03-09-2023, 02:31 PM | #1 |
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I bought a Kindle Paperwhite. I do not like the flush screen. So I got a Kobo Libra 2 instead only to find out that Scribd will not work on it. And Kobo doesn’t have their subscription service in the U.S. yet. I want a service that has both ebooks and audiobooks. And I would like a 7” or greater *sunken* screen e-reader. Suggestions?
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03-09-2023, 03:16 PM | #2 | |
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03-09-2023, 03:21 PM | #3 |
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Why the preference for sunken screen? Your best bet is an Android model because then you can just use the Android app for Scribd or whatever you want. The Boox Leaf 2 is a pretty similar form factor the the Libra 2. Meebook P78 is another device to look at. They don't have sunken screens though but AFAIK no Android reader bigger than 6" you can buy does so you may have to pick your poison.
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Kobo does not have the subscription service available to people in the U.S. Kindle Unlimited does have audiobooks. Not as many as Audible though.
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03-09-2023, 03:26 PM | #5 | |
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With the sunken screen you do not have a piece of glass between you and the words. Without the glass it is clearer. Yes, with the glass it is ok. But, I would prefer it to not be flush if possible. Are these android models e-ink or just a normal tablet screen like an iPad?
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03-09-2023, 04:12 PM | #6 |
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03-09-2023, 06:42 PM | #7 | |
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Thank you for the suggestion of the Boox Leaf 2! The white version has a sunken screen.
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