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1. Comic Readers we went and read some comics for you... lis 9766 erik chan, chris landry, simon morris, mike nason, and david sirka
2. what mike read Habibi by Craig Thompson (2011) cbz file
3. what mike read it on... Google Nexus 7 "Perfect Viewer" app
4. this is the user interface... it's a little, uhh...
5. here's the menu... the software is super flexible
6. it's got it's own file browser, even
7. craig thompson is known for his rich artwork... the nexus 7 and perfect viewer let me enjoy it with few hiccups
11. what erik read... The Umbrella Academy by Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba
12. what erik read it on... iPad Mini Dark Horse proprietary app
13. Initially: -fun + intuitive Distracted by: -weight -bad quality -clunky navigation Features: -FB + Twitter -transitions -brightness -"panel zoom"
14. PRO: preview prompt CON: only 2-page previews
15. PRO: vibrant colour...
16. ...as opposed to in print
17. CON: low res quality...
18. ...as opposed to in print
19. PRO: intuitive with some neat features CON: navigation is clunky
20. PRO: convenient way to store your comics in one place CON: no effective means of organization
21. PRO: sleek and small CON: surprisingly heavy
22. CON: expensive!...
23. ...sometimes no cheaper than in print!
24. VERDICT: fun, but impractical, heavier, and more expensive, with worse navigation and quality
25. what simon read The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman .CBR files
26. what simon read it on... Samsung Tab 2 7.0 ComicRack Free Tab has 7.0" display, fairly lightweight
27. ComicRack Big license agreement (iii) seems most important. Immediate synchronization of local folders
28. • Aside from the ad banner, fairly clean main menu interface • Filters for searching content • Overlay screen with more options • Detail view is interesting
29. • Nice options menu, viewing preferences, can begin app from last- read page • can pre-set touch control options
32. • Bookmark feature with full history • After reading the last page, review option pops up before proceeding to the next issue
33. overall views Pros: • Free comic book reader, lots of functionality, easy to use • Effective searching/browsing features for the library, bookmarks for comic files Cons: • No store functionality, only your own comics. • Advertisements, lack of wireless synchronicity.
34. what david read Frankenstein: Or the Modern Prometheus Mary Shelley (Author) Eric Jackson (Author) Charles Yates (illustrator) $2.84 on Amazon.com
35. what david read it on Kindle 4 Proprietary Formats: AZW3 and AZW eBooks purchased on Amazon.com Screen Size: 6" PPI:167 WiFi connectivity Weight: 5.98 oz Battery Life: 4 weeks Price (Amazon): $69 with special offers
36. taking screenshots with Kindle 4 1.Click the keyboard and the more button simultaneously 2.Hold for about 5 seconds 3.The screen will refresh and flash 4.The photos will be saved directly on the device as a GIF
37. pros •No apps required. The graphic novel is formatted to work with my device (AZW3). •Things are just much more enjoyable to read on a Kindle 4: extremely portable, has page flippers, uses e ink (easy on the eyes), shows percentage read, no worries about battery life, etc. •And that’s it.
38. cons •E Ink can only display in black and white. The graphic novel is originally in color.
39. cons 2. DRM strikes back My use of the AZW3 file (that I purchased) is limited. I am unable to open in Calibre’s E-book Viewer.
40. cons 3. zooming required •Text too small to read with full page view on a 6” screen •Zooming is not an simple process •Picture and text blur •Must be repeated on every new page •Cut Frames
41. misc. cons •Pages out of order –An issue with the eBook itself, not with the format or device •Limited Menu Options –Can’t change font size, typeface, line spacing, words per line –Essentially like reading a PDF. Fixed Format
42. conclusions 1.Graphic novels were not meant/created to be read on a Kindle 4. –Color is not supported –The display is too small (zoom required) –Limited menu options 2.Be mindful of DRM when purchasing from Amazon. 3.Rule #1 of eBooks: You get what you pay for.