Which ereader based on...

brewpat · 12-28-2019, 01:40 PM

So I"m looking to get a new ereader. I have a paperwhite 3 right now and am happy with it. Just considering an upgrade. Here's what I'd be looking for in terms of a new one:

- Night Light (so the option for the warm color for reading before bed)
- Water resistant (would be nice but not absolutely necessary)
- Similar size and form factor to paperwhite... so 6-8 inch screen.
- I'm pretty embedded in the amazon ecosystem for books... so while options for other formats would be great, it definitely need to work with amazon ebooks.
- Less than 300 bucks.

I'm interested in the Boyue Likebook Mars but can't find any comparison of it to the new paperwhite.

Anyway, input much appreciated. Thanks!

brewpat · 12-28-2019, 02:11 PM

to clarify... i don't much care about screen size so long as the actual physical dimensions of the entire reader are close to that of the paperwhite.

JSWolf · 12-28-2019, 02:17 PM

I suggest a Kobo Libra H2O. It has a 7" screen.

Kobo size: 144 x 159 x 7.8 mm
PW 3 size: 169 mm x 117 mm x 9.1 mm

I know it won't read Kindle eBooks without converting, but it's very easy to remove the DRM from KF8 (AZW3) eBooks and convert to ePub using Calibre.

Sirtel · 12-28-2019, 02:37 PM

No ereader besides Kindles and Android ereaders will work with Amazon ebooks as they are. You'll need to remove the DRM and convert for any other ereader.

You can install the Kindle app on an Android ereader, e.g. Boyue and Onyx. But the reading experience is not as good as on a default interface, because the app is not optimized for eink. Still, it's an option, if you absolutely don't want to mess with de-DRMing and converting.

Sirtel · 12-28-2019, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I suggest a Kobo Libra H2O. It has a 7" screen.

Kobo size: 144 x 159 x 7.8 mm
PW 3 size: 169 mm x 117 mm x 9.1 mm

I know it won't read Kindle eBooks without converting, but it's very easy to remove the DRM from KF8 (AZW3) eBooks and convert to ePub using Calibre.

Kobo Libra doesn't have the same form factor as Paperwhite, and the dimensions are somewhat different also. It's an excellent device, but it might not be what the OP wants.

JSWolf · 12-28-2019, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirtel

Kobo Libra doesn't have the same form factor as Paperwhite, and the dimensions are somewhat different also. It's an excellent device, but it might not be what the OP wants.

The only thing missing is the Amazon locks on the doors.

barryem · 12-28-2019, 06:25 PM

The OP asked for something the size of the Paperwhite and Mr Wolf suggested something much larger and said it's comparable. That's an excellent bit of salesmanship!

There's a wolf at the door.

Barry

JSWolf · 12-28-2019, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barryem

The OP asked for something the size of the Paperwhite and Mr Wolf suggested something much larger and said it's comparable. That's an excellent bit of salesmanship!

There's a wolf at the door.

Barry

The Kobo Libra H2O is a similar size to the PW3, not much larger. Also, I did say it's not compatible. Given the the OP has a PW3, the only Kindle choice would be a PW4 and given he has a PW3, I see no need to get a PW4. So the only other choice is to recommend something else that's not a Kindle.

brewpat · 12-28-2019, 07:15 PM

if the physical dimensions are close to a PW... the libra is a fine recommendation. thanks!! ill just have to look into how much effort is involved in converting kindle books.

JSWolf · 12-28-2019, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brewpat

if the physical dimensions are close to a PW... the libra is a fine recommendation. thanks!! ill just have to look into how much effort is involved in converting kindle books.

Here is the link for the DeDRM plugin for Calibre.

https://apprenticealf.wordpress.com/

You can ask any question on how to use it over there.

rcentros · 12-28-2019, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirtel

No ereader besides Kindles and Android ereaders will work with Amazon ebooks as they are. You'll need to remove the DRM and convert for any other ereader.

