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Gone · 10-21-2019, 05:28 PM

When I get a new ereader, I always sell the old one.

Somebody is getting a good eraeder for a low price.

And I spend less on the new one.

I really don't know why I would need more than one ereader.

rcentros · 10-22-2019, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Claude_C

When I get a new ereader, I always sell the old one.

Somebody is getting a good eraeder for a low price.

And I spend less on the new one.

I really don't know why I would need more than one ereader.

Backups, more backups and even more backups! You NEVER know when multiple backups will fail! And, if you didn't have more backups for the failed backups you would be in a serious bind... until you could find more backups.

I don't think it's so much "need" as wanting to collect... or is that NEEDING to collect?

SusanReads · 10-22-2019, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rcentros

I don't think it's so much "need" as wanting to collect... or is that NEEDING to collect?

I always tell myself I NEED them.

najgori · 10-22-2019, 08:23 AM

six: sony 505, sony t1, kindle 4nt, kindle pw, kobo mini & kobo clara hd.
sony 505 has broken screen, sony t1 is kind of slow and buggy.
all other are in working order. i read mostly from kindle pw & kobo clara. i travel with kobo mini.

ottdmk · 10-22-2019, 02:33 PM

I only own one dedicated e-reader: My Aura H2O. I do a lot of reading on my Playbook and Tab 2 though. (Mainly PDFs, which the tablets do better than the H2O).

JSWolf · 10-22-2019, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Claude_C

When I get a new ereader, I always sell the old one.

Somebody is getting a good eraeder for a low price.

And I spend less on the new one.

I really don't know why I would need more than one ereader.

Let's say you buy a Kobo Forma with an 8" screen. The Forma may be too large to take out and about because it doesn't fit in your bag. So you get a Kobo Libra at 7" that does fit in your bag. One for home and one for out and about.

Poppaea · 10-23-2019, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Let's say you buy a Kobo Forma with an 8" screen. The Forma may be too large to take out and about because it doesn't fit in your bag. So you get a Kobo Libra at 7" that does fit in your bag. One for home and one for out and about.

That's what I thought I'd do when I bought the Aura One and kept the Aura 6". Turns out it was a hassle to keep them both stocked with the same books (I only sideload and never sync, because I hate the crap Kobo sends me whenever I sync) and always forgot to load the battery of the Aura 6". I ended up using the One exclusivly and schlepping it everywhere. If I had known this right from the start I would have been able to sell the Aura 6" for more money.

Same thing back in the day with the Sonys. I loved the PRS-650 but used the PRS-350 almost all the time.

I'll stick to having just one reader now. And the backup thing doesn't apply to me. I live in a big city (Berlin, Germany), so I can buy a new reader, well, until midnight every day. There is a really big bookshop open until midnight I need to stay away from.

HolyAura · 10-25-2019, 02:33 AM

I have one ereader, the Clara HD, if you don't count my Touch 2.0 that I have kept in a drawer somewhere. The only reason why I don't have more ereaders is because I am trying to save money. I definitely understand why people would want more ereaders. Me too. For me, the more the better.

Nemo1984 · 10-25-2019, 10:45 AM

I have only my trusty Glo HD, with a bigger sd card. For me, it's still the best, although I would like a waterproof one. Maybe when it dies I will look into it.

SeaBookGuy · 10-25-2019, 11:59 AM

Kindle Paperwhite 7, Sony 650 and Sony 350.

theducks · 10-26-2019, 11:03 AM

2 dedicated readers:
Kindle 4nt (I replaced the Battery) This one is the one I take away from home (read while I wait)
Kobo Aura2 <Primary

Since 2010
2 @ Astak 5" have bit the dust, and went to the recycle center

I also have a Tab A for color and PDF that see rare use as a reader
I had a TAB 2, but it failed the 5' drop test big time

Number9 · 10-26-2019, 11:20 AM

I have three, but the only one I use is the Kobo Aura One. The Kobo Aura H2O and the Sony is resting. 😉

revmike · 10-26-2019, 02:25 PM

I have two, Sony 505 which is my main reader and a Sony T-2 which is my backup. I know it should be the other way around, but the 505 was my first reader and remains my favorite.

rcentros · 10-26-2019, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by revmike

I have two, Sony 505 which is my main reader and a Sony T-2 which is my backup. I know it should be the other way around, but the 505 was my first reader and remains my favorite.

Those old Sonys have a nice, quality, "feel" to them. But, when I read on a Sony, it's usually my T2 now (which is also well built).

booklover6 · 10-27-2019, 07:20 AM

My favorite is my original Kobo H2O. I always read on it at home. I don't take it out of the house. I have a Paperwhite 4 and a Voyage for on the go. I also have a Kobo Mini, but I just store books on it, I don't read on it.

