SWIMMER Magazine Goes Digital

RE: SWIMMER Magazine Goes Digital

no200fly — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 07:56:45 GMT

I just tried it on a Samsung Galaxy Tab (10.1). The first time I loaded it, it froze after two pages, but the next time it worked pretty much fine. I found it much preferable to trying to read it on the computer screen, though there were some slight distortions to the font. I tried my Kindle Fire HD, which is Android-based. It loads and displays something but the display is a little messed up (doesn't expand to fill the screen). It's usable though. The magazine looks good on my iPhone though, so presumably also on on iPad. We've tested this successfully on: Android phone running Ice Cream Sandwich (Samsung Galaxy S3): - built-in browser - Firefox browser - Chrome browser - Opera Mobile browser Android tablet running Jelly Bean (Asus Transformer): - built-in browser - Firefox browser - Chrome browser - Opera Mobile browser Kindle Fire tablet (original Kindle Fire from last year): - built-in (Silk) browser ... plus every browser we could find for the Windows 7 and Mac platforms. Thanks to all. I have an Acer A-500 using a Jelly Bean OS. I was able to get it to work by setting the user agent for the browser to Android and then pressing the "Pages" tab after the initial load. After opening a page from one of the page icons, it appears to work normally.

RE: SWIMMER Magazine Goes Digital

Former Member — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:34:11 GMT

Besides there's nothing like holding a book, magazine or newspaper and reading. Especially just before bedtime. Kind of relaxing. uh-huh...

RE: SWIMMER Magazine Goes Digital

Former Member — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:04:12 GMT

Has anyone been able to get this to work on an Android tablet. I have tried it with mine and it appears to load something, but there is nothing on the screen. I just tried it on a Samsung Galaxy Tab (10.1). The first time I loaded it, it froze after two pages, but the next time it worked pretty much fine. I found it much preferable to trying to read it on the computer screen, though there were some slight distortions to the font. Do you own an e-reader, though? You might be surprised just how "book-like" they are. I had my doubts about them, too, before getting a Kindle a few years ago as a gift. Now I'd only read a print book very grudgingly. e-readers are pretty book-like these days, but at least according to the professional reading in my field, tablets are projected to replace the e-ink readers. I don't find tablets as enjoyable to read on, probably in large part because of all the other distractions available. I'll spare you the diatribe about e-book purchase/use models, particularly where libraries are concerned... unless, of course, any of you are suffering from insomnia.

RE: SWIMMER Magazine Goes Digital

debaru — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 06:31:05 GMT

Very nice. However, I thought it odd that a UK site is hosting the electronic magazine.

RE: SWIMMER Magazine Goes Digital

knelson — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 04:40:44 GMT

Besides there's nothing like holding a book, magazine or newspaper and reading. Especially just before bedtime. Kind of relaxing. Do you own an e-reader, though? You might be surprised just how "book-like" they are. I had my doubts about them, too, before getting a Kindle a few years ago as a gift. Now I'd only read a print book very grudgingly.

RE: SWIMMER Magazine Goes Digital

Chris Stevenson — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 03:51:26 GMT

Has anyone been able to get this to work on an Android tablet. I have tried it with mine and it appears to load something, but there is nothing on the screen. I tried my Kindle Fire HD, which is Android-based. It loads and displays something but the display is a little messed up (doesn't expand to fill the screen). It's usable though. The magazine looks good on my iPhone though, so presumably also on on iPad.

RE: SWIMMER Magazine Goes Digital

no200fly — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 03:14:18 GMT

Has anyone been able to get this to work on an Android tablet. I have tried it with mine and it appears to load something, but there is nothing on the screen.

RE: SWIMMER Magazine Goes Digital

poolraat — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:03:50 GMT

I agree with FMIF. I spend all day staring at a computer screen. When I get home I have no desire to do it some more. Besides there's nothing like holding a book, magazine or newspaper and reading. Especially just before bedtime. Kind of relaxing.

RE: SWIMMER Magazine Goes Digital

Former Member — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 15:20:58 GMT

Page 2 in this month's magazine: Laura states that you can (or will be able to) opt out thru your LMSC's Registrar. To opt out, send an email to your local registrar. You can find your local registrar here: www.usms.org/.../lmscofficers.php

RE: SWIMMER Magazine Goes Digital

FindingMyInnerFish — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 10:29:51 GMT

I have to admit (environmentally incorrect, I know)--I like having print magazines. I don't have a Kindle or iPad for reading and even if I did, there are some things I like to read at bedtime, and since I spend a lot of time at computers (for work as well as enjoyment), I like some times to be "unwired." Plus there's always recycling--and/ or giving old copies to the Y "wellness center" where people sometimes like a magazine to read while on bikes and treadmills (must say that wouldn't be my thing--trying to focus on a workout and also reading just aren't compatible, but different strokes...) However, I do like also having the online version b/c sometimes there's an article I might want to save even after I've recycled the print copy.

RE: SWIMMER Magazine Goes Digital

Chris Stevenson — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 07:50:42 GMT

Page 2 in this month's magazine: Laura states that you can (or will be able to) opt out thru your LMSC's Registrar.

RE: SWIMMER Magazine Goes Digital

knelson — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 07:38:48 GMT

Very cool. Next should be an option to opt out of receiving the print edition.