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Distraction free reading

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Instapaper, ReaditLater, Readability, Klip.me, Evernote Clearly, etc. I’ve been experimenting with all of these for a little while (ok, Clearly the most recently since it’s new). For those who aren’t already familiar with these tools/services, they provide distraction-free reading when you’re browsing online. I’m not surprised that they’ve become so popular since webpages look increasingly like Times Square; these tools make reading so much more comfortable. If you don’t already use one, I highly recommend you choose one—maybe after reading this post. As they get more popular, there’s more competition. Since I’ve grown unhappy with my current service (ReaditLater), I decided to try out the others and see if it was worth a switch. Before I actually get to the reviews, let me clarify that I’m a researcher.

Browser integrated FAST clippingorganize them in some way via folders, tags, etc. PROS: Let me start with Instapaper. CONS: Despite all the good things about Instapaper, I found it somewhat cumbersome to move around the site. Read It Later: One List Everywhere You Are. Klip.me - Enjoy Mobile Reading. Clearly | Evernote Corporation. Distraction-free reading Create the perfect online reading experience by clearing away everything but the content. Make it your own Choose from several pre-set themes or build one to suit your needs. Save it for later If you don’t have time to finish reading, tap on the Evernote icon to finish reading later. Instapaper: Save interesting web pages for reading later. Readability.