Sentences with phrase «ereader than a tablet»

Reading is so much better on an ereader than a tablet or cell phone.

If we are forced to rely solely on the Barnes and Noble Nook appstore, which only has about 1500 apps with very few free apps, the Nook Tablet is more of an expensive color ereader than a tablet.

Not exact matches

Respondents whose households net $ 150,000 annually or more were more than twice as likely to report owning a tablet or ereader.

A study from Matthias Schlesewsky at Johannes Gutenberg University found that readers older than 60 benefit markedly from the backlit screen of many ereader tablets despite their perceived dislike of the platform.

Kobo has designed a way to provide stores with dedicated tracking links for downloads of the Kobo Reading App, so customers who read eBooks on devices other than eReaders can purchase books through smartphones, computers, and tablets and have them credited to the store.

A study from Matthias Schlesewsky at Johannes Gutenberg University found that readers older than 60 benefit markedly from the backlit screen of many ereader tablets despite their perceived dislike of

This data, compiled in part from its 6,500 public school library partners, shows that more students than ever before are using smartphones, tablets, and ereaders in the academic environment, with a 252 % increase in October in school library visits to the lending website from the same time a year ago.

One of the main advantages eReaders have over their LCD - based tablet brethren is their long battery life, which is usually measured in weeks rather than hours.

This data, compiled in part from its 6,500 public school library partners, shows that more students than ever before are using smartphones, tablets, and ereaders in the academic... [Read more...]

Technically a tablet is cheaper GB per GB than any ereader

But most Germans read on tablets rather than ereaders.

So far in 2013, Kobo's customers, either on smartphone, laptop, tablet, desktop computer, or eReading devices, have turned more than 1.3 - billion pages, logging more than 10 - million hours of reading time in the process.

There are way more tablets sold than ereaders, thus the manufacturing costs are much less.

What's even more delightful than the app's arrival on Android tablets is the various customization and tweaks that you can avail to enhance your eReading experience on a tablet.The app's homescreen now utilizes the large working area of your tablet, and presents you with a Holo - theme like dual - pane interfacewhere all the downloaded and recommended Aldiko books are presented on a bookshelf at the right hand side, whereas the left pane displays a dedicated Aldiko menu.

As the owner of an ebook and ereader blog that is heavily invested in research into the tablet industry, I would advise windows tablet purchasers to wait about a year before buying to give software developers and microsoft the chance to work the bugs out as well as the price to come down to the point it appeals to mainstream consumers rather than early adopters.

I am serious advocate of large screen Ereaders, I believe trend of sales doesn't imply most prefered choice it would do only if there are enough options available, it is said in the same way before 5inch phone became the most preferable option and before the tablets booming on 9inch, if I am not wrong iPad Air has more sales than iPad mini.....

With a greater - than - ever focus on digital publishing at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair, several companies took advantage of the attendance and industry focus to launch or offer sneak previews of their ereaders and tablets.

Looks like Amazon is prioritizing their Tablet lineup more so than their eReaders.

Probably tablets rather than ereaders will be the driving force behind ebook adoption in countries like Brazil, with ereading a secondary consideration in purchasing the device..

Why would I get a 10» e-ink eReader for $ 600 when I can get a more than decent 10» tablet for much less?

Not to belabor the point, but isn't the light on ereaders different than the lights on tablets.

But it's telling that all manufacturers of eReaders don't carry large eReaders anymore, most users use a tablet rather than a traditional eReader when you need that much screen real estate.

The ereaders need updates far less than tablets do since their function is far more limited, requiring less complex code needing to be optimized for better performance & battery life, and less added features to remain relatively fresh and keep up with their (also limited) competition.

The dedicated eReader (with its pitiful eInk screen and inability to do little other than read books) was supposed to join the GPS unit, the MP3 player, and the camcorder in the dustbin of history, buried by tablets and smart phones.

After delivering the Kindle Paperwhite, which is the best eReader by some distance, the Kindle Fire HDX 7 shows signs that it's more than just tablet to consume books, games, magazines and videos.

Straying from its normally tight - lipped stance with regard to sharing sales volumes, Amazon announced that its Kindle Fire tablet and Kindle eReaders have sold more than 1 million combined units for three consecutive weeks.»

«While the market for ereaders tends to be slimmer than that for tablets, those who intend to buy ereaders are very committed,» said Ryce.

I know that Amazon has apps for both Apple and Android based tablets, but there are several ereading apps that are way better and more useful than Amazon Kindle App.

A study found that people retain less information if read on a tablet or an eReader than a physical book.

In the end, the Kindle Fire as an ereader is hardly any different than any other Android tablet with the regular Kindle for Android app installed.

IMHO, PDF's are still better on a large tablet than an ereader.

Smartphones, tablets eReaders and water just don't mix, and for many, there are few things more nerve - racking than a smartphone or tablet that's been accidentally soaked, splashed or dropped in water.

More than 1 million people with tablets and ereaders have signed up for BookBub to learn about price promotions on acclaimed ebooks that match their interests.

Which yes compared to a tablet is slower but today they are a lot faster than eink ereaders of years ago.

In another 3 years we'll be at 50 million Kindles and we'll still have reporters writing about how eInk is no better than LCD and how a Tablet is a better eReader because you can play games on it.

The $ 49 Fire tablet is a better all around device and it can serve well as a basic ereader, but because of the low screen resolution, the short battery life compared to Kindles and glossy screen, it's better as a backup or occasional ereader than something you'd want to use all the time.

The Nook Tablet offers the best interactive eReading experience on the market, with a selection of more than 2.5 million books and amazing features such as Read and Record, which lets parents record themselves reading each page of a book so their kids can experience it even when they're not around.

In 2012, while 5 times as many people read on tablets than read on ereaders, 40 times more were reading on phones!

eReaders are # 2 or # 3 on most Christmas wishlists and much cheaper than the # 1 and # 2 items (Tablets and Laptops).

This Christmas, dedicated eReaders and tablets than can read eBooks are more popular than ever.

iPad represented an advance of sorts — Using marketing, rather than features, to turn a Tablet into an eReader.

It offers practicality as well as a look that's more reminiscent of TVs and tablets than traditionally conservative - looking ereaders.

While stand alone eReaders such as the Kindle DX are better than tablets for reading books etc, the added versatility of a tablet shouldn't be underestimated.

The reality is that even dedicated readers find the logic of buying a tablet that features any number of entertainment forms, email and web access more compelling than a dedicated ereader.

The percentage of tablets possession (iPad) is far greater than eReader (Papyre) at this moment.

Barnes and Noble runs more sales on their tablets and ereaders than anyone, and today it's looking like things are getting a little desperate.

The report, «Mobile Devices, Mobile Content, and Library Apps,» a part of LJ's ongoing Patron Profiles series, points out that even though digital users — defined as a patron who uses a smartphone, ereader, or tablet — remain a minority, they are, nonetheless, more active than the general patron not only in digital services but also «in virtually every metric of library activity.»

The 8 GB Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet has half the storage of the original, but still offers a great eReading experience, high - quality display, and smooth performance for less than $ 200.

The dual - screen enTourage eDGe sounds more than decent, for anyone considering either an ereader, tablet PC or PMP.

The model available feels awkward, more like a tablet than an ereader.