Looking to replace a rooted Nook Simple Touch

[momijizukamori]

As the title implies, I currently have a Nook Simple Touch that I rooted when I first got it way back in 2012. It's been very good to me, but it's finally largely stopped working (and even before that, had hit the point where I couldn't add any new apps to it because the version of android was so old). So, time for something new!

Must-haves:
-e-ink
-customizability (I'm comfortable rooting/jailbreaking)
-Overdrive support (I run Linux, so I can't side-load from a PC - this was one of the things I most wished the Nook had)
-Some way of syncing files with it wirelessly

Nice-to-haves:
-Physical buttons
-Ability to install both Kindle and Nook apps

Budget is under $200. From my reading around, Inkbook and Onyx seem like they might have some stuff that fits the bill, or possibly a rooted Kindle Paperwhite?

[shalym]

Originally Posted by momijizukamori

As the title implies, I currently have a Nook Simple Touch that I rooted when I first got it way back in 2012. It's been very good to me, but it's finally largely stopped working (and even before that, had hit the point where I couldn't add any new apps to it because the version of android was so old). So, time for something new!

Must-haves:
-e-ink
-customizability (I'm comfortable rooting/jailbreaking)
-Overdrive support (I run Linux, so I can't side-load from a PC - this was one of the things I most wished the Nook had)
-Some way of syncing files with it wirelessly

Nice-to-haves:
-Physical buttons
-Ability to install both Kindle and Nook apps

Budget is under $200. From my reading around, Inkbook and Onyx seem like they might have some stuff that fits the bill, or possibly a rooted Kindle Paperwhite?

If you are looking for Overdrive support, all current Kobo models support Overdrive directly from the device.

Shari

[Sydney's Mom]

Kindle Oasis has physical buttons, and with Calibre, works flawlessly with Overdrive.

[shalym]

Originally Posted by Sydney's Mom

Kindle Oasis has physical buttons, and with Calibre, works flawlessly with Overdrive.

Actually, if you're in the US, you don't even need Calibre to read library books on your Kindle.

Shari

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by Sydney's Mom

Kindle Oasis has physical buttons, and with Calibre, works flawlessly with Overdrive.

Only if you're in the US, which of course 95% of people are not . Overdrive support on Kindles is US-only.

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by shalym

Actually, if you're in the US, you don't even need Calibre to read library books on your Kindle.

Shari

Depends on your local library. One of my multitude of cousins has 3 libraries he can access and only one supports Kindle format loans. Admittedly with a bit help setting up Calibre, he has joined the "I don't care what format" crowd.