Indian Readers discussion
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Parvathi, even on the tablet, I am not a big fan of the Kindle comics interface. Have you tried the comixology app?The comics are more expensive, but a joy to read with the 'guided view' concept they have.
For Marvel fans, things are slightly better - with the Marvel Unlimited app, where for 10 dollars a month, you can read unlimited comics.
There are a few caveats, but still it is a great deal.
It's true, the comics interface does have issues :/ I haven't tried the comixology app yet, it sounds good though. I'll check it out, thanks for the tip!
Oh yes, it's got some free comics as well so that one can take it out for a spin without spending anything. Plus, they have regular discounts and deals on various comics.The downside is that it's running me bankrupt! :P
Haha I know how that is! Too many tempting discounts and deals out there.
Sumit wrote: "Black and white covers, and while you can open (some) comics on it, no fun reading them. :)"If that is so then guess i shouldnt buy kindle paperwhite. Probably Kindle fire HD or Google Nexus 7 would be a better option as they are multifuctional too
Well, between these two, I would suggest the Google Nexus anyway. The reason for that is - the Kindle Fire comes with its own store and not the Google Play store. Therefore you can't install all apps available on the play store. However, no such issues with the Nexus - it is a fully functional Android tablet with full flexibility to install whatever you want.However, if you primarily read books and not comics, the PaperWhite is awesome, because of its insane battery life. 30 days without charging? Awesome, especially if you travel quite a bit. :)
I read books on my Kindle, and comics on the 9.7" iPad, but am considering getting the iPad mini, because it is so much lighter and easier to handle.
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who reads just for a measly 30 min ??? :O
Well, they also say 10,000 page turns. I actually did calculate reading about 8000 without charging even once, on my travels. Of course, turning data off and switching off the page refresh setting on every page turn helps as well.
With the light on, all calculations get majorly skewed. But still, I sometimes wish my iPad could give me even half the battery time my kindle does. :P
I read quite a lot on the kindle, a few hours a day...And the charge still lasts around three or four weeks. Pretty good battery life, I think.
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Yes, turning on airplane mode will definately help, I think. As I understand it, page refresh clears the e-ink from the background with each flash.
If a full page refresh isn't done, you'll get 'ghost' text in the background. It may be a bit annoying for reading if there's other text under the page you're currently on.
I think. :D
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That's great :) I hope the battery life's better now.
Smitha wrote: "Thanks. I don't find any ghost letters even after unchecking the option. so am happy."Parvathi wrote: "That's great :) I hope the battery life's better now."
Oh, lucky you, if you don't see any ghost letters. Although, I guess they appear over a phase of time. Still, the trick is to turn on page refresh for a few minutes, turn a few pages, and then turn it off again.
(It's like cleaning a slate, almost. :P )
And yes, I also hope your battery's better.
Goin to buy a kindle paperwhite tomorrow from Croma..vry excited!! any reviews regarding this ereader if any1 owes one??
Sandeep, I have one and trust me, it'll be the best 10k you'll ever spend in your life! :)
Sandeep wrote: "Goin to buy a kindle paperwhite tomorrow from Croma..vry excited!! any reviews regarding this ereader if any1 owes one??"
I have the older Kindle Touch 3G (accompanied by a detachable Energizer light)- and I LOVE it! I've bought books sitting at airports for hours, waiting for connecting flights, on long train/bus journeys, and even in the middle of a desert. :)
Also, one gets to smirk at people using tablets, because one's own battery is pretty much unlimited. :D
P.S. I just wish airlines would understand that Kindles don't give out any interfering waves, and so don't need to be turned off during takeoff/landing. (Amazon has got US authorities to fix this bit, and not insist on turning Kindles off, but I'm presuming it'll take us a few years to get to that point.)
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Directly from Amazon would be great, I think so too.And as Kevan said, do get a cover if you can. They're useful.
Thnx guyzz finally bought kindle PW at 10k nd irs just awesone..paper crisp display along wid a long battery life..just amazing it is
does it kills battery if i put it on stand by mode?? nd wat will be its battery life if i read around 2-3 hrs daily?? just curious to know :)
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Congratulations, by the way
I believe leaving the Paperwhite on standby does not drain the battery as much as switching it on and off repeatedly.I leave it on standby when I'm not reading.
i have a lot of pdf books with me.which e reader can handle these? I also want e reader to read malayalam..whether wink is available now?please give your suggestions.
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sometimes PDF font cannot be enlarged properly by ereader
I remember reading malayalam, either on nook or infibeam pi
I'm not sure the current ereaders display pdfs that well...Conversion with calibre should work though, as Smitha said.Last I checked Wink was still available...
I don't have an e-reader and therefore I can't contribute personally to this discussion, but if more people here are trying to choose what e-reader to buy then I'd recommend this link: http://www.indiabookstore.net/bookish.... I think it's pretty useful, and it'll have mostly everything you'd want to know.
