Another Tablet vs E-reader Question

[WadWang]

I've read so many threads in different forums on the merits of tablets vs dedicated e-readers. I own a Kobo Aura. And although I like it...sort of, I find the 6" screen a little too small. Now I realize I can buy a 7-8" e-reader for about USD $250 ($350 w/ S&H landed in Korea where I live), but I can also buy a decent 10" tablet for that price. And herein lies my problem. Wouldn't that extra screen real estate on the 10" tablet make up for the disadvantages of reading on a tablet? Not sure if a 7-8" e-reader will add that much extra screen over my 6" e-reader. What say thee? Thx!

[NetMassimo]

I found a larger screen useful in particular when you need to read a PDF ebook formatted with a small font. My solution is a bit extreme, meaning I have a hybrid, a netbook with a detachable screen you can use as a tablet, and it's an 11.6" screen. Also, look for information about the quality of the device you want to buy in terms of readability.

[readsbyarun]

Even I have found there are many other readers running on android platforms. Those are the best choise.

[Shieldmaiden88]

Size isn't everything. Tablets can potentially be very hard on the eyes and very disruptive to sleep (blue light). Before making a final decision, investigate the tablets you are considering to find out if you can keep them in night mode, which reduces blue light. I keep my phone in night mode all the time and it makes it easier on the eyes regardless of the time of day. That said, I find a kindle paperwhite to be as easy on the eyes as paper, so for me personally, I would stick with the kindle because the amount of time I am using it could make a big difference in my eye health and sleep health in the long run.

[britcott30]

when using tablet, the battery will drained very fast,, but not when we use the e-book. we can charge it after a week, even more

[natasha juhl]

Even if you can only upgrade by an inch or two, then it could be worth it because I have noticed that when I upgraded my iPhone screen it even felt bigger and it was only an inch different. It is definitely worth it to invest in a larger one especially if you do most of your reading on a tablet.

[Black Jewel]

The problem with some 10 inch tablets is the fact that they can become very heavy. I bought one just for reading, and now it sits gathering dust because it just wasn't a good fit. My ipad, which is much slimmer, does the job better, but it is still bulky most days. So I mostly use a kindle.

[estanlypido12]

You should resort the larger and wider screen in my opinion. Reading an ebook with a big and handy device make your read much more convenient. After all, the discrepancy between the two is likely to be comparable.