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Re:FreeInk: Open ecosystem for e-readers by WillAdams on Tuesday July 21, 2026 @08:57PM (#49000461)
Page size isn't that big a deal when the text reflows and can be resized as desired, except for when one wants to view a map or diagram. Before I got my Scribe I'd fire up the Kindle app on my tablet (or convertible) for such usages at need.

I can read and take notes and even web browse (insofar as browsing is supported on the Kindle browser) for hours on end and barely budge the battery percentage, while a tablet w/ an LCD screen would run through half or more of its charge for similar usage.

Re:FreeInk: Open ecosystem for e-readers by BeetleB on Tuesday July 21, 2026 @10:55PM (#49001269)
> Page size isn't that big a deal when the text reflows

The pain is in how often I need to "flip" the page. Especially if you're reading something where you want to reference back a few paragraphs, etc.

> I can read and take notes and even web browse (insofar as browsing is supported on the Kindle browser) for hours on end and barely budge the battery percentage, while a tablet w/ an LCD screen would run through half or more of its charge for similar usage.

Fair enough. I've seen large size color ereaders that run out after about 8 hours of use.

Re:FreeInk: Open ecosystem for e-readers by WillAdams on Wednesday July 22, 2026 @06:18AM (#49004406)
Turning pages on my older Paperwhite is quick enough that I don't really notice it.

Reference materials and note-taking are why I got the Scribe and its larger screen.

Horses for courses.