Thread: Is there a simple summary of what devices work " out of the box" with calibre
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Old 02-09-2014, 03:19 AM   #26
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Originally Posted by unboggling View Post
So, tablets and smartphones are out because they're USB unfriendly, unless you bypass that with Calibre Companion for Android device. iOS are out also because they're walled garden. Smartphones are too small and tablets too distracting anyway.

Kindle e-inks are out because they're walled garden and not EPUB capable.

Sony e-inks are out because they're discontinuing.

Nooks & Kobos are out because they're walled gardens.

Is anything left? Onyx e-inks, maybe?
Pocketbooks.
http://www.pocketbook-int.com/us
Support lots of formats, including epub.
Even have several apps that can read epub.
Are highly configurable.

Unfortunately, they are not sold in USA anymore. You would have to order one from overseas.
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