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HI, I've had an iliad, and i currently have Kobo Glo that has virtually never been used, mainly gathering dust.

I'm kind of disappointed with the advancement of eInk tech, I'm still a huge fan of it but I'd like a platform, that a decent size, with a backend that is not locked in or easily customised/re-configured.

Casting aside budget concerns - I basically want the closest thing to a digit booker blank sketchbook - without all the modern affectations of cloud syncs and all the other business model junk.

I post this as I'm very much out of the loop in terms of what is out there.

I will say that the iLiad was a great experience back in 2006 and really caputred the spirit of where this tech might go and I was sad to see it's demise so soon.

The kobo kind of ended my interest despite my absolute optimums for the tech and delight at it's price point and features, it was totally underwhelming.

I primarily want an as open and flexible platform as possible and appealing physical device/size to also be used with my children for learning and fun. I don't want to be locked into any one circuit, as I intended to create some content specifically for use with the eReader.

If there is an off the shelf solution, great! If it a case of purchasing the easiest hackable device that's format is also appealing then ok. I am open to all consideration and advice. Thank you for you help in advance.