The Likebook Mars he mentioned is an Android eReader. But it's a 7.8" eReader, so definitely bigger than a Paperwhite. Just out of curiosity, does anyone make a 6" Android eReader? A quick search doesn't turn anything up — I think I saw a 6.8" one, but that's the smallest I've seen.

j.p.s · 12-28-2019, 09:56 PM

The OP specified a 6 to 8 inch screen.

Pajamaman · 12-28-2019, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcentros

The Likebook Mars he mentioned is an Android eReader. But it's a 7.8" eReader, so definitely bigger than a Paperwhite. Just out of curiosity, does anyone make a 6" Android eReader? A quick search doesn't turn anything up — I think I saw a 6.8" one, but that's the smallest I've seen.

Onyx Poke.

mobama · 12-29-2019, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcentros

The Likebook Mars he mentioned is an Android eReader. But it's a 7.8" eReader, so definitely bigger than a Paperwhite. Just out of curiosity, does anyone make a 6" Android eReader? A quick search doesn't turn anything up — I think I saw a 6.8" one, but that's the smallest I've seen.

These https://ereader.store/en/6-inch-screen-eink-reader-14

HolyAura · 12-30-2019, 11:12 PM

If you find the Libra H20 a bit too big for you but is fine with converting Kindle books to Kobo, you might also want to consider the Clara HD. It is much lighter than the PW3 at 166g, and it has the warm light feature. It has no waterproofing unlike the Libra H20, however.

12-28-2019, 01:40 PM	#1
brewpat Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2019 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 3	Which ereader based on... So I"m looking to get a new ereader. I have a paperwhite 3 right now and am happy with it. Just considering an upgrade. Here's what I'd be looking for in terms of a new one: - Night Light (so the option for the warm color for reading before bed) - Water resistant (would be nice but not absolutely necessary) - Similar size and form factor to paperwhite... so 6-8 inch screen. - I'm pretty embedded in the amazon ecosystem for books... so while options for other formats would be great, it definitely need to work with amazon ebooks. - Less than 300 bucks. I'm interested in the Boyue Likebook Mars but can't find any comparison of it to the new paperwhite. Anyway, input much appreciated. Thanks!

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12-28-2019, 02:11 PM	#2
brewpat Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2019 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 3	to clarify... i don't much care about screen size so long as the actual physical dimensions of the entire reader are close to that of the paperwhite.

12-28-2019, 02:17 PM	#3
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,752 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I suggest a Kobo Libra H2O. It has a 7" screen. Kobo size: 144 x 159 x 7.8 mm PW 3 size: 169 mm x 117 mm x 9.1 mm I know it won't read Kindle eBooks without converting, but it's very easy to remove the DRM from KF8 (AZW3) eBooks and convert to ePub using Calibre.

12-28-2019, 02:37 PM	#4
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,471 Karma: 239219543 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	No ereader besides Kindles and Android ereaders will work with Amazon ebooks as they are. You'll need to remove the DRM and convert for any other ereader. You can install the Kindle app on an Android ereader, e.g. Boyue and Onyx. But the reading experience is not as good as on a default interface, because the app is not optimized for eink. Still, it's an option, if you absolutely don't want to mess with de-DRMing and converting.

12-28-2019, 06:25 PM	#7
barryem Wizard Posts: 2,459 Karma: 68781975 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arkansas Device: Paperwhite 4	The OP asked for something the size of the Paperwhite and Mr Wolf suggested something much larger and said it's comparable. That's an excellent bit of salesmanship! There's a wolf at the door. Barry

12-28-2019, 07:15 PM	#9
brewpat Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2019 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 3	if the physical dimensions are close to a PW... the libra is a fine recommendation. thanks!! ill just have to look into how much effort is involved in converting kindle books.

12-28-2019, 09:56 PM	#12
j.p.s Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,786 Karma: 103362673 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: pb360	The OP specified a 6 to 8 inch screen.

12-30-2019, 11:12 PM	#15
HolyAura Groupie Posts: 195 Karma: 201170 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Singapore Device: Kobo Clara HD	If you find the Libra H20 a bit too big for you but is fine with converting Kindle books to Kobo, you might also want to consider the Clara HD. It is much lighter than the PW3 at 166g, and it has the warm light feature. It has no waterproofing unlike the Libra H20, however.

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