag to carry it in when I reach my destination I normally take a stack of books away with me, when we go off in the caravan, plus the laptop. Instead of the books, I will just take the laptop and tablet with books installed. I didn't see the need for them, with a desktop at home, plus a laptop, so last week I would have agreed with you. Its maybe one of those things you need to try, to understand the difference. I bought a 9 inch NOOK tablet, so it was less of a strain to read. I'm finding it comparable to an actual book to read. The touch screen makes the page turning much more natural, than a mouse of keyboard. -- Regards, Harry (M1BYT) (L) http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk I was reading a real book the other day. I reached to press the dictionary function. |
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On Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:49:03 +0100, Sam Plusnet wrote:
However, I also have what I consider a *proper* e-reader - an e-ink one. That's what I use to read books. Stupidly long battery like and restful to use. I agree with you, however... After about one year's (heavy) use, my e-Ink reader needs recharging at least every other day, and those claims of 2 months battery life are based on 30 minutes use per day and probably heavily tweeked to give the very best result possible[1]. My Kindle was still fine and holding a good charge after four years' heavy use. The problem with it was that a button was failing (minor) and also that it had become unacceptably slow although only a third 'full'. [1] Since most power is used by the backlight & page turns, both will be minimised or at zero. True, although that didn't have a backlight. I have a Kobo Aurora now and I very rarely use the backlight. I tend to read in the same environment I would read conventional books (i.e. there is light). The Kobo seems to last a month and I probably read for a minimum of an hour a day, and often quite a bit more. -- My posts are my copyright and if @diy_forums or Home Owners' Hub wish to copy them they can pay me £30a message. Use the BIG mirror service in the UK: http://www.mirrorservice.org *lightning surge protection* - a w_tom conductor |
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Harry Bloomfield wrote
I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it and what it can do, plus the range of freely available books. I've signed up to my local public library, which gives me access to download books - some are time limited (just like paper library books), others are permanent. It may need charging up occasionally, unlike a paper book, but its 32Gb to 96Gb of storage allows thousands of books to be available on it. I've been a bit of a luddite so far as E-readers have been concerned, I haven't and have preferred ebooks for a long time now. In fact I find it a damned nuisance that the bulk of the books I get are physical books from the garage sales. I'd much prefer them to be ebooks for the storage alone, but also because I much prefer to read ebooks too. I just didn't think the experience would be comparable to holding a paper book in your hand, I actually find that quite irritating, particularly with the massive great non fiction books but also paperbacks too, particularly when they aren't in the best of condition and when you are out and about say in the A&E or the GP's waiting room etc. since this one was delivered yesterday - I have certainly changed my mind. It is very usable and very convenient. Yeah, I even find that reading ebooks on my iphone works fine. Didn't anticipate that until I tried it, thought the screen was too small, but it isn't and its MUCH more convenient to have hundreds of books in my pocket all the times so that when there is nothing useful to do while waiting for something, I can just read more of one of the books I am reading and don't need to plan for that because the phone is in my pocket when I am out an about except on the very rare occasions when I manage to take it with me. I mostly prefer to read ebooks at home on the big 24" wide screen monitor in the deep armchair that I compute from, particularly now that I have to hold a physical book quite close since I am short sighted and read books with no glasses. Should get off my arse and get reading glasses. Getting back to the range of free books available... Some of those available go back almost to the middle ages. I expected them to be just scanned images, but all seem to be proper digital texts. I'm guessing they must have used some very capable OCR software to convert these, along with a very patient proof reader. Mightily impressed! Quite a few free ones on amazon for short times too. I don't read fiction much at all and some very decent autobiographys/memoirs and stuff like that has shown up on amazon for free for a limited time. |
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Brian Gaff wrote
