I tried the Kindle and Nook (tablet versions as I need the backlight on night flights). I prefer an all in one device and their OS wasn't cutting it. I haven't been reading for that time period lately but I'm heading out to China again and will be reading for a 13-15 hour flight.
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All iPads iPad 5 Light Enough?
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I tried the Kindle and Nook (tablet versions as I need the backlight on night flights). I prefer an all in one device and their OS wasn't cutting it. I haven't been reading for that time period lately but I'm heading out to China again and will be reading for a 13-15 hour flight.
Will you be holding it in the air for all that time, or will you rest the bottom on something? I find that using the Smartcover and resting the bottom on something eliminates any fatigue I might have when reading for long periods of time.
With a book I never rest it on anything - with the iPad 2 I have to after a while. It's just uncomfortable to use for long flights. I don't have any cover/case for it.
I think the Smartcover really helps because its less fatiguing to hold a thicker object than a thinner object **heh heh that's what she said**, but you need to adjust how you hold it. Its the same reason why you hold a heavy hardcover differently than a paperback. What works for me is holding the top left with my left hand and resting the bottom on my leg. I can flip pages, or now scroll down, with my left thumb.
I don't think the regular iPad will weigh as little as the Mini, so if you really need a lighter weight iPad the Mini is your obvious choice. I'm not upgrading yet, but that's because my 2 is just fine for my needs.
I agree. My Mini arrives Friday and I do have a smart cover on order for it (ordered yesterday). I'll probably make the lateral move to the Mini if it works out (don't consider it an upgrade or downgrade from the iPad 2).
In all honesty that should solve your problems. I consider that a slight upgrade, faster processor, better camera, and a higher quality screen. I'm so used to the bezel on my 2 that when I tried the one-handed-smartcover-holding method it felt strange to not rest my thumb on the bezel. I'm sure the reduced weight should ,make that alright, and now there will be even less chance that the smartcover's magnets will let go.
