Your Favorite 5-inch e-ink ebook reader? - Page 3

Sweetpea · 02-02-2015, 05:39 AM

I still use my BeBook Mini, it was my first e-ink device and from the looks of it, it'll outlive all of my devices... It might not be the smallest of the bunch, but it just feels sturdy! So, it goes with me wherever I go.

Pomtroll · 02-02-2015, 04:07 PM

I still have my Sony 350 & have no plans parting with it. To me it's perfect.

AnemicOak · 02-02-2015, 04:26 PM

I've only owned the Astak and the Opus. I preferred the Astak/Hanlin hardware, but hated the quality of the software and returned it. Like the Opus software well enough, although Bookeen never came through on all they said they would, but find the hardware just okay.

Ladyrixx · 02-08-2015, 01:27 AM

I started with the Aztek, and I adored it. It finally got so that the battery wouldn't even last a day, I used it so much.

I have a Kobo Mini, after I modded it with a bigger internal card, it's ok. The touch screen is really iffy though.

I really wish that the Hanlin site wasn't blocked in the US now. I love that they're a nice file directory system, and I miss the physical page turn buttons. Give me a backlit version of the Aztek reader and I'd be in love.

(And I think I must be the only one here that doesn't use dictionaries. Both of the Kobo's that I've had, and my Nook STR all randomly pop up the dictionary while I'm reading for no reason...)

Dr. Drib · 02-08-2015, 06:45 AM

I believe the Astak EZ Reader Pocket Pro had a user replacable battery, didn't it? (I gave mine away about 2 years ago and can't remember.)

If so, why not just replace the battery and toss the Kobo mini in the trash?

I agree with you that the turn wheel (to turn pages) on the Astak EZ Reader Pocket Pro was great.

doubleshuffle · 02-08-2015, 08:46 AM

The Hanvon 518 was my first e-reader. The screen was quite grey and the touchscreen responsiveness very sketchy. Very portable, though, and I read a lot on it before I got a (6") Onyx i62HD and never touched the Hanvon again.

And I can't imagine ever using a 5" reader again. I was slightly tempted by the lightness of the 6" Aura, but I don't think I could get used to anything smaller than the HD anymore.

booklover6 · 02-08-2015, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

If so, why not just replace the battery and toss the Kobo mini in the trash?

Sacrilege!!!

Dr. Drib · 02-08-2015, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booklover6

Sacrilege!!!

Oh, all right!

That was a bit abrupt!

gurion · 02-08-2015, 08:25 PM

+1 for Sony PRS-350!
Originally I had PRS-505 & PRS-300.
We still have that 505, but replaced 300 with PRS-350 for a touch screen and a bit smaller size. I like it so much that I have a 2nd 350 as a backup.
Sony PRS-350 is just about perfect for me.

Sweetpea · 02-09-2015, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

I believe the Astak EZ Reader Pocket Pro had a user replacable battery, didn't it? (I gave mine away about 2 years ago and can't remember.)

If so, why not just replace the battery and toss the Kobo mini in the trash?

I agree with you that the turn wheel (to turn pages) on the Astak EZ Reader Pocket Pro was great.

The 6" version has a replaceable battery, the 5" is less replaceable... You could still replace it, but it would mean you need to search for a battery (while the 6" took the same battery as nokias do/did).

Dr. Drib · 02-09-2015, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

The 6" version has a replaceable battery, the 5" is less replaceable... You could still replace it, but it would mean you need to search for a battery (while the 6" took the same battery as nokias do/did).

I must have confused that with my Pocketbook 360. It came with a little tool (or screwdriver).

My 360 is gathering dust.

Freeshadow · 02-11-2015, 06:51 AM

No you didn't confuse nothing. It was the hanlin having the screwdriver

But as sweetpea says the problem is to actually get a replacement battery for it. While the 6ers use a Nokia batt. the 5ers don't so it means "happy hunting"

Dr. Drib · 02-11-2015, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freeshadow

No you didn't confuse nothing. It was the hanlin having the screwdriver

But as sweetpea says the problem is to actually get a replacement battery for it. While the 6ers use a Nokia batt. the 5ers don't so it means "happy hunting"

Thank you for the clarification on that.

