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ereader25 · 12-09-2014, 02:48 PM

Hi, I'm hoping to tap into the communal expertise here as I am having a difficult time finding a device that fits my needs.

I want an e-ink screen, not LCD based, doesn't matter if it has backlight or not.

I am looking for a device to read books on. It needs to support audio so that the books can be read aloud by TTS, speakers would be great but just headphone jack is acceptable.

I need the ability to install apps from the google play store, or at the very least be able to sideload the APKs for Kindle app and PageTurner. I do not care if I have to root the device in order to achieve this, as long as there is a streamlined way for doing so.

Battery life is important as well.

I have been considering the Bayue T62, looks promising but as far as I can tell it only has a headphone jack no speakers, it is rather expensive, it seems to take 3-6+ weeks to arrive, and apparently the battery life is poor.

Any ideas about what might work well?

Thanks!

12-09-2014, 02:48 PM	#1
ereader25 Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 25000 Join Date: Dec 2014 Device: looking	Looking for android-based e-ink with audio support (preferably speakers) Hi, I'm hoping to tap into the communal expertise here as I am having a difficult time finding a device that fits my needs. I want an e-ink screen, not LCD based, doesn't matter if it has backlight or not. I am looking for a device to read books on. It needs to support audio so that the books can be read aloud by TTS, speakers would be great but just headphone jack is acceptable. I need the ability to install apps from the google play store, or at the very least be able to sideload the APKs for Kindle app and PageTurner. I do not care if I have to root the device in order to achieve this, as long as there is a streamlined way for doing so. Battery life is important as well. I have been considering the Bayue T62, looks promising but as far as I can tell it only has a headphone jack no speakers, it is rather expensive, it seems to take 3-6+ weeks to arrive, and apparently the battery life is poor. Any ideas about what might work well? Thanks!