I have a 12 pro max too but doesn’t feel good to hold for long periods reading v the oasis. Ok if out somewhere filling in time.See, this is what I want to do. I've got a 12 Pro Max, I should be able to read on it. Wow, much respect 70-80 a year. If I may ask, black background, white text? Sepia?
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iPhone 12 Pro Max Reading on an iPhone (Kindle vs iPhone)
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Reason is that it’s way easier (and cheaper!) to get (and print) white paper and black ink over black paper and white ink.
Besides, white text on black background would be the ideal solution for contrast and minimum eye strain, but for practical and rational reasons, the books and newspapers industry have settled for the second-best solution.
Maybe you should dust off your Oasis, install the latest firmware and play around with the settings: They have a night mode setting with “black background” now (not really black, but it’s better than nothing) and some advanced settings for font size, line spacing and paragraph width.
Heck, you can even change font size with a pinch gesture
You're obviously making your final judgement and assumptions based off of what you think instead of people who have actually used a kindle and iPad. It’s ok for the iPad to not be the end all product you're so stiffly defending. People can make their own mind up and I've not met a person who've use both and not noticed the difference.
It happens, whatever works for you is best. If you see no difference using an iPhone to read more power to you. Personally I have 2 kindle models now and when I go to the beach, pool or camping all I bring is a Kindle and it works well for my needs. If you are happy not spending the money for a separate reading device good on you.
I can read news articles on my iPhone. Books I read on my kindle Oasis. Magazines on my iPad.
I received for my birthday this year my first Kindle. I wanted to get into reading more, so I now have the Paperwhite. Love it, it's small yet the screen is the perfect size. And very light. My eyes very much prefer an e-ink screen for books.
But that's me personally. I also enjoy the fact it's just an e reader and so offers less distraction then an iPad or iPhone.
But that's me personally. I also enjoy the fact it's just an e reader and so offers less distraction then an iPad or iPhone.
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It’s interesting how “old” technology like kindle can still compete with “newest” tech in iPhone and iPad.
For readability and clarity dark text on a white background is the BEST solution. Dark mode does have its place but in low light environments.
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I read on my Kindle every night and for me there is no contest, the kindle is much nicer to read on in regards to books. I don’t mind browsing articles on my iPad but intense reading has to be on a Kindle for me.
Owned an older kindle I haven’t used in a long while. It was a single use device but I have to say for that single purpose it was solid (reading-contrast good). But I use my iPad mini these days.
The kindle was easy on the eyes right out of the box while the mini required some tweaks to get it reading-contrast optimized for me (I like using the white text on black background). Kindle probably has the slight edge on reading-contrast but the mini imho is the better purchase. It provides a lot of functions and apps on a good sized reading surface in a compact package.
Semi off topic complaint: AppleBooks not having a kindle unlimited equivalent. Many books I read aren’t new releases (and I read often). The unlimited provides a lot of back shelf or well out of print options. While AppleBooks does have free offerings I do read, it’s minimal. If Apple can do it on music, arcade, news? how about a reading unlimited? Now that’s an Apple One package I would go for: Music, iCloud, Reading with ATV+ the savings freebie 😀
The kindle was easy on the eyes right out of the box while the mini required some tweaks to get it reading-contrast optimized for me (I like using the white text on black background). Kindle probably has the slight edge on reading-contrast but the mini imho is the better purchase. It provides a lot of functions and apps on a good sized reading surface in a compact package.
Semi off topic complaint: AppleBooks not having a kindle unlimited equivalent. Many books I read aren’t new releases (and I read often). The unlimited provides a lot of back shelf or well out of print options. While AppleBooks does have free offerings I do read, it’s minimal. If Apple can do it on music, arcade, news? how about a reading unlimited? Now that’s an Apple One package I would go for: Music, iCloud, Reading with ATV+ the savings freebie 😀
There are indications that reading inverted (i.e. white text on black background) could help preventing myopia (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-28904-x), so the answer is probably not as easy as black or white (pun intended ;-)).For readability and clarity dark text on a white background is the BEST solution. Dark mode does have its place but in low light environments.
