How many ereaders did you own/use over the years? - Page 5

Desertway · 04-30-2022, 08:25 PM

A few different Palm Pilots
Aluratek Libra
Kindle Keyboard
Kindle Paperwhite 3
Kobo Clara HD

MGlitch · 04-30-2022, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katsunami

Sometimes I wonder if people take "return on investment" into account when getting a new e-reader.

I look at it like this, if a new ereader has features I want and I can afford to buy it, I'll buy it.

I did buy a Libra 2 this year even though I'd bought a Sage, but this was because I'd come into some unexpected money, and I wanted to test the two out.

I have tended to buy each new flagship Kobo since I bought the Aura h2o v1 (I did not get v2 since I believe the Aura One was out by then). I also passed on the Elipsa. If the Elipsa was a 300DPI device, and I didn't need to spend the extra $ becuase it's only available bundled with a case and a stylus (neither of which I'd use) I might have considered it.

Lykke · 05-09-2022, 11:55 AM

2017–2021: Pocketbook TL3
2021–????: Kobo Libra 2

I like to keep things till they break. Though in this case it was more temptation than anything else.

E'lir · 05-10-2022, 01:26 PM

2015: Kobo Touch 2.0 (now defunct)
2022: Kobo Libra 2

Hopefully, the Libra 2 will last me a long time.

Desdinova · 05-10-2022, 01:29 PM

Original Kobo Touch, Glo, Aura , Kindle Paperwhite, Aura One, Kindle Oasis, Sage

Cootey · 05-12-2022, 06:32 AM

Great question!!

Various Palm Pilots
Various Sony Clies
Kindle Keyboard (3rd gen)
iPad (used Kobo, Kindle, Nook, and iBooks apps mostly)
Kobo mini (bought for my daughters)
Kindle 5th Gen
B&N Nook (1st gen)
Kindle Paperwhite 3 (still have. Turned into Japanese Kindle)
Kobo Aura One LE x 2 (curse their flimsy USB ports! I loved those readers)
Kindle Paperwhite 4
Kobo Clara HD x 2
Kobo Elipsa

I’ve had iPhones since 2007, but only ever read one ebook on them for the novelty. The iPhone is used only for work. I’ve owned iPads since 2010. Love reading ebooks on them.

When I upgrade, I sell the old gear. I usually don’t miss them, but I do regret selling my Kobo mini.

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theducks · 05-12-2022, 12:39 PM

2009 Aztek EZReader *
???? Another one, but the clock remained set on power down was fixed **
2011 K4nt ***
2018 Kobo Aura2 (v2)
2021 Kobo Libra2

* died a final death in 2011 (the USB became charge only, then the unit was drop tested and the board became intermittent when flexed)
** Still runs on USB power, but the battery is shot
*** Battery has been replaced .

tracyeo · 05-12-2022, 03:55 PM

Sony PRS-505
Sony PRS-600
Sony PRS-350
Kobo Mini
Kobo Clara

Cyclops · 05-12-2022, 04:19 PM

Just two, Sony PRS 300 and a Kobo Touch, and I still use them

Ksquared · 05-13-2022, 08:49 PM

2011 - Kobo WiFi
2015 - Kobo Aura
2018 - Kobo Aura HD (Referbished)
2021 - Kobo Libra H2O (About 1 month before the Libra 2 was announced...)

the.Mtn.Man · 05-16-2022, 10:05 PM

First device I used to read ebooks was running PalmOS, a Tungsten T, I think?

Later I bought the "100 Classic Book Collection" cartridge for the Nintendo DS and quite enjoyed that even though it was far from ideal as an electronic book device.

I eventually discovered the wonderful world of dedicated e-readers and bought the Kobo Touch, later replaced by a Kobo Aura, and now I'm using a Kobo Clara HD.

Heiijeil · 05-17-2022, 02:59 AM

Updating my list since I caved and bought the Libra 2 when it went on sale recently.

