Best e-ink reader with android4+ 2014

[tsekka]

At the moment i am using my phone as ereader and i use both Moon+ Reader and Kindle app. Ive never had e-ink device before, but im looking to buy first one that i am probably going to use at home and when im out i think i will continue using my phone that is in my pocket anyway. So it should be with Android OS and with version 4 or above(some of them have 2.3 but im afraid it will soon be incompatible with most apps), so i can auto-sync apps on both devices. But wich should i buy? So far i have found out that there is:
Onyx BOOX T68;
Prestigio MultiReader 5364
Boyue T62

The best specs has Onyx but that is most expensive -around 200euros with shipping to my country and i think my first should be cheaper because i may find that i prefer LCD to EINK, or that there is much better models coming out in near future.
Boyue and Prestigio are both around 100euros. Boyue has better processor, better resolution 1024X758 but has no CE so it may be returned to China by custom if i order it. Prestigio has only 800X600 but i can buy from local store.

Is 800X600 much worse while reading than 1024X758? Or should is still buy Onyx with 1440 x 1080? Does anyone have used some of these models? Is there any other models out that i should look for? Im looking for around 6inch. Thanks in advance.

EDIT: Or maybe can somehow my Moon+ Readers reading progress be synced with some other ereader with some other OS, Kobo for example?

[HarryT]

I have a T68 and I'm very pleased with it. I use Calibre Companion to manage my books, and Moon+ Pro as a reader. It works very well.

[gpassero]

I just sold my Kobo Aura HD, as the experiment to use it as an android ereader essentially failed (biggest show-stopper was the power consumption, but not being able to boot easily into Android didn't help matters).

In addition to the units you suggested, I'm also eyeing the imcoV6L (http://www.imcosys.com/e-reader.html), and it's successor, the imcoV6Lpro.

Finally, although it's near in specs to the Boyue, the ICARUS Illumina HD can be found on Amazon (you mentioned that shipping the Boyue from China might have issues for you).

[shalym]

Originally Posted by gpassero

I just sold my Kobo Aura HD, as the experiment to use it as an android ereader essentially failed (biggest show-stopper was the power consumption, but not being able to boot easily into Android didn't help matters).

In addition to the units you suggested, I'm also eyeing the imcoV6L (http://www.imcosys.com/e-reader.html), and it's successor, the imcoV6Lpro.

Finally, although it's near in specs to the Boyue, the ICARUS Illumina HD can be found on Amazon (you mentioned that shipping the Boyue from China might have issues for you).

Do you have a link to the Icarus on Amazon? I've been looking and haven't been able to find it.

Shari

[FinancialWar]

Do NOT get the T68, I was also convinced by Harry to get the T68, but it was the worse experience ever.

Harry, why didn't you tell me and others, such as in this thread, about the T68 wifi defect? Had you told me about it, I would never have bought it. You only say good things about the T68, but not it's defects. Are you on Onyx payroll or something?

[robko]

Originally Posted by FinancialWar

Do NOT get the T68, I was also convinced by Harry to get the T68, but it was the worse experience ever.

Harry, why didn't you tell me and others, such as in this thread, about the T68 wifi defect? Had you told me about it, I would never have bought it. You only say good things about the T68, but not it's defects. Are you on Onyx payroll or something?

Maybe the reason Harry didn't tell you about the "wifi defect" is because pretty much every e-reader puts wifi into a sleep mode after some amount of time to save battery (ereaders have a small battery compared to a tablet or laptop and wifi is a relatively massive battery drain source on an ereader). Battery limitations mean that an ereader isn't really an appropriate device for always on wifi. You want to use it that way which is fine, but since that's way outside the normal use pattern don't expect it to be perfect.
Just because a particular device doesn't meet all your requirements doesn't make it a bad device (which from your previous posts seems to be your response to any device that doesn't work exactly how you think it should). If there is something you don't like about a device share that. Harry shares his opinions and experiences which is part of the purpose of these forums and you're free to disagree and post your own opinion too, but they'll carry a lot more weight if you refrain from attacking others.

[FinancialWar]

@robko

You do not know what you're talking about. The wifi on the T68 disconnects even if you set it to "never disconnect", as there are option to turn off wifi off after 10 minutes etc. This is a defect and is acknowledged by Onyx retailers, yet they are still continuing selling this defective product.

Responsible companies would be recalling this product and issuing full refund.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...=243118&page=3

[shalym]

Originally Posted by FinancialWar

@robko

You do not know what you're talking about. The wifi on the T68 disconnects even if you set it to "never disconnect", as there are option to turn off wifi off after 10 minutes etc. This is a defect and is acknowledged by Onyx retailers, yet they are still continuing selling this defective product.

Responsible companies would be recalling this product and issuing full refund.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...=243118&page=3

...Unless, of course, they're working on fixing the issue for the next firmware update?

Shari

[FinancialWar]

I'm sure they are...

Wait and see.

Don't buy the T68 until this issue is addressed.

[Purple Lady]

Originally Posted by robko

Maybe the reason Harry didn't tell you about the "wifi defect" is because pretty much every e-reader puts wifi into a sleep mode after some amount of time to save battery (ereaders have a small battery compared to a tablet or laptop and wifi is a relatively massive battery drain source on an ereader). Battery limitations mean that an ereader isn't really an appropriate device for always on wifi. You want to use it that way which is fine, but since that's way outside the normal use pattern don't expect it to be perfect.
Just because a particular device doesn't meet all your requirements doesn't make it a bad device (which from your previous posts seems to be your response to any device that doesn't work exactly how you think it should). If there is something you don't like about a device share that. Harry shares his opinions and experiences which is part of the purpose of these forums and you're free to disagree and post your own opinion too, but they'll carry a lot more weight if you refrain from attacking others.

For me wifi turned itself off even right after I turned it on and was still trying to change settings. As far as I know this didn't happen to everyone. There are a lot of problems with this device but some, like Harry, got lucky. I'm lucky I bought from Amazon so I could return it.

[FinancialWar]

Harry is not lucky, he has the same wifi issue, he just doesn't mention it when making a recommendation. You have to mention the good and the bad, especially when the bad completely ruins the device.

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by FinancialWar

Harry is not lucky, he has the same wifi issue, he just doesn't mention it when making a recommendation. You have to mention the good and the bad, especially when the bad completely ruins the device.

No, I don't have the same issue that Purple Lady had. My WiFi stays on just fine as long as it's being used. It only turns itself off if the device is not being used and goes to sleep. Eg last night I was using Calibre Companion for over an hour, and the WiFi stayed on for that hour. When I finished using it, the T68 went to sleep a few minutes later, and WiFi turned off. If this is a "defect", it is an exceedingly minor one, and it's ridiculous to suggest a product recall for it. I have never experienced the issue of WiFi turning off while it's in use, which is what you seem to be describing.

I think the T68 is a very good device. It's certainly not perfect, but for me it's the most flexible eInk device around.

[PeterT]

At times I have seen a similar issue on a Nexus 7 (2012). I will turn BlueTooth or WiFi on in the settings panel, and witness the toggle turn instantly back to off. At that point I just grin and bear it, and power off / on the Nexus.

[MickiTee]

Getting back to the original question, I found this comparision of the Onyx Book T68 vs the Icarus Illumina HD http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/201...-review-video/.

As far as I can tell from my research for an Android based ereader, the Illumina HD is running the most advanced version of Andriod - Jelly Bean 4.2.2

[khalleron]

The Illumina and Boyue (they're the same device, just under different brands), do not come with the Google Play store, so getting apps on them can be difficult. You can't just download from Google.

Defintely something to consider (a BIG something, IMO) when making that decision.