Reading experience with iPad Pro 12.9''

[Leo90]

What is your experience reading books on 12.9 inch model? Do you use Kindle app or iBooks? Is the massive form factor an issue for you?

 

[Cascades42]

I personally don't. I have articles saved in pocket, and I do have textbooks in PDF form in GoodReader that I use in split screen mode - but for long form leisure time reading I do go back to my kindle paperwhite. I've always wanted a light form factor and, while I would like a larger screen size, I'm prepared to sacrifice that for the e ink screen.

I occasionally read non-fiction books on my Air 2. But find the backlight and weight was too much honestly.

 

[DaniJoy]

U can do it but it's a little big and heavy. I use kindle app on my 12.9. U get used to the size. It feels small to me now. But if u have no reason for the 12.9 size I would say smaller is better. I love the 12.9 for art creation, photo editing , and as a second battery powered screen hooked up to my cintiq companion. It's a great text book for school, but reading in bed is a little uncomfortable

 

[masotime]

Put it in landscape orientation and read using a 2-page spread. Makes for excellent reading.

If you want to use it in portrait, get a portrait-stable case such as the Moshi Versacover.

 

[Night Spring]

Put it in landscape orientation and read using a 2-page spread. Makes for excellent reading.

Agree on the landscape, two page reading part. Feels like a real book!

 

[Nolander07]

I read books on mine all the time- iBooks and kindle. I am embarrassed to say that I had to change auto-lock from 2 minutes to 5 minutes, sometimes the larger screen would darken before I was done reading both pages.
Other than that it's fine for reading.

 

[TrueBlou]

I read on mine every day, everything from developer documents, PDFs, novels in iBooks and Marvel Unlimited. They're all awesome on the big screen.

I use it in portrait and landscape, for portrait I started putting my hand across to the furthest away side of the iPad and I rest it on my forearm, rather than with my old ones I held it by the edges. I find it very comfortable that way.

I've still got smaller iPads, other tablets and my trusty Kobo H2O, but nothing beats the big screen of the Pro.

 

[Leo90]

I am enjoying reading books on my Pro more than I thought I would. Reading in landscape is definitely the sweet spot.

 

[kallyq]

I put it on the keyboard on my lap while sitting on the couch and I don't have to hold it up at all. I really like reading on it that way.

 

[AlexJoda]

I am reading magazines and it's great on the 12.9 iPP! Never did that on the 9.7 iPads because they where too small. The 12.9 has the size of a real magazine page and it's even better than the real thing....

 

[urkel]

The only thing I liked reading on the 12.9 was comic books. It was great to not have to zoom in on panels. But when reading books I felt it was awkward due to the weight and it sometimes felt too big.

The 9.7 with true tone has been nice and is now my preferred reader.

 

[richpjr]

I read a lot in bed and at times lay on my side with my iPad Air locked in landscape mode resting on it's side. Not sure I could easily do that with a 12.9 - if I decide on the bigger one I may have to get a Kindle.

 

[jgelin]

It is about the size of most hardcover books when they are opened and layed flat. I see no problem wielding something that size. Not sure how thick of books you guys read but if it's a hardcover the weight isn't too far off after holding it for extended reading sessions. I know holding iPP for reading my textbooks instead of the book is a LOT more feasible than my large volumes.
In all, reading is one of the most important and useful features of the 12.9iPP imo.