Is there no e-reader smaller than the paperwhite?

Popup · 06-26-2019, 10:14 AM

One thing I really like with e-readers is the ability to bring it everywhere.

I have had a couple of Kindles, from the 3G Kindle, via Paperwhite and Oasis (first-gen). When I cracked the screen of the Oasis I deliberately did not get the 'new Oasis' as I find it too big, but instead the latest Paperwhite, which is still larger than the Oasis-1.

While I wouldn't mind a larger device for reading at home, I would also really like a small device for reading on the hoof. The Kobo Mini filled this niche, but it's been discontinued for quite a while.

Is there anything else that fits this use-case?

Barbara1955 · 06-26-2019, 10:26 AM

Google is your friend: https://www.the-ebook-reader.com/ere...omparison.html

pdurrant · 06-26-2019, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Popup

While I wouldn't mind a larger device for reading at home, I would also really like a small device for reading on the hoof. The Kobo Mini filled this niche, but it's been discontinued for quite a while.

Is there anything else that fits this use-case?

There are no current 5" ereaders like the Kobo mini. There is at least one Android mobile phone that has two screens, one of them an E-Ink screen. But you lose the long battery life benefit, of course.

Barbara1955 · 06-26-2019, 10:33 AM

I use my Cell phone when away from home.

barryem · 06-26-2019, 09:59 PM

I also use my cell phone away from home for reading. Recently I began experimenting with reading with it even at home. I think I'm on the 7th book read entirely on my cell phone.

Barry

BookCat · 06-27-2019, 05:15 AM

5 inch devices can still be bought on ebay, if you're prepared to take the risk.

mobama · 06-27-2019, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Popup

Is there anything else that fits this use-case?

A jacket with bigger pockets. I can fit an 8" tablet - complete with cover - in my internal pocket. Kobo Mini almost gets lost in that pocket.

Pajamaman · 06-27-2019, 07:01 AM

Maybe not screen size but maybe overall dimensions. My Onyx Poke is much smaller and lighter then my PW2.

Edit. Dunno why my message text is so small all of a sudden.

slkissinger · 06-27-2019, 01:28 PM

I love the comparison table, but unless I'm blind (likely), that particular table talks about weight and resolution, but not about physical size. I did some quick google for sizes of a couple 6" and 5" ones. I know 5" ones (new) aren't available, but pretty sure one can still find them on resale sites.

Sorry for the poor formatting, but that's in millimeters, length/width/depth, weight in grams, and then resolution. Looks like 6" ones are comparable. but if you want the smallest, and don't mind a 5" screen vs. 6"; maybe try to find a Kobo Mini on the 2nd hand market.

kobo clara hd 159.6x110x8.3 166 1072x1448
Paperwhite 4 167x116x8.2 182 1072x1448
PocketBook Touch HD 3 161.3x108x8 155 1072x1448

5" screens, no longer made
Kobo Mini 133x102x10 134 600x800
Sony PRS-350 145x104.4x8.3 155 600x800

Personally, I can fit the Clara HD in a pocket just fine. The paperwhite 4 dimensions don't appear to be that much bigger... but if your pocket(s) are just that tiny bit too snug by 6 mm, then maybe you would want a kobo clara hd.

John F · 06-27-2019, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by slkissinger

I love the comparison table, but unless I'm blind (likely), that particular table talks about weight and resolution, but not about physical size. I did some quick google for sizes of a couple 6" and 5" ones. I know 5" ones (new) aren't available, but pretty sure one can still find them on resale sites.

Sorry for the poor formatting, but that's in millimeters, length/width/depth, weight in grams, and then resolution. Looks like 6" ones are comparable. but if you want the smallest, and don't mind a 5" screen vs. 6"; maybe try to find a Kobo Mini on the 2nd hand market.

kobo clara hd 159.6x110x8.3 204 1072x1448
Paperwhite 4 167x116x8.2 182 1072x1448
PocketBook Touch HD 3 161.3x108x8 155 1072x1448

5" screens, no longer made
Kobo Mini 133x102x10 134 600x800
Sony PRS-350 145x104.4x8.3 155 600x800

Personally, I can fit the Clara HD in a pocket just fine. The paperwhite 4 dimensions don't appear to be that much bigger... but if your pocket(s) are just that tiny bit too snug by 6 mm, then maybe you would want a kobo clara hd.

