Who else prefers the 6" reader?

Denodan1 · 07-24-2024, 11:08 PM

Have had Boox 7" and Kindle 7", and perfer my 6" paperwhite over 7", easier more comfy to read, much better to take anywhere as its smaller.

Been waiting for a colour reader so going for the Clara, due to its smaller form factor, dont care for 7" models, which maybe better and more premium, but the Libra is twice the price for basically the same thing, but bulker and not as comfy, and if you add in the stylus even more cost added to the Libra.

It maybe the better one, but don't need it or like its bigger form factor or any 7" for that matter. Find the 6" one far more convenient

DNSB · 07-24-2024, 11:12 PM

Personally, I prefer my 8" Sage ereader. These old eyes appreciate being able to use a larger font and a reasonable amount of text on the screen. I also have multiple other ereaders in use ranging from a Mini (5"), Clara HD and Paperwhite 10th gen (6") and a Libra Colour (7").

Sirtel · 07-24-2024, 11:14 PM

7'' and 8'' are my preferred size. I haven't used a 6'' reader since late 2017 and don't want to use one. No bigger than 8'', though - else it would be too heavy and unwieldy.

ZodWallop · 07-24-2024, 11:49 PM

I stick with the 6" readers. I like how compact my Clara is.

Terisa de morgan · 07-25-2024, 04:09 AM

I would really prefer 5" but, as they are not made anymore, I stick to 6".

Quoth · 07-25-2024, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirtel

7'' and 8'' are my preferred size. I haven't used a 6'' reader since late 2017 and don't want to use one. No bigger than 8'', though - else it would be too heavy and unwieldy.

Yes. I read most on 8″ Sage and larger is too heavy, but 10.9″ tablet used for larger PDFs.
If I was out a lot (I'm not), especially travelling I'd like modern 4:3 5″, but as they don't make them, the matt 6.3" phone will do (like reading newspaper column). My 5″ Sony is on its last legs and the 4.7″ eink isn't as good as the Nxtpaper 40 phone.

I've not used 6″ except for tests since I got the 6.8″ original H2O. I also have 6″, 7″, 7.8″, 9.7″ and 10.3″ eink. So can compare.

bohn · 07-25-2024, 06:15 AM

I prefer 6" , but since I mostly read at home, I find the Libra 2 good , with the buttons. Bit more text to read before needing to turn the pages, the buttons are sort of okay, not great (only the edges of the buttons are nice to push, the other ends have resistance).

But 6" is definitely great for taking out of the house.

JSWolf · 07-25-2024, 06:40 AM

I prefer larger then 6". I have a 7" Libra 2. And it's perfectly OK for taking out of the house. I don't need to get a 6" for out and about. An 8" would currently be too large for out an about. But 7" is perfect.

neil_swann80 · 07-25-2024, 07:14 AM

Whilst my vision is still acceptable a 6" device is perfect for me. I carry my PB-HD3 in my pocket at all times.

John F · 07-25-2024, 07:30 AM

I prefer 6", I've tried 6"-10" and keep coming back to a 6". I have old eyes with corrected vision.

Renate · 07-25-2024, 07:31 AM

6" is the sweet spot for me.
Turning pages is easy for me with my Bluetooth remote so I don't find a reason for a larger device.

JSWolf · 07-25-2024, 08:17 AM

For me, I find a 7" eInk screen is more like reading a book then reading a screen.

John F · 07-25-2024, 09:08 AM

When I'm reading a book, it feels like I'm reading a book.

Apache · 07-25-2024, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

For me, I find a 7" eInk screen is more like reading a book then reading a screen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by John F

When I'm reading a book, it feels like I'm reading a book.

When I am reading a book, I am unaware that I am reading a book.
Apache

issybird · 07-25-2024, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

For me, I find a 7" eInk screen is more like reading a book then reading a screen.

It seems you're implying that digital books aren't books because of the screens!

07-24-2024, 11:08 PM	#1
Denodan1 Connoisseur Posts: 90 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2019 Device: Kindle Oasis 3	Who else prefers the 6" reader? Have had Boox 7" and Kindle 7", and perfer my 6" paperwhite over 7", easier more comfy to read, much better to take anywhere as its smaller. Been waiting for a colour reader so going for the Clara, due to its smaller form factor, dont care for 7" models, which maybe better and more premium, but the Libra is twice the price for basically the same thing, but bulker and not as comfy, and if you add in the stylus even more cost added to the Libra. It maybe the better one, but don't need it or like its bigger form factor or any 7" for that matter. Find the 6" one far more convenient Last edited by Denodan1; 07-24-2024 at 11:14 PM.

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DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 40,579 Karma: 157444380 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	Personally, I prefer my 8" Sage ereader. These old eyes appreciate being able to use a larger font and a reasonable amount of text on the screen. I also have multiple other ereaders in use ranging from a Mini (5"), Clara HD and Paperwhite 10th gen (6") and a Libra Colour (7").

07-24-2024, 11:14 PM	#3
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,519 Karma: 230505500 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	7'' and 8'' are my preferred size. I haven't used a 6'' reader since late 2017 and don't want to use one. No bigger than 8'', though - else it would be too heavy and unwieldy.

07-24-2024, 11:49 PM	#4
ZodWallop Gentleman and scholar Posts: 11,352 Karma: 110455811 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Space City, Texas Device: Clara BW; Nook ST w/Glowlight, Paperwhite 3	I stick with the 6" readers. I like how compact my Clara is.

07-25-2024, 04:09 AM	#5
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,393 Karma: 12408443 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	I would really prefer 5" but, as they are not made anymore, I stick to 6".

07-25-2024, 06:15 AM	#7
bohn Member Posts: 23 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2018 Device: Libra 2	I prefer 6" , but since I mostly read at home, I find the Libra 2 good , with the buttons. Bit more text to read before needing to turn the pages, the buttons are sort of okay, not great (only the edges of the buttons are nice to push, the other ends have resistance). But 6" is definitely great for taking out of the house.

07-25-2024, 06:40 AM	#8
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 76,465 Karma: 136564696 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I prefer larger then 6". I have a 7" Libra 2. And it's perfectly OK for taking out of the house. I don't need to get a 6" for out and about. An 8" would currently be too large for out an about. But 7" is perfect.

07-25-2024, 07:14 AM	#9
neil_swann80 0000000000101010 Posts: 5,738 Karma: 11482159 Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: An island off the coast of Ireland Device: PB632 [HD3]	Whilst my vision is still acceptable a 6" device is perfect for me. I carry my PB-HD3 in my pocket at all times.

07-25-2024, 07:30 AM	#10
John F Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,548 Karma: 67891011 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo Clara 2E	I prefer 6", I've tried 6"-10" and keep coming back to a 6". I have old eyes with corrected vision.

07-25-2024, 07:31 AM	#11
Renate Onyx-maniac Posts: 3,176 Karma: 12537601 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Nook NST, Glow2, 3, 4, '21, Kobo Aura2, Poke3, Poke5, Go6	6" is the sweet spot for me. Turning pages is easy for me with my Bluetooth remote so I don't find a reason for a larger device.

07-25-2024, 08:17 AM	#12
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 76,465 Karma: 136564696 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	For me, I find a 7" eInk screen is more like reading a book then reading a screen.

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07-25-2024, 09:08 AM	#13
John F Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,548 Karma: 67891011 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo Clara 2E	When I'm reading a book, it feels like I'm reading a book.