03-16-2018, 01:37 AM | #1 |
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Some advice needed ;)
Hi to all!
The power button of my precious Pyrus Trekstor broke last night.. it's really a pity because it's a very sturdy device even if with some annoying firmware-related "quirks". I'm thinking of buying a Kobo Mini but I don't really like the touchscreen on a e-reader and I fear for the loop/brick (I don't know if I can restore it in case, I've read the thread but I didn't really understand it). My sister already has one and every now and then I kept glancing and handling it. It would be the reader I'd use when I'm not at home so the more compact the better. I can find reconditioned Auras on AliExpress but I don't want to pay for customs and I'm not sure about the front light. I already have a Kindle 5NT and I want to change.. What do you say? |
03-16-2018, 03:13 AM | #2 |
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I'm sorry about your Pyrus Trekstor. I just read about these for the first time on the Wiki and thought I would like to try to find one. Is there any way to open it and fix the switch?
As for suggestions ... The small reader I like is the Sony PRS-350. I don't know if they're available in Italy, however and whether you use Calibre. I use Calibre to embed a nice dark font, Constantia and, for me, that makes about the perfect combination. Sorry I'm not much help. I'm sure others will have better advice. |
03-16-2018, 09:30 AM | #3 |
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Hi @rcentros! Thank you for your reply!
The Pyrus is a great reader: similar to the K4NT black but with an anti-skid surface and more comfortable feeling in hand. The downside is the firmware. I already opened it last night when it broke but my boyfriend told me sadly there's nothing to do (the power button broke from the electrical contacts attached) Yes, before posting I read about the Sony and I searched the web for some offer but... I don't really like it much. |
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03-16-2018, 01:38 PM | #5 |
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I don't like the touchscreen on ANY ebook reader! I had this really bad experience with the K7 some years ago: I kept changing fonts and zoom while I was reading ^^"
Are you saying the feedback on the Aura is worst than the one on the Mini? :O |
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03-17-2018, 06:16 AM | #9 |
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The voyage can have the touchscreen disabled via a hack which was posted here:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=279209 And someone said they have disabled the kindle oasis 1 touchscreen with it, which to me makes the Oasis 1 the best non-android ereader available. I don’t know what might be in your budget. Last edited by Waiting4somethin; 03-17-2018 at 06:18 AM. |
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Yeah, I know, but even if I had 190€ (about the same $) to spend, I wouldn't buy a Voyage. Thank you anyway.
Ps I don't like the Oasis, it reminds me of a Russian e-reader found on AliExpress.. |
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Me neither. I like the oasis, tho it does seem a bit weird, at least the battery cover thing.
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04-01-2018, 07:49 AM | #12 |
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Hi! I'm working really long hours, thanks for the other reply! I bought a used but in minted condition Kobo Mini, already upgraded and connected to the wifi (but I haven't so much time for reading in the last week! :'( ). I read the thread about making a disk image backup and I hope to do it soon uff! EDIT: can't do it because the Mini lacks an external SD :/
First impressions: yes, the Mini touch is a bit slow.. I don't know if it's the firmware or not, but it's a great device to carry around. Also, my boyfriend bought me a reconditioned Kobo Aura 1st edition as a gift <3 I think it will arrive next month! Thank you all! Last edited by blackcatw81; 04-01-2018 at 08:04 AM. |
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