[REQ] An E-Book Reader.

mekschrat · 03-26-2021, 08:33 AM

It’ll be used mostly for reading books and articles related to Data Science and Astronomy that include many lines of code.
I’m subscribed to a platform whose books aren’t DRM-free, so the device has to support installing Android apps.
My books usually contain colored graphs, so the device has to support that.
It has to offer the functionality that Jon Lund Steffensen’s Redshift offers.
I can buy it from either Europe or the USA.

Sirtel · 03-26-2021, 08:50 AM

A tablet would be more suited to your needs than an ereader.

rantanplan · 03-26-2021, 08:50 AM

For color that would leave:
6 inch:
- Pocketbook Color
- Boox Poke 2 Color

7.8 inch:
- Pocketbook Inkpad Color
- Boox Nova 3 Color

In general, Boox devices are far more powerful than Pocketbook devices as they are essentially Android tablets with color E-Ink displays and optional Google Play store.
With regards to color, the Boox devices still have serious issues with ghosting whereas the Pocketbook devices don't have such gradial color and contrast options as the Boox devices.

mekschrat · 03-26-2021, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirtel

A tablet would be more suited to your needs than an ereader.

Thanks for your reply.
My eyes are really sensitive. I’ve tried using normal screens to read my E-Books, but that causes eyestrain which forces me to stop reading from time to time.
Someone has recommended using something that uses E-Ink instead, so I’m not really sure.

downeaster59 · 03-26-2021, 11:07 AM

If you need color and E-Ink, then the options that rantaplan gave you are the only ones now available. If you need E-Ink but grayscale will do, then you have many more options!

It will also help for us to know how large a device you want or need.

PeterT · 03-26-2021, 11:12 AM

I think you'll find that epaper colour displays will be a very poor fit for your needs

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Pajamaman · 03-26-2021, 11:48 AM

If you can manage without color, probably a Likebook or an Onyx is your best book. They are both Android and can install apps.

LucyOne · 03-26-2021, 04:12 PM

You cannot install Android apps on the Pocketbook devices.

mekschrat · 03-26-2021, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by downeaster59

If you need color and E-Ink, then the options that rantaplan gave you are the only ones now available. If you need E-Ink but grayscale will do, then you have many more options!

It will also help for us to know how large a device you want or need.

Since I already have a tablet and the colored E-Ink screens are bad, I think that a greyscale one would be fine.
I don’t really know what screen size would be optimal, but I don’t want anything higher than 11”.
I sometimes read academic paper and reference books that are always formatted in PDF if that helps.
I use O’Reilly’s online learning platform, so it’s a must to use its app in order to access the books.

j.p.s · 03-26-2021, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mekschrat

I use O’Reilly’s online learning platform, so it’s a must to use its app in order to access the books.

That is so sad. You used to be able to buy an ebook from O’Reilly and download it DRM free as any or all of EPUB, mobi, and PDF.

ottischwenk · 03-27-2021, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mekschrat

Since I already have a tablet and the colored E-Ink screens are bad, I think that a greyscale one would be fine.
I don’t really know what screen size would be optimal, but I don’t want anything higher than 11”.

The 10.3 inch devices from Boox or Likebook are ideal - possibly also the Likebook P10.
My favorite is Likebook Alita (Android 8.1).

mekschrat · 03-27-2021, 10:28 AM

I’ve found a script on GitHub that downloads the books from O’Reilly’s platform in EPUB format in case someone needs that.
Based on the knowledge I’ve gained by reading all your replies and the wiki, I’ve found the one that suits me the most.
Thanks to you all for helping me, I highly appreciate that.

03-26-2021, 08:33 AM	#1
mekschrat Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2021 Device: none	[REQ] An E-Book Reader. It’ll be used mostly for reading books and articles related to Data Science and Astronomy that include many lines of code. I’m subscribed to a platform whose books aren’t DRM-free, so the device has to support installing Android apps. My books usually contain colored graphs, so the device has to support that. It has to offer the functionality that Jon Lund Steffensen’s Redshift offers. I can buy it from either Europe or the USA.

03-26-2021, 08:50 AM	#2
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,466 Karma: 239219543 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	A tablet would be more suited to your needs than an ereader. Last edited by Sirtel; 03-26-2021 at 08:54 AM.

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03-26-2021, 08:50 AM	#3
rantanplan Weirdo Posts: 835 Karma: 11003000 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Wuppertal, Germany Device: Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra 2, Boox Note Air 2+	For color that would leave: 6 inch: - Pocketbook Color - Boox Poke 2 Color 7.8 inch: - Pocketbook Inkpad Color - Boox Nova 3 Color In general, Boox devices are far more powerful than Pocketbook devices as they are essentially Android tablets with color E-Ink displays and optional Google Play store. With regards to color, the Boox devices still have serious issues with ghosting whereas the Pocketbook devices don't have such gradial color and contrast options as the Boox devices.

03-26-2021, 11:07 AM	#5
downeaster59 Wizard Posts: 1,251 Karma: 2957301 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Device: Boox Go 10.3, Kobo Libra 2	If you need color and E-Ink, then the options that rantaplan gave you are the only ones now available. If you need E-Ink but grayscale will do, then you have many more options! It will also help for us to know how large a device you want or need.

03-26-2021, 11:12 AM	#6
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,510 Karma: 78910202 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	I think you'll find that epaper colour displays will be a very poor fit for your needs Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk

03-26-2021, 11:48 AM	#7
Pajamaman Wizard Posts: 2,861 Karma: 10700629 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Canada Device: Onyx Nova	If you can manage without color, probably a Likebook or an Onyx is your best book. They are both Android and can install apps.

03-26-2021, 04:12 PM	#8
LucyOne Librocubicularist Posts: 617 Karma: 11908623 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Germany Device: PocketBook InkPad 3 & Touch HD 3, Kobo Clara HD, Kindle Paperwhite 5	You cannot install Android apps on the Pocketbook devices.

03-27-2021, 10:28 AM	#12
mekschrat Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2021 Device: none	I’ve found a script on GitHub that downloads the books from O’Reilly’s platform in EPUB format in case someone needs that. Based on the knowledge I’ve gained by reading all your replies and the wiki, I’ve found the one that suits me the most. Thanks to you all for helping me, I highly appreciate that.

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