2007 - Apple iPod Touch (it was painful to read on such a small screen)
2011 - Kindle Keyboard
2013 - Kindle Paperwhite
2017 - Kobo Aura (cheap refurb that was a great intro to Kobo for me)
2019 - Kobo Clara HD
2020 - Kobo Libra H2O
2022 - Kobo Libra 2 (I couldn't resist)

Ashjuk · 05-17-2022, 03:49 AM

I started reading eBooks on an HP IPAQ (does anyone remember them?) around 2005-6.

My first dedicated ereader was a Sony PRS 600 that I bought in 2010.

I upgraded to the 650 a year or so later for the improved image quality. I used the 650 for about 5 years until the battery life became an issue.

I then switched to Kobo, and in 2017 I bought an Aura One. It is still going strong and I doubt I will be replacing it anytime soon.

On odd occasions I have also read books on an iPad Mini, and during a unplanned stay in hospital last year I read a couple of books using my iPhone.

So for eReaders:
2010-12 Sony PRS 600
2012-17 Sony PRS 650
2017- Kobo Aura One

Other devices:
HP IPAQ
Apple iPad Mini
Apple iPhone

Luffy · 05-17-2022, 05:40 AM

2011 - Kindle Keyboard
???? – Kobo Glo
???? – Paperwhite 3
???? – Kobo Aura H2O
2020 – Kindle Paperwhite 4
2021 – Kobo Elipsa

aborel · 05-17-2022, 01:46 PM

2013 (I think) - Kobo Aura

I don't see any reason to change at the moment.

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04-30-2022, 08:25 PM	#61
Desertway Addict Posts: 313 Karma: 1701842 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kindle Oasis 3	A few different Palm Pilots Aluratek Libra Kindle Keyboard Kindle Paperwhite 3 Kobo Clara HD

05-09-2022, 11:55 AM	#63
Lykke Groupie Posts: 158 Karma: 182076 Join Date: Aug 2017 Device: Kobo Libra 2	2017–2021: Pocketbook TL3 2021–????: Kobo Libra 2 I like to keep things till they break. Though in this case it was more temptation than anything else.

05-10-2022, 01:26 PM	#64
E'lir Seeker of stories. Posts: 19 Karma: 4273210 Join Date: Feb 2021 Device: Kobo Libra 2	2015: Kobo Touch 2.0 (now defunct) 2022: Kobo Libra 2 Hopefully, the Libra 2 will last me a long time.

05-10-2022, 01:29 PM	#65
Desdinova Eternal light Posts: 263 Karma: 1088802 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South Wales Device: Kobo Glo, Aura, Touch, H2O - now Aura One and Kindle Oasis 3	Original Kobo Touch, Glo, Aura , Kindle Paperwhite, Aura One, Kindle Oasis, Sage

05-12-2022, 06:32 AM	#66
Cootey Absentminded Reader Posts: 1,104 Karma: 6463851 Join Date: Apr 2017 Device: Kobo Mini, Clara HD, Elipsa; Kindle Paperwhite 3 & 4; iOS eReader apps	Great question!! Various Palm Pilots Various Sony Clies Kindle Keyboard (3rd gen) iPad (used Kobo, Kindle, Nook, and iBooks apps mostly) Kobo mini (bought for my daughters) Kindle 5th Gen B&N Nook (1st gen) Kindle Paperwhite 3 (still have. Turned into Japanese Kindle) Kobo Aura One LE x 2 (curse their flimsy USB ports! I loved those readers) Kindle Paperwhite 4 Kobo Clara HD x 2 Kobo Elipsa I’ve had iPhones since 2007, but only ever read one ebook on them for the novelty. The iPhone is used only for work. I’ve owned iPads since 2010. Love reading ebooks on them. When I upgrade, I sell the old gear. I usually don’t miss them, but I do regret selling my Kobo mini. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

05-12-2022, 12:39 PM	#67
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 29,799 Karma: 54830978 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	2009 Aztek EZReader * ???? Another one, but the clock remained set on power down was fixed 2011 K4nt * 2018 Kobo Aura2 (v2) 2021 Kobo Libra2 * died a final death in 2011 (the USB became charge only, then the unit was drop tested and the board became intermittent when flexed) Still runs on USB power, but the battery is shot * Battery has been replaced .

