Replacing a Kindle keyboard

Algiedi · 04-19-2012, 08:23 PM

Hello everyone!

I'm afraid my thread will echo a few recent topics but I suspect that the proper procedure would be to create my own.

A couple of days ago, a stain-like area of what look like dead pixels suddenly appeared on my Kindle keyboard's screen, of course just when my warranty ran out. Being both quite disappointed and a bit excited at this excuse to buy a new ereader, I think it might be time to buy something that reads epub.

What I'm looking for is pretty much a Kindle, but not a Kindle. In other words:

- something that has [side] buttons for page turning (completely non-touch is not a problem)
- good at reading pdfs (the Kindle was a huge failure in that regard, and those manga aint gonna read themselves)
- epub-compatible (converting everything was fun the first 6 months)
- reasonnably customizable/jailbreakable (everything needs moar fonts)
- robustness
- rather optional: ability to take notes in a practical manner
- good battery is always a plus

Thanks a lot for your advice!

HarryT · 04-20-2012, 01:27 AM

No 6" eInk device is good for PDF. If PDF is an important requirement, go for a tablet like an iPad or similar Android tablet. The iPad with the Goodreader app is an exceptional PDF reader.

Algiedi · 04-20-2012, 05:04 PM

Well I guess I'll have to give pdfs up for the time being, since I'm not going to buy an iPad to read ebooks.

Yesterday I had an eureka moment when I learned about the Nook Simple Touch (especially with Glowlight - no more fighting about keeping the light on at night, yay), quickly cooled down when I realized they didn't sell it outside the US.

I guess I'll have to wait for BN to open sales to Europe...

04-19-2012, 08:23 PM	#1
Algiedi Overenthusiastic Noob Posts: 69 Karma: 896 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: France Device: Kindle 3	Replacing a Kindle keyboard Hello everyone! I'm afraid my thread will echo a few recent topics but I suspect that the proper procedure would be to create my own. A couple of days ago, a stain-like area of what look like dead pixels suddenly appeared on my Kindle keyboard's screen, of course just when my warranty ran out. Being both quite disappointed and a bit excited at this excuse to buy a new ereader, I think it might be time to buy something that reads epub. What I'm looking for is pretty much a Kindle, but not a Kindle. In other words: - something that has [side] buttons for page turning (completely non-touch is not a problem) - good at reading pdfs (the Kindle was a huge failure in that regard, and those manga aint gonna read themselves) - epub-compatible (converting everything was fun the first 6 months) - reasonnably customizable/jailbreakable (everything needs moar fonts) - robustness - rather optional: ability to take notes in a practical manner - good battery is always a plus Thanks a lot for your advice!

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04-20-2012, 01:27 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	No 6" eInk device is good for PDF. If PDF is an important requirement, go for a tablet like an iPad or similar Android tablet. The iPad with the Goodreader app is an exceptional PDF reader.

04-20-2012, 05:04 PM	#3
Algiedi Overenthusiastic Noob Posts: 69 Karma: 896 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: France Device: Kindle 3	Well I guess I'll have to give pdfs up for the time being, since I'm not going to buy an iPad to read ebooks. Yesterday I had an eureka moment when I learned about the Nook Simple Touch (especially with Glowlight - no more fighting about keeping the light on at night, yay), quickly cooled down when I realized they didn't sell it outside the US. I guess I'll have to wait for BN to open sales to Europe...

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