Boox T68 or Kobo H2O?

AnneT · 11-14-2014, 06:37 AM

I'm looking to buy a new eReader, and I'm currently considering the Boox T68 and the Kobo H20.

My ideal eReader
1) has a good e-Ink screen that's larger than my current Boox i62HD's screen.
2) has front-light that can be switched on/off and increased/decreased (without being too 'smart' and deciding autonomously how much light I need).
3) would make an excellent combo with Calibre (via Calibre Companion or Calibre Cloud) - Or at least has an 'advanced' way of managing my library.
4) gives me easy access to dictionary-lookup
5) easy to customize

I guess 3) points me directly to the Boox T68, but I'm a bit wondering about 4)
I do have a Boox currently, and looking up a word in a dictionary is a matter of at least 4 times touching the screen (when using FBreader: open menu, open tools, open dictionary lookup, touch word I want to have explained...- I know it's easier in PDFreader, but I prefer FBreader for other reasons).
Since I would be able to install my preferred Android-reader (Moon+), I hope dictionary lookup would be easier, but I'd like to have that confirmed.

I've read many enthusiast reviews about the H2O, but I have no idea how the library management on that device would work? In the Kobo-app for Android, I can only see 'all' or 'recent' books, and I want something more 'advanced' than that...

Any suggestions, remarks?

HarryT · 11-14-2014, 07:59 AM

I run Calibre Companion and Moon+ Pro on my T68 and it works beautifully. If you're interested, I currently have it for sale at a very good price on the "Flea Market" forum here at MR

. You just tap and hold a word to see the dictionary definition.

Chi Cygni · 11-14-2014, 09:44 AM

I have H2O and I ordered actually two from bol.com to Belgium. They offer 30 days to try it and free returns. I would NOT buy it from Fnac because a floor guy told me I can return it provided packaging is not opened. What I mean is you can order, see for yourself and return if needs be. I ordered two to compare (first time ever I did something like this) and the first had nice light yellow screen the second a white one. I returned the white screen one, dropped it off at closest Kiala point for no cost. Reimbursement is on the way.

I love the H2O (my first Kobo) and yes to all points except 3 which I really don't know - please see at Kobo forum, apparently there are very good ways if you install plugins in Calibre. For words look up you just tap on screen but it is not as good dictionary as on Kindle. Besides I'm not sure about availability of EN-NL if that is what you want. Screen is excellent.

AnneT · 11-14-2014, 10:03 AM

Thank you both for your reaction...
Yes, I definitely would have bought from Bol.com if I'd buy a Kobo (excellent aftersales..., and I already found out how to remove the Bol.com advertisement on the screen of the switched off device), but I fear HarryT's offer is too tempting...

Chi Cygni · 11-14-2014, 03:08 PM

That was the first thing I did, to remove the ad

good luck with your choice!

HarryT · 11-14-2014, 03:09 PM

Ann's T68 is now speeding on its way to Belgium

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Chi Cygni · 11-14-2014, 03:16 PM

congrats to both of you

11-14-2014, 06:37 AM	#1
AnneT Groupie Posts: 152 Karma: 1034826 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium Device: Onyx Boox i62HD, Onyx Boox T68, Kobo Aura H2O, Boox Poke Pro	Boox T68 or Kobo H2O? I'm looking to buy a new eReader, and I'm currently considering the Boox T68 and the Kobo H20. My ideal eReader 1) has a good e-Ink screen that's larger than my current Boox i62HD's screen. 2) has front-light that can be switched on/off and increased/decreased (without being too 'smart' and deciding autonomously how much light I need). 3) would make an excellent combo with Calibre (via Calibre Companion or Calibre Cloud) - Or at least has an 'advanced' way of managing my library. 4) gives me easy access to dictionary-lookup 5) easy to customize I guess 3) points me directly to the Boox T68, but I'm a bit wondering about 4) I do have a Boox currently, and looking up a word in a dictionary is a matter of at least 4 times touching the screen (when using FBreader: open menu, open tools, open dictionary lookup, touch word I want to have explained...- I know it's easier in PDFreader, but I prefer FBreader for other reasons). Since I would be able to install my preferred Android-reader (Moon+), I hope dictionary lookup would be easier, but I'd like to have that confirmed. I've read many enthusiast reviews about the H2O, but I have no idea how the library management on that device would work? In the Kobo-app for Android, I can only see 'all' or 'recent' books, and I want something more 'advanced' than that... Any suggestions, remarks? Last edited by AnneT; 11-14-2014 at 06:43 AM.

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11-14-2014, 07:59 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I run Calibre Companion and Moon+ Pro on my T68 and it works beautifully. If you're interested, I currently have it for sale at a very good price on the "Flea Market" forum here at MR . You just tap and hold a word to see the dictionary definition.

11-14-2014, 09:44 AM	#3
Chi Cygni 秋子 permanently lurking Posts: 844 Karma: 6590735 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Europe Device: Oasis 3, Pocketbook Era	I have H2O and I ordered actually two from bol.com to Belgium. They offer 30 days to try it and free returns. I would NOT buy it from Fnac because a floor guy told me I can return it provided packaging is not opened. What I mean is you can order, see for yourself and return if needs be. I ordered two to compare (first time ever I did something like this) and the first had nice light yellow screen the second a white one. I returned the white screen one, dropped it off at closest Kiala point for no cost. Reimbursement is on the way. I love the H2O (my first Kobo) and yes to all points except 3 which I really don't know - please see at Kobo forum, apparently there are very good ways if you install plugins in Calibre. For words look up you just tap on screen but it is not as good dictionary as on Kindle. Besides I'm not sure about availability of EN-NL if that is what you want. Screen is excellent.

11-14-2014, 10:03 AM	#4
AnneT Groupie Posts: 152 Karma: 1034826 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium Device: Onyx Boox i62HD, Onyx Boox T68, Kobo Aura H2O, Boox Poke Pro	Thank you both for your reaction... Yes, I definitely would have bought from Bol.com if I'd buy a Kobo (excellent aftersales..., and I already found out how to remove the Bol.com advertisement on the screen of the switched off device), but I fear HarryT's offer is too tempting...

11-14-2014, 03:08 PM	#5
Chi Cygni 秋子 permanently lurking Posts: 844 Karma: 6590735 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Europe Device: Oasis 3, Pocketbook Era	That was the first thing I did, to remove the ad good luck with your choice!

11-14-2014, 03:09 PM	#6
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Ann's T68 is now speeding on its way to Belgium .

11-14-2014, 03:16 PM	#7
Chi Cygni 秋子 permanently lurking Posts: 844 Karma: 6590735 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Europe Device: Oasis 3, Pocketbook Era	congrats to both of you

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