small eReader for Library Books?

pata · 05-29-2017, 07:39 AM

I'm looking for
smaller than 6.0"
with high dpi screen
and support for Overdrive

any suggestions much appreciated

ottdmk · 05-29-2017, 01:16 PM

Smaller than 6" is tough to come by. All the 5" readers that I've heard of are discontinued. On top of that, none of the 5" readers I know of had a high dpi screen.

In the 6" space you might consider a Kobo Aura Edition 2. DPI is 212, and Overdrive support is there.

JSWolf · 05-29-2017, 02:02 PM

I didn't think Overdrive support was in any Kobo except the One.

DaleDe · 05-29-2017, 02:28 PM

http://www.onyx-international.com.cn.../boox-e-series The Onyx Boox 4.3" reader/phone runs Android and has a dpi of 217. The Android version is old so it may not work with the current Overdrive. The other choices would be other Android devices. Why do you need overdrive? Will support for Adobe DRM be enough? An iPhone may be another choice.

Dale

JSWolf · 05-29-2017, 02:44 PM

And iPhone is not eInk.

DaleDe · 05-29-2017, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

And iPhone is not eInk.

Where did the requirement for E Ink come from?

Dale

JSWolf · 05-29-2017, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleDe

Where did the requirement for E Ink come from?

Dale

eReader (really Reader) and that means eInk.

DaleDe · 05-29-2017, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

eReader (really Reader) and that means eInk.

Only to you!

Dale

JSWolf · 05-29-2017, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleDe

Only to you!

Dale

Nope. When people on MR say eReader (Reader), then they mean eInk.

meeera · 05-30-2017, 12:04 AM

OP, Overdrive formats are dependent on your country, which you haven't specified.

pata · 05-30-2017, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleDe

http://www.onyx-international.com.cn.../boox-e-series The Onyx Boox 4.3" reader/phone runs Android and has a dpi of 217. The Android version is old so it may not work with the current Overdrive. The other choices would be other Android devices. Why do you need overdrive? Will support for Adobe DRM be enough? An iPhone may be another choice.

Dale

Overdrive is the supported vendor locally for borrowing library eBooks. I would prefer to have access on the device but might settle with syncing from a computer if the eReader meets my other requirements

I already have smartphones and tablets with Overdrive. I'm now looking specifically for an eink eReader

Quote:

Originally Posted by meeera

OP, Overdrive formats are dependent on your country, which you haven't specified.

Canada

AnemicOak · 05-30-2017, 10:59 PM

The only eInk Reader I can think of that's going to offer any form of OverDrive on device would be the Kobo Aura One, which is anything but small. Anything else is going to require you to use Adobe Digital Editions to download any DRM'd books. ADE can also be used to transfer to the reader via USB.

The only other devices that allowed you to do anything on device with OD were a few old Sony models, but AFAIK that no longer works on most/all models.

As far as devices that can handle OD library books from a Canadian library any device, such as one from Kobo, that supports Adobe DRM will work. As others have said, smaller than a 6" screen gets tricky as there is nothing that I can think of currently on the market. I suppose you could try and find a deal on a used Kobo Mini (5").

The Mini is 133 X 102 x 10mm, so a bit smaller than the current Aura Edition 2 at 159 x 113 x 8.5 mm however it does not have a frontlight if that's important (no 5" device has had a light). A Mini's screen is 200ppi Viziplex, the Aura 2's is 212ppi Carta (newer, higher contrast). If you want higher ppi than that you'd need to find a Glo HD (out of production) or go with another brand of Reader such as Onyx Boox, Boyue, etc, but they'll all also be bigger than 5".

DaleDe · 06-01-2017, 11:56 AM

In the US and I would expect Canada as well Overdrive is supported but not required for eBooks in most libraries. ADE DRM is needed which can be via the installed reading app. Overdrive is needed for audio books. See EBook Lending Libraries in our wiki.

Dale

crane3 · 06-01-2017, 03:56 PM

Instead of OD, the OP should check other reader apps. Aldiko supports DRM & can be set to access a library, login, get the book(s) & return when desired all within Aldiko; may be flakey with hi ppi ereader illustrations but not the text (had this problem with tablets).

Bokari also has a DRM/library setting to do as Aldiko but more convoluted; & does/did not recognize *.txt files.

