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Maybe just me, but something that large can get uncomfortable for long reading sessions. For me, 8" is the sweet spot for reading comics.
Agree. Wouldn't want smth too large either. If I ride on bus/train it can be uncomfortable.
Will add it to my plan to watch :P Have you watch Diamond no Ace? It's a really good sports anime, too. I also need to watch Slamdunk still^^
Ace of the Diamond was great, I just wish they'd have continued into the nationals!
I've got Slamdunk ready to watch too, as well as the slightly mental Buzzer Beater.
Anyone would have wished for that in Dia no Ace..Ive also felt soo bad for the third years
Loved them all in the end^^
Buzzer Beater..Ive heard this one before. I also need to watch Eyeshield 21 and the also rather mental Baseball anime Major..
I have watched some of Eyeshield, it wasn't bad but didn't really grab me either. I catch up a few episodes here and there but I usually manage to find something more interesting to watch.
I know that it's too big for mobile, but the size is the screen is great for reading or watching movies.
Sorry, thought to correct myself as the size of Acer screen is 10.1, I just thought about other tablet.
It's not actually great for reading for long periods, that's the point. Typically at that size tablets are either unwieldy or too heavy for reading for any serious length of time.
I would go for a used Nexus 7 tablet. It's small, it's cheap and most
peoplenormies think its somehow broken because it gets slow after some years. But you can fix it with this shiny software here.Price range: 10-50€
Con: afaik you can't change the battery so you're stuck on a used one.
I've read comics for 40+ years, but just have never got into manga...maybe I should...
I read on a full-sized iPad Pro and have no issues with the size...typically I'm reading on planes, in bed, or on the couch. I suppose if I was relaxing on a beach while cabana girls dangled grapes over my head (this is how I envision Nekki's lifestyle), it might be an issue.
I need to save my wrist strength for 'other' activities.
Yeah, I understand...on TV, you can strangle a hooker in 30 seconds but you and I both know that in real life, it takes longer and requires more strength than most people realize.
This would make a good cracked.com article. "5 Common Misconceptions About Strangling Hookers"...
IMO Android is not good for tablets. I've an Android phone, my TV OS is Android, but Android tablets are disgusting, for real, if you want a real tablet experience, get an iPad.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with the Fire tablets, other than a slightly shit App Store.
Sorry to roll this all up again but Ive found my ipad rather too large to comfortably take with me and read. So which if the readers let me install various reader apps? Ive ebooks from Kobo and Weltbild and others. Can I read them all on a regular (kindle) reader or not since it is amazon only?
Maybe something like https://www.amazon.com/inkBOOK-Touchscreen-Display-e-book-Android/dp/B01C48BYLY/ . I have a kindle with an e ink display and they are so easy on the eyes. If you look around some will even have a back light to read in the dark.
If you have DRM free ebooks in .mobi or the usual document formats, you should be able to read them on a Kindle just fine. Anything else won’t work unless you a) remove the DRM and b) convert them into a suitable format.
I don’t think there’s such a thing as an e-reader that lets you install apps? I expect your only option is a tablet.
Maybe the Xiaomi MiPad 2 (or Mi Pad3) -- has a retina screen (possibly/likely the same as the one on an iPad Mini) http://www.mi.com/mipad2/ and http://www.mi.com/mipad3/
Yeah I tried transferring an ebook with epub format to icecreamapps ebook app for windows and wouldnt work due to drm either
So this means all epub format and paid ebooks with drm wont work on a kindle at all if bought from another shop than amazon (e.g. kobo, weltbild..)? Cant e-readers import legally purchased epub/ebooks no matter where I bought them?
Yup. You can potentially remove the DRM, but in most cases it'd probably be easier to just grab a DRM-free copy from your favourite 'Linux ISO' provider.
If they have DRM applied, no.
Aww that sux
In this case does it make sense to tend towards an android tablet to be able to use various apps from various ebook sellers (kobo, tolino..)? They also had a kindle app I think?!
I prefer to use calibre with plugins (ahem) so that I can read purchased books on whichever device I want.
Personally I prefer Kindle -eInk- for reading. Easy on the eyes, light weight, durable -have dropped it a few times with not even a scratch on it- and the battery lasts upto a week.
Pavin.
Kindle eInk is very delicate. I broke 3 by just putting a little pressure on the screen (went under pillow), so you need a very good cover.
Tablets are the way to go.
You can avoid spending money by ripping all the DRM off, but if you value time more than money, just grab a cheap android tablet.
There is an android based ebook reader with eInk, but I'll be damned if I can remember what it is. It's kind of pointless, though, since you are still living with a semi-hungry CPU.
Personally, I'd suggest a Kindle Keyboard, and to hit up reddit and search for Calibre and PyCrypto. The Kindle Keyboard is the last of the eInk units that had audio until the very-latest generation, has 4G storage, plays MP3s, and has a built-in browser.
You should be able to find a Kindle Keyboard with free 3G and WiFi for around #50 or so these days.