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Originally Posted by HarryT
When you say "jump through their hoops", what specifically are you referring to?
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In my case, avoiding practically everything that Amazon wants you to do with your eInk reader, aside from reading, of course.
Ease of purchase directly to the reader? That's
the last thing that I want. My TBR list is so long that it bothers me, even now. Sideloading is good, it gives me a chance to think twice.
Annotation is not an issue, I am almost convinced that tablet (iPad with retina screen would do it nicely) is the only thing that can do it for my letter sized PDF technical specs. Eink refresh rate is too slow, 6" form factor is ideal for dedicated ebook reader.
3G, WiFi? Why would I need that connectivity on a dedicated reader? Eink reader is a poor substitute for a generic computing platform targeted by tablets and smartphones. If I am away from the house, I definitely need GPS and/or a phone. If I have to have a mobile handy, why not opt for smartphone and be done with it? It is smaller.
Disconnected eInk reader is precisely what is needed on the beach, for example.
These days, I read for pleasure almost exclusively on eInk. No need to sync with other devices. I gave up on calibre automatic download to eInk reader, I go to my computer to check BBC site. A video clip might pop up.
Kindle is cheaper, but not enough for me to go Duokan route and give up on Adobe DRM, which I still need for public library.
I respect the choices made by Kindle owners, I understand the value proposition of the Amazon ecosystem. What Kindle owners frequently tend to forget or oversee is that the very appealing features that work for them might be perceived as unnecessary nuisance by those who don't need them and/or don't want them.