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Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 24/3/2012 3:19:28 PM   
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 Possibly a daft question, but does anyone know if you can get a comic reading app for a laptop, like you can with iPhone/iPad/Android devices?

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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 24/3/2012 3:39:13 PM   
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There are a few programmes but I'm not sure if the comics themselves would come in a single format? If you're buying them electronically, might the store have a recommended reader? CDisplay seems a common basic one.


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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 24/3/2012 4:03:20 PM   
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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 24/3/2012 4:13:19 PM   
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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 25/3/2012 9:56:14 PM   
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 I use CDisplay.

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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 26/3/2012 7:39:42 AM   
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 I've always used CDisplay as well. It's a great program that works with multiple filetypes. Once you get the hang of the keyboard shortcuts its effortless to use

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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 28/3/2012 10:18:40 PM   
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 I use comicrack on my pc, they recently made a android compatible version.

Comicrack

For my ipod touch I use Comic zeal

Comic Zeal

Its a bit pricey, but works so well.

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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 20/11/2012 2:05:39 AM   
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 Sort of related to this thread...

Does anyone read comics on a tablet? Like an iPad or Kindle? How do you find it?

I've just been reading about the new Samsung Nexus 10 that's been released this month. Found this video -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVsnq2-fgoA -- where at 21.20 he takes a look at how a comic looks on it. Looks pretty impressive to me. And because it's dimensions are similar to US comic size, there's no need for zooming or reading it in that awful panel-by-panel way that some people seem to prefer.

Anyway I'm musing on whether to treat myself to one of these for an Xmas pressie. Since I'm moving around a bit now it's not really practical for me to buy too many physical comics (particularly weekly/monthly comics!) I obviously prefer reading stuff in physical volumes if I can but after almost two decades of buying comics, I'm frankly a bit caught for space This seems like a rather ideal solution!

Thoughts?

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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 20/11/2012 9:49:17 AM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: furrybastard

Sort of related to this thread...

Does anyone read comics on a tablet? Like an iPad or Kindle? How do you find it?

I've just been reading about the new Samsung Nexus 10 that's been released this month. Found this video -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVsnq2-fgoA -- where at 21.20 he takes a look at how a comic looks on it. Looks pretty impressive to me. And because it's dimensions are similar to US comic size, there's no need for zooming or reading it in that awful panel-by-panel way that some people seem to prefer.

Anyway I'm musing on whether to treat myself to one of these for an Xmas pressie. Since I'm moving around a bit now it's not really practical for me to buy too many physical comics (particularly weekly/monthly comics!) I obviously prefer reading stuff in physical volumes if I can but after almost two decades of buying comics, I'm frankly a bit caught for space This seems like a rather ideal solution!

Thoughts?


My advice would be to buy it mate. I've also been doing some research and Samsung Nexus 10 is bloody superb and definitely great for reading comics. Its also great that you can read a whole page instead of panel by panel. Like you i'm a big fan of the paper format and nothing can change that, however thanks to reading on my phone and tablet i've discovered some great comics. And like you say its easier to store! I quite enjoy reading on tablet or even phone form if you ask me, it took a while to get used to and trust me if i like something i read i still get the craving to physically hold the comic in my hand! but its quite fun.

So yeah, go for it.


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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 20/11/2012 10:00:13 AM   
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 Yeah I'd been thinking of buying a decent sized tablet myself. The majority of stuff I pick up each month is either borrowed or digital, I just don't have room to be collecting monthly titles so I buy them digitally and then if I really enjoyed them I'll buy the trade when it comes out. My monitor at home is decently sized so I can comfortably display 2 pages at a time without having to zoom in or out but I really could do with a more portable option, reading at my computer can be pretty restrictive.

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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 26/11/2012 6:44:46 AM   
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Hopefully I am getting a tablet for Christmas because I am fed up reading comics on my laptop. I hope it'll be easier to read them on a flat handheld thingymabob.

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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 28/11/2012 4:10:05 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Shifty Bench

Hopefully I am getting a tablet for Christmas because I am fed up reading comics on my laptop. I hope it'll be easier to read them on a flat handheld thingymabob.


