Hey all, my fiance has a kindle touch and LOVES it. She especially like the e-ink screen and specifically didn't get the Fire for that reason. I am now trying to sell her on this tablet. Can anyone who has used both for extensive reading give any feedback on this? We currently have content for both Google Books and Kindle, do either of these apps allow for a black display and white text (which I imagine would be easier on the eyes)? Please let me know if you guys have any info that would alleviate her concerns. Note that I would root this bad boy first thing, so any rooted solutions that would improve this device as an e-reader can be considered.
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Concerns replacing E-Ink Kindle with Nexus7
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Atma
Extreme Android User
I haven't used Google, but both the Kindle and Nook apps have that option.
As someone who stares at back-lit screens for an excessive amount of time each and everyday, I can attest to the wonderful lackluster appearance of an e-ink device. You could ask her if she would like a tablet for movies, games, etc., but I doubt that she would completely ditch the Kindle; there is no rule against using two devices for entertainment purposes.
DanielM426
Android Enthusiast
Why try to sell her on it? whatever makes her happy 
A.Nonymous
Extreme Android User
I agree with this 110%. There is no better screen for reading than e-ink. I haven't seen any tablet that even comes close to it.
AntimonyER
CHANGED FROM AF ADDICT MIKESTONY
If you can afford, get both. I have an A500, and while its great for browsing and multimedia, reading on it is a pain. E-Ink is awesome for this.
RichSz
Not Entitled
I agree with most of what was said above. E-ink is the best for reading and the battery life is unparalleled. This is going to be a nice tablet but is not a proper replacement for a dedicated ereader.
That said, I'm getting mine primarily for reading. I read a lot of short stories on websites so having decent browsers will be a big plus. I'm also into indie authors on Smashwords, for example, and look forward to being able to download directly to the device without having to download to my computer then upload to my Nook.
That said, I'm getting mine primarily for reading. I read a lot of short stories on websites so having decent browsers will be a big plus. I'm also into indie authors on Smashwords, for example, and look forward to being able to download directly to the device without having to download to my computer then upload to my Nook.
ylexot
Android Expert
Personally, I prefer my Transformer prime over my old Nook for reading. The backlit screen is actually easier on my eyes because most of the time I am reading in a lower-light environment. It also has MUCH better battery life than my Nook. Of course, I think my Nook has a crappy battery (my wife's lasts longer), but I have no problem going all day with the Prime (and that's not using the external dock).
A.Nonymous
Extreme Android User
How is it possible that the Prime has better battery life than the Nook? The Prime's battery life is measure in hours. Battery life on an e-ink device is measured in days at least in usually in weeks.
RichSz
Not Entitled
There is definitely something wrong with yours. My Simple Touch doesn't need to be charged for weeks even when I'm reading heavily.
On the positive side, it's great you're getting fantastic battery life on your Prime!
A.Nonymous
Extreme Android User
Yeah, definitely wrong with it. I used to have an e-ink kindle that I could get a week or so even with heavy usage. E-ink only uses power when you're turning the page (assuming the radio is off). That doesn't take a lot of juice.
burtonvdp
Android Enthusiast
I cant talk for the apps but my wife reads every night and must lunch hours.... She started with E-ink nook. A year later I bought her a nook color and she hasn't picked up the E-ink since. She likes being able to browse for new books and the net... Plus she loves the lit screen for night reading. I'm honestly scared she will steal my N7 when she sees the hd screen....
For what it's worth, I started on an Amazon Kindle 2, and since then have purchased a Notion Adam Ink (sigh), Nook Color, ASUS Transformer Prime, and now have a Nexus 7 on preorder.
The e-ink is great for reading, but I honestly have not missed it. It's superficial, but the virtual page turns fills me with irrational joy (I switched from Amazon books to books on Google Play where I can just for that reason), and certainly beats hands-down the janky e-ink flashing for the page turns.
The e-ink is great for reading, but I honestly have not missed it. It's superficial, but the virtual page turns fills me with irrational joy (I switched from Amazon books to books on Google Play where I can just for that reason), and certainly beats hands-down the janky e-ink flashing for the page turns.
DanielM426
Android Enthusiast
I'm not alone after all! On my htc flyer, the built in reader had an ultra realistic page-turn that gave me that same joy
ylexot
Android Expert
On the B&N app, you can actually play with the "page". If you simply tap, it will do the page turn, but if you touch and move your finger, the virtual bend in the page changes depending on where your finger is vertically and horizontally. So, you can turn the page starting from the top corner or the bottom corner.
TauxiC
Member
Google Play Books does in fact allow you to switch the text to white with a black background, I have used it multiple times. In order to enable it, you simply open the book you want to read, press the menu button, and then select Display Options and switch the Theme from Day to Night. Works like a charm!
The Google Play Magazines does not seem to have this feature yet, but seeing as how they already have the Text View option for Magazines, I expect they may be able to include it later on.