Colleague of mine asked me about E-readers as Nook or Kindle.
He wants to get one for his wife, but does not like the screen size.
If I remember correctly I read somewhere that G-tab can be used as an E-reader.
Tried to search the forum but didn't come with any answers.
If anyone using G-tab as a reader, could you please let me know if there is some specific app that can be installed on G-tab to use Amazone or Barns$Nobel.
Greatly appreciated.
I have used Barnes & Noble Nook eReader application, Amazon's Kindle eReader, and the Google eReader and all worked great for me. I'm settling into my favorite being the Google reader because it syncs what I'm reading across multiple devices. That works well for me because I tend to read on my Motorola Droid X phone sometimes and on the GTab other times. The Google eReader keeps my place no matter how many times I switch devices.
These eReader programs are all free so you might want to check first for the price of the ebooks. I found B&N to be most expensive but not by too much. Google and Amazon are about the same and pretty cheap, cheaper than buying paperbacks.
Good luck.
Kindle. Kobo. Barnes and Noble. Google Books. All of them work; all of them are on the market - and on the Viewsonic Favorites page if you're still on stock.
I'll add that I've used Kindle app with about 20 books on this tablet and had no issues whatsoever.
btw, I think the screen for the gtablet would kinda suck for an e-reader. Bad angle and because the home buttons aren't lit, you need a light on.
if you have one already, lots of options. But if you are looking for a new tablet. I would go color nook, or spend a bit more and go with a xoom or wait for a few weeks for the a few others coming out.
Moon reader is my favorite.
Not sure if it's relevant, but the reading app Aldiko has direct access to numerous free (public domain) book catalogs. It's super-easy to download and then read them in the app.
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btw, I think the screen for the gtablet would kinda suck for an e-reader. Bad angle and because the home buttons aren't lit, you need a light on.
if you have one already, lots of options. But if you are looking for a new tablet. I would go color nook, or spend a bit more and go with a xoom or wait for a few weeks for the a few others coming out.
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As he said, it is quite hard to read. I have serious back injuries and at times have to lie on my sides with pillows between my legs and such. With my new tablet, I can lay it flat on the bed near my head and read it no problem. I'd guess maybe at a 50 degree angle to my eyes. With the gtab I'd have to wedge a piece of cloth under the far side of it to bring it up to a smaller angle. It's not impossible to use, you're just going to be more limited where you can place or hold it and still see it.
Yeah, gTab is a pain to use as an eReader in bed. I eventually just had it propped up on my bed in my M1 case, and read laying on my side. Reading on my back, with gTab propped on my chest didn't work so well, as any slight tilt made things tough on the eyeballs.
I use the Nook app, which should also sync across devices. They just released an update yesterday which makes it more tablet friendly. it is pretty nice.
No worry about the buttons, really, as you can swipe to turn pages. I don't do a lot of reading in bed, so the angles don't both me.
Pretty sure they all do that (Google Books, Nook and Kindle), sync across multiple devices.
I have all installed but primarily use the Kindle app and I know it keeps my place when I read something on my PC, then later go to read it on my Droid or Gtablet.....and then back to the PC. It's always putting me where I last was no matter which device I am now using.
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I have used Barnes & Noble Nook eReader application, Amazon's Kindle eReader, and the Google eReader and all worked great for me. I'm settling into my favorite being the Google reader because it syncs what I'm reading across multiple devices. That works well for me because I tend to read on my Motorola Droid X phone sometimes and on the GTab other times. The Google eReader keeps my place no matter how many times I switch devices.
These eReader programs are all free so you might want to check first for the price of the ebooks. I found B&N to be most expensive but not by too much. Google and Amazon are about the same and pretty cheap, cheaper than buying paperbacks.
Good luck.
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I highly recommend http://www.smashwords.com/ to buy your ebooks. You don't have to deal with all the drm crap. When you buy your ebook, it's really your ebook. You don't have to jump through hoops to read your own goddamn book.
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I use the Nook app, which should also sync across devices. They just released an update yesterday which makes it more tablet friendly. it is pretty nice.
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The new Nook app is great. I really like the magazine option. It's kind of awkward to read some of them due to having to magnify a bit, but still cool.
Perhaps not the best e-reader
I bought a gTablet for my mom. It's working out well for her, but I don't think I'd recommend it as an e-reader. Besides the poor viewing angles, it's a bit "heavy" at 1.8 pounds. Not something many would feel comfortable holding with one hand, etc.
I don't have a problem using the G Tab as an ebook reader. The app I like is Moon+Reader Pro, it will do Text to Speech and it will link up to Calibre network.
You can use more than one reading app
Maybe it makes sense to have most of your content for one app because it makes it easier to find content, but keep in mind you can have more than one reading app on a device.
FIY Kindle APP also lets you use content on more than one device i.e. I have the same content on my PC and my Kindle. I would definitely say the Kindle's screen is not too small to read on, but to each their own. Also, you can kind eBooks on other sites, paid or free.
If you want a tablet and your wife wants an e-Reader, by all means get a tablet. If you're not thinking of buying both then you're probably (like me) on a budget, so maybe the Nook Color would fit the bill. It's marketed as an e-reader so it would be an easy sell to the wife, you can dual-boot so you can add roms without messing up your wife's reading experience, it's cheap at $250; and since it's android, you can add other e-reader apps.
I managed to grab an almost-new Galaxy Tab off Craigslist for $250 today to replace my gf's busted Sony Pocket Reader. Figured I could just get her another reader, or something that does a hell of a lot more. The GT is really nice, perfect size and weight for reading, very solidly built too with a great screen, might be a better fit for an eReader.
