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The Kindle Conundrum

Started by One Horse Town, July 13, 2011, 03:37:08 PM

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jeff37923

#15
July 17, 2011, 04:25:34 PM
Now with all my reservations about eReaders, once I get my new droid phone I will download some eReader apps into it and use the free books. Anyone have any thoughts on this option?
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tellius

#16
July 17, 2011, 05:25:35 PM
Quote from: Ian Warner;468550I don't mind the prices of the files, I do mind that NO E-Reader is capable of being read in bright sunlight.

I have the Sony PRS350SC (5" Touch) and it works fine for reading in direct Australian sunlight. I also have an older edition 6" touch, which isn't as good in the sun but still easily read.

Tom B

#17
July 17, 2011, 09:45:21 PM
I'm not sure I understand.  E-ink works perfectly fine in direct sunlight.  It's not backlit and actually relies on outside lighting.  I read my Nook outside frequently.  Or did I misunderstand the complaint...?
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Silverlion

#18
July 17, 2011, 10:18:03 PM
Quote from: Tom B;468620I'm not sure I understand.  E-ink works perfectly fine in direct sunlight.  It's not backlit and actually relies on outside lighting.  I read my Nook outside frequently.  Or did I misunderstand the complaint...?

It may also be different generation of Kindle's here, mine is almost a year old, but it was a low end one then. It is readable in sunlight, as much as anything with a screen that can pick up any glare.
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Joey2k

#19
July 18, 2011, 04:39:52 PM
The books might cost almost as much, but think of the money you'll save on bookcases.
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jcfiala

#20
July 18, 2011, 04:58:31 PM
Quote from: Technomancer;468747The books might cost almost as much, but think of the money you'll save on bookcases.

Consider the next time you move! :)

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tellius

#21
July 18, 2011, 05:10:47 PM
Quote from: Silverlion;468627It may also be different generation of Kindle's here, mine is almost a year old, but it was a low end one then. It is readable in sunlight, as much as anything with a screen that can pick up any glare.

One of the difference I noticed between the Kindle and the Sony's, is that the Sony has a better non-reflective screen. Possibly another reason I have no problems reading in the sun on the device.

Tom B

#22
July 18, 2011, 11:06:29 PM
I had no problem with the original Nook in direct sunlight, and the new Nook Touch has even more of a non-glare screen than the original.  No problem at all.  I admit I've never done more than glance at the Kindle, so I can't really compare the screens...
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