“Is it a big transition for reading mags/books from e-readers to tablets? Also, whats the pros and cons in using tablets for reading?”
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Not necessarily a big difference for E-Books, you will need a free app like Kindle or Kobo but magazines, on an app like Zinio, will be in full color. (never used a Kindle tablet so might be the same) Today's color E-Reader/tablets are more robust and have better features than yesterday's E-Ink readers but that's because they are really just Android tablets with an OEM launcher on top specifically tuned for their products. Tablets, and more recently E-reader tablets, can also have more storage added in the form of micro SD cards. (S2 and newer Kindle HD tablets can have up to a 128 GB micro SD card) Pros of a tablet over an E-Reader: (E-Ink type) * You can generally do more on a tablet. * You can listen to music while you read (and access the controls from a drop down menu) * Resolution is usually higher (Not always so check!) * It is not locked to a specific site (IE: Amazon for Kindle, Barnes & Noble for Nook) so you can use any reading app like Kindle, Kobo or Nook * Generally has more powerful CPU if you play games * You can change launchers if you don't like the stock one * Most come with note, writing, spreadsheet and other software * Usually shows as a drive when plugged into a computer Cons of a tablet over an E-Reader: (E-Ink type) * Not as good in bright sunshine (My S2 is OK with the brightness turned up) * Generally the battery doesn't last as long as an E-Reader (especially if the brightness is high) * Need to be charged more often (E-Ink readers can go weeks on a single charge) * A bit more expensive depending on size and memory * Tablets are generally larger (8" to 12") so can be a bit more cumbersome. (Although my 9.7" S2 fits in my jeans pocket with a slim case on it!) I have been using tablets for years and have been through seven different types and sizes. My first was a Nook color (which I still have and probably still works) My last three were Samsung's Tab2 7", Tab S 8.4" and now my Tab S2 9.7" which I adore!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The only thing that I miss is actually feeling the pages when I turn them with a physical book. The obvious advantage of reading on a tablet is that you can have multiple books in the tablet versus lugging around your whole physical library.
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