I gave my EZ Reader Pocket Pro to my cousin last year. It still worked fine (and hadn't been used all that much, after I bought my PW2.), and the battery seemed fine as well.

....so, when the battery starts to go, the reader may end up being a novelty item, unfortunately.

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02-02-2015, 05:39 AM	#31
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	I still use my BeBook Mini, it was my first e-ink device and from the looks of it, it'll outlive all of my devices... It might not be the smallest of the bunch, but it just feels sturdy! So, it goes with me wherever I go.

02-02-2015, 04:07 PM	#32
Pomtroll Guru Posts: 822 Karma: 1341819 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota USA Device: Sony 350, Sony T1, Kindle Touch, Kindle PW1	I still have my Sony 350 & have no plans parting with it. To me it's perfect.

02-02-2015, 04:26 PM	#33
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	I've only owned the Astak and the Opus. I preferred the Astak/Hanlin hardware, but hated the quality of the software and returned it. Like the Opus software well enough, although Bookeen never came through on all they said they would, but find the hardware just okay.

02-08-2015, 01:27 AM	#34
Ladyrixx Groupie Posts: 152 Karma: 585496 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Astak EZ Reader Pocket Pro, Kobo Mini, Nook Glowlight 2, Kobo Forma	I started with the Aztek, and I adored it. It finally got so that the battery wouldn't even last a day, I used it so much. I have a Kobo Mini, after I modded it with a bigger internal card, it's ok. The touch screen is really iffy though. I really wish that the Hanlin site wasn't blocked in the US now. I love that they're a nice file directory system, and I miss the physical page turn buttons. Give me a backlit version of the Aztek reader and I'd be in love. (And I think I must be the only one here that doesn't use dictionaries. Both of the Kobo's that I've had, and my Nook STR all randomly pop up the dictionary while I'm reading for no reason...)

02-08-2015, 06:45 AM	#35
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,614 Karma: 60184181 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	I believe the Astak EZ Reader Pocket Pro had a user replacable battery, didn't it? (I gave mine away about 2 years ago and can't remember.) If so, why not just replace the battery and toss the Kobo mini in the trash? I agree with you that the turn wheel (to turn pages) on the Astak EZ Reader Pocket Pro was great.

02-08-2015, 08:46 AM	#36
doubleshuffle Unicycle Daredevil Posts: 13,944 Karma: 185432100 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Planet of the Pudding Brains Device: Aura HD (R.I.P. After six years the USB socket died.) tolino shine 3	The Hanvon 518 was my first e-reader. The screen was quite grey and the touchscreen responsiveness very sketchy. Very portable, though, and I read a lot on it before I got a (6") Onyx i62HD and never touched the Hanvon again. And I can't imagine ever using a 5" reader again. I was slightly tempted by the lightness of the 6" Aura, but I don't think I could get used to anything smaller than the HD anymore.

02-08-2015, 08:25 PM	#39
gurion Member Posts: 18 Karma: 475352 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: IN, USA Device: Sony PRS-505, PRS-350, Kobo Glo HD, Kobo Aura H2o	+1 for Sony PRS-350! Originally I had PRS-505 & PRS-300. We still have that 505, but replaced 300 with PRS-350 for a touch screen and a bit smaller size. I like it so much that I have a 2nd 350 as a backup. Sony PRS-350 is just about perfect for me.

02-11-2015, 06:51 AM	#42
Freeshadow temp. out of service Posts: 2,818 Karma: 24285242 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Duisburg (DE) Device: PB 623	No you didn't confuse nothing. It was the hanlin having the screwdriver But as sweetpea says the problem is to actually get a replacement battery for it. While the 6ers use a Nokia batt. the 5ers don't so it means "happy hunting"