Multiple Ereaders

CAFlanny · 10-04-2021, 12:11 PM

Do you have multiple ereaders? If you do, how do you use them?

Sirtel · 10-04-2021, 12:20 PM

Yes. Currently I have the Kindle Oasis, the Kobo Libra and the latest Nook Glowlight. I switch between them. A few books read on one, a few on another and so on.

I've had more than 3, but as the older ones were no longer in active use, I sold them or gave away.

I also have two old basic Kindles, which I kept for sentimental reasons (they were my first ereaders). I've not used them for many years, but I still charge them occasionally.

theducks · 10-04-2021, 12:56 PM

I marked 2 ,Working Normal ones. (Aura2 and a K4nt)
My EZreader (#3) has a very weak battery

with no obvious replacement source

I don't count my Tablet Moon+). I did not even bother to install a reader app on my phone.

My Kobo is my current (k)EPUB reader
The K4 is for when Amazon DRM is (still) there

The Tablet is for when COLOR is needed (charts, Diagrams)

cfrizz · 10-04-2021, 02:16 PM

I have my old Sony T1 which is full to the brim & I got a Kobo Libra to basically replace it with more storage for my ever increasing book amount.

Uncle Robin · 10-04-2021, 04:00 PM

Serial monogamist here, always only one. First 3 versions of Kindle PW, then Kobo Clara, H2O2, now Libra.

4691mls · 10-04-2021, 05:25 PM

1. Sony PRST1 - quit using because of dictionary freeze bug and Overdrive access stopped working. Last time I checked, reader still worked in spite of having a divot in the screen where something fell on it from above while I was reading.
2. Sony PRST1 - quit using when Overdrive access stopped working. Otherwise the reader still works fine.
3. Kobo Clara - use this when at home, especially if I want to read in bed before falling asleep since it has the warm light. Overdrive library books directly on the device are limited to books where the Kobo store had the same edition, so this led to my getting:
4. Tolino Shine 2 - bought this used & cheap to use when I am away from home with no computer access. This is because it has direct Overdrive library access and I can get any available library book.

jj2me · 10-04-2021, 06:46 PM

11 e-ink readers. The Oasis 2 has been my workhorse since I got it, the others mostly just stand by jealously (and get charged monthly).

Kindle Oasis 2 3G 32GB
Kindle Paperwhite 2
Kindle Touch
Kindle 4
2x Kindle 3, one with 3G
Kindle DX - PDFs after running through k2pdfopt
2x Sony PRS-350
Sony PRS-505 (possibly dead, have to investigate whether I botched battery replacement)
Yotaphone 2 - beach reader, will fall more out of favor in Feb. 2022 when 3G in the U.S. shuts down and it can no longer perform as a phone.

kyteflyer · 10-04-2021, 07:20 PM

I have three. A kindle PW3, Kobo GloHD and a Sony PRS-650. I dont use any because I read, mostly on my phone. Wastd money there!

Deskisamess · 10-04-2021, 08:05 PM

A 9th generation Oasis, which is, for now, my main reader. A 2019 Paperwhite that I travel with, and sometimes I switch to it for a week or two. I find the lighting too dim for daytime use.

I have an older Paperwhite that can still run the active content games, so I use it sometimes if I'm in bed but don't feel like reading. My mom used it for a while, but never really got good at using it. I bought it in 2013 I think, it's the second gen Paperwhite.

ottischwenk · 10-05-2021, 05:09 AM

I only use EInk Android tablets now.

~ 10 inch:
Likebook Alita - with 512 GB SD as notes device for scores and sheet music.
Boox Note Air - with Bluetooth keyboard as (winter) garden computer (notebook).
Likebook P10 - for pdf

7.8 inch:
Likebook Ares - with 512 GB SD as notes device for on the road
Likebook P78 - with 512 GB SD for reading at home
Likebook Mars - with 512 GB SD in my forest home

6 inch:
Boox Poke 3 - for reading on the go
Boox Poke 2 - as a navigation device
Likebook P6 - with 512 GB SD for traveling

Various Kindles, Kobos, Tolinos are sorted out on a basement shelf and are only used now and then for comparisons of how good I have it with the devices I use.

pdurrant · 10-05-2021, 06:33 AM

I have lots. But I only use my Kindle Voyage.

