how easy is it to read the text in direct sunlight? Anyone have any direct experience using the ebook in sunlight?
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The ereader uses electronic paper technology not LCD. This means it is exactly like reading a real book. The words are black and the rest of the screen is paper white. This technology is a kin to a digital sports watch where the background is gray and the numbers are black. Sunlight is no problem.
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I use the tablet outdoors when the weather is nice but that would be usually in the shade and I find it satisfactory. Reading the tablet in bright sunshine, for me, is a bit of a challenge. I have found that positioning the tablet so it is shaded in sunlight makes for better reading....like say putting your body between the sun and the Nook.
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I saw the same thing and wondered. I bought mine and it was the best decision I made. So much easier on the eyes then reading on the computer or my ipad. It is very slow, I was surprised by that but once you get your pdf open, its pure gold.
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I have a Kindle also - and I love it!I'm getting a Zen this week, but the User Manual seems to be hard to find.Thanks for taking time to write.
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Most of the on-screen buttons are big, maybe 3/4 of an inch wide. I took it when I went to the optometrist because I can make the fonts so large that I could read it without my glasses. It's lightweight. The touchscreen is sensitive, so you don't need to push heavy buttons to turn the page. The basic Nook doesn't have a light of its own -- so you need a lamp to read it, but the battery lasts for weeks.
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Hey guys, I know this thread concerns the screen, but I have a quick question. Has anyone tried loading the Kindle software on this thing & read a book? Are the books in color? The only reason I'm asking is because that's the only reason I would buy this.
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I haven't had any difficulty using it in sunlight. I haven't taken it to snow or the beach yet though. However, since I haven't noticed an issue or even thought twice about it, I don't anticipate any problems. I haven't even turned up the LCD brightness all the way (no need)!
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Can someone talk about the 7's performance with reading PDFs? I am looking for a device that will offer the ability to read research papers in PDF when i'm away from my computer. Is there lag during switching pages? My old archos (504) was worthless for reading PDF files.thanks in advance for the info,- Deidra
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Download the ebook reader app "Aldiko" or try "Laputa" both support epub ebook format and are very nice little reading apps you can get for free. I didn't like the Kindle app for this device as it never allowed me to just go straight into the book I was reading or the front of my Kindle page but instead would prompt me to register or put in my username and password and tell me that I have to be online to use it. I wanted an ebook reading app I could use offline and Kindle wasn't/isn't it. But, Aldiko and Laputa are two very fine ereading apps that support epub and let me read while not online. Download the ebook reader app "Aldiko" or try "Laputa" both support epub ebook format and are very nice little reading apps you can get for free. I didn't like the Kindle app for this device as it never allowed me to just go straight into the book I was reading or the front of my Kindle page but instead would prompt me to register or put in my username and password and tell me that I have to be online to use it. I wanted an ebook reading app I could use offline and Kindle wasn't/isn't it. But, Aldiko and Laputa are two very fine ereading apps that support epub and let me... » Read More Download the ebook reader app "Aldiko" or try "Laputa" both support epub ebook format and are very nice little reading apps you can get for free. I didn't like the Kindle app for this device as it never allowed me to just go straight into the book I was reading or the front of my Kindle page but instead would prompt me to register or put in my username and password and tell me that I have to be online to use it. I wanted an ebook reading app I could use offline and Kindle wasn't/isn't it. But, Aldiko and Laputa are two very fine ereading apps that support epub and let me read while not online. « Show Less
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I was able to scan sheet music using the book mode and then I imported into my iPad and was able to use it directly in a pdf reader. I use Evernote, but any will do! I did not have any alignment problems.
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I found the NOOK HD + easy to use in the glare. As a reader, it performs well.
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It's good for both indoor and outdoor use. It's not as as good as the little Nook Simple touch for outdoor reading because that is strickly with no backlighting. I take my simple touch to the pool and park all the time. But for the HD+ it does work outdoors fine but I find it's less easy to manage and tote around if you're going to ball games or other places. But I still bring it because I can use my kindle app to read books from amazon as well as my ones from Barnes and noble.
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It has an eReader from Kobo as one of the packaged apps, which reads all the standard books, magazines, etc. It reads epub, and other books like any other reader. The display is high definition so it is easy to read in both light and dark situations. There are many other apps availble for free and purchase that allows you choices in the apps you want to install and use besides the packaged versions which is nice.
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Shade it from sun light with your hand and you will have no problem reading it. Very easy to see.
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very easy, just press along bottom border while reading a book, then press the text button with Aa on it. you can easily change font size as well as other things from that window.
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I did not have a problem with mine. If you are not in direct sunlight it should be easily readable.
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It is MUCH easier to read in sunlight. There is no reflection bouncing back at you from the screen, though when it is very bright outside you may notice a shadow replacing the reflection.