Ebook Reader size comparison inside

scheichxodox · 02-11-2010, 09:20 AM

Hi folks,

I've made a little size comparison of various size factors of ebook readers because I couldn't visualize myself the different screen sizes. I've scaled the images as accurate as I could do it based on the size of the readers from the Wiki. I also checked the screen sizes and they all are nearly correct. Then I aligned the readers based on the bottoms of their screens.

If you want to add new readers or change something in this picture, you can download the original XCF-File (open with Gimp) from here. The file is compressed with 7-Zip and has 28 MB. 100 pixel in the image equal 1 cm in real life.

Greetz

Scheich Xodox

Jumpn Jack Flash · 02-11-2010, 09:26 AM

Nice

scheichxodox · 02-11-2010, 09:43 AM

I'm so stupid. I forgot to remove the transparency in some layers. And I have already wondered why the image looks so washed out.

So here is the right image. If you download the original XCF-File remember to check the transparency of every layer. Could a mod maybe delete the first file?

Greetz

Scheich Xodox

scheichxodox · 02-11-2010, 10:14 AM

And here are some additional one-on-one size comparisons. I used transparency and the screens of the readers are aligned at the right corner at the bottom.

Greetz

Scheich Xodox

scheichxodox · 02-11-2010, 01:40 PM

And because I find the 9"- and 9.7"-models pricely attractive, here are four more comparison pictures.

Greetz

Scheich Xodox

OrcaBlue · 02-11-2010, 02:09 PM

I want the DR-950 now!!! I can't wait anymore. All these review drive me crazy.

scheichxodox · 02-11-2010, 02:12 PM

Same here OrcaBlue. I can't stand the waiting either. But you have at least an E-Ink-device. I have only the telephone you see in the comparison picture with an LCD display.

Greetz

Scheich Xodox

OrcaBlue · 02-11-2010, 02:20 PM

Scheichxodox, I feel your pain.

If only Sony would release a 9.7" inch screen with the current capability it would be sweet.

Also, why are we, ereader adopters, have to be subjected to a high price, for a device that only good at doing one thing and can't even do it well? sigh.

scheichxodox · 02-12-2010, 06:32 AM

And here is the maybe most interesting size comparison: Ebook readers vs. real paper. I've compared some of the larger readers to DIN A4 and DIN A5 paper size. I've also minded the 2 cm margin around the text on the paper.

The interesting result is, you need at least a 9" reader with nearly no margin to display the text of a DIN A5 paper. A 9.7" reader equals DIN A5 including the 2 cm standard margin.
And even the Xtra-Large Skiff Reader isn't able to display native DIN A4.

Greetz

Scheich Xodox

thinkpad · 02-12-2010, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scheichxodox

And here is the maybe most interesting size comparison: Ebook readers vs. real paper.

Would it be possible to throw in the iPad to the comparison?

scheichxodox · 02-12-2010, 07:02 AM

If I find the time for this, I'll throw it in. Are there some more devices you want into the comparison?

I would also recommend anybody to download the XCF-File, open it with Gimp and play a little with it. There you can compare the devices you are really interested in. You can align them by the bottom of the screen or the bottom of the device, whatever suits you. And you can change the transparency the way you like it.

Greetz

Scheich Xodox

Berylmary · 02-12-2010, 07:05 AM

The comparison size chart is very interesting and useful. Thank you.
Although the Cybook Opus looks so very small on your chart it is very clear and easy to read and really does fit in my handbag. I can't see the iPad in my handbag.

repods · 02-12-2010, 08:16 AM

Hei you did the job that Mgmueller should have to do with the real ones !

scheichxodox · 02-17-2010, 04:00 AM

Here are some additional ones. This time I wanted to see how much I can display if I turn the readers to the side. It's interesting to see, that 6" is not enough to show the half of a DIN A5 page, same with 9" and DIN A4.

Greetz

Scheich Xodox

Terisa de morgan · 02-17-2010, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berylmary

The comparison size chart is very interesting and useful. Thank you.
Although the Cybook Opus looks so very small on your chart it is very clear and easy to read and really does fit in my handbag. I can't see the iPad in my handbag.

