Who has two devices, and why? - Page 2

LucyOne · 07-23-2018, 04:19 PM

Since I started using ereaders I've bought about 15 different devices on my search for the perfect one for me. Currently I own 4 different models:
A Kindle Paperwhite for being connected to the Amazon system; I hardly use it, though.
A Kobo Clara HD for portability and using Pocket; I also love the Kobo reading software. I had a Glo HD before which I sold.
A Pocketbook Ultra, also for portability and better PDF handling; I mostly used this one on the go before I bought the Clara. I'll keep it because it's a rare model.
A Pocketbook Inkpad 3 for PDF handling, larger screen size and a luxurious reading experience at home.

Each device has its advantages and specific situations of use. Also, I like to switch the software from time to time.

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Tarana · 07-23-2018, 05:27 PM

I have lots of devices, but that doesn't really answer your question. The problem you are having is your battery power going flat earlier than you think it should. Read the ad blurb for your unit to find out exactly what their parameters are (typically 30 min. a day with lights and wifi Off) and time how much you are using your reader. If the battery power is gone well before the expected time, then you have a dud and should replace it. If the battery power is gone because you read for extended amounts of time, then, I think you should consider having two units to manage your reading time accordingly.

As to my devices, you only need to look below my dinosaur image to see I have tons of devices and yes, I need to sell some of them. My personal favorites are the Voyage and the Kindle Keyboard. Among other things, the power in them lasts and lasts between charges.

azayn · 07-23-2018, 08:44 PM

I have multiple devices because there's no single perfect device out there.

My general purpose e-reader is the Nook. When I'm reading at home, this is what I normally reach for. I bought a Kobo Mini to have an ultra-portable reader that I can bring with me on the go. A feature of the Kobo I really like is the ability to sync with and read internet articles saved to Pocket. I also have an iPad Mini and this is used for PDFs, textbooks, and children's books.

Nascarfan1972 · 07-24-2018, 01:53 PM

I currently have:
2 Kobo Glo's (original model)
2 Kobo Mini's
2 Kobo Aura's (original model)
1 Kobo Glo HD
2 Kindle Paperwhite's
and a Kobo Clara on order.

Out of the Kobo devices that I have I am only disappointed with the Aura'a, as it is impossible to swap out the internal memory for a larger card.

Nascarfan1972 · 07-24-2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ngrant

May I suggest investing in a good powerbank which will charge all the above via USB. I just got a Portable Charger RAVPower 16750 on Prime Day for $22, regular price $32 (link) which seems to hold a good charge and tops off all my devices nicely.

I would also suggest investing in a solar panel so that you can charge your powerbank via that, and then your devices from the powerbank.

ps67 · 07-24-2018, 02:55 PM

I Have a Kindle Paperwhite and a Kobo Aura One. I bought the first in february 2017 because Amazon has the largest store. I just bought the Aura One because of the 7.8". Now the Aura One is my preferred ereader and I use the Paperwhite when I am not home and the Aura One is too big to take with me.

Lima7 · 07-24-2018, 03:46 PM

I decided to keep the H2O because I just couldn't justify having two ereaders. I honestly love the Clara HD and the size of that reader but the waterproof feature is really important to me, as I read a lot in the bath, near the pool and on the beach. I'll see with time, if I ever feel that I need a smaller one for whatever reason when I'm on the go, but for now I just couldn't justify it!

ngrant · 07-24-2018, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nascarfan1972

I would also suggest investing in a solar panel so that you can charge your powerbank via that, and then your devices from the powerbank.

That's my next step! Thanks for the comment.

chriscrob · 07-24-2018, 04:12 PM

I have two devices---one is a Kindle Touch that still does text to speech and the other is an Oasis that lets me read with the lights out/minimizes usage on my the NOS Touch I tracked down.