Indiabookstore wrote: "I don't have an e-reader and therefore I can't contribute personally to this discussion, but if more people here are trying to choose what e-reader to buy then I'd recommend this link: http://www.i..."Good analysis, Priyanka. Although I'd rate all readers that are NOT the Kindle as very, very low.
The article incorrectly mentions that B&N has a larger collection than Amazon. In addition, Barnes and Noble is in severe financial difficulties and their Nook division is shrinking every year.
Therefore, I don't ever suggest the Nook - it might not even be warranty supported soon enough.
But problems apart, does the Nook even ship to India? I don't think it does.
It can be bought at stores - online and offline, Parvathi. I don't remember exactly, but I do think I saw the Nook once at a Croma store. But, much better idea to get a Kindle for sure. If it develops any issues, Amazon typically replaces it with no hassles whatsoever.
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Oh I didn't know that, thanks for the info, Sumit! I agree about Amazon, they've replaced my Kindle without any trouble.Does your Nook have backlighting Smitha?
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But I have Kindle Paperwhite too - with backlight
Thanks, Sumit! I'll revise the article and correct the faulty information.
Indiabookstore wrote: "Thanks, Sumit! I'll revise the article and correct the faulty information."No worries. Thanks, Priyanka :)
Let me know if you need any more info. I've kinda done a bit of research on these things here and there.
Also, to substantiate my claims about Nook's financials, http://www.businesswire.com/news/home...
Qube wrote: "Lest we forget, the entry-level Kindle is a very good option. And at around Rs 5k, it's a no-brainer unless one wants a lighted screen. Not everyone needs a lighted screen or a touch screen - my so..."Totally agree, Qube! No frills device, with insanely good battery life, no excess weight - simple, yet effective at what it does.
thanks all.got a kobo glo .start experimenting.mile to go...
is there any "specification" for Micro SD card ?32 gb supported in kobo glo..pls suggest
My Nook has stopped working :'(...Well, no one to blame other than my own lack of care... had forgotten to zip my bag and it fell off :'( I feel quite miserable without it, it had been my best companion for over 2 years :'( Looking for a replacement, but I'm very confused now, as I was planning to get a new phone with internet calling facility and all that, but now I'm torn between the desire to buy another e-reader or a new phone... I can afford to buy only one at the moment and my brother is suggesting that I buy a 7inch tablet instead... but I'm unable to make up my mind... any suggestion/help would be appreciated....
Harsha wrote: "My Nook has stopped working :'(...Well, no one to blame other than my own lack of care... had forgotten to zip my bag and it fell off :'( I feel quite miserable without it, it had been my best comp..."Harsha, if your primary purpose is reading - nothing like an ereader at all. The new Kindle Paperwhite is quite amazing.
However, if you want a device which allows you to read comics, check FB/gmail/news/music etc. - then, I'd say go for your brother's suggestion. :)
Saleem wrote: "is there any "specification" for Micro SD card ?32 gb supported in kobo glo..pls suggest"
Saleem, no - 'specifications' are only for cards that go into cameras.
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otherwise buy a kindle which costs only around 5000 odd (not the paper white which is costlier).
I personally feel tablets don't fulfil the purpose for a serious reader. too tedious for the eyes
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Kindle available for 5600.
Thanks for the suggestions Smitha and Sumit... Well about getting it repaired, B&N doesn't have a service centre in India as far as I know, and the local mobile service people haven't even seen an e-reader before -_-. So little chance of getting it fixed... The thing chose a very wrong time to go haywire, because I was really looking forward to buying a new phone, as the one I have right now is pretty old, so it is very slow and hangs up every time I try to open any app including FB/WA/browser etc, which is very annoying... :/ So now I have to choose one, because I can't afford to buy both at the moment. :/ Maybe I'll get a tab for now and get a kindle a few months later... :/
Harsha wrote: "Thanks for the suggestions Smitha and Sumit... Well about getting it repaired, B&N doesn't have a service centre in India as far as I know, and the local mobile service people haven't even seen an ..."You know what - there's a chance that it's just some wire that's gone loose - if you can't see any signs of serious damage on the outside.
So, maybe taking it to a local electronics repair centre might help, even if they charge 100-200 bucks and are unable to repair it.
Best case scenario - you save on the cost of a new device and buy your new phone
Worst case scenario - you lose some time and 200 bucks
So, I'd say the potential benefits are much higher than the potential loss. :)
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hi every one please help..how i can convert double/ multi column PDF to e pub ???
I got my kindle the basic one[ not the touch] only a few months back from the reliance digital store. now one of the buttons on the right side is stuck. though i can use the left buttons to turn the pages it is depressing. is it because i overuse it? I use a cover meant for tablets for it.Should i use the cover promoted by amazon? any suggestions on what to do?
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you may ask anyone who repairs laptops and mobiles to have a look. A stuck button should be repairable
Technically, the Paperwhite does support comics. Some of them at least, like Sumit said.