Type-friendly e-ink device?
Hello people. Help me find this device please?
The "must have"s:
- it's sunlight readable. That means it's either e-ink or (wishful thinking) transflective;
- it's Linux-based. (Android is very much ok);
- must have root access;
- it has a large screen, at least 8 inches. 10+ would be even better;
The "should have, but i could live without":
- supports USB OTG. Highly preferable, otherwise must support Bluetooth keyboard;
- it's developer-friendly (i know...);
- fast refresh rate;
- high resolution;
- frontlight; speakers; audio out; card reader; (something else?)
- powerful CPU, lots of RAM;
- great build quality etc.
So far I've found these somewhat promising:
PocketBook InkPad:
- pros: good quality, good specs, high resolution;
- cons: does not support OTG (officially, I contacted support); hackability unknown.
Onyx BOOX i86:
- pros: Android, OTG, might be more hackable;
- cons: somewhat lesser quality than the InkPad, bad frontlight.
Onyx BOOX M96:
- pros: same as the i86, plus large screen;
- cons: no frontlight, low resolution.
I know this has been approximately asked before, but I could not find a definitive answer. I guess it's somewhat of the holy grail we've all been waiting for.
Any pointer is much appreciated.
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