Mrs_Often · 07-24-2018, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lima7

I decided to keep the H2O because I just couldn't justify having two ereaders. I honestly love the Clara HD and the size of that reader but the waterproof feature is really important to me, as I read a lot in the bath, near the pool and on the beach. I'll see with time, if I ever feel that I need a smaller one for whatever reason when I'm on the go, but for now I just couldn't justify it!

Congratulations on making the tough decision! I think it's a good one.

Lima7 · 07-24-2018, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrs_Often

Congratulations on making the tough decision! I think it's a good one.

Haha yes so tough. I liked them both so much and each has its advantages so I just couldn't pick. I still find my H2O a little large but I guess I'll get used to it!

DNSB · 07-24-2018, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lima7

Haha yes so tough. I liked them both so much and each has its advantages so I just couldn't pick. I still find my H2O a little large but I guess I'll get used to it!

Compare it to a Aura One. It'll look positively miniscule.

Derf · 07-25-2018, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lima7

I decided to keep the H2O because I just couldn't justify having two ereaders. I honestly love the Clara HD and the size of that reader but the waterproof feature is really important to me, as I read a lot in the bath, near the pool and on the beach. I'll see with time, if I ever feel that I need a smaller one for whatever reason when I'm on the go, but for now I just couldn't justify it!

Glad you were able to make up your mind.

Cootey · 07-31-2018, 04:09 PM

That's an interesting dilemma. When I had a Kobo Mini and a KA1 in the house, it was easy to see the superiority of the KA1 over the mini, despite its compact size. I also have a Kindle Paperwhite (gen7), an iPad with almost every ereader app known to man, and an iPhone with all the same apps. I only read on the iPhone when stuck in line. I download just the current book I'm reading. I am comfortable on all of my eReaders, though I love my KA1 for dedicated, distraction free reading, especially at night.

rashkae · 07-31-2018, 11:29 PM

I have more e-readers than I care to admit, and have owned just about all of them at one time or other, but tha't neither here not there, just a bit of bragging before I get to the import point....

There should be no reason whatsoever for the battery life of the H20 to be poor compared to Clara. The Aura One has relatively poor battery life, (but relatively, it should still be good enough to do the job, but when your used to readers that last for 30+ hours, it is noticeable.)

But the battery of the H202 is the same capacity as the one in the Clara, and the slightly larger screen does not make that much of an impact that you would notice. Either there is something really wrong with your H20, or you have a file/database problem/software update that problem, that is keeping the device from entering low power sleep properly.

07-23-2018, 05:27 PM	#17
Tarana Wizard Posts: 4,038 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	I have lots of devices, but that doesn't really answer your question. The problem you are having is your battery power going flat earlier than you think it should. Read the ad blurb for your unit to find out exactly what their parameters are (typically 30 min. a day with lights and wifi Off) and time how much you are using your reader. If the battery power is gone well before the expected time, then you have a dud and should replace it. If the battery power is gone because you read for extended amounts of time, then, I think you should consider having two units to manage your reading time accordingly. As to my devices, you only need to look below my dinosaur image to see I have tons of devices and yes, I need to sell some of them. My personal favorites are the Voyage and the Kindle Keyboard. Among other things, the power in them lasts and lasts between charges. Last edited by Tarana; 07-23-2018 at 05:30 PM.

07-31-2018, 11:29 PM	#30
rashkae Wizard Posts: 1,274 Karma: 5935030 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Aura HD	Battery with H20 2 should be excellent I have more e-readers than I care to admit, and have owned just about all of them at one time or other, but tha't neither here not there, just a bit of bragging before I get to the import point.... There should be no reason whatsoever for the battery life of the H20 to be poor compared to Clara. The Aura One has relatively poor battery life, (but relatively, it should still be good enough to do the job, but when your used to readers that last for 30+ hours, it is noticeable.) But the battery of the H202 is the same capacity as the one in the Clara, and the slightly larger screen does not make that much of an impact that you would notice. Either there is something really wrong with your H20, or you have a file/database problem/software update that problem, that is keeping the device from entering low power sleep properly.

