Do you have a favorite ereader brand? - Page 4

jj2me · 10-11-2023, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BionicGecko

Using only Kindles as I use Whispersync extensively,...

Same. I'm lucky in that I don't really care much about size, OS, or page-turn differences. So it comes down to the ease of getting internet articles pushed to any of my Kindles from any device via Whispersync. That includes the easy conversion and delivery of PDFs (e-mail to your Kindle address with only two things in it: the PDF as an attachment and "convert" as the Subject).

VixPeritus · 10-12-2023, 06:09 PM

Bought a Kobo Libra 2 late last year and really don't feel the need to buy outside of Kobo in the future. This would change if Kobo implemented stronger DRM protection like Amazon did, as I like to strip purchases of DRM and back everything up.

4691mls · 10-23-2023, 08:50 PM

I started with Sony. When they got old and Overdrive no longer worked with them I bought a Kobo . The Kobo occasionally won't actually sync a copy of a library book and requires using my PC to get a book. So I also have a Tolino which has direct Overdrive accessb(useful if I will be away from home)

My Kobo is better for choice of fonts etc. It also has a better search function. Tolino has the consistent page numbering I like.

Also, I tend to read too quickly and then need to flip back a few pages and check something. On my Tolino if I quickly flip back a few pages, a button will appear at the bottom allowing me to quickly return to where i was before I started flipping back.

So both have their good points.

I'm not a fan of Amazon and have never owned a Kindle.

Amalthia · 10-25-2023, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sirtel

The Pocketbook Color has both the SD-card slot and 300 DPI (black and white; the color screen is probably less).

I'll check out the color readers, that may be exactly what I'm looking for thanks for bringing this option to my attention.

HLS · 10-31-2023, 11:16 AM

I use kindles, Nooks, Kobos, Boox. not sure why i have so many.

Laura81 · 11-12-2023, 04:09 AM

My first ereader was an Aztak Ezreader. Since that one, which didn't last more than a couple years, I've used Kindle's exclusively. Though I do like the look of the Kobo Libra 2, but I can't justify the expense of buying another ereader when I really don't need more than one.

kyrilson · 11-12-2023, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by HLS

I use kindles, Nooks, Kobos, Boox. not sure why i have so many.

I’m the same. I have them all except for Boox and use them all quite regularly. They all have their good and bad points.

FrenchBookworm · 11-13-2023, 04:20 PM

I started with a Sony and after that I've always had Kindles but I'm thinking of buying a Kobo as well to get out of the amazon ecosystem nbow and again (and be able to borrow books form my local library).

JSWolf · 11-13-2023, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenchBookworm

I started with a Sony and after that I've always had Kindles but I'm thinking of buying a Kobo as well to get out of the amazon ecosystem nbow and again (and be able to borrow books form my local library).

Once you go Kobo, you'll be giving up your Kindle.

Renate · 11-13-2023, 04:57 PM

I'm precocious, I gave up on Kindle without ever trying it.
Just the amount of analytics was a turn-off.

OTOH, I never turn on WiFi on any of my readers anyway.

cfrizz · 11-13-2023, 06:14 PM

I've only had three ereaders. Two Sony's and one Kobo. I got the Kobo because it has buttons which I prefer.

FrenchBookworm · 11-14-2023, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Once you go Kobo, you'll be giving up your Kindle.

Haha ok, Black Friday is coming so I'll keep you posted.

I'm curious to try another brand and be able to make comparisons...I was thinking maybe a Libra 2 (I do like buttons) or even a Sage for the bigger screen.

haertig · 11-26-2023, 10:35 AM

I've only had two - a Nook Simple Touch and a Kindle Paperwhite 3.

I don't generally replace things that don't need replacing (but sometimes I do - it depends on my mood). So my purchases of competing devices are usually few and far between. Meaning that the technology has advanced so much between purchases that of course, I will like the newer model better. And I do like my Paperwhite better than the Nook. Because it has a backlight that the Nook lacked. Other features - DPI, bezel width, buttons, special software features - I really don't care much about. I will learn to use what I have. Screen size might matter, bigger for better readability, smaller for better portability. So it's not set in stone that my next eReader will be larger. Because I like to carry them around.

I will replace the Paperwhite when it breaks and I need a new eReader. For now, it meets my needs just fine. And I certainly hope that the new model that I eventually buy I will like better than the old model. If not, then that means I made a bad purchase decision. I will research the current eReader offerings when I need a new one, and make a decision at that time.

I consider eReaders a commodity item. All do the same thing, with very little to differentiate between them. I might notice some differences between models, but nothing that greatly affects functionality. The color temperature of the light can be changed? Some think that's very important, but I couldn't care less. As long as it's got a light, my eyes will adjust and adapt to the color temperature of it just fine. But I don't read books for eight hours straight in the dark where things like the specifics of the light might make a difference. I'm more of an incidental reader, I just read whenever I feel like it, sometimes with long pauses between sessions - I don't plan daily sessions and times (but I have friends that do that, so I know it's not unheard of).