In that case, if its android, one could install the screenreader and be read to every night. Too slow for me. Harry Bloomfield wrote I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it and what it can do, plus the range of freely available books. I've signed up to my local public library, which gives me access to download books - some are time limited (just like paper library books), others are permanent. It may need charging up occasionally, unlike a paper book, but its 32Gb to 96Gb of storage allows thousands of books to be available on it. I've been a bit of a luddite so far as E-readers have been concerned, I just didn't think the experience would be comparable to holding a paper book in your hand, since this one was delivered yesterday - I have certainly changed my mind. It is very usable and very convenient. Getting back to the range of free books available... Some of those available go back almost to the middle ages. I expected them to be just scanned images, but all seem to be proper digital texts. I'm guessing they must have used some very capable OCR software to convert these, along with a very patient proof reader. Mightily impressed! -- Regards, Harry (M1BYT) (L) http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk |
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Harry Bloomfield wrote I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it I'm not I am. I'm still trying to work out what to do with mine that I can't do on my laptop I worked that out long ago, its MUCH more portable when I need to setup or reconfig the wifi extender that I use to give my neighbours free access to my wifi. It doesn't even fit in my pocket, My phone does and its very convenient to read ebooks on that. I didn't think it would be until I tried it but it works fine. so I can't take it to "read" with when I'm off on the train somewhere without having to take a bag to carry it in when I reach my destination Try the phone, you might be surprised. I thought the screen would be much too small to be useful for reading ebooks, but it isn't. Decent screen tho, its an iphone 5, not some **** screen like some phones have. |
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"Capitol" wrote in message o.uk... tim..... wrote: "Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it I'm not I'm still trying to work out what to do with mine that I can't do on my laptop It doesn't even fit in my pocket, so I can't take it to "read" with when I'm off on the train somewhere without having to take a bag to carry it in when I reach my destination Doesn't a 6" phone do the same things? A 5" phone with a decent screen does too. |
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"tim....." wrote in message ... "F Murtz" wrote in message eb.com... tim..... wrote: "Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it I'm not I'm still trying to work out what to do with mine that I can't do on my laptop It doesn't even fit in my pocket, so I can't take it to "read" with when I'm off on the train somewhere without having to take a bag to carry it in when I reach my destination So where do you put your laptop?(which is better you say) I don't take the laptop on such a journey either my point is that the tab doesn't offer me an extra option here But a phone and kindle does. |
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"tim....." wrote in message ... "Capitol" wrote in message o.uk... tim..... wrote: "Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it I'm not I'm still trying to work out what to do with mine that I can't do on my laptop It doesn't even fit in my pocket, so I can't take it to "read" with when I'm off on the train somewhere without having to take a bag to carry it in when I reach my destination Doesn't a 6" phone do the same things? dunno, all mine does is make calls :-) (and that is how I like it BTW - I don't want my call making abilities to be compromised by having a phone that thinks it's a media player) Not only isn't it compromised by that, its MUCH more convenient to be able to tap on a phone number in an email or web page or google search and ring that number. |
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"Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... tim..... was thinking very hard : "Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it I'm not I'm still trying to work out what to do with mine that I can't do on my laptop It doesn't even fit in my pocket, so I can't take it to "read" with when I'm off on the train somewhere without having to take a bag to carry it in when I reach my destination I normally take a stack of books away with me, when we go off in the caravan, plus the laptop. Instead of the books, I will just take the laptop and tablet with books installed. I didn't see the need for them, with a desktop at home, plus a laptop, so last week I would have agreed with you. Its maybe one of those things you need to try, to understand the difference. I bought a 9 inch NOOK tablet, so it was less of a strain to read. I'm finding it comparable to an actual book to read. The touch screen makes the page turning much more natural, than a mouse of keyboard. And I love being able to just tap on a word in the book and check it in wikipedia or google. |
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"Rod Speed" wrote in message ... "tim....." wrote in message ... "Capitol" wrote in message o.uk... tim..... wrote: "Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it I'm not I'm still trying to work out what to do with mine that I can't do on my laptop It doesn't even fit in my pocket, so I can't take it to "read" with when I'm off on the train somewhere without having to take a bag to carry it in when I reach my destination Doesn't a 6" phone do the same things? dunno, all mine does is make calls :-) (and that is how I like it BTW - I don't want my call making abilities to be compromised by having a phone that thinks it's a media player) Not only isn't it compromised by that, I don't care what functionally it is that compromises it but not being able to make a phone call because the battery has run out because I forgot to put it on charge every night is compromised tim |