One of the reasons I bought this was to use as an e-reader and it fails miserably. The screen is just terrible for it, especially in portrait mode.
I decided to buy a kindle and it is much better and doesn't give you "black dots" in your eyes when you read it before bed.
I know it is possible, but imo it is very unpleasant to use this device as an e-reader.
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Colleague of mine asked me about E-readers as Nook or Kindle.
He wants to get one for his wife, but does not like the screen size.
If I remember correctly I read somewhere that G-tab can be used as an E-reader.
Tried to search the forum but didn't come with any answers.
If anyone using G-tab as a reader, could you please let me know if there is some specific app that can be installed on G-tab to use Amazone or Barns$Nobel.
Greatly appreciated.
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Just about any mainstream device can be an ereader, since it's just software. Google Books, Nook, and Kindle apps on Android (or iOS) will give you full access to those bookstores.
I read mostly in the Kindle app, and frankly reading on an iPhone4 is more pleasant than reading on the g-tab. The screen sucks (which, hopefully you really understand by now, because when we say it sucks we mean it really really sucks) and it's uncomfortable to hold for extended periods of time, and it weighs a ton compared to a dedicated reader, or even to a 7" tablet.
Battery life is acceptable (but nothing like a kindle) and it's not horrible for reading in the dark, while seated with a desklike surface in front of you. Basically, you can use it as a reader if you're going to have it with you anyway, but buying it as a reader first and foremost wouldn't be my first choice. Or my second.
now that Feed Me is not going to be supported very much im looking to find a replacement, ive found wonder reader and like it so far, anyone have suggestions?
nat45928 said:
now that Feed Me is not going to be supported very much im looking to find a replacement, ive found wonder reader and like it so far, anyone have suggestions?
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Wonder Reader is probably the best Google Reader app I've found so far on WP7. Fast, efficient, simple and attractive.
I like RSS Central.
I use Wonder Reader because is light fast and because if the news have an image (like the cover of a film and so on) it is shown on the back of the tile with the title. Beautiful!
Hi guys,
Really interested in the Note Pro, so have been reading up on it a lot. For the sheer size and editting capabilities with the S-Pen, I'm thinking of getting this tablet for studying, reading and working through textbooks, and comicbooks (I have a Kindle for normal books). I was wondering what the screen's like for that? I have a fairly cheap tablet which gives me a bit of eyestrain after reading that for a bit, so was wondering if that's an issue at all after looking at the Note Pro for an hour or two?
I'm really tempted by the specs, and also the possibility of just working through questions on pdfs and stuff, which can be a pain sometimes having to write things on paper and not editting as I like digitally. I suppose using either Hancom or the full Adobe will be useful for this purpose? Making mindmaps, syncing notes (I also have a Note 2 phone, and the Evernote premium subscription included sounds tasty), and not having to carry so many books around would be great.
Another question if you don't mind - CHM files - can anyone recommend an app for those? I've tried a fair few of them and punctuation and page formats never comes across well...
Thanks so much! I just need to convince myself to indulge really, hopefully there'll be a price drop soon ha. It's the last big comfort shop of any sort before medical school finals :/
You can get this for tablet for $449 refurbished by Samsung on eBay, cheaper than a new iPad, and since they are Samsung refurbished the quality should be excellent...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331243726518?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
And if you digging on eBay, you can find them "refurbished" (ie. cleaned and tested by the vendor) for around $400... Can't vouch for the quality of those, but the price is decent.
As for your other questions, give me a few days, mine should be here tomorrow... I ordered the one from BuyDig on eBay for $449.
I use this tablet few hours a day, great screen, no eyestrain. I use for push email, planner, taking notes, reading and annotating papers and books. I use dropsync for synchronizing everything between tablets. And multi-window is great (watching baseball, or world cup or Wimbledon while working, very productive ).
If you can find one within your budget, you won't regret and won't go back.
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I use this tablet few hours a day, great screen, no eyestrain. I use for push email, planner, taking notes, reading and annotating papers and books. I use dropsync for synchronizing everything between tablets. And multi-window is great (watching baseball, or world cup or Wimbledon while working, very productive ).
If you can find one within your budget, you won't regret and won't go back.
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Yep, that's what I've been telling others. But of course to each his own. But for my purposes this tablet fits the bill exactly and I haven't even rooted it yet (which most likely i will do).
Go for it. I read and highlight in textbooks and add notes with ezpdf reader. I do my math and biochem work on it in snote and lecture notes. I read comics on it. I read for fun books on it. Easily 3-5 hours most days. Hancom office works fine. I keep my stuff synced across all devices comp, phone, tablet with dropsync. When I read and highlight at home it updates my tablet file with my new work and the same when I do it on my tablet, my computer copy updates with my highlights and work.
When I was teaching I made some mind maps on it using snote and shapes or you could use hancom and I think you can with google office apps too.
Any other questions?
Hi guys, thanks for the responses!
I just bought one off ebay for £370, which is around $640. Having just checked on US ebay it could have been cheaper, but it seems more expensive to buy in the UK, so can't complain. Saved around £80 from the cheapest Amazon, but I wish I didn't get carried away bidding now because the Tab S series gets released here today so may have driven prices down just a bit as well... Anyway I suppose I should be excited for it!
Just hoping I'll actually use it for studying now ha... XD
I use it a lot for reading magazines and comics (PerfectViewer is brilliant for comic files, and the pdf extension of it handles magazines really well). The big screen is wonderful.
I haven't used it for educational purposes other than as a pictureframe for my graduation presentation, but its size is excellent for notetaking and sketching.
And Blurays in QHD on 12.2" are an excellent method of making everyone very jealous of your tablet