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Old 09-22-2021, 07:53 AM   #1
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Looking for most flexible illuminated ereader

I've been resisting getting an ereader because my backlog of actual physical books I want to read is already huge, but I need to be able to read at night, in bed.

So my requirements for a new ereader are:

1. Illuminated screen for reading at night or low light.

2. Flexibility -- I don't want to be tied into any particular ecosystem if I can avoid it. I'm looking for an ereader than could potentially read as many formats as possible. Overdrive, syncing with Dropbox, these would all be big pluses for me. The ability to reflow text of various formats would also be a big plus. The more easily it works with and supports Calibre, the better.

3. Size -- 8" - 10" seems about right for me.

Things I'd like if I can get them.

4. Page turn buttons -- I don't want to swipe, one-handed operation feels good to me, so if I can get this, great.
5. E-ink Color? This is least important to me, but if there's an ereader with decent color (I understand it won't be super bright, no worries) then that would be nice.

I don't plan on using the device for going on the internet. I'm trying to avoid that, actually!

So I'm looking at Boox because it seems like they are pretty open system or possibly Kobo (but I think Kobo has a book store). Any advice is welcome!
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