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misterroy writes On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 2:17:18 PM UTC+1, Harry Bloomfield wrote: tim..... was thinking very hard : "Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it I'm not I'm still trying to work out what to do with mine that I can't do on my laptop It doesn't even fit in my pocket, so I can't take it to "read" with when I'm off on the train somewhere without having to take a bag to carry it in when I reach my destination I normally take a stack of books away with me, when we go off in the caravan, plus the laptop. Instead of the books, I will just take the laptop and tablet with books installed. I didn't see the need for them, with a desktop at home, plus a laptop, so last week I would have agreed with you. Its maybe one of those things you need to try, to understand the difference. I bought a 9 inch NOOK tablet, so it was less of a strain to read. I'm finding it comparable to an actual book to read. The touch screen makes the page turning much more natural, than a mouse of keyboard. -- Regards, Harry (M1BYT) (L) http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk I was reading a real book the other day. I reached to press the dictionary function. I was reading a magazine, I tapped the page to turn it. -- Chris French |
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In message , Bob Eager
writes On Sun, 29 Mar 2015 21:47:26 +0100, Sam Plusnet wrote: In article , says... On Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:49:03 +0100, Sam Plusnet wrote: However, I also have what I consider a *proper* e-reader - an e-ink one. That's what I use to read books. Stupidly long battery like and restful to use. I agree with you, however... After about one year's (heavy) use, my e-Ink reader needs recharging at least every other day, and those claims of 2 months battery life are based on 30 minutes use per day and probably heavily tweeked to give the very best result possible[1]. My Kindle was still fine and holding a good charge after four years' heavy use. The problem with it was that a button was failing (minor) and also that it had become unacceptably slow although only a third 'full'. [1] Since most power is used by the backlight & page turns, both will be minimised or at zero. True, although that didn't have a backlight. I have a Kobo Aurora now and I very rarely use the backlight. I tend to read in the same environment I would read conventional books (i.e. there is light). The Kobo seems to last a month and I probably read for a minimum of an hour a day, and often quite a bit more. Since this is a DIY group, it might be interesting to decide what steps you could take if you had the job of getting the very best possible result out of one of these battery life tests. Backlight off, minimal (or no) page turns, underclock processor, optimise temperature, select from a production batch for a battery with the best possible capacity. One further thing (which the Kobo does) is minimise the 'full refresh' of the screen on every page turn (the thing that makes the screen flash). Mine is set to do a full refresh every six page turns (it can be altered)...whereas my Kindle does it on every page turn. Result: lower battery use. The minimal downside is that you get faint shadows on the screen but it is not usually notoceable. My Kindle Paperwhite is set to not refresh every page (it's not configurable, but I think it's probably about every 6 pages - though don't know if it's fixed or it tries to be clever and do it relation the the use of the screen) -- Chris French |
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In message , Bob Eager
writes On Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:49:03 +0100, Sam Plusnet wrote: However, I also have what I consider a *proper* e-reader - an e-ink one. That's what I use to read books. Stupidly long battery like and restful to use. I agree with you, however... After about one year's (heavy) use, my e-Ink reader needs recharging at least every other day, and those claims of 2 months battery life are based on 30 minutes use per day and probably heavily tweeked to give the very best result possible[1]. My Kindle was still fine and holding a good charge after four years' heavy use. The problem with it was that a button was failing (minor) and also that it had become unacceptably slow although only a third 'full'. [1] Since most power is used by the backlight & page turns, both will be minimised or at zero. True, although that didn't have a backlight. I have a Kobo Aurora now and I very rarely use the backlight. I tend to read in the same environment I would read conventional books (i.e. there is light). The Kobo seems to last a month and I probably read for a minimum of an hour a day, and often quite a bit more. I have a 2 year old Kindle Paperwhite. I do use the light, as, somewhat slighty counter intuitively the idea is that you turn it up in daylight and down low at night - I have tried it in daytime with light off, but it's a nicer experience with it on. I don't really know what the battery life is as I don't pay attention to it (which is as it should be) - probably I charger it every couple of weeks -- Chris French |
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In message , stuart noble
