Dedicated ebook reader or just the phone?

[justtom]

I have been using the cruz T301 tablet with the Kindle app going on two years now and it serves me very well. I also have the kindle app on my phone,I keep on saying I will buy the real Kindle but this $30.00 yard sale find runs perfect and shows no sign of dieing.I open up my music folder put on some classics and drift into my book

 

[ebusinesstutor]

I had a 7" Android tablet I used to read on, but when I got my Galaxy Note, I just use that. I find it a very comfortable size to hold and it goes everywhere with me so I don't see the need of a second device for reading.

 

[Wilkas]

I just use a 7" Archos tablet with FB Reader, does the job nicely although I do use my phone sometimes too.. I think a Note would be the perfect size for those who have one, my One X does the job but with a lot of page turns.

 

[ebusinesstutor]

What do you use to read primarily: a dedicated ebook reader like Kindle/Nook or your android phone? And why?

As for me, I dropped the idea of buying a Kindle after getting my Galaxy Note. Reasons:
1. The screen size is large enough to read.
2. I read in public transport a lot. Taking the phone out from the pocket is always easier than having to take a reader from the bag.
3. No need of book lights. With the phone it's simple to adjust the day/night modes and the brightness level to your will.

Would like to know your thoughts as well.

Like you, I have the Galaxy Note and find that I really don't need a dedicated ereader since I have the Note. I used to read on a 7" android device, but since I got the Note, I only use the 7" for watching videos while I do the dishes.

My Note is my one device to rule them all...

 

[Little Lady]

What do you use to read primarily: a dedicated ebook reader like Kindle/Nook or your android phone? And why?

As for me, I dropped the idea of buying a Kindle after getting my Galaxy Note. Reasons:
1. The screen size is large enough to read.
2. I read in public transport a lot. Taking the phone out from the pocket is always easier than having to take a reader from the bag.
3. No need of book lights. With the phone it's simple to adjust the day/night modes and the brightness level to your will.

Would like to know your thoughts as well.

I originally used a dedicated eBook reader (Kindle), until I upgraded my phone a couple of months ago from a Blackberry Tour to a Galaxy Nexus, now I only use my phone for the same reasons you listed. However...I am considering a 7 or 10 inch tablet for at home reading and light web surfing.

 

[RalphFilthy]

I have a Sony ebook reader that I use - works great in bright sunshine and the screen is a joy to ready from. Plus the size of the display is much better for me to be reading from - I think I'd find the screen on my phone just a bit too small

 

[mikedt]

Kindle or Nook are US only AFAIK, and not available to me. However I don't read much myself. I use real paper books a lot of the time for lessons etc, because that's what we have here. Although I have a fairly good textbook library in PDF format that I view on my laptop or phone, often I will print out what I require.

 

[ocnbrze]

i to like reading physical books. but i have read books both on my evo lte and on my asus transformer infinity. i do not mind reading books on both devices. i use google's play book app to read my books.

 

[mumsawitch]

I sometimes read ebooks from my phone or the computer. I don't a tablet so...

But I buy physical books. They're the best.

 

[HiAmErika]

Quick Office gets me going when reading ebooks but yeah..it's so much better if I really had the paperback copy instead of just reading it on my phone.

 

[NightAngel79]

i to like reading physical books. but i have read books both on my evo lte and on my asus transformer infinity. i do not mind reading books on both devices. i use google's play book app to read my books.

Been so long since I read a physical book I've forgotten how it feels, lol

I want to have physical books on my shelf, but I'd rather read e-books

 

[JJLuchiano]

I like to read comic books on my iPad 2 with Comic Zeal app

 

[SueDNim]

What do you use to read primarily: a dedicated ebook reader like Kindle/Nook or your android phone? And why?

As for me, I dropped the idea of buying a Kindle after getting my Galaxy Note. Reasons:
1. The screen size is large enough to read.
2. I read in public transport a lot. Taking the phone out from the pocket is always easier than having to take a reader from the bag.
3. No need of book lights. With the phone it's simple to adjust the day/night modes and the brightness level to your will.