View Poll Results: Do you have a favorite ereader brand?
I have only ever used one brand and am not interested in any others	19	13.10%
I have only ever used one brand, but will probably try others in the future	15	10.34%
I have tried several brands and prefer one of them	62	42.76%
I have tried several brands and have more than one favorite	29	20.00%
I have tried several brands and my favorites change constantly	6	4.14%
I use several brands and have no favorite among them	10	6.90%
I don't use eink, never been interested	0	0%
I don't use eink, tried it and didn't like it	3	2.07%
I don't use eink, but will probably try it someday	1	0.69%
I prefer paper books over ebooks	0	0%
Voters: 145. You may not vote on this poll

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10-12-2023, 06:09 PM	#47
VixPeritus Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2023 Device: Kobo	Bought a Kobo Libra 2 late last year and really don't feel the need to buy outside of Kobo in the future. This would change if Kobo implemented stronger DRM protection like Amazon did, as I like to strip purchases of DRM and back everything up.

10-23-2023, 08:50 PM	#48
4691mls Wizard Posts: 2,776 Karma: 30081762 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: US Device: ALL DEVICES ARE STOCK: Kobo Clara, Tolino Shine 2, Sony PRS-T3, T1	I started with Sony. When they got old and Overdrive no longer worked with them I bought a Kobo . The Kobo occasionally won't actually sync a copy of a library book and requires using my PC to get a book. So I also have a Tolino which has direct Overdrive accessb(useful if I will be away from home) My Kobo is better for choice of fonts etc. It also has a better search function. Tolino has the consistent page numbering I like. Also, I tend to read too quickly and then need to flip back a few pages and check something. On my Tolino if I quickly flip back a few pages, a button will appear at the bottom allowing me to quickly return to where i was before I started flipping back. So both have their good points. I'm not a fan of Amazon and have never owned a Kindle.

10-31-2023, 11:16 AM	#50
HLS Wizard Posts: 2,028 Karma: 15107670 Join Date: May 2017 Device: Sage, Scribe, Boox Note 2 Plus, iPad Pros and Samsungs S6,S7,S8	I use kindles, Nooks, Kobos, Boox. not sure why i have so many.

11-12-2023, 04:09 AM	#51
Laura81 Addict Posts: 360 Karma: 407796 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Device: Paperwhite 5	My first ereader was an Aztak Ezreader. Since that one, which didn't last more than a couple years, I've used Kindle's exclusively. Though I do like the look of the Kobo Libra 2, but I can't justify the expense of buying another ereader when I really don't need more than one.

11-13-2023, 04:20 PM	#53
FrenchBookworm Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: France Device: Kindle Oasis, Kindle 2022	I started with a Sony and after that I've always had Kindles but I'm thinking of buying a Kobo as well to get out of the amazon ecosystem nbow and again (and be able to borrow books form my local library).

11-13-2023, 04:57 PM	#55
Renate Wizard Posts: 2,319 Karma: 9999999 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Nook NST, Glow2, 3, 4, '21, Kobo Aura2, Poke3, Poke5	I'm precocious, I gave up on Kindle without ever trying it. Just the amount of analytics was a turn-off. OTOH, I never turn on WiFi on any of my readers anyway.

11-13-2023, 06:14 PM	#56
cfrizz Wizard Posts: 1,531 Karma: 34583358 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Device: Samsung 54A, Kobo Libra H2O, Samsung S6 Lite	I've only had three ereaders. Two Sony's and one Kobo. I got the Kobo because it has buttons which I prefer.

11-26-2023, 10:35 AM	#58
haertig Wizard Posts: 1,738 Karma: 26006874 Join Date: Sep 2017 Device: PW3, Fire HD8 Gen7, Moto G7, Sansa Clip v2, Ruizu X26	I've only had two - a Nook Simple Touch and a Kindle Paperwhite 3. I don't generally replace things that don't need replacing (but sometimes I do - it depends on my mood). So my purchases of competing devices are usually few and far between. Meaning that the technology has advanced so much between purchases that of course, I will like the newer model better. And I do like my Paperwhite better than the Nook. Because it has a backlight that the Nook lacked. Other features - DPI, bezel width, buttons, special software features - I really don't care much about. I will learn to use what I have. Screen size might matter, bigger for better readability, smaller for better portability. So it's not set in stone that my next eReader will be larger. Because I like to carry them around. I will replace the Paperwhite when it breaks and I need a new eReader. For now, it meets my needs just fine. And I certainly hope that the new model that I eventually buy I will like better than the old model. If not, then that means I made a bad purchase decision. I will research the current eReader offerings when I need a new one, and make a decision at that time. I consider eReaders a commodity item. All do the same thing, with very little to differentiate between them. I might notice some differences between models, but nothing that greatly affects functionality. The color temperature of the light can be changed? Some think that's very important, but I couldn't care less. As long as it's got a light, my eyes will adjust and adapt to the color temperature of it just fine. But I don't read books for eight hours straight in the dark where things like the specifics of the light might make a difference. I'm more of an incidental reader, I just read whenever I feel like it, sometimes with long pauses between sessions - I don't plan daily sessions and times (but I have friends that do that, so I know it's not unheard of).

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