EReader with physical buttons :)

anabolina · 01-06-2017, 09:10 AM

Hey everyone. Thanks in advance for letting me pick your brains

My arta tech onyx book t68 has had bootloops since 6 months after i bought it, but it's now gotten to the point where it now needs to be plugged in if in use. Alas firmware updates were no help.

I also have a paperwhite i bought last year. It's fine, but I really miss real buttons. I do like the book store, but reckon I'll have it on hand when i feel like buying or reading a book from Amazon.

Does anyone have a good recommendation for a new reader. I don't mind ordering from overseas, but prefer it be less than $200 worth shipping.

What would be nice :
-physical page turn buttons
- at least 274 ppi
-Backlight

Less essential
-android of with play store for calibre companion and installation of public library apps
- ability to change warmth of Backlight and broad range of light intensities

Don't care about
-screen size
- waterproofing
- book store

Does anyone have a reader they can recommend?

Pajamaman · 01-06-2017, 10:27 AM

Boyues are meant to be pretty good. You can find them on banggood.com. They have a new model out with a flush screen.

ZodWallop · 01-06-2017, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anabolina

Hey everyone. Thanks in advance for letting me pick your brains

My arta tech onyx book t68 has had bootloops since 6 months after i bought it, but it's now gotten to the point where it now needs to be plugged in if in use. Alas firmware updates were no help.

I also have a paperwhite i bought last year. It's fine, but I really miss real buttons. I do like the book store, but reckon I'll have it on hand when i feel like buying or reading a book from Amazon.

Does anyone have a good recommendation for a new reader. I don't mind ordering from overseas, but prefer it be less than $200 worth shipping.

What would be nice :
-physical page turn buttons
- at least 274 ppi
-Backlight

Less essential
-android of with play store for calibre companion and installation of public library apps
- ability to change warmth of Backlight and broad range of light intensities

Don't care about
-screen size
- waterproofing
- book store

Does anyone have a reader they can recommend?

I don't own one, but I've been looking at the ICARUS Illumina E654BK. $120 on Amazon with an additional $15 for shipping.

On your list of requirements, it has:

-physical page turn buttons
-Backlight (Frontlight. E-ink does not use backlight)
-android of with play store for calibre companion and installation of public library apps

Resolution is 1024X758, so it isn't 300 ppi.

Here's a link to a review/overview: The eBook Reader

anabolina · 05-25-2017, 12:11 AM

Woot, I misplaced my Kindle last night.(Yeah I know, it's somewhere in the house and if I look for it, I'll find it, but now I have an excuse to replace it).

I ended up ordering the Ink Book Prime from Amazon, so I should have it Friday. I can't wait to play with my new ereader. Thanks for the replies!

01-06-2017, 09:10 AM	#1
anabolina Groupie Posts: 155 Karma: 429002 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Great State of Texas Device: Current: tablet, kindle paperwhite, onyx boox t68. Past: Sony, nook	EReader with physical buttons :) Hey everyone. Thanks in advance for letting me pick your brains My arta tech onyx book t68 has had bootloops since 6 months after i bought it, but it's now gotten to the point where it now needs to be plugged in if in use. Alas firmware updates were no help. I also have a paperwhite i bought last year. It's fine, but I really miss real buttons. I do like the book store, but reckon I'll have it on hand when i feel like buying or reading a book from Amazon. Does anyone have a good recommendation for a new reader. I don't mind ordering from overseas, but prefer it be less than $200 worth shipping. What would be nice : -physical page turn buttons - at least 274 ppi -Backlight Less essential -android of with play store for calibre companion and installation of public library apps - ability to change warmth of Backlight and broad range of light intensities Don't care about -screen size - waterproofing - book store Does anyone have a reader they can recommend?

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anabolina Groupie Posts: 155 Karma: 429002 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Great State of Texas Device: Current: tablet, kindle paperwhite, onyx boox t68. Past: Sony, nook	Woot, I misplaced my Kindle last night.(Yeah I know, it's somewhere in the house and if I look for it, I'll find it, but now I have an excuse to replace it). I ended up ordering the Ink Book Prime from Amazon, so I should have it Friday. I can't wait to play with my new ereader. Thanks for the replies!