writes On 29/03/2015 13:38, RJH wrote: On 29/03/2015 12:14, tim..... wrote: "F Murtz" wrote in message eb.com... tim..... wrote: "Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it I'm not I'm still trying to work out what to do with mine that I can't do on my laptop It doesn't even fit in my pocket, so I can't take it to "read" with when I'm off on the train somewhere without having to take a bag to carry it in when I reach my destination So where do you put your laptop?(which is better you say) I don't take the laptop on such a journey either my point is that the tab doesn't offer me an extra option here No, it won't. It offers improved portability, longer battery life and ease of use - things that don't matter to some. But for many, tablets are a revelation, especially if you read a lot. Wouldn't be without mine, and haven't need to even switch the laptop on in over 2 years. Bit heavy for reading in bed compared to a Kindle? Having both a Kindle and a tablet (Hudl 2 - 8.something inch screen). I prefer reading on the Kindle for a number of reasons. I find it a more pleasurable experience the eink screen is for me more easy going to read for extended periods, and I don't really notice the Kindle when I'm reading. With the tablet, I'm sort of always conscious of it. Maybe the weight, the handling, the screen, the possibility of distraction just a click away, not really sure. Though I do like using the tablet also. Kicking back on the sofa, web browsing, email, playing games, watching iplayer or whatever. Or propped up on the table at breakfast as the alternative to the morning paper. Or by the stove watching something whilst cooking. If Tim's tablet doesn't fit in his pocket then I can only think he should have got a smaller tablet or he has very small pockets. My Kindle (about the same size as 7 icnh tab)slips easily into an pocket a paperback would fit into (and some where one wouldn't) -- Chris French |
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"tim....." wrote in message ... "Rod Speed" wrote in message ... "tim....." wrote in message ... "Capitol" wrote in message o.uk... tim..... wrote: "Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message . uk... I have just bought my first Android E-reader/ tablet and I'm completely amazed by it I'm not I'm still trying to work out what to do with mine that I can't do on my laptop It doesn't even fit in my pocket, so I can't take it to "read" with when I'm off on the train somewhere without having to take a bag to carry it in when I reach my destination Doesn't a 6" phone do the same things? dunno, all mine does is make calls :-) (and that is how I like it BTW - I don't want my call making abilities to be compromised by having a phone that thinks it's a media player) Not only isn't it compromised by that, I don't care what functionally it is that compromises it You haven't established that anything compromises that. but not being able to make a phone call because the battery has run out because I forgot to put it on charge every night I don't charge mine every night and it isn't the media player that sees it need to be charged every night either. |
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In article , Bob Eager
writes True, although that didn't have a backlight. I have a Kobo Aurora now and I very rarely use the backlight. I tend to read in the same environment I would read conventional books (i.e. there is light). The Kobo seems to last a month and I probably read for a minimum of an hour a day, and often quite a bit more. Nice to see Kobo are still in the market as I had heard that they had dropped out, presumably that was before the 2012 buyout by Rakuten. I assumed you meant you have a Kobo Aura? -- fred it's a ba-na-na . . . . |
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On Mon, 30 Mar 2015 17:51:15 +0100, fred wrote:
In article , Bob Eager writes True, although that didn't have a backlight. I have a Kobo Aurora now and I very rarely use the backlight. I tend to read in the same environment I would read conventional books (i.e. there is light). The Kobo seems to last a month and I probably read for a minimum of an hour a day, and often quite a bit more. Nice to see Kobo are still in the market as I had heard that they had dropped out, presumably that was before the 2012 buyout by Rakuten. I assumed you meant you have a Kobo Aura? When I wrote that it didn't look right! Yes, the Aura. 80 quid at Argos. -- My posts are my copyright and if @diy_forums or Home Owners' Hub wish to copy them they can pay me £30a message. Use the BIG mirror service in the UK: http://www.mirrorservice.org *lightning surge protection* - a w_tom conductor |
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In article , Bob Eager
writes On Mon, 30 Mar 2015 17:51:15 +0100, fred wrote: In article , Bob Eager writes True, although that didn't have a backlight. I have a Kobo Aurora now and I very rarely use the backlight. I tend to read in the same environment I would read conventional books (i.e. there is light). The Kobo seems to last a month and I probably read for a minimum of an hour a day, and often quite a bit more. Nice to see Kobo are still in the market as I had heard that they had dropped out, presumably that was before the 2012 buyout by Rakuten. I assumed you meant you have a Kobo Aura? When I wrote that it didn't look right! Yes, the Aura. 80 quid at Argos. Good price, if I upgrade to a lit one then I think that would be a good choice. -- fred it's a ba-na-na . . . . |
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