Would like to know your thoughts as well.

I read on my Nook. It fits perfectly in to a pocket on the front of my purse, and even the breast pocket of some of my shirts. The screen is the perfect size for reading; about like a paperback, and the backlight and text is adjustable. I got it before I got a smartphone, and it's my go to for reading.

I've got a phone with a really big screen, but even so, the text of a book on that screen is just so damned tiny. My eyes aren't getting any younger, and I have to squint at things I wouldn't have done ten years ago. I do have one book I'm currently reading on my phone, just because I saw it for sale in the Google Play store, and my Nook won't accept purchases from there. Besides, there are times - precious few - when I won't have my Nook with me.

 

[Dngrsone]

I have a massive dead-tree collection, but having e-versions is much more convenient.

I mean, seriously, I love reading from a physical book, but being able to tote one around is not always feasible (or comfortable, depending on the size/format).

I used to read on my Palm T|X using eReader, then upgraded my dumb phone to a Galaxy S II 'Epic 4G Touch' which is my primary ereader using a combination of Cool Reader (it has a nice night mode as well as easily adjustable brightness by swiping the left border of the screen, as well as reading the .pdb files I generated for using on my PDA) and Kindle for Android (when absolutely necessary).

The problem with reading on my phone is that I blow my battery reading and have to recharge it in the middle of the day or risk killing the phone.

I also have a Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 with the same two readers on it, which is a nicer, easier to read screen, but heavier than the phone, and of course not quite as portable.

I have wanted a dedicated reader for some time, but had decided to wait for a decent color e-ink display to hit the market. I ended up getting the Tab 2 instead, for various reasons.

 

[EarlyMon]

Check out "Moon+ Reader"

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flyersoft.moonreader

Slide on the left for brightness, the right for font pitch (size).

I've switched to this on my phone (4.7" ), works great.

 

[dontpanicbobby]

I use my phone as my ebook reader. I read on the bus and at home with it. Having the kindle and nook apps along with fb reader means I'm not limited to free non-DRM books. I had a Nook I got back as a Christmas gift back in 2011 but I took it back when I found out there was no backlight. I used the money to get an S2.

 

[thicks56]

I used to be certain that I preferred actual books and would in no way shape or form read ebooks,

Then I ended up spending alot of time waiting around in hospitals recently and discovered the Kindle app on my One X,

I was great and is so much easier than lugging the Game of thrones book im reading everywhere with me

I've had a go on a few dedicated e-readers and whilst they are maybe easier to read I still prefer my phone for the same reason others have listed, its just so much more convenient been able to take my phone out my pocket and read off there.

 

[NightAngel79]

Check out "Moon+ Reader"

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flyersoft.moonreader

Slide on the left for brightness, the right for font pitch (size).

I've switched to this on my phone (4.7" ), works great.

Thought you were a Mantano fan

I'm hooked on my Kindle paperwhite. Though it sucks when I'm out and about and want to read

 

[EarlyMon]

I switched.

 

[NightAngel79]

I switched.

Now I'll have to check that one out as well.

 

[sfbloodbrother]

For me, when I buy the book, I use Google Books. But when I can rent them I use the Amazon app. I use my Nexus 7.

 

[NightAngel79]

I'm TOTALLY addicted to my paperwhite Kindle. Though I do hate it when I'm out and about and don't have it on me (don't have books in both places)

 

[LilacBleeds]

i use my kindle more than anything but just recently I have been getting hardback books of my favourite books I have read....
I use my kindle has I have a vinyl on it and its soo me.... it doesnt dim or anything which is good

 

[myandroid101]

using my ipad to read the book

 

[SueDNim]

I used to be certain that I preferred actual books and would in no way shape or form read ebooks, [...]
I was great and is so much easier than lugging the Game of thrones book im reading everywhere with me

That's me in a nutshell.

I'm TOTALLY addicted to my paperwhite Kindle. Though I do hate it when I'm out and about and don't have it on me (don't have books in both places)

I still keep a book by the bed, a book by my favorite chair, and a book in the car. PLUS I take my Nook HD with me everywhere.