Help finding 7.8" Ereader with Remote Page Turn

waltberkman · 11-22-2020, 09:31 AM

I read in bed at night on my 6" Paperwhite using a gooseneck stand. I am now looking for a larger screen (7.8") device that supports remote page turning. I load DRM free novels onto my device using from my PC with Calibre.

After about an hours worth of reading, I've narrowed it down to:

Boox Nova 2 with B.T. Remoter (Expensive)

Likebook Mars (Does it support remote page turning?)

I was also looking into Kobo Forma, but that doesn't appear to support remote page turning, and the inkpad 3 pro pocketbook, which I couldn't find any info on remote page turning.

Does anyone know if the Likebook Mars supports remote page turning? I'm trying to decide between the Likebook Mars and the Boox Nova 2. Can anyone weigh in on those 2 compared to each other. It seems like the Boox has more features than I need, but might be easier to use out of the box, and I know the remote will work with it. I'd prefer to spend less for the Mars, provided a remote can be used on it.

JSWolf · 11-22-2020, 10:09 AM

If it's a choice between Likebook and Onyx Boox, I would go with the Onyx Boox.

ottischwenk · 11-22-2020, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by waltberkman

Likebook Mars (Does it support remote page turning?)

Page turning depends on Bluetooth.
Likebook Mars can.
And such a controller works.

Quoth · 11-22-2020, 01:21 PM

Or an ebook with buttons and a stick?

I have to wear glasses to read so I can't use anything for reading far enough away to need a remote. I do use one on the TV & disc player, but converting an ebook to work on the TV, while possible, is too much bother.

ottischwenk · 11-22-2020, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quoth

Or an ebook with buttons and a stick?

I have to wear glasses to read so I can't use anything for reading far enough away to need a remote. I do use one on the TV & disc player, but converting an ebook to work on the TV, while possible, is too much bother.

Oh, it's very convenient.
You can set up the reader anywhere, you don't have to bother with the weight, and scroll through with the very light remote control.
And larger devices are heavier than a Boox Poke 2/3

helen19770707 · 12-14-2020, 04:30 AM

I found something interesting: Bluetooth page-turner PEDAL!https://www.boox.com/boox-blue/I think it's for music player. Unfortunately, it's unavailable to purchase now.

ottischwenk · 12-14-2020, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by helen19770707

I found something interesting: Bluetooth page-turner PEDAL!https://www.boox.com/boox-blue/I think it's for music player. Unfortunately, it's unavailable to purchase now.

Im using this with my Boox Note Air

james_ · 12-19-2020, 01:19 PM

If you're not loaded with cash and don't want full functionality, then you don't need to use the Onyx remote, a cheap 'selfie' remote will work just fine. It would probably work with anything else with BT. The Forma is an excellent reader but ergonomically good to hold - so the remote would be a waste in that case.

See this thread.

heyria · 12-22-2020, 10:18 PM

Maybe pick one with bluetooth and then get a bluetooth wireless presenter or bluetooth ring clicker. It should theoretically work. I am waiting for mine to use on my Onyx Boox Note 2.

rowe · 12-24-2020, 10:53 AM

Bluetooth shutter remotes haven't worked in my experience. Bluetooth media remotes always have. I've tried a few.

11-22-2020, 09:31 AM	#1
waltberkman Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2020 Device: Likebook Mars, Boox Nova 2	Help finding 7.8" Ereader with Remote Page Turn I read in bed at night on my 6" Paperwhite using a gooseneck stand. I am now looking for a larger screen (7.8") device that supports remote page turning. I load DRM free novels onto my device using from my PC with Calibre. After about an hours worth of reading, I've narrowed it down to: Boox Nova 2 with B.T. Remoter (Expensive) Likebook Mars (Does it support remote page turning?) I was also looking into Kobo Forma, but that doesn't appear to support remote page turning, and the inkpad 3 pro pocketbook, which I couldn't find any info on remote page turning. Does anyone know if the Likebook Mars supports remote page turning? I'm trying to decide between the Likebook Mars and the Boox Nova 2. Can anyone weigh in on those 2 compared to each other. It seems like the Boox has more features than I need, but might be easier to use out of the box, and I know the remote will work with it. I'd prefer to spend less for the Mars, provided a remote can be used on it.

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,758 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	If it's a choice between Likebook and Onyx Boox, I would go with the Onyx Boox.

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Quoth Still reading Posts: 14,045 Karma: 105092227 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ireland Device: All 4 Kinds: epub eink, Kindle, android eink, NxtPaper	Or an ebook with buttons and a stick? I have to wear glasses to read so I can't use anything for reading far enough away to need a remote. I do use one on the TV & disc player, but converting an ebook to work on the TV, while possible, is too much bother.

12-14-2020, 04:30 AM	#6
helen19770707 Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2015 Device: Onyx C67 kindle Onyx Note	I found something interesting: Bluetooth page-turner PEDAL!https://www.boox.com/boox-blue/I think it's for music player. Unfortunately, it's unavailable to purchase now.

12-19-2020, 01:19 PM	#8
james_ Connoisseur Posts: 97 Karma: 2165552 Join Date: Dec 2012 Device: Kindle 3,Oasis, YotaPhone 2, Boox Note2, Mi Pad 4+, Kobo Mini & Forma	If you're not loaded with cash and don't want full functionality, then you don't need to use the Onyx remote, a cheap 'selfie' remote will work just fine. It would probably work with anything else with BT. The Forma is an excellent reader but ergonomically good to hold - so the remote would be a waste in that case. See this thread.

12-22-2020, 10:18 PM	#9
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12-24-2020, 10:53 AM	#10
rowe Zealot Posts: 148 Karma: 4719872 Join Date: Jul 2019 Device: Hibreak Pro, Mira, Paperlike Colour	Bluetooth shutter remotes haven't worked in my experience. Bluetooth media remotes always have. I've tried a few.

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