05-12-2022, 03:55 PM	#68
tracyeo Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 2017132 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Device: Sony PRS-505;PRS-600;Sony PRS-350;Kobo Mini;Kobo Clara HD	Sony PRS-505 Sony PRS-600 Sony PRS-350 Kobo Mini Kobo Clara

05-12-2022, 04:19 PM	#69
Cyclops Only need one eye to read Posts: 796 Karma: 6277024 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Darlington, England Device: Kobo Touch N905C, Sony PRS-300, Nintendo DSi XL,	Just two, Sony PRS 300 and a Kobo Touch, and I still use them

05-13-2022, 08:49 PM	#70
Ksquared Groupie Posts: 181 Karma: 2635236 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cleveland, Ohio USA Device: Original Kobo Aura 6", Libra H2O	2011 - Kobo WiFi 2015 - Kobo Aura 2018 - Kobo Aura HD (Referbished) 2021 - Kobo Libra H2O (About 1 month before the Libra 2 was announced...)

05-16-2022, 10:05 PM	#71
the.Mtn.Man Guru Posts: 711 Karma: 2483502 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: Kobo Aura	First device I used to read ebooks was running PalmOS, a Tungsten T, I think? Later I bought the "100 Classic Book Collection" cartridge for the Nintendo DS and quite enjoyed that even though it was far from ideal as an electronic book device. I eventually discovered the wonderful world of dedicated e-readers and bought the Kobo Touch, later replaced by a Kobo Aura, and now I'm using a Kobo Clara HD.

05-17-2022, 02:59 AM	#72
Heiijeil Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 2137668 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Libra H2O	Updating my list since I caved and bought the Libra 2 when it went on sale recently. 2007 - Apple iPod Touch (it was painful to read on such a small screen) 2011 - Kindle Keyboard 2013 - Kindle Paperwhite 2017 - Kobo Aura (cheap refurb that was a great intro to Kobo for me) 2019 - Kobo Clara HD 2020 - Kobo Libra H2O 2022 - Kobo Libra 2 (I couldn't resist)

05-17-2022, 03:49 AM	#73
Ashjuk Fanatic Posts: 500 Karma: 3498633 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Surrey, UK Device: Kobo Aura One, Sony PRS 600/650	I started reading eBooks on an HP IPAQ (does anyone remember them?) around 2005-6. My first dedicated ereader was a Sony PRS 600 that I bought in 2010. I upgraded to the 650 a year or so later for the improved image quality. I used the 650 for about 5 years until the battery life became an issue. I then switched to Kobo, and in 2017 I bought an Aura One. It is still going strong and I doubt I will be replacing it anytime soon. On odd occasions I have also read books on an iPad Mini, and during a unplanned stay in hospital last year I read a couple of books using my iPhone. So for eReaders: 2010-12 Sony PRS 600 2012-17 Sony PRS 650 2017- Kobo Aura One Other devices: HP IPAQ Apple iPad Mini Apple iPhone

05-17-2022, 05:40 AM	#74
Luffy Wizard Posts: 4,461 Karma: 429063498 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mauritius Device: Kindle Paperwhite 4	2011 - Kindle Keyboard ???? – Kobo Glo ???? – Paperwhite 3 ???? – Kobo Aura H2O 2020 – Kindle Paperwhite 4 2021 – Kobo Elipsa

05-17-2022, 01:46 PM	#75
aborel Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 98 Join Date: Dec 2013 Device: Kobo Aura	2013 (I think) - Kobo Aura I don't see any reason to change at the moment.