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Re:Ask HN: What device do you use for reading scientific or ... by japhyr on Sunday November 22, 2020 @03:59PM (#25181045)
What size iPad are people using for technical books and documents?

My son has a 6th gen (9.7"), and it seems like it might be a little smaller than I'd like. But, a full-size iPad looks giant after being around his device. I'd love to know what the adults are using for reading.

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Re:Ask HN: What device do you use for reading scientific or ... by checkyoursudo on Sunday November 22, 2020 @05:22PM (#25181683)
This is the same model of iPad that I have. I have used it to read several psychology and CS textbooks and hundreds of papers in those fields and philosophy and neuroscience. For size, this has been satisfactory for me as a middle-aged person with good uncorrected eyesight.

My wife has an old iPad mini (no idea what year/gen), which I have read some technical documents on. That was sufficient as well, though not quite as good as the larger iPad.

I've never used the larger sized iPad models, so I can't really compare.

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Re:Ask HN: What device do you use for reading scientific or ... by copperx on Sunday November 22, 2020 @11:11PM (#25183496)
The iPad is one of the few things I wish were lighter. It is presently too heavy to work as an e-reader.
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