The Worst ebook Reader You Ever Owned! - Page 4

Paperbackstash · 07-16-2022, 11:22 PM

I didn't come on to the scene until relatively late with E-readers, so mine would be the Paperwhite 4. The 3 was my first ereader and I was excited on the upgrade and changes (waterproof, etc), but the screen and speed after years of waiting was a disappointment for sure.

Uncle Robin · 07-16-2022, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by teamug

Another thing: the power button! It's placed on the bottom of the device, where I rest the reader against my hand, and it sticks out. The result was that I would always turn it off inadvertently several times per reading session. Made me want to throw it out the window.

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Originally Posted by ZodWallop

Kindle and Kobo are still doing this.

???

On My Sage and my Libra H2O (1), the button is recessed and does not stick out. It's also only on the bottom if held with the left hand (as I do), so for most users, it would be at the top. Which Kobo devices have buttons at the bottom that stick out?

ZodWallop · 07-17-2022, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Robin

On My Sage and my Libra H2O (1), the button is recessed and does not stick out. It's also only on the bottom if held with the left hand (as I do), so for most users, it would be at the top.

Huh. I thought the Sage and Libras had the sensible buttons on the back?

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Which Kobo devices have buttons at the bottom that stick out?

The Clara and Nia.

Uncle Robin · 07-17-2022, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ZodWallop

Huh. I thought the Sage and Libras had the sensible buttons on the back?

yes they do, hence my query as they're the only 2 I'm familiar with. I did have a Clara but only for about 6 weeks when I first switched to Kobo, upgraded to an Aura H2O2 and power buttons on the back ever since

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Originally Posted by ZodWallop

The Clara and Nia.

teamug · 07-17-2022, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Robin

???

On My Sage and my Libra H2O (1), the button is recessed and does not stick out. It's also only on the bottom if held with the left hand (as I do), so for most users, it would be at the top. Which Kobo devices have buttons at the bottom that stick out?

Just to clarify, by bottom, I meant at the bottom edge. On your Kobos it's not at the bottom, it's on the back. I also have both the Libra models, and there is no problem whichever way I hold it. The Libra H2O/2 is an example of how it should be done. I breathed a sigh of relief when I switched from the Kindle Paperwhite to Libra H2O! A much more well thought out design IMO.

I have attached images of the power buttons on Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Clara and Kobo Nia. Kobo Nia seems to have a better design with a recessed button. The first image of the Paperwhite was found via Reddit, I'm not the only one to complain about this absurd design choice.

andyh2000 · 07-18-2022, 07:03 AM

Ectaco Jetbook Color. The whole sorry saga played out here on Mobileread if you want to search for it (including company employees shilling the product here under fake accounts).

theducks · 07-19-2022, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Robin

???

On My Sage and my Libra H2O (1), the button is recessed and does not stick out. It's also only on the bottom if held with the left hand (as I do), so for most users, it would be at the top. Which Kobo devices have buttons at the bottom that stick out?

Same here. My K4nt button is near flush and takes a firm finger push to operate. (besides, it is in a case, so it is even further back.) I used to rest it on my cat and never had issues. OTOH the charg port was next to the button and that WAS an issue if you wanted to read while charging (I have a 10' USB cord)

Both My Kobos are on the back. The Libra 2 is a pain, because it is at the 'hinge side' of the OPEN cover and requires almost 90deg of the cover to operate (I only close the cover when transporting between locations)

rantanplan · 07-19-2022, 09:26 AM

My worst device was the Boox Poke 2 Color. The ghosting was so bad that it was borderline unusable.

ZodWallop · 07-19-2022, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by teamug

I have attached images of the power buttons on Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Clara and Kobo Nia. Kobo Nia seems to have a better design with a recessed button. The first image of the Paperwhite was found via Reddit, I'm not the only one to complain about this absurd design choice.

At least the two Kobo ones look to be better designed than the Kindle. Even so, I have accidentally switched off my Clara due to the stupid button placement.

teamug · 07-20-2022, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by theducks

My K4nt button is near flush and takes a firm finger push to operate.

