(Germany) Any sleek looking 6.5"+ EReaders other than the PW5/KOA3?

[Michal Jancik]

Originally Posted by kandwo

How can the screen be better if it's the same hardware? (Well, except for the processor, but I'd expect the casing and the screen to be the same.) Have you compared them side by side?

What does it have to do with hardware?
In addition, both readers have completely different hardware as well as the operating system.
(SW → Tolino Vision 6 uses Android 8.1. HW → CPU QuadCore AllWinner B300 1.8GHz + 1Gb RAM).

If you mean the E-INK 1200 screen, it doesn't mean anything, not every screen is of the same quality, or from the same manufacturer.

Sometimes the background is darker or lighter, the screen is protected by glass, different lighting is used, and you get a completely different result.

The same applies to the software and its settings for displaying, rendering (scaling), smoothing, and the like.

.. And yes, I compared them side by side.
Even when using lighting or night mode, Tolino has slightly more visible and sharper writing. Of course, the same book and font were used for the test

[Michal Jancik]

PS: However, it is not a significant difference, and the differences must be monitored in real detail. Otherwise, the Libra 2 and Tolino Visoin 6 screens are visually on the same level.
By that I mean that the difference is not such that you put both devices side by side and say that Tolino is significantly better".

[hanakomisa]

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

Guys, they bought their reader months ago.

Yep, though I don't mind more conversation sparking. I like hearing about people's recommendations and opinions. I do love my PW5 though, and will probably keep it for a long time to come.

[kandwo]

Originally Posted by Michal Jancik

PS: However, it is not a significant difference, and the differences must be monitored in real detail. Otherwise, the Libra 2 and Tolino Visoin 6 screens are visually on the same level.
By that I mean that the difference is not such that you put both devices side by side and say that Tolino is significantly better".

I appreciate your detailed answer and clarification. Yes, I was thinking about the fact that they use the same screen, both being flush, etc. I would assume they also use the same layers for the frontlight and so forth - otherwise that could play a role.

Is it possible to install other Android reading apps on it? Does Koreader have support for it (i.e. is it possible to set the refresh rate for the screen in the app and so on)?

I might consider buying that to be able to use better dictionaries (goldendict, aard2) than on my Kobo Libra 2. But I would need Koreader to do a full screen refresh on every page turn, which sadly isn't possible on unsupported devices, as far as I know.

[ottischwenk]

Originally Posted by kandwo

Is it possible to install other Android reading apps on it?

The new Tolinos (Vision 6, Epos 3, Shine 4) are based on Android 8.1 and it is possible (after installing a launcher and file manager) to install other Android applications via sideloading.
I use Caliber Companion, AlReader, Golden Dict and also AARD2; but not KOReader

[Michal Jancik]

Originally Posted by kandwo

I appreciate your detailed answer and clarification. Yes, I was thinking about the fact that they use the same screen, both being flush, etc. I would assume they also use the same layers for the frontlight and so forth - otherwise that could play a role.

Is it possible to install other Android reading apps on it? Does Koreader have support for it (i.e. is it possible to set the refresh rate for the screen in the app and so on)?

I might consider buying that to be able to use better dictionaries (goldendict, aard2) than on my Kobo Libra 2. But I would need Koreader to do a full screen refresh on every page turn, which sadly isn't possible on unsupported devices, as far as I know.

Yes, it is possible to install Koreader and choose to redraw the screen at every turn.
But you don't need to install KOREADER for that, you can find page redraw every time you load in the settings :

As for the Tolino Vision 6, I don't understand why the bluetooth is removed and masked.

After minor and very simple adjustments, I managed to activate the bluetooth chip and connect external devices such as headphones and the like.
It is also possible to install and listen to audiobooks after installing Audible.
Same for TTS. Even Text-To-Speech worked perfectly.

It's a real shame that Tolino vision 6 is so limited and stripped of various features in the default Tolino environment. At the same time, Vision 6 has so much potential.

• After activating Bluetooth and connecting an external speaker, the Amazon Audible application works perfectly.

Spoiler:

• E-INK 1200 contrast :
Just typed quickly by phone, sorry for the poor quality.

Spoiler:

• Unfortunately, I haven't been able to use USB-C for listening to audio yet. I will then try other converters (USB-C to Jack 3.5) with an integrated DAC.