I have a Calibre ebook collection on my MacBook Pro running Mac OS X 10.6.8, but don't have a physical e-reader device, and I'd like to get one as soon as possible!
I did some research online and in the MobileRead wiki, and the Kobo Glo and Cybook Odyssey HD Frontlight caught my attention because: (1) they are light (this is very important to me), (2) can be read at night, (3) supports ePub which is the format all my ebooks are in, and (4) are touch capable.
Does anyone have experience with these devices? I am looking for something that is very easy on the eyes even in the dark.
There are also a few things that I couldn't resolve from my preliminary research:
(1) Do these devices have mandantory online activation and registration? I strongly prefer something that does not require signing up for an account and activating it online.
(2) I know the Kobo syncs with Calibre, but what about the Cybooks? And even if they sync, do they do it well/reliably?
(3) I also prefer free (as in freedom) and open source operating systems for my devices. I realise that may be unrealistic for an e-reader at this time, but are there e-readers that are relatively more freedom friendly or I can install another OS in it?
Even though I mentioned the Kobo Glo and Cybook Odyssey HD Frontlight, I'd love to learn about other devices that also meet my requirements stated above. Again, light and eye-friendly are important, too.
Thank you in advance for your help!