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gmvasco · 10-03-2013, 06:04 AM

I've had an hanlin V3 for 8 years. I broke it this week, so now I get to go shopping again.

I know my reading style, so it has to have to have physical buttons, sideloading epubs and a nice light (preferably it should NOT melt my eyes).

The other feature I would like would be a screen bigger than 6'', so I was looking at the Kobo Aura HD (6.8''). Unfortunately, the lack of physical buttons is a deal-breaker. The bigger screen is not a mandatory feature. Just a nice one.

I'm considering:

The Pocketbook Touch Lux
http://www.pocketbook-int.com/il/pro...book-touch-lux

The Icarus Illumina HD
http://194.33.112.113/~icarusre/open...&product_id=51

The Cybook Odyssey HD FL
http://www.bookeen.com/en/cybook-odyssey-hd-frontlight

These all seem like the same device, with the same screen and same functions with minor differences. Please tell me if I'm wrong. Is the light too harsh on your eyes or something?

And what about waiting a month or two (I'dd rather not). Will it get me a bigger screen?

Thanks for your input.

10-03-2013, 06:04 AM	#1
gmvasco Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 630 Join Date: Apr 2005	Need e-reader - physical buttons + light I've had an hanlin V3 for 8 years. I broke it this week, so now I get to go shopping again. I know my reading style, so it has to have to have physical buttons, sideloading epubs and a nice light (preferably it should NOT melt my eyes). The other feature I would like would be a screen bigger than 6'', so I was looking at the Kobo Aura HD (6.8''). Unfortunately, the lack of physical buttons is a deal-breaker. The bigger screen is not a mandatory feature. Just a nice one. I'm considering: The Pocketbook Touch Lux http://www.pocketbook-int.com/il/pro...book-touch-lux The Icarus Illumina HD http://194.33.112.113/~icarusre/open...&product_id=51 The Cybook Odyssey HD FL http://www.bookeen.com/en/cybook-odyssey-hd-frontlight These all seem like the same device, with the same screen and same functions with minor differences. Please tell me if I'm wrong. Is the light too harsh on your eyes or something? And what about waiting a month or two (I'dd rather not). Will it get me a bigger screen? Thanks for your input. Last edited by gmvasco; 10-03-2013 at 07:00 AM.