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by: zhileezy January 15, 2013 10:28 AM PST

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Best tablet for reading in low and high light conditions?

by zhileezy - 1/15/13 10:28 AM

I'm planning a trip to Asia in the near future and am looking for a tablet to use only for reading. I need something that has a back light for low-light reading and I need something that has minimal glare for high-light environments. I've considered the Kindle Paperwhite, but I have no hands-on experience with it. I have an iPad that I use for other activities... this new device is only intended for reading. Aside from the visibility factor, weight is also a concern. Anyone have recommendations? Thanks!


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I have had a few such things.

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 1/15/13 10:32 AM

In Reply to: Best tablet for reading in low and high light conditions? by zhileezy

And the no backlight is solved the same way as when you want to read a book. We slip on some light source and today our choices have never been better with clip on LED book lights.
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I enjoy physical books too but...

by zhileezy - 1/15/13 4:26 PM

In Reply to: I have had a few such things. by R. Proffitt Moderator

Since I'm traveling to Asia for an extended period, carrying a ton of books isn't an option. That's why I'm looking for recommendations on a tablet wink


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You have it.

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 1/15/13 5:04 PM

In Reply to: I enjoy physical books too but... by zhileezy

http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Paperwhite-Touch-light/dp/B007OZNZG0

I'm unsure why you are asking about the light when it has it. I'd always added a book light when needed.

And best can only be determined by you. For me this ain't it.
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In your opinion (Bob)

by zhileezy - 1/16/13 7:46 AM

In Reply to: You have it. by R. Proffitt Moderator

What is the best happy I'm open to any suggestions. Thanks again!


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For me I have a few tablets.

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 1/16/13 7:58 AM

In Reply to: In your opinion (Bob) by zhileezy

But the office is porting apps so at the office we have many. Including the KF HD, Nexus 7, Asus Transformer and a dozen others.

You seem to have found exactly what you are looking for but your posts seem to ask for a backlight and this has it. Is this an issue where you didn't know it had it?
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Backlight

by zhileezy - 1/19/13 7:19 AM

In Reply to: For me I have a few tablets. by R. Proffitt Moderator

No Bob, I'm aware that the Paperwhite has a backlight, I just haven't found any other devices that really provide the same kind of user experience. I was hoping, prior to purchasing anything, that I might get a bit of insight from users of other devices. Perhaps there is another device that I'm unfamiliar with, that could satisfy my requirements?


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Sorry.

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 1/19/13 8:36 AM

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I wish you had lead with "the paperwhite is exactly what I want but who else makes one like it."

I'm going to decline doing that research but look at the Nook non-color unit.
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