In the cards

Calenorn · 02-09-2015, 01:54 PM

Say I have a micro SD card full of epub files.

I want to pop that sucker into a new e-ink machine and keep reading!

What's my best option?

HarryT · 02-09-2015, 02:41 PM

Given that you specify the need to directly use a microSD card, your options are very limited; very few eInk devices have microSD card slots. Some have full-size SD slots, if you don't mind using an adapter, but most eInk readers don't have card slots at all.

You could look at Kobo readers, some of which have an SD card slot.

Calenorn · 02-09-2015, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Given that you specify the need to directly use a microSD card, your options are very limited; very few eInk devices have microSD card slots. Some have full-size SD slots, if you don't mind using an adapter, but most eInk readers don't have card slots at all.

You could look at Kobo readers, some of which have an SD card slot.

Thanks, Harry. The Kobo site seems to indicate micro SD for some models, like the Touch. That model looks to still be available. Might be the best replacement for a NOOK Simple Touch (to get both e-ink and microSD card).

Not an issue yet, as my NOOK is going strong. That other thread about screen damage started me thinking!

eschwartz · 02-09-2015, 03:26 PM

If you must use a microSD card, your options will be restricted. Is there any particular difficulty simply copying the contents of the card onto the new device?

You *might* want to take a look at the Kindle PW2, there are things to be said both for and against it vs the Kobos. But insisting on a microSD card means you cannot even take it into consideration.

Calenorn · 02-09-2015, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschwartz

If you must use a microSD card, your options will be restricted. Is there any particular difficulty simply copying the contents of the card onto the new device?

You *might* want to take a look at the Kindle PW2, there are things to be said both for and against it vs the Kobos. But insisting on a microSD card means you cannot even take it into consideration.

No, nothing magic about the card. Perfectly happy to side load to the device if it has enough capacity. But that leads to a separate question that has been debated to death on these boards!

Kindle doesn't speak to epubs, right? I don't want to have to convert everything!

eschwartz · 02-09-2015, 03:40 PM

Fortunately, calibre speaks to both EPUBs and Kindles, and can run a batch job even while you are sound asleep.

Unless you simply can't spare the loss of disk space, it shouldn't be a problem.

My advice is to focus on the features of the different devices available. For instance:

The Kindle is supposed to have a vastly superior dictionary.
The Kindle is simple, no frills but just get's the job done. The Kobos allow you to customize all kinds of things... to death. It could be regarded as simple clutter

and the firmware can be touchy and unstable, whereas Kindles tend to have rock-solid firmware.
Leaving aside the issue of the Kindle's Cloud Collections, which is/was a real PITA but seems to have been smoothed out more or less with the latest firmware.

Calenorn · 02-09-2015, 03:47 PM

I'm sure the Kindle is a nice machine, but I sure hate the thought of Amazon becoming the only option for ebooks.

Ripplinger · 02-09-2015, 03:51 PM

I thought most, if not all, Kobos use the microSD card now. I know the Glo does. Although I don't use the card slot at all, I only keep around 500 books on my reader and just transfer what I need through Calibre, preferring to keep all my books in one place on my PC.

eschwartz · 02-09-2015, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calenorn

I'm sure the Kindle is a nice machine, but I sure hate the thought of Amazon becoming the only option for ebooks.

If you decide you prefer the Kindle hardware over the Kobo/Nook/Sony/whatever hardware, you can still buy EPUB books from Kobo/B&N/whatever and convert them, so Amazon loses market share.

Many people do exactly that.
Many people prefer the Kobo devices, and buy their books from Amazon and convert them.

DaleDe · 02-09-2015, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschwartz

If you decide you prefer the Kindle hardware over the Kobo/Nook/Sony/whatever hardware, you can still buy EPUB books from Kobo/B&N/whatever and convert them, so Amazon loses market share.