FizzyWater · 06-02-2017, 07:08 PM

Didn't the Sony 350 have a nice screen resolution for its size? I remember the screen being much sharper than my 650, which I loved regardless. I never used my 350 for library books, so I don't remember if it had it (or if it would still work).

05-29-2017, 07:39 AM	#1
pata Zealot Posts: 145 Karma: 4840066 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: N/A	small eReader for Library Books? I'm looking for smaller than 6.0" with high dpi screen and support for Overdrive any suggestions much appreciated Last edited by pata; 05-29-2017 at 07:45 AM.

05-29-2017, 02:28 PM	#4
DaleDe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,470 Karma: 13095790 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Grass Valley, CA Device: EB 1150, EZ Reader, Literati, iPad 2 & Air 2, iPhone 7	http://www.onyx-international.com.cn.../boox-e-series The Onyx Boox 4.3" reader/phone runs Android and has a dpi of 217. The Android version is old so it may not work with the current Overdrive. The other choices would be other Android devices. Why do you need overdrive? Will support for Adobe DRM be enough? An iPhone may be another choice. Dale Last edited by DaleDe; 05-29-2017 at 02:33 PM.

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05-29-2017, 01:16 PM	#2
ottdmk Wizard Posts: 1,220 Karma: 3804496 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Libra 2, Lenovo Tab M10 FHD Plus, Lenovo Tab M9	Smaller than 6" is tough to come by. All the 5" readers that I've heard of are discontinued. On top of that, none of the 5" readers I know of had a high dpi screen. In the 6" space you might consider a Kobo Aura Edition 2. DPI is 212, and Overdrive support is there.

05-29-2017, 02:02 PM	#3
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,750 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I didn't think Overdrive support was in any Kobo except the One.

05-29-2017, 02:44 PM	#5
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,750 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	And iPhone is not eInk.

05-30-2017, 12:04 AM	#10
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,814 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	OP, Overdrive formats are dependent on your country, which you haven't specified.

05-30-2017, 10:59 PM	#12
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	The only eInk Reader I can think of that's going to offer any form of OverDrive on device would be the Kobo Aura One, which is anything but small. Anything else is going to require you to use Adobe Digital Editions to download any DRM'd books. ADE can also be used to transfer to the reader via USB. The only other devices that allowed you to do anything on device with OD were a few old Sony models, but AFAIK that no longer works on most/all models. As far as devices that can handle OD library books from a Canadian library any device, such as one from Kobo, that supports Adobe DRM will work. As others have said, smaller than a 6" screen gets tricky as there is nothing that I can think of currently on the market. I suppose you could try and find a deal on a used Kobo Mini (5"). The Mini is 133 X 102 x 10mm, so a bit smaller than the current Aura Edition 2 at 159 x 113 x 8.5 mm however it does not have a frontlight if that's important (no 5" device has had a light). A Mini's screen is 200ppi Viziplex, the Aura 2's is 212ppi Carta (newer, higher contrast). If you want higher ppi than that you'd need to find a Glo HD (out of production) or go with another brand of Reader such as Onyx Boox, Boyue, etc, but they'll all also be bigger than 5".

06-01-2017, 11:56 AM	#13
DaleDe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,470 Karma: 13095790 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Grass Valley, CA Device: EB 1150, EZ Reader, Literati, iPad 2 & Air 2, iPhone 7	In the US and I would expect Canada as well Overdrive is supported but not required for eBooks in most libraries. ADE DRM is needed which can be via the installed reading app. Overdrive is needed for audio books. See EBook Lending Libraries in our wiki. Dale

06-01-2017, 03:56 PM	#14
crane3 Guru Posts: 608 Karma: 5007204 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Calif Device: Fire hdx 8.9, Tab S2, Tab S5e, Aura ONE	Instead of OD, the OP should check other reader apps. Aldiko supports DRM & can be set to access a library, login, get the book(s) & return when desired all within Aldiko; may be flakey with hi ppi ereader illustrations but not the text (had this problem with tablets). Bokari also has a DRM/library setting to do as Aldiko but more convoluted; & does/did not recognize *.txt files.

06-02-2017, 07:08 PM	#15
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	Didn't the Sony 350 have a nice screen resolution for its size? I remember the screen being much sharper than my 650, which I loved regardless. I never used my 350 for library books, so I don't remember if it had it (or if it would still work).

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