Which ereader should I get? [Chinese ePub/vertical text]

lilly456 · 02-26-2018, 08:28 PM

Hi everyone,
I've never owned an e-reader before. I have taken a look at different models, but I'm a bit overwhelmed with the amount.

I'd like to get one to read books in Chinese. I would like if the reader could support epub vertical text, txt files, as well as easy to change custom fonts. No need for a dictionary or android support.

I heard kobos don't last a long time and break (not sure, I read that in some reviews), I'd also like to avoid kindles since they can't read epubs.

Thanks in advance!

robko · 02-26-2018, 11:59 PM

I would say that Kobo's are no more prone to breakage/failure than any other devices. The only real difference is that Kindle is more likely to replace a USER broken device than Kobo (i.e. a screen cracked by twisting). Can't comment directly on Chinese on the Kobo, but if you use Kepub (Kobo's version of epub -- mostly easy to convert from epub), but I believe it does what you're looking for on that front.

pdurrant · 02-27-2018, 04:29 AM

I've added your main requirement to the thread title. This might attract people with the right knowledge to this thread.

lilly456 · 02-27-2018, 11:58 AM

Thank you very much to both.

From what I've read it would seem the kobo is capable of supporting vertical text and custom fonts. If I were to get a kobo would it be a good idea to try to take precautions? i.e. a good case and a screen protector?

JSWolf · 02-27-2018, 12:13 PM

You don't need a screen protector on a Reader. A good case yes, that's essential.

lilly456 · 04-06-2018, 07:55 PM

Thanks everyone. After doing a bit a research it seems that you can jailbreak the kindle and get koreader, that would allow me to load txt files and read text vertically.

I think it has to be a certain firmware. Does anyone know what firmware a new paperwhite would come at? Also would it update as soon as I connect to the Internet?

tshering · 04-07-2018, 11:43 AM

You can install koreader on Kobo without jailbreak. Just saying.

JSWolf · 04-07-2018, 11:56 AM

And if you buy a Kindle, you cannot be sue you will get a firmware that allows jailbreaking. So you could end up with a Kindle that you cannot use as you want.

02-26-2018, 08:28 PM	#1
lilly456 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2018 Device: none	Which ereader should I get? [Chinese ePub/vertical text] Hi everyone, I've never owned an e-reader before. I have taken a look at different models, but I'm a bit overwhelmed with the amount. I'd like to get one to read books in Chinese. I would like if the reader could support epub vertical text, txt files, as well as easy to change custom fonts. No need for a dictionary or android support. I heard kobos don't last a long time and break (not sure, I read that in some reviews), I'd also like to avoid kindles since they can't read epubs. Thanks in advance!

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02-26-2018, 11:59 PM	#2
robko Wizard Posts: 2,454 Karma: 5469320 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kobo	I would say that Kobo's are no more prone to breakage/failure than any other devices. The only real difference is that Kindle is more likely to replace a USER broken device than Kobo (i.e. a screen cracked by twisting). Can't comment directly on Chinese on the Kobo, but if you use Kepub (Kobo's version of epub -- mostly easy to convert from epub), but I believe it does what you're looking for on that front.

02-27-2018, 04:29 AM	#3
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 71,668 Karma: 306652114 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Voyage	I've added your main requirement to the thread title. This might attract people with the right knowledge to this thread.

02-27-2018, 11:58 AM	#4
lilly456 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2018 Device: none	Thank you very much to both. From what I've read it would seem the kobo is capable of supporting vertical text and custom fonts. If I were to get a kobo would it be a good idea to try to take precautions? i.e. a good case and a screen protector?

02-27-2018, 12:13 PM	#5
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,705 Karma: 130140792 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	You don't need a screen protector on a Reader. A good case yes, that's essential.

04-06-2018, 07:55 PM	#6
lilly456 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2018 Device: none	Thanks everyone. After doing a bit a research it seems that you can jailbreak the kindle and get koreader, that would allow me to load txt files and read text vertically. I think it has to be a certain firmware. Does anyone know what firmware a new paperwhite would come at? Also would it update as soon as I connect to the Internet?

04-07-2018, 11:43 AM	#7
tshering Wizard Posts: 3,489 Karma: 2914715 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: kobo touch	You can install koreader on Kobo without jailbreak. Just saying.

04-07-2018, 11:56 AM	#8
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,705 Karma: 130140792 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	And if you buy a Kindle, you cannot be sue you will get a firmware that allows jailbreaking. So you could end up with a Kindle that you cannot use as you want.

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