I want to buy the new Kobo Libre, but I will ponder that decision until my birthday in March. I don't want my H2O to become less loved. (The minute I got my H2O I had to sell my Aura HD, because the H2O was SO much better. Made me sad, though).

My daughter stole my Glo HD, so at least I can still look lovingly upon it.

What I really want is a 6" Kobo that is water proof or resistant. I had to get the PW4 because they haven't made one. Irritating! I vastly prefer the Kobo ereader.

My son uses a Kindle Touch with a lighted cover. Still working great!

We have a number of tablets, haven't bought a new one since 2016 (when I bought a 2015 Fire HD 8). Considering a trade in for a newer Fire. The kids don't really use their tablets any more. I still use my 2013 Nexus 7 (2nd edition) every day. (Although I guess I should say that my oldest son uses his old Fire Phone as a tablet, since he has a new phone now).

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10-21-2019, 05:28 PM	#46
Gone Out of order Posts: 601 Karma: 1652684 Join Date: Feb 2014 Device: Libra Colour	When I get a new ereader, I always sell the old one. Somebody is getting a good eraeder for a low price. And I spend less on the new one. I really don't know why I would need more than one ereader.

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najgori Klak Posts: 174 Karma: 150374 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Belgrade, Serbia Device: many	six: sony 505, sony t1, kindle 4nt, kindle pw, kobo mini & kobo clara hd. sony 505 has broken screen, sony t1 is kind of slow and buggy. all other are in working order. i read mostly from kindle pw & kobo clara. i travel with kobo mini.

10-22-2019, 02:33 PM	#50
ottdmk Wizard Posts: 1,220 Karma: 3804496 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Libra 2, Lenovo Tab M10 FHD Plus, Lenovo Tab M9	I only own one dedicated e-reader: My Aura H2O. I do a lot of reading on my Playbook and Tab 2 though. (Mainly PDFs, which the tablets do better than the H2O).

10-25-2019, 02:33 AM	#53
HolyAura Groupie Posts: 195 Karma: 201170 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Singapore Device: Kobo Clara HD	I have one ereader, the Clara HD, if you don't count my Touch 2.0 that I have kept in a drawer somewhere. The only reason why I don't have more ereaders is because I am trying to save money. I definitely understand why people would want more ereaders. Me too. For me, the more the better.

10-25-2019, 10:45 AM	#54
Nemo1984 Connoisseur Posts: 94 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2017 Device: Kobo Glo HD	I have only my trusty Glo HD, with a bigger sd card. For me, it's still the best, although I would like a waterproof one. Maybe when it dies I will look into it.

10-25-2019, 11:59 AM	#55
SeaBookGuy Can one read too much? Posts: 2,029 Karma: 2487799 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Naples, FL Device: Kindle PW 3, Sony 350 and 650	Kindle Paperwhite 7, Sony 650 and Sony 350.

10-26-2019, 11:03 AM	#56
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,079 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	2 dedicated readers: Kindle 4nt (I replaced the Battery) This one is the one I take away from home (read while I wait) Kobo Aura2 <Primary Since 2010 2 @ Astak 5" have bit the dust, and went to the recycle center I also have a Tab A for color and PDF that see rare use as a reader I had a TAB 2, but it failed the 5' drop test big time

10-26-2019, 11:20 AM	#57
Number9 Dude Posts: 206 Karma: 2184130 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Dobbstown Device: Kobo Aura One; Kobo Aura H2o; Sony Reader PRS-T3	I have three, but the only one I use is the Kobo Aura One. The Kobo Aura H2O and the Sony is resting. 😉

10-26-2019, 02:25 PM	#58
revmike Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 5282 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: hanford, ca Device: Sony Readers 505 \ T-2, Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8	I have two, Sony 505 which is my main reader and a Sony T-2 which is my backup. I know it should be the other way around, but the 505 was my first reader and remains my favorite.

10-27-2019, 07:20 AM	#60
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	My favorite is my original Kobo H2O. I always read on it at home. I don't take it out of the house. I have a Paperwhite 4 and a Voyage for on the go. I also have a Kobo Mini, but I just store books on it, I don't read on it. I want to buy the new Kobo Libre, but I will ponder that decision until my birthday in March. I don't want my H2O to become less loved. (The minute I got my H2O I had to sell my Aura HD, because the H2O was SO much better. Made me sad, though). My daughter stole my Glo HD, so at least I can still look lovingly upon it. What I really want is a 6" Kobo that is water proof or resistant. I had to get the PW4 because they haven't made one. Irritating! I vastly prefer the Kobo ereader. My son uses a Kindle Touch with a lighted cover. Still working great! We have a number of tablets, haven't bought a new one since 2016 (when I bought a 2015 Fire HD 8). Considering a trade in for a newer Fire. The kids don't really use their tablets any more. I still use my 2013 Nexus 7 (2nd edition) every day. (Although I guess I should say that my oldest son uses his old Fire Phone as a tablet, since he has a new phone now).

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