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vickan__ · 04-21-2017, 06:46 AM

I have a Kindle PW3 that I barely use. I can't jailbreak it since it's updated too far. A lot of things annoy me about the Kindle: the ads that I can't seem to get rid of, the way the collections system works (it takes forever adding books indvidually), the fact that I can't use my tags/shelves/etc from Calibre or Goodreads, the fact that everything has to be mobi.

I do like the size and weight of it. I want an e-reader that is just as easy to hold in one hand and read from, that weighs very little so it doesn't hurt when I lose grip and drop it on my face in bed (stopped using my iPad for reading because of this). A good form factor/nice design, with e-ink and a backlight.

And most of all, I want to be able to customise things after my own needs, as much as possible. Like being able to use tags or categories from Calibre, or else my shelves from Goodreads, being able to sync with my PC, let me pick fonts, screensavers, etc. If I have to jailbreak it, it should be easy. Ideally the manufacturer actually cares about making things better for the end-user, and jailbreaking isn't necessary because they get that people should be able to do what they want with their own device.

I've never really looked to much at ereaders and Googling has given me an overwhelming amount of results. It's hard to see from sales pages how the actual OS of a device works and how easy it is to organise books and so on. Does the device I want exist? Where can I buy it? I really appreciate any advice you guys can give on the matter! Sorry if I'm being annoying/asking stupid questions!

Budget isn't an issue. I live in Sweden.

Thanks in advance

04-21-2017, 06:46 AM	#1
vickan__ Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2017 Device: Kindle PW3	Dissatisfied Kindle user, looking for a reader I can organise books better on I have a Kindle PW3 that I barely use. I can't jailbreak it since it's updated too far. A lot of things annoy me about the Kindle: the ads that I can't seem to get rid of, the way the collections system works (it takes forever adding books indvidually), the fact that I can't use my tags/shelves/etc from Calibre or Goodreads, the fact that everything has to be mobi. I do like the size and weight of it. I want an e-reader that is just as easy to hold in one hand and read from, that weighs very little so it doesn't hurt when I lose grip and drop it on my face in bed (stopped using my iPad for reading because of this). A good form factor/nice design, with e-ink and a backlight. And most of all, I want to be able to customise things after my own needs, as much as possible. Like being able to use tags or categories from Calibre, or else my shelves from Goodreads, being able to sync with my PC, let me pick fonts, screensavers, etc. If I have to jailbreak it, it should be easy. Ideally the manufacturer actually cares about making things better for the end-user, and jailbreaking isn't necessary because they get that people should be able to do what they want with their own device. I've never really looked to much at ereaders and Googling has given me an overwhelming amount of results. It's hard to see from sales pages how the actual OS of a device works and how easy it is to organise books and so on. Does the device I want exist? Where can I buy it? I really appreciate any advice you guys can give on the matter! Sorry if I'm being annoying/asking stupid questions! Budget isn't an issue. I live in Sweden. Thanks in advance Last edited by vickan__; 04-21-2017 at 06:55 AM.