JBL-like e-reader with Pearl screen?

woomfp · 09-17-2011, 03:29 AM

I have been using a JBL for a year now and I love its simplicity. I store all my books on an SD card and I manage the books using Windows Explorer. The directory structure is very simple - Books\Author. I do not have to use any complicated software, not even Calibre, to manage my library! But, I would like to get an e-reader with an e-ink screen. So, the question I have is "Is there an e-reader as simple as JBL but with an e-ink Pearl screen?" No Kindles please as my books are either .txt or .epub. And it must have an SD card slot. What I would want to do is simply take out the SD card from my JBL and put it into the new e-reader and it works! Is there such a reader or am I asking for too much? I had hopes for the new Sony e-reader but I don't think it fits the bill. Appreciate any advice you may have. Thanks!

Zetmolm · 09-17-2011, 04:13 AM

Have a look at the Onyx Boox X60

woomfp · 09-17-2011, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Zetmolm

Have a look at the Onyx Boox X60

Thanks for the suggestion. Read up some reviews on the Onyx. Checked out the Onyx forum here too. Really too many bells and whistles for me. I still buy hardcopy books and when I read these books, I don't have a pen in one hand and I don't have a dictionary next to me. I'm trying to relax and enjoy myself with a good read. Why on earth are manufacturers putting all these nonsense in an e-reader? I don't need Wi-Fi. I don't need 3G. I don't need touch screens. I don't need dictionaries. I just want to read, dammit! Help! Help!

Andrew H. · 09-18-2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by woomfp

"Is there an e-reader as simple as JBL but with an e-ink Pearl screen?"

No.

But all modern readers are simple to use, and you don't have to use the dictionary or other bells & whistles if you don't want to.

Zetmolm · 09-18-2011, 12:57 AM

Did you really look at the Boox X60 and not the A60? The X60 does not have WiFi and does not have a touchscreen. And as long as you don't install a dictionary you don't have one. One important reason why I suggested this reader to you is that it supports directories in the way you want to, as opposed to the 'big brands'. The Pearl version of the X60 is gradually finding it's way over the world, so whether you can easily buy it at this moment depends a bit on where you are.

Dulin's Books · 09-19-2011, 03:29 PM

the "S" version would not have the WiFi etc. the non S regular Onyx Boox X60 does

JSWolf · 09-19-2011, 03:30 PM

If you can find a Sony PRS-350, that would be fairly simple to use.

ProfCrash · 09-20-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by woomfp

Thanks for the suggestion. Read up some reviews on the Onyx. Checked out the Onyx forum here too. Really too many bells and whistles for me. I still buy hardcopy books and when I read these books, I don't have a pen in one hand and I don't have a dictionary next to me. I'm trying to relax and enjoy myself with a good read. Why on earth are manufacturers putting all these nonsense in an e-reader? I don't need Wi-Fi. I don't need 3G. I don't need touch screens. I don't need dictionaries. I just want to read, dammit! Help! Help!

You do realize you could by an ereader and not use those features. Given that many of the mainstream e-readers are less expensive then some of the smaller e-reader shops or are price competitive there is no reason to look at them.

And most of the main stream e-readers come with better warrenties and customer service.

woomfp · 09-22-2011, 04:18 AM

Thanks for all the feedback. Looks like I'll have to get the latest Sony e-reader; it's cheaper than the older 350. No other choice if I want to have e-ink. Or maybe I'll just stick with my JBL and get an Android tablet to read books and comics instead.

Yar-PocketBooker · 09-22-2011, 10:19 PM

PocketBook 360, 360Plus or L-Book V3, V5

faithbw · 09-23-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by woomfp

Thanks for all the feedback. Looks like I'll have to get the latest Sony e-reader; it's cheaper than the older 350. No other choice if I want to have e-ink. Or maybe I'll just stick with my JBL and get an Android tablet to read books and comics instead.

Look around for the 350. You might be able to find it for a price cheaper than the $149 that TI will go for. I got my 350 for $90 at a closing Borders and there has been more than one poster who has mentioned finding the 350 for around $119.

09-17-2011, 03:29 AM	#1
woomfp Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: JBL	JBL-like e-reader with Pearl screen? I have been using a JBL for a year now and I love its simplicity. I store all my books on an SD card and I manage the books using Windows Explorer. The directory structure is very simple - Books\Author. I do not have to use any complicated software, not even Calibre, to manage my library! But, I would like to get an e-reader with an e-ink screen. So, the question I have is "Is there an e-reader as simple as JBL but with an e-ink Pearl screen?" No Kindles please as my books are either .txt or .epub. And it must have an SD card slot. What I would want to do is simply take out the SD card from my JBL and put it into the new e-reader and it works! Is there such a reader or am I asking for too much? I had hopes for the new Sony e-reader but I don't think it fits the bill. Appreciate any advice you may have. Thanks!

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Zetmolm Guru Posts: 615 Karma: 2362786 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: PocketBook Verse Pro Colour	Have a look at the Onyx Boox X60

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09-19-2011, 03:29 PM	#6
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	the "S" version would not have the WiFi etc. the non S regular Onyx Boox X60 does

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,692 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	If you can find a Sony PRS-350, that would be fairly simple to use.

09-22-2011, 04:18 AM	#9
woomfp Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: JBL	Thanks for all the feedback. Looks like I'll have to get the latest Sony e-reader; it's cheaper than the older 350. No other choice if I want to have e-ink. Or maybe I'll just stick with my JBL and get an Android tablet to read books and comics instead.

09-22-2011, 10:19 PM	#10
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