I need a new reader..

[abbynormal52]

Well, another tablet sent back, I don't like all the differences in my Androids that I've loved, compared to what they call an android today. Lots of changes while I wasn't bothering to keep up with tech.

Anyway, I really tried with my last tablet, a Lenovo Tab M9. Couldn't get support for it, and just all the changes were too hard for me to deal with.

I figure the smart thing for me to do this time, is get an actual E-reader, as that's all I really "need", not another device like the 3 I already have. PC, Laptop, Moto phone. All I am comfy with.

I'll start reading through my thread again, at all the feed-back folks have given me, but any new feedback is very welcome. One thing I know I want on a reader is the "dark mode" as that is comfy for me when I read at night, only time I read books. Also, I don't like "fake looking paper". I don't know who came up with that one, but if I wanted that, I'd just read my actual books, newspapers etc.

I know I sound grumpy but that's only because I am Maybe just a bit disappointed that I haven't kept up with new tech. Some of really stinks doesn't it

Also, I would rather never see Google Playstore again, plus a lot of bloatware to deal with. I'm sure it's on every device, but maybe some of you can help me with "setup" on anything else I get, how you did it. I just want something, if it's out there, that's not so invasive.

Ok, maybe see you later, going to check around a bit, denise

[abbynormal52]

Originally Posted by Sirtel

If all you want is a reader and you're sure you don't want to do other things with it, then Colorsoft should be fine. But be aware its display is different from that of a LCD tablet - colors are far more muted, for example.

Edit: and you can't install the Google Play app on it, or any other Android apps.

I'll look at these today Sirtel, thank goodness no Google Play! Don't want more than and e-reader after my last try at a tablet

[abbynormal52]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

If you really want an eInk device (aka Kindle), you'll not want a new one as the firmware is not good. Side loading is an issue for one.

I'll check out the Kobos again today Jon, I really didn't give the Kobo a chance, but now I'm only after an e-reader. How were yours to set up? A lot of bloatware?

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by abbynormal52

I'll check out the Kobos again today Jon, I really didn't give the Kobo a chance, but now I'm only after an e-reader. How were yours to set up? A lot of bloatware?

Eink Kobos and Kindles have no bloatware.

[abbynormal52]

Ok, I just read about the Kobo Clara bw, and it sounds like it has very little invasive, except on it's "store" page. That isn't a deal-breaker, doesn't sound like one anyway. I want to find out how easy these are to navigate, the android was horrible, nothing like I've experienced on my Kindle tablet, or other androids.

I don't think I want another kindle, but I'll look at them again as well. ty much!

[Sirtel]

Originally Posted by abbynormal52

Ok, I just read about the Kobo Clara bw, and it sounds like it has very little invasive, except on it's "store" page. That isn't a deal-breaker, doesn't sound like one anyway. I want to find out how easy these are to navigate, the android was horrible, nothing like I've experienced on my Kindle tablet, or other androids.

I don't think I want another kindle, but I'll look at them again as well. ty much!

Your Fire is not a Kindle. Actual eink Kindles are very different. They don't run Android, for one thing.

[abbynormal52]

Yes, I fully understand my Kindle is not an eink, and the "kindles" now are not like mine