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LucyOne Librocubicularist Posts: 617 Karma: 11908623 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Germany Device: PocketBook InkPad 3 & Touch HD 3, Kobo Clara HD, Kindle Paperwhite 5	Since I started using ereaders I've bought about 15 different devices on my search for the perfect one for me. Currently I own 4 different models: A Kindle Paperwhite for being connected to the Amazon system; I hardly use it, though. A Kobo Clara HD for portability and using Pocket; I also love the Kobo reading software. I had a Glo HD before which I sold. A Pocketbook Ultra, also for portability and better PDF handling; I mostly used this one on the go before I bought the Clara. I'll keep it because it's a rare model. A Pocketbook Inkpad 3 for PDF handling, larger screen size and a luxurious reading experience at home. Each device has its advantages and specific situations of use. Also, I like to switch the software from time to time. Gesendet von meinem SM-T585 mit Tapatalk

07-23-2018, 08:44 PM	#18
azayn Groupie Posts: 168 Karma: 7934958 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Chicago Device: Nova 3, Galaxy S22+, iPad	I have multiple devices because there's no single perfect device out there. My general purpose e-reader is the Nook. When I'm reading at home, this is what I normally reach for. I bought a Kobo Mini to have an ultra-portable reader that I can bring with me on the go. A feature of the Kobo I really like is the ability to sync with and read internet articles saved to Pocket. I also have an iPad Mini and this is used for PDFs, textbooks, and children's books.

07-24-2018, 01:53 PM	#19
Nascarfan1972 Banned Posts: 95 Karma: 29532 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Kobo Glo/Mini/Aura/Glo HD/Clara/Libra & Forma & Kindle PW	I currently have: 2 Kobo Glo's (original model) 2 Kobo Mini's 2 Kobo Aura's (original model) 1 Kobo Glo HD 2 Kindle Paperwhite's and a Kobo Clara on order. Out of the Kobo devices that I have I am only disappointed with the Aura'a, as it is impossible to swap out the internal memory for a larger card.

07-24-2018, 02:55 PM	#21
ps67 Guru Posts: 755 Karma: 7025494 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Italy Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Elipsa, Pocketbook Inkpad 4, Inkpad Color	I Have a Kindle Paperwhite and a Kobo Aura One. I bought the first in february 2017 because Amazon has the largest store. I just bought the Aura One because of the 7.8". Now the Aura One is my preferred ereader and I use the Paperwhite when I am not home and the Aura One is too big to take with me.

07-24-2018, 03:46 PM	#22
Lima7 Connoisseur Posts: 88 Karma: 90986 Join Date: Jun 2014 Device: Aura	I decided to keep the H2O because I just couldn't justify having two ereaders. I honestly love the Clara HD and the size of that reader but the waterproof feature is really important to me, as I read a lot in the bath, near the pool and on the beach. I'll see with time, if I ever feel that I need a smaller one for whatever reason when I'm on the go, but for now I just couldn't justify it!

07-24-2018, 04:12 PM	#24
chriscrob Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2018 Device: KOA2, Touch	I have two devices---one is a Kindle Touch that still does text to speech and the other is an Oasis that lets me read with the lights out/minimizes usage on my the NOS Touch I tracked down.

07-31-2018, 04:09 PM	#29
Cootey Absentminded Reader Posts: 1,333 Karma: 7387565 Join Date: Apr 2017 Device: Kobo Mini, Libra Colour & Elipsa; Kindle Paperwhite 3 & 4; iOS apps	That's an interesting dilemma. When I had a Kobo Mini and a KA1 in the house, it was easy to see the superiority of the KA1 over the mini, despite its compact size. I also have a Kindle Paperwhite (gen7), an iPad with almost every ereader app known to man, and an iPhone with all the same apps. I only read on the iPhone when stuck in line. I download just the current book I'm reading. I am comfortable on all of my eReaders, though I love my KA1 for dedicated, distraction free reading, especially at night.

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