E-Paper reader with OPDS support

[saik0]

I have a decent collection of books in epub from various online stores that I serve to my tablet though an OPDS feed. Lately I'm finding my only free time for leisure reading getting closer and closer to bedtime. I dislike using LCDs before bed, so I'm on the market for an e-ink reader.

I'm looking for an e-ink device that can work with my feed, as it has the added benefit of avoiding vendor lock-in to a drm ecosystem. Any suggestions? I'm not afraid of voiding warranties and sideloading software in order to have to not sideload every single book.

Bonus Features:
pdf, mobi, txt support
lighting that isnt backlit (aimed at my eyes)

Features I dont care about:
Touch screens
Web Browsers
Audio
3g

This is a single function device for my nightstand/coffee table. I'm not interested in most of the features the current gen is pushing. I'm happy to purchase a used one from here, craigslist, or ebay.

[susan_cassidy]

According to the mobileread wiki, I don't see a single e-reading device with opds capability. A tablet with an appropriate app would be your best bet.

[mbovenka]

Originally Posted by susan_cassidy

According to the mobileread wiki, I don't see a single e-reading device with opds capability. A tablet with an appropriate app would be your best bet.

An Onyx Boox T68 plus OPDS-capable reader app would fit the E-Ink requirement.

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by mbovenka

An Onyx Boox T68 plus OPDS-capable reader app would fit the E-Ink requirement.

Yes, I have a T68 and it can certainly work with (for example) the Calibre server via Calibre Companion. In fairness I must point out that, although I'm extremely happy with my T68, a significant proportion of users have had problems. If you buy one, buy from Amazon for an easy return process. Their quality control does not seem to be the best.

[saik0]

Originally Posted by HarryT

Yes, I have a T68 and it can certainly work with (for example) the Calibre server via Calibre Companion. In fairness I must point out that, although I'm extremely happy with my T68, a significant proportion of users have had problems. If you buy one, buy from Amazon for an easy return process. Their quality control does not seem to be the best.

I looked at a couple of reviews after it was suggested. Most reviewers thought it was a nice proof of concept, but not yet ready to be a stable polished product. It's a shame. Maybe the next gen from Onyx will be better, if they decide to push on with the the android+google play route. I do hope so.

I'm considering a Nook 1st gen and installing Trook, used ones can be found on ebay inexpensively. It would hold me over until something better comes along.

Thanks everybody for the help!

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by saik0

I looked at a couple of reviews after it was suggested. Most reviewers thought it was a nice proof of concept, but not yet ready to be a stable polished product. It's a shame. Maybe the next gen from Onyx will be better, if they decide to push on with the the android+google play route. I do hope so.

I'd suggest getting one and seeing for yourself. I think the T68 is absolutely great! Buy from Amazon and it's very easy to return it if you don't like it.

[evgsh]

Actually you have opds on kindle/kobo with koreader installed , check it out
https://github.com/koreader/koreader/wiki
Pretty amazing if you ask me , like a whole new device from amazon