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Lori Reeser · 03-12-2015, 07:25 PM

I'm not sure if this is the correct forum. If not, please let me know where to go.

I'm trying to get a good software ereader. My Nook is dying and I've decided to get a small (6") tablet. I'm pretty sure I want an Android (Kocaso brand). (I'm not a fan of monopolies so no Kindle or Ipad or Google, etc.)

I have looked at the various summaries, etc. but they don't seem to cover the features I'm interested in. Here's what I want:
1) MOST IMPORTANTLY, the ability to choose a dictionary, also offline mode
2) copy text to paste to another app (notebook, etc.)
3) ability to highlight, make notes etc. AND be able to open as a separate file.
4) ability to add hyperlinks

I use Calibre on my PC, so Calibre Companion would be nice. I've read about the KitKat issue, and I'm willing to either buy an older (Jellybean) or do a workaround. One thing I've learned is that problems like this are generally short-lived.

My books are all DRM free (except library books) so that's not an issue.

Any pointers or tips on where to look for help would be great.
Thanks!

03-12-2015, 07:25 PM	#1
Lori Reeser Enthusiast Posts: 44 Karma: 475040 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Silicon Valley (Sunnyvale, CA) Device: Lenovo Tab M10	Software for Android? I'm not sure if this is the correct forum. If not, please let me know where to go. I'm trying to get a good software ereader. My Nook is dying and I've decided to get a small (6") tablet. I'm pretty sure I want an Android (Kocaso brand). (I'm not a fan of monopolies so no Kindle or Ipad or Google, etc.) I have looked at the various summaries, etc. but they don't seem to cover the features I'm interested in. Here's what I want: 1) MOST IMPORTANTLY, the ability to choose a dictionary, also offline mode 2) copy text to paste to another app (notebook, etc.) 3) ability to highlight, make notes etc. AND be able to open as a separate file. 4) ability to add hyperlinks I use Calibre on my PC, so Calibre Companion would be nice. I've read about the KitKat issue, and I'm willing to either buy an older (Jellybean) or do a workaround. One thing I've learned is that problems like this are generally short-lived. My books are all DRM free (except library books) so that's not an issue. Any pointers or tips on where to look for help would be great. Thanks!