Looking for the cheapest android e-ink reader

[Desertway]

I'm a happy Kindle Oasis user, but I've recently got a subscription to Scribd which has a lot of content that my library does not have. I would prefer not to have to read it on my color tablet, but I don't want to spend a small fortune for another e-ink device.

I don't care much about size or features. I have done some research in the relevant threads here, but it's hard to get a handle on all these brand names which are new to me. I would also be fine looking for something on eBay, but I would love some suggestions just to get started. Thanks.

[ottischwenk]

Originally Posted by Desertway

I don't care much about size or features. I have done some research in the relevant threads here, but it's hard to get a handle on all these brand names which are new to me. I would also be fine looking for something on eBay, but I would love some suggestions just to get started. Thanks.

Look for Boox or Meebook

[AnimalOfArt]

As the HaxMini eReader kickstarter campaign has ended, (you were able to get an Oasis style 5,8 inch ereader with 130 ppi screen and Android for 69$) depending on where you live, the "cheapest" one would be an Inkbook Calypso Plus. In Europe you will get that device for about 129€

[Quoth]

Oasis is 300 dpi and 130 dpi is very low for eink.

The absolute cheapest might not be good. I don't know what price the Meebook are, but I bought a Boyue Likebook Mars 7.8″ 300dpi eink Android, which may have been the previous incarnation of Meebook. It's fine, though not all Android apps are suitable for eink.

[Desertway]

Originally Posted by ottischwenk

Look for Boox or Meebook

Thank you. I'll dive in there.

[Desertway]

Originally Posted by AnimalOfArt

As the HaxMini eReader kickstarter campaign has ended, (you were able to get an Oasis style 5,8 inch ereader with 130 ppi screen and Android for 69$) depending on where you live, the "cheapest" one would be an Inkbook Calypso Plus. In Europe you will get that device for about 129€

Well, it's frustrating to have missed that boat. I'm in the U.S.

[Desertway]

Originally Posted by Quoth

Oasis is 300 dpi and 130 dpi is very low for eink.

The absolute cheapest might not be good. I don't know what price the Meebook are, but I bought a Boyue Likebook Mars 7.8″ 300dpi eink Android, which may have been the previous incarnation of Meebook. It's fine, though not all Android apps are suitable for eink.

Yes, it's looking like the new Meebook M6 is reasonably priced at US$159. I'm checking reviews. Thank you.

[AnimalOfArt]

When I visit this site, I am able to get a rebranded Likebook (predecessor brand of Meebook) 6 inch ereader with 212ppi and Android 8.1 for under 60€ inclusive shipping:

https://www.temu.com/de-en/cappsu-e-...514632804.html

[Desertway]

Originally Posted by AnimalOfArt

When I visit this site, I am able to get a rebranded Likebook (predecessor brand of Meebook) 6 inch ereader with 212ppi and Android 8.1 for under 60€ inclusive shipping:

https://www.temu.com/de-en/cappsu-e-...514632804.html

That is both frightening and very tempting

[Renate]

130 dpi is a non-starter.
212 dpi is sub-optimal. Your finances and your reading must be considered.

Android version is largely immaterial if you use your reader only for reading.
Higher Android version is largely just an impediment to customization.
Android 8 wouldn't scare me, but 212 dpi would rule it out for me.

[Quoth]

A 212 dpi screen might be acceptable for a 13.8″ eink, not 6″.

Android 8 is OK.

[Desertway]

Originally Posted by AnimalOfArt

When I visit this site, I am able to get a rebranded Likebook (predecessor brand of Meebook) 6 inch ereader with 212ppi and Android 8.1 for under 60€ inclusive shipping:

https://www.temu.com/de-en/cappsu-e-...514632804.html

Just bought this little guy for $46 with a 30% coupon code. Hopefully it will show up and meet my minimal needs. If not, I won't be too devastated. Thank you!

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Desertway

Just bought this little guy for $46 with a 30% coupon code. Hopefully it will show up and meet my minimal needs. If not, I won't be too devastated. Thank you!

These no-name devices can be a waste of money. I'd have gone with one that is a name brand that you know will work.

[Desertway]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

These no-name devices can be a waste of money. I'd have gone with one that is a name brand that you know will work.

It's not really a no-name, it's a rebranded low end Likebook. I read 98% on my Kindle Oasis 3. I have a Scribd subscription almost entirely for audiobooks. However, on rare occasion, Scribd has an ebook that is too expensive to buy and is not available from my library. I'm hoping to use this cheapy for that...maybe one book every month or two. Also, sometimes Libby has a book I want to read in ePub only. I'd rather not go through the ADE/Calibre/DRM/transfer process if I don't have to.

For $46 it's worth the risk, and I get to play with a new toy.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Desertway

It's not really a no-name, it's a rebranded low end Likebook. I read 98% on my Kindle Oasis 3. I have a Scribd subscription almost entirely for audiobooks. However, on rare occasion, Scribd has an ebook that is too expensive to buy and is not available from my library. I'm hoping to use this cheapy for that...maybe one book every month or two. Also, sometimes Libby has a book I want to read in ePub only. I'd rather not go through the ADE/Calibre/DRM/transfer process if I don't have to.

For $46 it's worth the risk, and I get to play with a new toy.

Did you check that the Scribed app will run on Android 8.1?