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09-08-2021, 05:38 PM | #1 |
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Have a jailbroken PW4 and a Samsung S7+ tablet; looking for a middleground
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I primarily read epubs, though I do have a lot in my Audible library, but often listen mostly on my phone + bluetooth earbuds. I read pretty exclusively with koreader on all of the above devices. What I'm missing right now is a way to read RSS entries for a few websites/blogs I follow and long articles easily on an e-ink type screen. In addition, while I love the big size of the android tablet, it's harder on my eyes than the e-ink screen. I think I'd keep the Paperwhite as the form factor is nice, for travel, and I like having the option of pulling from the Amazon book library if need be, as well as Audible integration. So ideally, what I'm looking for would be:
where does that leave me? the forma? something else? Last edited by arooni; 09-08-2021 at 05:49 PM. |
09-08-2021, 09:57 PM | #2 |
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For me you have at least that options:
1. Kobo Forma (8") or 2. KOBO Elipsa (10.3") or 3. Onyx Boox 7.8 or 10.3" with full android (v.10): Nova 3, Air 4. Likebook P78, P10. Also full android (v.8), cheaper than Onyx, but software is worse. There are more options around... |
09-09-2021, 02:41 AM | #3 | |
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The Android 8.1 of Likebook devices is much more usable than Boox Android 10. - Complete access to the Android settings - missing from Boox - inverse image display - Boox cannot. - SD cards and better file system integration - missing with Boox (only FAT32). Only split screen is not so easy with Likebook and rotation 90/270 ° is missing in the operating system. These are the reasons why I prefer to use the Likebook devices. |
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09-09-2021, 11:36 AM | #4 |
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I'm thinking the boox nova air is my next device.
Physical buttons to change the page would be nice |
09-09-2021, 02:18 PM | #5 | |
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Nova Air looks great, but in my opinion it has serious flaws in handling: for example the buttons on the left side and no position sensor. It bothers me that the bezel, pen and button area have different colors - this is an absolute no-go for me at this price. But these are my opinions on this device. Ich rate zum Likebook P10 Last edited by ottischwenk; 09-09-2021 at 03:30 PM. |
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09-10-2021, 09:49 AM | #6 |
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For the boox nova air ..
I treat my devices pretty well and am trying to figure out which credit card to use to purchase this. I have a card that doubles the warranty to two years but only covers hardware issues not software. And I have another card that pays a bonus in Bitcoin (blockfi) but no warranty extension. Do these get bricked often ? Motherboard failure ? I feel if it's well taken care of it will either break in the first year or it won't he likely to break for awhile. Finally if I want a 7.8 inch device is this the best one out there currently? I'm not sure what else I'd want except hardware buttons on the device or an accelemerator to detect rotation. |
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Only the Note Air has a position sensor. Due to the small battery of the Nova Air, I would choose the Nova 3 - it is also cheaper. |
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09-11-2021, 01:31 PM | #8 |
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next question:
I treat my devices pretty well and am trying to figure out which credit card to use to purchase this. I have a card that doubles the warranty to two years but only covers hardware issues not software. And I have another card that pays a bonus in Bitcoin (blockfi) but no warranty extension. Do these get bricked often ? Motherboard failure ? I feel if it's well taken care of it will either break in the first year or it won't he likely to break for awhile. Finally if I want a 7.8 inch device is this the best one out there currently? I'm not sure what else I'd want except hardware buttons on the device or an accelemerator to detect rotation. |
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when I do a google shopping search for the nova 3 ; it seems like its basically the same price? wouldn't the 2000 mah battery still last weeks in between uses? |
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09-11-2021, 03:43 PM | #10 | |
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Boox Nova 3 - USD 339.99, 3150 mAh Boox Nova Air - USD 349.99 and cover with buttons USD 59.99, 2000 mAh |
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09-21-2021, 10:07 AM | #11 |
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Update. Got the boox nova air. Love it and it's the perfect device for me.
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