Looking for 7+ inch E-Ink ereader in current generation of devices

Major General · 05-12-2012, 06:02 PM

I need a reader to replace my PRS-650. I'm really thinking that a slightly bigger screen would be nice, but I REALLY prefer e-ink and I don't want to use my iPad as my main reading device.

So, what e-reader options are there out there now in the CURRENT generation of devices (i don't want to pick up a used PRS-950) with a 7-inch screen?

Dulin's Books · 05-12-2012, 06:17 PM

there are none

Major General · 05-12-2012, 06:22 PM

That...sucks. Is there some kind of problem with e-ink and the larger screen?

Latinandgreek · 05-12-2012, 07:03 PM

Onyx Boox has a large screen model (9.7 inches). This might be larger than what you are looking for. I think that the model is called the m92. There is also the Kindle DX, which also has a 9.7 inch screen, but I'm not sure if it satisfies your condition that it be a current generation device.

I completely understand you wanting a slightly larger screen. Personally, I think an 8 inch screen (like the old iRex 8 inch screens) are a great size for ebook readers. I don't like the trend in only offering 6 inch ebook readers that seems to be prevalent.

charmian · 05-12-2012, 07:43 PM

Didn't Pocketbook also put out a 9.7" model? I think it was said to be better than Onyx's.

Major General · 05-12-2012, 10:03 PM

9.7" is too big for me--that's the size of my iPad. Don't want to use something that big for reading. Why the !#@@!# is it that there are multiple 7" readers with LCD, but nothing in the e-ink category now? Do the companies really think this doesn't matter to people?

HansTWN · 05-12-2012, 11:48 PM

It is mostly marketing. Even though it is total nonsense, the powers that be have decided that once an e-ink device is bigger than 6" the user will buy a tablet. That "spend a little more and get more functionality" crap. Of course, what good is that extra functionality when paired with an LCD screen?

ProfCrash · 05-13-2012, 07:57 PM

Most people are happy with the portability of the 6 inch screens. The 950 was suppose to be great but I don't think it sold that well and was limited to the US. The DX did not sell that well with it's 9 inch screen. The larger e-ink readers seem to be to specialized a niche market to justify for most companies.

I have been reading on my IPad a lot and have found it be pretty easy to read on.

Latinandgreek · 05-14-2012, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

Most people are happy with the portability of the 6 inch screens. The 950 was suppose to be great but I don't think it sold that well and was limited to the US. The DX did not sell that well with it's 9 inch screen. The larger e-ink readers seem to be to specialized a niche market to justify for most companies.

I have been reading on my IPad a lot and have found it be pretty easy to read on.

While 6 inch screens are a great size for most people and are highly portable, I do think that the pricing of larger devices played a large part in their poor sales. Poor marketing may have played a part as well.

ProfCrash · 05-14-2012, 09:37 AM

The only 7 inch model I know of was the 950 and all the Sony's were far too expensive. The 9 inch models are all really expensive.

Latinandgreek · 05-14-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

The 9 inch models are all really expensive.

They really are. I had wanted to purchase one (most likely the Kindle DX), but ultimately decided to get an iPad, as the price difference between the two wasn't all that large. iRex had 8 inch screen devices (and even larger ones as well), but they were very expensive. Their cheapest device (if I recall correctly) was $400. I loved the form factor of their DR800, though.

ProfCrash · 05-14-2012, 11:11 AM

Since getting my IPad, I have a feeling that my DX usage is going to drop.

Latinandgreek · 05-14-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

Since getting my IPad, I have a feeling that my DX usage is going to drop.

Eek! Don't tell me that, I'm going to get gadget upgrade envy!

(I love my iPad 2, but I really think that a better display would make a big difference when reading all of my articles on it - I'm tempted to upgrade to the iPad 3, but I want to hold out until the next iteration and gift the iPad 2 to my dad.)

ProfCrash · 05-14-2012, 01:03 PM

Hold out. Knowing Apple the IPad 4 will be released in 6 months.

I actually don't know their cycle but I know that they are the kings of releasing new products pretty fast.

ilovejedd · 05-14-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

Hold out. Knowing Apple the IPad 4 will be released in 6 months.

I actually don't know their cycle but I know that they are the kings of releasing new products pretty fast.

1 year from the iPad 3's release so that's still at least a good 10 months from now (at least for the flagship model - rumors regarding a mini iPad later this year might very well turn out to be true). That's actually longer compared to other companies. I mean, doesn't Samsung release a new tablet like every 3 months or something?

05-12-2012, 06:02 PM	#1
Major General Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 21664 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Newest KF 10, iPad, iPad Mini	Looking for 7+ inch E-Ink ereader in current generation of devices I need a reader to replace my PRS-650. I'm really thinking that a slightly bigger screen would be nice, but I REALLY prefer e-ink and I don't want to use my iPad as my main reading device. So, what e-reader options are there out there now in the CURRENT generation of devices (i don't want to pick up a used PRS-950) with a 7-inch screen?

05-12-2012, 11:48 PM	#7
HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	It is mostly marketing. Even though it is total nonsense, the powers that be have decided that once an e-ink device is bigger than 6" the user will buy a tablet. That "spend a little more and get more functionality" crap. Of course, what good is that extra functionality when paired with an LCD screen? Last edited by HansTWN; 05-13-2012 at 07:38 AM.

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05-12-2012, 06:17 PM	#2
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	there are none

05-12-2012, 06:22 PM	#3
Major General Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 21664 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Newest KF 10, iPad, iPad Mini	That...sucks. Is there some kind of problem with e-ink and the larger screen?

05-12-2012, 07:03 PM	#4
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	Onyx Boox has a large screen model (9.7 inches). This might be larger than what you are looking for. I think that the model is called the m92. There is also the Kindle DX, which also has a 9.7 inch screen, but I'm not sure if it satisfies your condition that it be a current generation device. I completely understand you wanting a slightly larger screen. Personally, I think an 8 inch screen (like the old iRex 8 inch screens) are a great size for ebook readers. I don't like the trend in only offering 6 inch ebook readers that seems to be prevalent.

05-12-2012, 07:43 PM	#5
charmian Addict Posts: 386 Karma: 1814548 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kindle 3, Kindle PW2	Didn't Pocketbook also put out a 9.7" model? I think it was said to be better than Onyx's.

05-12-2012, 10:03 PM	#6
Major General Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 21664 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Newest KF 10, iPad, iPad Mini	9.7" is too big for me--that's the size of my iPad. Don't want to use something that big for reading. Why the !#@@!# is it that there are multiple 7" readers with LCD, but nothing in the e-ink category now? Do the companies really think this doesn't matter to people?

05-13-2012, 07:57 PM	#8
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	Most people are happy with the portability of the 6 inch screens. The 950 was suppose to be great but I don't think it sold that well and was limited to the US. The DX did not sell that well with it's 9 inch screen. The larger e-ink readers seem to be to specialized a niche market to justify for most companies. I have been reading on my IPad a lot and have found it be pretty easy to read on.

05-14-2012, 09:37 AM	#10
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	The only 7 inch model I know of was the 950 and all the Sony's were far too expensive. The 9 inch models are all really expensive.

05-14-2012, 11:11 AM	#12
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	Since getting my IPad, I have a feeling that my DX usage is going to drop.

05-14-2012, 01:03 PM	#14
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	Hold out. Knowing Apple the IPad 4 will be released in 6 months. I actually don't know their cycle but I know that they are the kings of releasing new products pretty fast.