LinuxArie · 10-05-2021, 06:44 AM

2, KObo Touch and Clara HD

On my Androids FBreader premium and Librera Pro

MargaretMiller19 · 10-05-2021, 06:50 AM

I use my Kindle Paperwhite daily and that's why I marked 1. I used to read a lot of books my computer and phone, but these don't qualify as ereaders for me, especially since I haven't used them for that for many years. I love my Kindle and since it's working without any issues - I don't need another one!

Luffy · 10-05-2021, 07:38 AM

I read on a PW4, and will buy another PW4 next year, just for prudence's sake. I also have a Kobo Elipsa, on which I read manga.

Catlady · 10-05-2021, 01:38 PM

I read on a 10-inch Fire tablet. I also have a Kindle Paperwhite that I use only as a backup if the tablet is charging. The PW was dirt cheap a few years ago so I bought it; it's not even registered. I hate the small screen size or I'd use it more often.

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10-04-2021, 12:11 PM	#1
CAFlanny Connoisseur Posts: 74 Karma: 2850802 Join Date: May 2021 Device: Kobo Libra Colour, Bigme B751C, Kobo Libra H2O	Multiple Ereaders Do you have multiple ereaders? If you do, how do you use them?

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10-04-2021, 12:20 PM	#2
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,993 Karma: 243829945 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	Yes. Currently I have the Kindle Oasis, the Kobo Libra and the latest Nook Glowlight. I switch between them. A few books read on one, a few on another and so on. I've had more than 3, but as the older ones were no longer in active use, I sold them or gave away. I also have two old basic Kindles, which I kept for sentimental reasons (they were my first ereaders). I've not used them for many years, but I still charge them occasionally.

10-04-2021, 12:56 PM	#3
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,267 Karma: 61916422 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	I marked 2 ,Working Normal ones. (Aura2 and a K4nt) My EZreader (#3) has a very weak battery with no obvious replacement source I don't count my Tablet Moon+). I did not even bother to install a reader app on my phone. My Kobo is my current (k)EPUB reader The K4 is for when Amazon DRM is (still) there The Tablet is for when COLOR is needed (charts, Diagrams)

10-04-2021, 02:16 PM	#4
cfrizz Wizard Posts: 1,579 Karma: 36389706 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Device: Samsung 54A, Kobo Libra H2O, Samsung S6 Lite	I have my old Sony T1 which is full to the brim & I got a Kobo Libra to basically replace it with more storage for my ever increasing book amount.

10-04-2021, 04:00 PM	#5
Uncle Robin Diligent dilettante Posts: 3,662 Karma: 52758936 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: in my mind Device: Kobo Sage; Kobo Libra Colour	Serial monogamist here, always only one. First 3 versions of Kindle PW, then Kobo Clara, H2O2, now Libra.

10-04-2021, 05:25 PM	#6
4691mls Wizard Posts: 2,776 Karma: 30081762 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: US Device: ALL DEVICES ARE STOCK: Kobo Clara, Tolino Shine 2, Sony PRS-T3, T1	1. Sony PRST1 - quit using because of dictionary freeze bug and Overdrive access stopped working. Last time I checked, reader still worked in spite of having a divot in the screen where something fell on it from above while I was reading. 2. Sony PRST1 - quit using when Overdrive access stopped working. Otherwise the reader still works fine. 3. Kobo Clara - use this when at home, especially if I want to read in bed before falling asleep since it has the warm light. Overdrive library books directly on the device are limited to books where the Kobo store had the same edition, so this led to my getting: 4. Tolino Shine 2 - bought this used & cheap to use when I am away from home with no computer access. This is because it has direct Overdrive library access and I can get any available library book.