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Thats a very true statement, a bit like the Apple Watch, full of sensors and very useful, I use one, but some people choose to wear a Swiss automatic watch as it just tells the time, some have a chronograph, and they don’t need to be recharged every morning or evening.
All personal preference at the end of the day
The Kindle competes because it is cost effective, easy to use, and the screen is less intensive on the eye when reading in dim lighting. The battery life is also significantly longer than an iPhone/iPad due to less demand from the screen. I think there is a place for all devices and I own an iPad, but would never choose to read a book on it over a kindle personally. I would also feel less sad if my kindle was nicked by the side of the pool compared to my £550 iPad lol.
The only problem I have with Kindle - it is an amazing device - is that I read a book recently that was filled with high definition color photos - How We Got to Now by Steven Johnson. I don't think this would have worked on a small device either - I read this on my iPad Pro 11 and it was just about right - some images almost took the entire screen.
I am still stupidly on a quest to reduce my devices - so I gave away the iPad ... (it went to a very good cause - someone needed it far more than me). I then read a book on my iPhone 12 Pro Max Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins. The book was great, but the experience was not all that great. Constantly scrolling, even in horizontal mode, but grey text (brightness all the way down on black background) - did not hurt my eyes and I'm getting used to it. But it was not an enjoyable experience (had to force myself to read >1 hour).
With my iPad Pro 11 I can sit down and read for 6 hours solid no strain, no pain, no fatigue.
Interesting points about Kindle Unlimited - the only thing that I don't like about it is, I took my "wish list" and out of 20 books, only 1-2 were on it.
Just upsets me to have a $1200 device I only use for reading books (mostly) when I've got an iPhone/MacBook Pro - feels like such a waste. Apple Books on the iPhone is so unpleasant with the massive margins and holding it - I just can't get used to it. I guess there are worse hobbies/additions (for example $20 pack of beer/52 weeks = $1040 a year).
I do keep coming back to the IPP11 for optimal reading - for me personally.
Really appreciate all the thoughts and comments - thanks!
I am still stupidly on a quest to reduce my devices - so I gave away the iPad ... (it went to a very good cause - someone needed it far more than me). I then read a book on my iPhone 12 Pro Max Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins. The book was great, but the experience was not all that great. Constantly scrolling, even in horizontal mode, but grey text (brightness all the way down on black background) - did not hurt my eyes and I'm getting used to it. But it was not an enjoyable experience (had to force myself to read >1 hour).
With my iPad Pro 11 I can sit down and read for 6 hours solid no strain, no pain, no fatigue.
Interesting points about Kindle Unlimited - the only thing that I don't like about it is, I took my "wish list" and out of 20 books, only 1-2 were on it.
How interesting. Last 3 years I've been reading mostly on a black background with white text with brightness turned down (almost looks like grey). I found this enabled me to read for long periods of time without strain. I'm severely nearsighted though - have been since I was a kid (I read books on a daily basis growing up).
Just upsets me to have a $1200 device I only use for reading books (mostly) when I've got an iPhone/MacBook Pro - feels like such a waste. Apple Books on the iPhone is so unpleasant with the massive margins and holding it - I just can't get used to it. I guess there are worse hobbies/additions (for example $20 pack of beer/52 weeks = $1040 a year).
I do keep coming back to the IPP11 for optimal reading - for me personally.
Really appreciate all the thoughts and comments - thanks!
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Sell the iPad Pro. Buy the basic iPad and half the beer. Win-win and much more enjoyable
I am in this same boat right now. I have my iPhone, my iPad pro, and I found a second hand, 7th generation Kindle on Facebook for $30 that I picked up. I know the e-ink screen is better for my eyes, but I have already purchased a bunch of books over the years for both platforms (and currently no good way to convert them)