They should have kept this type of power button. If it's flush it's not an issue. Again I have to praise K4NT's design!

catsknit · 07-29-2022, 11:36 PM

My worst would have to be my most recent purchase a year ago - Pocketbook Ink Pad 3 Pro. Thankfully I bought it at 50% off regular price (might have been a refurb, not sure now). I tried it a few weeks and then it went on a shelf and I went back to my Kobo Libra (1). I just pulled it out again a few days ago and can't even get it to open a book, despite updating the firmware and reloading all the books through Calibre. Covers are there, click on a title, hourglass spins and stops, still on the same library page.

I've had the Sony PR600 (excellent for its time), an early Nook (ok, not anything great but better than this Pocketbook), Kobo Glo HD (my favorite still!) and the Kobo Libra which isn't bad but i don't care for the square footprint, don't need buttons. But its screen is larger than my Glo.

dstacy969 · 07-30-2022, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Deskisamess

The first "Basic" Kindle with the thin clicky page-turn buttons. Man I disliked that thing.

That’s what I have and I love it. I hope it lasts forever so I never have to buy a newer model.

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curtw · 07-30-2022, 11:25 AM

I should have known better. The Sharper Image Literati. Not only did it take 10-20 seconds to load a book, but the on/off button broke in the first month. so the only way to turn it on was a Reset, which took over a minute to boot.

JSWolf · 07-31-2022, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dstacy969

That’s what I have and I love it. I hope it lasts forever so I never have to buy a newer model.

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I never had one of those Kindle's, but I do know someone that did and OMG! That thing was awful.

Sirtel · 07-31-2022, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I never had one of those Kindle's, but I do know someone that did and OMG! That thing was awful.

I loved mine while it was my first and only ereader. Nothing awful about it back then. Of course that was 10 years ago and it is unfair to compare it to modern readers. I wouldn't want to go back to it now either, but it was perfectly fine for me 10 years ago.

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07-16-2022, 11:22 PM	#46
Paperbackstash Wizard Posts: 1,656 Karma: 20102554 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Central Florida Device: Oasis 3, PW 3 & 5, Fire HD 8 & 10	I didn't come on to the scene until relatively late with E-readers, so mine would be the Paperwhite 4. The 3 was my first ereader and I was excited on the upgrade and changes (waterproof, etc), but the screen and speed after years of waiting was a disappointment for sure.

07-18-2022, 07:03 AM	#51
andyh2000 Avid reader Posts: 882 Karma: 6399168 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Device: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 / Kindle Paperwhite / TCL Nxtpaper 14	Ectaco Jetbook Color. The whole sorry saga played out here on Mobileread if you want to search for it (including company employees shilling the product here under fake accounts).

07-19-2022, 09:26 AM	#53
rantanplan Weirdo Posts: 835 Karma: 11003000 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Wuppertal, Germany Device: Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra 2, Boox Note Air 2+	My worst device was the Boox Poke 2 Color. The ghosting was so bad that it was borderline unusable.

07-29-2022, 11:36 PM	#56
catsknit Addict Posts: 224 Karma: 34036 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kobo Glo HD, Samsung tablet, Kobo Libra, InkPad 3 Pro	My worst would have to be my most recent purchase a year ago - Pocketbook Ink Pad 3 Pro. Thankfully I bought it at 50% off regular price (might have been a refurb, not sure now). I tried it a few weeks and then it went on a shelf and I went back to my Kobo Libra (1). I just pulled it out again a few days ago and can't even get it to open a book, despite updating the firmware and reloading all the books through Calibre. Covers are there, click on a title, hourglass spins and stops, still on the same library page. I've had the Sony PR600 (excellent for its time), an early Nook (ok, not anything great but better than this Pocketbook), Kobo Glo HD (my favorite still!) and the Kobo Libra which isn't bad but i don't care for the square footprint, don't need buttons. But its screen is larger than my Glo.

07-30-2022, 11:25 AM	#58
curtw Outside of a dog Posts: 871 Karma: 4457646 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, TX Device: Kindle Voyage	I should have known better. The Sharper Image Literati. Not only did it take 10-20 seconds to load a book, but the on/off button broke in the first month. so the only way to turn it on was a Reset, which took over a minute to boot.