Same for me, and for a friend on mine

I like the size, I don't want King Kong for reading

02-11-2010, 09:20 AM	#1
scheichxodox Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 532654 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle 3 WiFi	Ebook Reader size comparison inside Hi folks, I've made a little size comparison of various size factors of ebook readers because I couldn't visualize myself the different screen sizes. I've scaled the images as accurate as I could do it based on the size of the readers from the Wiki. I also checked the screen sizes and they all are nearly correct. Then I aligned the readers based on the bottoms of their screens. If you want to add new readers or change something in this picture, you can download the original XCF-File (open with Gimp) from here. The file is compressed with 7-Zip and has 28 MB. 100 pixel in the image equal 1 cm in real life. Greetz Scheich Xodox Attached Thumbnails

02-11-2010, 09:43 AM	#3
scheichxodox Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 532654 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle 3 WiFi	I'm so stupid. I forgot to remove the transparency in some layers. And I have already wondered why the image looks so washed out. So here is the right image. If you download the original XCF-File remember to check the transparency of every layer. Could a mod maybe delete the first file? Greetz Scheich Xodox Attached Thumbnails

02-11-2010, 10:14 AM	#4
scheichxodox Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 532654 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle 3 WiFi	And here are some additional one-on-one size comparisons. I used transparency and the screens of the readers are aligned at the right corner at the bottom. Greetz Scheich Xodox Attached Thumbnails

02-11-2010, 01:40 PM	#5
scheichxodox Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 532654 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle 3 WiFi	And because I find the 9"- and 9.7"-models pricely attractive, here are four more comparison pictures. Greetz Scheich Xodox Attached Thumbnails

02-12-2010, 06:32 AM	#9
scheichxodox Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 532654 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle 3 WiFi	And here is the maybe most interesting size comparison: Ebook readers vs. real paper. I've compared some of the larger readers to DIN A4 and DIN A5 paper size. I've also minded the 2 cm margin around the text on the paper. The interesting result is, you need at least a 9" reader with nearly no margin to display the text of a DIN A5 paper. A 9.7" reader equals DIN A5 including the 2 cm standard margin. And even the Xtra-Large Skiff Reader isn't able to display native DIN A4. Greetz Scheich Xodox Attached Thumbnails

02-11-2010, 09:26 AM	#2
Jumpn Jack Flash Lazy Git Posts: 124 Karma: 1266 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The soggy Emerald Isle Device: iRex DR800S	Nice

02-11-2010, 02:09 PM	#6
OrcaBlue Groupie Posts: 189 Karma: 2190 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Sony PRS-500	I want the DR-950 now!!! I can't wait anymore. All these review drive me crazy.

02-11-2010, 02:12 PM	#7
scheichxodox Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 532654 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle 3 WiFi	Same here OrcaBlue. I can't stand the waiting either. But you have at least an E-Ink-device. I have only the telephone you see in the comparison picture with an LCD display. Greetz Scheich Xodox

02-11-2010, 02:20 PM	#8
OrcaBlue Groupie Posts: 189 Karma: 2190 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Sony PRS-500	Scheichxodox, I feel your pain. If only Sony would release a 9.7" inch screen with the current capability it would be sweet. Also, why are we, ereader adopters, have to be subjected to a high price, for a device that only good at doing one thing and can't even do it well? sigh.

02-12-2010, 07:02 AM	#11
scheichxodox Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 532654 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle 3 WiFi	If I find the time for this, I'll throw it in. Are there some more devices you want into the comparison? I would also recommend anybody to download the XCF-File, open it with Gimp and play a little with it. There you can compare the devices you are really interested in. You can align them by the bottom of the screen or the bottom of the device, whatever suits you. And you can change the transparency the way you like it. Greetz Scheich Xodox

02-12-2010, 07:05 AM	#12
Berylmary Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds Suffolk Device: Cybook Opus, iPod Touch 3G, Sony PRS600, iPhone 3Gs	The comparison size chart is very interesting and useful. Thank you. Although the Cybook Opus looks so very small on your chart it is very clear and easy to read and really does fit in my handbag. I can't see the iPad in my handbag.

02-12-2010, 08:16 AM	#13
repods Addict Posts: 225 Karma: 72 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: irex DR-800S, M92S	Hei you did the job that Mgmueller should have to do with the real ones !

02-17-2010, 04:00 AM	#14
scheichxodox Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 532654 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle 3 WiFi	Here are some additional ones. This time I wanted to see how much I can display if I turn the readers to the side. It's interesting to see, that 6" is not enough to show the half of a DIN A5 page, same with 9" and DIN A4. Greetz Scheich Xodox Attached Thumbnails

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