The weight of the Clara HD is 166, according to the Kobo specs/site.

lumpynose · 06-27-2019, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mobama

A jacket with bigger pockets. I can fit an 8" tablet - complete with cover - in my internal pocket. Kobo Mini almost gets lost in that pocket.

Heh, or a bigger purse, or get a backpack. I worked at a university where a backpack was required attire and it's the only way to go as far as I'm concerned.

I won't compromise on screen size and carry my 8" reader with me in my backpack.

ZodWallop · 06-27-2019, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lumpynose

I worked at a university where a backpack was required attire and it's the only way to go as far as I'm concerned.

I prefer my Timbuk2 messenger bag to a backpack. But then, I've always been a rebel

Popup · 06-28-2019, 08:03 AM

It looks like Tekstor had a Pyrus Mini for a while, that was a pretty basic, but functional 4.3" e-reader. But that's also defunct by now.

06-26-2019, 10:14 AM	#1
Popup Zealot Posts: 102 Karma: 100000 Join Date: May 2011 Device: kindle3, paperwhite-2012, Oasis-2016, paperwhite-2019	Is there no e-reader smaller than the paperwhite? One thing I really like with e-readers is the ability to bring it everywhere. I have had a couple of Kindles, from the 3G Kindle, via Paperwhite and Oasis (first-gen). When I cracked the screen of the Oasis I deliberately did not get the 'new Oasis' as I find it too big, but instead the latest Paperwhite, which is still larger than the Oasis-1. While I wouldn't mind a larger device for reading at home, I would also really like a small device for reading on the hoof. The Kobo Mini filled this niche, but it's been discontinued for quite a while. Is there anything else that fits this use-case?

06-27-2019, 01:28 PM	#9
slkissinger Connoisseur Posts: 80 Karma: 2177726 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Multiple Kindles, Pocketbook Touch HD3, Kobo Clara HD, Xiaomi InkPalm	I love the comparison table, but unless I'm blind (likely), that particular table talks about weight and resolution, but not about physical size. I did some quick google for sizes of a couple 6" and 5" ones. I know 5" ones (new) aren't available, but pretty sure one can still find them on resale sites. Sorry for the poor formatting, but that's in millimeters, length/width/depth, weight in grams, and then resolution. Looks like 6" ones are comparable. but if you want the smallest, and don't mind a 5" screen vs. 6"; maybe try to find a Kobo Mini on the 2nd hand market. kobo clara hd 159.6x110x8.3 166 1072x1448 Paperwhite 4 167x116x8.2 182 1072x1448 PocketBook Touch HD 3 161.3x108x8 155 1072x1448 5" screens, no longer made Kobo Mini 133x102x10 134 600x800 Sony PRS-350 145x104.4x8.3 155 600x800 Personally, I can fit the Clara HD in a pocket just fine. The paperwhite 4 dimensions don't appear to be that much bigger... but if your pocket(s) are just that tiny bit too snug by 6 mm, then maybe you would want a kobo clara hd. Last edited by slkissinger; 06-27-2019 at 02:47 PM. Reason: Changed weight on Clara hd

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06-26-2019, 10:26 AM	#2
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,454 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Google is your friend: https://www.the-ebook-reader.com/ere...omparison.html

06-26-2019, 10:33 AM	#4
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,454 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	I use my Cell phone when away from home.

06-26-2019, 09:59 PM	#5
barryem Wizard Posts: 2,459 Karma: 68781975 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arkansas Device: Paperwhite 4	I also use my cell phone away from home for reading. Recently I began experimenting with reading with it even at home. I think I'm on the 7th book read entirely on my cell phone. Barry

06-27-2019, 05:15 AM	#6
BookCat C L J Posts: 2,912 Karma: 21115458 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Device: Sony e-reader 505, Kindle PW2, Kindle PW3, Kobo Libra2	5 inch devices can still be bought on ebay, if you're prepared to take the risk.

06-27-2019, 07:01 AM	#8
Pajamaman Wizard Posts: 2,827 Karma: 10700629 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Canada Device: Onyx Nova	Maybe not screen size but maybe overall dimensions. My Onyx Poke is much smaller and lighter then my PW2. Edit. Dunno why my message text is so small all of a sudden.

06-28-2019, 08:03 AM	#13
Popup Zealot Posts: 102 Karma: 100000 Join Date: May 2011 Device: kindle3, paperwhite-2012, Oasis-2016, paperwhite-2019	It looks like Tekstor had a Pyrus Mini for a while, that was a pretty basic, but functional 4.3" e-reader. But that's also defunct by now.

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