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fr_t · 04-24-2023, 10:39 AM

I'm looking for a replacement to my Kindle paperwhite 2nd gen, that has similar characteristics but possibly some quality of life improvements.
I've been using it for about 10 years and passing it over to my gf, otherwise I wouldn't even consider buying a new one, as the device works for me well.

Normally I download mobi, or convert epub/fb2 via ebook-convert program that comes with Calibre suite.

I've looked at what is available, and I'll have to switch to some newer version for sure, but perhaps I should also change the vendor?

*Amazon*
- new models (11th gen) have backlight colour temperature. However, they are bigger, and the one I have now fits just right into jeans back pocket, so I'll probably have to skip the 11th
- new-ish models (10+gen) have dark mode switch - interesting
- prices for used devices are good, gonna go definitely with a used/refurbished option

Is there anything I should know about Kindles since 2013? I know amazon is a pretty evil company, so I expect that they had done something to f. over the customers during this timeframe?
Is it still as easy as drag'n'drop to sideload mobi, or mobi converted from epub/fb2? Can you sideload dictionaries as easily?
I don not plan to load books any other way, update it, or even connect it to the Internet.

*Kobo*
So, I've also started looking into alternatives: kobo seems to be a pretty good alternative, from a relatively non-evil company? They are not as widespread in my country though.

*Pocketbook*
I briefly owned a pocketbook before Kindle. It was a decent device that allowed to organize library with folders instead of collections, but it seems they are a degree more expensive than kindles these days?

*Boox*
Initially I was sold on the whole android thing and having more control, so I tried BOOX Poke 4 Lite, and it was quite bad. I had to return it.

04-24-2023, 10:39 AM	#1
fr_t Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 2145544 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Ukraine Device: none	kindle vs kobo vs pocketbook I'm looking for a replacement to my Kindle paperwhite 2nd gen, that has similar characteristics but possibly some quality of life improvements. I've been using it for about 10 years and passing it over to my gf, otherwise I wouldn't even consider buying a new one, as the device works for me well. Normally I download mobi, or convert epub/fb2 via ebook-convert program that comes with Calibre suite. I've looked at what is available, and I'll have to switch to some newer version for sure, but perhaps I should also change the vendor? Amazon - new models (11th gen) have backlight colour temperature. However, they are bigger, and the one I have now fits just right into jeans back pocket, so I'll probably have to skip the 11th - new-ish models (10+gen) have dark mode switch - interesting - prices for used devices are good, gonna go definitely with a used/refurbished option Is there anything I should know about Kindles since 2013? I know amazon is a pretty evil company, so I expect that they had done something to f. over the customers during this timeframe? Is it still as easy as drag'n'drop to sideload mobi, or mobi converted from epub/fb2? Can you sideload dictionaries as easily? I don not plan to load books any other way, update it, or even connect it to the Internet. Kobo So, I've also started looking into alternatives: kobo seems to be a pretty good alternative, from a relatively non-evil company? They are not as widespread in my country though. Pocketbook I briefly owned a pocketbook before Kindle. It was a decent device that allowed to organize library with folders instead of collections, but it seems they are a degree more expensive than kindles these days? Boox Initially I was sold on the whole android thing and having more control, so I tried BOOX Poke 4 Lite, and it was quite bad. I had to return it.