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parkher · 11-21-2014, 04:14 PM

I am reading books only on PRS-T2 even though I have Kobo Aura HD.
So Aura H2O does not interest me either.
There are three reasons why I prefer T2:

1. Cool Reader on T2 well integrates with dictionary software supporting not only StarDict dictionaries but also dsl / lsd dictionaries. On Aura H2O or Aura HD, Cool Reader supports only StarDict dictionaries and all my favorite dictionaries are in dsl or lsd format. Not sure if they all can be successfully converted to StarDict.
But notice: open android can be booted on Aura HD instead of linux and this problem can be eliminated. It is probably not (yet?) possible on Aura H2O.

2. 6.8" is much better than 6" in portrait mode. In fact, 6.8" is enough in portrait and with 6" I always read in landscape. Seems like 6.8" has a clear advantage?
Turns out, landscape has one big advantage: you can hold the reader hanging on one-two fingers when the cover is folded back - no danger of the reader slipping out of your hand and falling on the floor when you fall asleep when reading a boring book

3. I like hardware buttons for at least turning pages. PRS-T2 is just perfect in that regard.

Conclusion: get Sony PRS-T3 if you can get it rooted.
If not, get Sony PRS-T2 with the rootable firmware.
Or look for emerging new open android e-ink readers.

I would not consider Aura H2O at least until it can run android. Maybe it already can?
I would not consider any Kindle ever. BTW, not owning a Kindle does not prevent you from buying e-books from Amazon.

11-21-2014, 04:14 PM	#86
parkher Evangelist Posts: 467 Karma: 369018 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: BL Alita/Mimas/Ares, OB Note2/Note, KA One/H2O/HD, S PRS T2/T1, PB 902	I am reading books only on PRS-T2 even though I have Kobo Aura HD. So Aura H2O does not interest me either. There are three reasons why I prefer T2: 1. Cool Reader on T2 well integrates with dictionary software supporting not only StarDict dictionaries but also dsl / lsd dictionaries. On Aura H2O or Aura HD, Cool Reader supports only StarDict dictionaries and all my favorite dictionaries are in dsl or lsd format. Not sure if they all can be successfully converted to StarDict. But notice: open android can be booted on Aura HD instead of linux and this problem can be eliminated. It is probably not (yet?) possible on Aura H2O. 2. 6.8" is much better than 6" in portrait mode. In fact, 6.8" is enough in portrait and with 6" I always read in landscape. Seems like 6.8" has a clear advantage? Turns out, landscape has one big advantage: you can hold the reader hanging on one-two fingers when the cover is folded back - no danger of the reader slipping out of your hand and falling on the floor when you fall asleep when reading a boring book 3. I like hardware buttons for at least turning pages. PRS-T2 is just perfect in that regard. Conclusion: get Sony PRS-T3 if you can get it rooted. If not, get Sony PRS-T2 with the rootable firmware. Or look for emerging new open android e-ink readers. I would not consider Aura H2O at least until it can run android. Maybe it already can? I would not consider any Kindle ever. BTW, not owning a Kindle does not prevent you from buying e-books from Amazon.