10-04-2021, 06:46 PM	#7
jj2me Guru Posts: 820 Karma: 8820388 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, -350; Kindle 3 3G, DX, PW 2; various tablets	11 e-ink readers. The Oasis 2 has been my workhorse since I got it, the others mostly just stand by jealously (and get charged monthly). Kindle Oasis 2 3G 32GB Kindle Paperwhite 2 Kindle Touch Kindle 4 2x Kindle 3, one with 3G Kindle DX - PDFs after running through k2pdfopt 2x Sony PRS-350 Sony PRS-505 (possibly dead, have to investigate whether I botched battery replacement) Yotaphone 2 - beach reader, will fall more out of favor in Feb. 2022 when 3G in the U.S. shuts down and it can no longer perform as a phone.

10-04-2021, 07:20 PM	#8
kyteflyer Wizard Posts: 1,845 Karma: 9547754 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newcastle, Australia Device: iPhone 12 Mini	I have three. A kindle PW3, Kobo GloHD and a Sony PRS-650. I dont use any because I read, mostly on my phone. Wastd money there!

10-04-2021, 08:05 PM	#9
Deskisamess Wizard Posts: 2,777 Karma: 45827761 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Device: iPhone 13 Pro, iPad mini, iPad Pro 12.9",Paperwhite 6.8", Scribe 2022	A 9th generation Oasis, which is, for now, my main reader. A 2019 Paperwhite that I travel with, and sometimes I switch to it for a week or two. I find the lighting too dim for daytime use. I have an older Paperwhite that can still run the active content games, so I use it sometimes if I'm in bed but don't feel like reading. My mom used it for a while, but never really got good at using it. I bought it in 2013 I think, it's the second gen Paperwhite.

10-05-2021, 05:09 AM	#10
ottischwenk Wizard Posts: 2,910 Karma: 3933245 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Salzburg AT Device: Bigme 3/3, Boox 4/14, Like-/Meebook 2/8, Tolino 1/10, Ki/Ko 0/8	I only use EInk Android tablets now. ~ 10 inch: Likebook Alita - with 512 GB SD as notes device for scores and sheet music. Boox Note Air - with Bluetooth keyboard as (winter) garden computer (notebook). Likebook P10 - for pdf 7.8 inch: Likebook Ares - with 512 GB SD as notes device for on the road Likebook P78 - with 512 GB SD for reading at home Likebook Mars - with 512 GB SD in my forest home 6 inch: Boox Poke 3 - for reading on the go Boox Poke 2 - as a navigation device Likebook P6 - with 512 GB SD for traveling Various Kindles, Kobos, Tolinos are sorted out on a basement shelf and are only used now and then for comparisons of how good I have it with the devices I use.

10-05-2021, 06:33 AM	#11
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,447 Karma: 318076944 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	I have lots. But I only use my Kindle Voyage.

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10-05-2021, 06:44 AM	#12
LinuxArie Connoisseur Posts: 71 Karma: 2703388 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: 51,9°N 4,2°E Device: Kobo Touch & Clara HD. FBreader on Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro, Nokia 3.1	2, KObo Touch and Clara HD On my Androids FBreader premium and Librera Pro

10-05-2021, 06:50 AM	#13
MargaretMiller19 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 2136610 Join Date: Oct 2021 Device: Kindle	I use my Kindle Paperwhite daily and that's why I marked 1. I used to read a lot of books my computer and phone, but these don't qualify as ereaders for me, especially since I haven't used them for that for many years. I love my Kindle and since it's working without any issues - I don't need another one!

10-05-2021, 07:38 AM	#14
Luffy Wizard Posts: 4,468 Karma: 429063498 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mauritius Device: Kindle Paperwhite 4	I read on a PW4, and will buy another PW4 next year, just for prudence's sake. I also have a Kobo Elipsa, on which I read manga.

10-05-2021, 01:38 PM	#15
Catlady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,423 Karma: 52734361 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite, AGPTek Bluetooth Clip	I read on a 10-inch Fire tablet. I also have a Kindle Paperwhite that I use only as a backup if the tablet is charging. The PW was dirt cheap a few years ago so I bought it; it's not even registered. I hate the small screen size or I'd use it more often.