So, after almost 10 years of faithful service, my beloved Sony PRS-T1, that has been my staunch companion through thick and thin while travelling, shopping, on my daily commutes, is on her last legs. Her wee battery no longer holds a charge, she gets confused and skips pages by herself sometimes and her general health has sadly deteriorated to the point where I think euthanasia is the only ethical and moral option.
So, while it pains me to discuss her replacement while she lies on my desk in pain, here is what I need from a new e-reader:
- Same size as a Sony PRS-T1 (fits in my jacket pockets) around 6"
- Add EPUB books and manage library via Calibre
- Long battery life
- A good and even backlight (will be my first, woo)
- Preferably physical page turn buttons but not a deal-breaker if not
Budget is not a huge concern but at the same time I do not want to pay more than I need to if there is something that fits my needs for less than a gazillion euros.
I have done some research and the top contenders I see are:
- Nook Glowlight Plus (I like the fact it is waterproof)
- Kobo Aura 2nd Edition
Looking forward to your recommendations.
