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So what are you trying to prove that you can flick a page faster?
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tablets are very poor in terms of battery life as a basic premise a dedicated reader will provide more satisfaction.
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Your post sound so similar, the 'construction', content, bias etc it struck me the first of your posts I read, hey ho what do I know
![]() There is also no bias in my comments. You are projecting the reverse of your own biases onto me considering your anti-Apple remarks. E-ink readers are good for those who read in mostly bright light conditions and will be away from an outlet for more than a day. They can also take a beating and are relatively disposable. |
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Yes but when people normally have a discussion on here and they present opposing views, they normally provide evidence to back their claims up. It's all part of discussion.
![]() You are not forced to agree with anything I say and using the fact that I don't want to spend time looking up things I have read in the past as the basis to invalidate anything I say is not reasonable. That said, go back as I did provide a link to someone else. |
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When you say something is a fact then you should show why it's a fact.
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[You weren't simply stating what you thought or how you felt but saying it was a fact
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[so you were being asked to back that fact up.
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#104 |
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So you want to pay over the top on a device that is not much good for reading,
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well then do so. also think of all those greasy marks from your fingers on the screen. I will stick to my kobo.
You wipe the screen when it is dirty. |
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That's assuming someone is going to buy an iPad for just reading books - and I don't think PPhilster was saying that's what someone would do. He's just saying that he thinks that an LCD screen on the iPAd is fine for reading for long peiods - which i disagree about.
I'm not sure if you have used one of the latest iPads but the battery life is not awful on it, quite the opposite, it's very good as is the screen for anythig else. Unless you are comparing the battery life to an eInk reader? You are correct about iPad battery life. Both the large iPad and the iPad mini have the longest battery lives of both size classes of tablets. |
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When youre looking at 50-250ms speeds, i dont think you can call that slow.
http://www.eink.com/display_products_pearl.html |
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That's not a fact though, that's just your preference.
A lad at work used to bring a Ipad in to work so he can read at lunch, he used to have a lok at my Kobo and found he prefered it than his Ipad. Last week he came in with a Nook as they are on offer at the moment at work. His reason, lighter, battery last longer and easier on the eyes. Quote:
I have merely highlighted some of the advantages of using a small tablet for a reader. E-ink readers have some advantages too. Trying to keep screens clean is a nightmare, my phone is full of smudges and keeping it clean is a pain.
You wipe the screen when it is dirty. |
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No, when "challenged" I simply challenge back. That's what people do when they have opposing views. As I said to the other poster, you don't have to agree with me or believe me. At the very least respect that I am sharing my opinion as I respect the sharing of your opinion. These kinds of posts are about criticizing the poster, not his or her opinion. That has nothing to do with the discussion or the topic. Lets try and stay on topic please.
With regards to respecting opinions, I have seen posts written by you to others which say nothing more than "nonsense post" or similar things. |
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That's assuming someone is going to buy an iPad for just reading books - and I don't think PPhilster was saying that's what someone would do. He's just saying that he thinks that an LCD screen on the iPAd is fine for reading for long peiods - which i disagree about.
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I'm not sure if you have used one of the latest iPads but the battery life is not awful on it, quite the opposite, it's very good as is the screen for anythig else. Unless you are comparing the battery life to an eInk reader?
Comparing it to a E-ink reader. i know pretty well that I can take my e-book to a friends place if I am staying there for a few days and it is something I don't have to bother to recharge.
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No, that's not how most discussions take place in forums nor how most discussions take place in life. Most people share their opinions and receive opinions without demanding to see proof of anything.
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A friend is a bit of a technophobe, but with arthritis in her fingers, this has made reading much easier for her.
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Whilst it may not be common in other forums or in your experiences in life Vallhund, it is certainly the done thing on this forum. You have been a member for two months, some of us have been here for years and as they say "when in Rome..."
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These are by no means ad hominems. They are criticising a poster's posts rather than the poster him/herself.
With regards to respecting opinions, I have seen posts written by you to others which say nothing more than "nonsense post" or similar things. I have continued to graciously respond to you in this and other threads and have asked that the discussions be kept on topic but now our discussions are over. That bolded part is also made up. |
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A friend is a bit of a technophobe, but with arthritis in her fingers, this has made reading much easier for her.
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I have continued to graciously respond to you in this and other threads and have asked that the discussions be kept on topic but now our discussions are over.
That bolded part is also made up. The bolded part is made up? See post #10 on this thread: http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...388&highlight= See post 24 at the link below - the first sentence. http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...976&highlight= This is an example where you have called a poster close-minded. http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...=#post65758364 See post 57 at the link below - there is nothing wrong with calling people names but I'm sure you would complain if we attempted to attach a label to you http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...=#post65743096 Instant dismissive reply to a poster as I mentioned in an earlier post not a "challenge" as you misconstrued it http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...=#post65696882 Another example of being dismissive "that's a silly question" http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...=#post65726556 See how examples make a post stronger and more credible? ![]() Oh, and I apologise for calling you Vallhund. Whilst he would enjoy stoking the flames of Mac vs PC "discussion", he was quite effective at backing up his arguments with facts and statistics, this is not something you care to do. |
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Tablets are obviously better for reading anything 'visual' such as magazines but reading an LCD for long periods is not good on the eyes so reading something like a book where you may very well spend over an hour reading isn't really suitable.
Additionally tablets are backlit which makes them very poor devices to use to read before bed. Anything with a backlight that's shining into your eyes (computers and TV's are as bad) as it increases your alertness and suppresses the production of melatonin which is a sleep inducing hormone. This is why 'lit' eink devices front light the screen so its not shining directly into your eyes so is less of a problem (and its why on a Paperwhite the settings hint tell you to set it lower in the dark than in bright light as it should be just bright enough to read without strain not so bright that its 'white' in look) |
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No, that's not how most discussions take place in forums nor how most discussions take place in life.
Or is the memory a bit too painful?
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Whilst it may not be common in other forums or in your experiences in life Vallhund, it is certainly the done thing on this forum. You have been a member for two months, some of us have been here for years and as they say "when in Rome..."
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Oh, and I apologise for calling you Vallhund.
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He's like a lightweight Vallhund. More obnoxious, less amusing and doesn't even have a Which? Satisfaction Survey to fall back on.
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I just looked up Vallhund and it says:
Temperament: Alert, Friendly, Watchful, Fearless, Energetic, Intelligent hahaha, I'm sure PPhilster would be quite happy with that! If you want to read ebooks at any time in bright sunlight (and it doesn't have to be outside; I had the same problem on a train) then a dedicated ebook reader is better. |
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