What kind of tablet are you thinking of getting, Shifty?

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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 28/11/2012 9:51:19 PM   
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I use this one

CDisplay.

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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 29/11/2012 5:33:04 PM   
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 Bought a cheapo 10" Android tablet a few months ago, mainly for the purpose of reading comics on it. Downloaded ""Perfect Viewer" and have not looked back since.

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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 12/12/2012 2:32:38 PM   
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 Which tablet was it?

It looks like I will be getting a Nook HD for Christmas, Had a go on it in John Lewis and it brilliant, apparently no need to add any programs as it reads digital comics straight out the box.

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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 12/12/2012 6:04:24 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: furrybastard


quote:

ORIGINAL: Shifty Bench

Hopefully I am getting a tablet for Christmas because I am fed up reading comics on my laptop. I hope it'll be easier to read them on a flat handheld thingymabob.


What kind of tablet are you thinking of getting, Shifty?


So sorry I haven't replied until now, Furry, I forgot I posted here. I have asked for a tablet for my Christmas so I have to wait and see. As long as I can read comics and books on it while surfing the net, I don't mind

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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 13/12/2012 2:07:36 AM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: furrybastard


quote:

ORIGINAL: Shifty Bench

Hopefully I am getting a tablet for Christmas because I am fed up reading comics on my laptop. I hope it'll be easier to read them on a flat handheld thingymabob.


What kind of tablet are you thinking of getting, Shifty?


So sorry I haven't replied until now, Furry, I forgot I posted here. I have asked for a tablet for my Christmas so I have to wait and see. As long as I can read comics and books on it while surfing the net, I don't mind


No problem Shifty, be sure to let me know how it works out!

This video on Bleeding Cool is an interesting watch: CLICK

I completely disagree with his preferred viewing choice; I'd really have to read the comics vertically, where you can see the whole page. Not really interested in having to scroll or flip the tablet so much. Not all comics are as widescreen-based as Marvel or DC either. I'm pretty sure the Nexus' size (10.1") means you could read a full comics page in vertical mode without having to zoom in on word balloons or any of that guff.

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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 31/12/2012 3:29:37 PM   
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 I have uploaded this comparison of my Nook HD+ and an actual 2000AD page, you have to excuse the yellow tint on the nook it still has the plastic over it, awaiting the screen protector.

Not bad at all.

Image is on the large size!



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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 1/1/2013 1:47:55 PM   
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 Thanks for sharing that Indysgill. Not much of a difference if you ask me. Its better than reading it panel by panel which is a little irritating at times. by the way have you read prog 2013 yet? I thought it was a great read!

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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 2/1/2013 10:34:42 PM   
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 Not yet, turns out i was further behind than I thought - about to start Prog 1767!!

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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 2/1/2013 11:25:54 PM   
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Not yet, turns out i was further behind than I thought - about to start Prog 1767!!


Blimey!

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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 3/1/2013 1:22:58 AM   
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 Is that a 7-inch tablet indysgill? Do you need to zoom in sometimes to read the dialogue?

I know 2000AD is a slightly bigger format than US comics so it would be interesting to see how one of those look too!

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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 4/1/2013 12:50:59 PM   
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 It is a 9 inch tablet, exactly 9 inch according to the manual in the box. I know the iPad is almost an inch bigger, but I am not paying £300 extra for that. Have no problems reading 2000AD sized comics, no zooming required.
Here is another photo with a US sized comic, still very clear to read, even though it is smaller than the actual page. Must be the display resolution which is the same as the new iPad 3's.



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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 4/1/2013 1:10:27 PM   
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 Thats pretty good mate. Hmm, very tempted!

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RE: Comic book readers for laptops/PCs? - 4/1/2013 2:57:02 PM   
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 I got mine from Argos.

Something to note though, i hacked mine as the Barnes and Noble front end does not let you goto anywhere else but its store.
Hacking it was no more than copying some files to a SD card and running that, now i can use Comixology and sync my android and windows versions of Comicrack, which syncs info and bookmarks between the two.



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