Many people do exactly that.
Many people prefer the Kobo devices, and buy their books from Amazon and convert them.

that would likely require breaking the DRM in the eBook. Some people may be uncomfortable breaking the law in their country. YMMV

Dale

booklover6 · 02-10-2015, 07:43 AM

You can read your epubs on a Kindle, if you can jailbreak it and run KoReader on it.

An SD card slot is in most of the Kobos. I personally don't like using the SD card in mine. There always seems to be some issue or another. I'd rather have the books on the internal memory.

Calenorn · 02-10-2015, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booklover6

You can read your epubs on a Kindle, if you can jailbreak it and run KoReader on it.

An SD card slot is in most of the Kobos. I personally don't like using the SD card in mine. There always seems to be some issue or another. I'd rather have the books on the internal memory.

Thanks for the Kobo review, BL6. I have two NOOk Simple Touch readers and the microSD cards have been rock-steady in both of them.

booklover6 · 02-10-2015, 08:17 AM

Well, to clarify, I didn't like the SD card experience in my Aura HD, or my Aura. As for my Kobo Glos, the cases I use interfere with the SD card, so I don't use cards in them either. Other people, I am sure, have no problems using cards in theirs.

DaleDe · 02-10-2015, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booklover6

You can read your epubs on a Kindle, if you can jailbreak it and run KoReader on it.

An SD card slot is in most of the Kobos. I personally don't like using the SD card in mine. There always seems to be some issue or another. I'd rather have the books on the internal memory.

Are you saying you can use KoReader to read DRM protected books?

Dale

booklover6 · 02-10-2015, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleDe

Are you saying you can use KoReader to read DRM protected books?

Dale

No. I don't think the poster said his books had DRM on them, did he?

02-09-2015, 01:54 PM	#1
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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Given that you specify the need to directly use a microSD card, your options are very limited; very few eInk devices have microSD card slots. Some have full-size SD slots, if you don't mind using an adapter, but most eInk readers don't have card slots at all. You could look at Kobo readers, some of which have an SD card slot.

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eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	If you must use a microSD card, your options will be restricted. Is there any particular difficulty simply copying the contents of the card onto the new device? You might want to take a look at the Kindle PW2, there are things to be said both for and against it vs the Kobos. But insisting on a microSD card means you cannot even take it into consideration.

02-09-2015, 03:40 PM	#6
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Fortunately, calibre speaks to both EPUBs and Kindles, and can run a batch job even while you are sound asleep. Unless you simply can't spare the loss of disk space, it shouldn't be a problem. My advice is to focus on the features of the different devices available. For instance: The Kindle is supposed to have a vastly superior dictionary. The Kindle is simple, no frills but just get's the job done. The Kobos allow you to customize all kinds of things... to death. It could be regarded as simple clutter and the firmware can be touchy and unstable, whereas Kindles tend to have rock-solid firmware. Leaving aside the issue of the Kindle's Cloud Collections, which is/was a real PITA but seems to have been smoothed out more or less with the latest firmware.

02-09-2015, 03:47 PM	#7
Calenorn Brash Fumbler Posts: 1,203 Karma: 9224939 Join Date: May 2013 Device: NST, Kobo Mini	I'm sure the Kindle is a nice machine, but I sure hate the thought of Amazon becoming the only option for ebooks.

02-09-2015, 03:51 PM	#8
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,574 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	I thought most, if not all, Kobos use the microSD card now. I know the Glo does. Although I don't use the card slot at all, I only keep around 500 books on my reader and just transfer what I need through Calibre, preferring to keep all my books in one place on my PC.

02-10-2015, 07:43 AM	#11
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	You can read your epubs on a Kindle, if you can jailbreak it and run KoReader on it. An SD card slot is in most of the Kobos. I personally don't like using the SD card in mine. There always seems to be some issue or another. I'd rather have the books on the internal memory.

02-10-2015, 08:17 AM	#13
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	Well, to clarify, I didn't like the SD card experience in my Aura HD, or my Aura. As for my Kobo Glos, the cases I use interfere with the SD card, so I don't use cards in them either. Other people, I am sure, have no problems using cards in theirs.