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jlg432 · 06-26-2011, 12:11 PM

I have the JB and the Alurateck Libre Pro and I am quite satisfied with it's display screen. Yes you do need the same lighting required to read a real paper book.

Another alternative that reads epub, FB2 and txt is the Nintendo DSi-XL.

I focus on this unit because of it's larger screens but even the regular DS and DS-Lite works as well.

Check out ikureader and DSLibris on the Internet.
IkuReader will open most ePubs, fb2 and txt. When ikuReader has an error opening an epub I usually find that DSLibris can open it.

All you need is a NDS flash cartridge such as R4i or EZFlash-Vi, a micro SD/SDHC, the card firmware and homebrew software such as DSLibris and ikuReader. I would get the (i) versions of the flash card as they are usually backward compatible with the DS/DS-Lite.

All these readers deal with non-DRM e-books. IkuReader opens ePub, fb2 and txt and if it has a problem opening an ePub I find that DSLibris can usually handle it.

There is even a Standalone dictionary Homebrew app that can be loaded. It doesn't work while reading e-books but you don't have to haul around a dictionary.

A lot of people have these devices already.

The additional flash card/software also allows you to play multimedia.

Other good homebrew software are DSOrganize, DS-Notes, DSDictionary not to mention loading it up with all your favorite DS games and puzzels. There is even a Super Nintendo emulator available.

Just another option.

John

06-26-2011, 12:11 PM	#12
jlg432 Addict Posts: 237 Karma: 15786 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: jetBook, ALP, Pandigital 7"Color(Black+ White), Kyros MID7015a	I have the JB and the Alurateck Libre Pro and I am quite satisfied with it's display screen. Yes you do need the same lighting required to read a real paper book. Another alternative that reads epub, FB2 and txt is the Nintendo DSi-XL. I focus on this unit because of it's larger screens but even the regular DS and DS-Lite works as well. Check out ikureader and DSLibris on the Internet. IkuReader will open most ePubs, fb2 and txt. When ikuReader has an error opening an epub I usually find that DSLibris can open it. All you need is a NDS flash cartridge such as R4i or EZFlash-Vi, a micro SD/SDHC, the card firmware and homebrew software such as DSLibris and ikuReader. I would get the (i) versions of the flash card as they are usually backward compatible with the DS/DS-Lite. All these readers deal with non-DRM e-books. IkuReader opens ePub, fb2 and txt and if it has a problem opening an ePub I find that DSLibris can usually handle it. There is even a Standalone dictionary Homebrew app that can be loaded. It doesn't work while reading e-books but you don't have to haul around a dictionary. A lot of people have these devices already. The additional flash card/software also allows you to play multimedia. Other good homebrew software are DSOrganize, DS-Notes, DSDictionary not to mention loading it up with all your favorite DS games and puzzels. There is even a Super Nintendo emulator available. Just another option. John Last edited by jlg432; 06-26-2011 at 12:13 PM.