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That is not a revelation when you use a Nook as your touchstone.
I would be more inclined to listen if you were comparing an iPad to virtually any other e-ink device brand. |
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Alas, I have significant experience with only the Nook ST e-ink device, so a true revelation will not be forthcoming.
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Dang!
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I do now own an Amazon Fire -- and though I like the screen fine for reading (using Sepia at night), I'm always amazed how often the battery has to be charged -- so most of my Kindle reading is still done on my e-Ink reader (Kindle Touch) and I don't expect that will change any time soon. |
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@tdonline and @rcentros -- I agree. It would be much better if Kindle had more font-size choices.
@shalym -- This is great news! I will check it out! |
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Thanks for any clarification. I don't really have a way to test it, so just curious. |
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No rooting required. The vanilla firmware checks for and reads if possible from a plaintext file deposited in the userstore (Kindle drive -- what you get when you connect a Kindle to a computer).
AFAIK any Kindle will work, so long as the firmware is 5.6.1 or above. The KV/KPW2/KT2 all qualify. |
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![]() I'm shocked at how easy this was to get custom font-sizes on a Kindle. No rooting, no flashing firmware, just a simple plaintext file copied into the main directory. |
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So long as your library supports Nook, then go for it. The new Nook Glo is INCREDIBLY light! As you can see, I have many devices. While my Kindle Keyboard is my go-to device at home, I really love the Nook Glo when away from home.
Yes, all ereaders have their own foibles - they may or may not bother you. I find the paperwhite touch screen over sensitive. I bought one for my Mom when they first came out and she likes hers (she's 81). Lots of people here like Kobo, but I have no personal experience with them except for buying ebooks. Many people have reported problems with their customer service. My only problem with the was not fixing an ebook (you bought one book and received something else-they took it off sale rather than fix it). Make sure your library can let you check out books on Kobo. My sister can at one library system and not at another, although I don't know why since they are epub. On the other hand, if lighting is the only reason to buy, consider just getting a bright light and attaching it to your cover. |
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