looking for a specific reader

Jho · 11-09-2017, 01:44 PM

I've always been resentful in choosing a reader because I've never liked the options and they're very questionable to me

I'm looking for a reader that has absolutely the greatest accessibility of all others

shalym · 11-09-2017, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jho

I've always been resentful in choosing a reader because I've never liked the options and they're very questionable to me

I'm looking for a reader that has absolutely the greatest accessibility of all others

Accessibility in what way? Do you have a visual disability? Do you mean "accessible" in terms of ease of use? Do you mean "accessible" in terms of availability for you where you live?

Shari

Jho · 11-09-2017, 02:17 PM

accessibility in terms which reader has the greatest access to book formats

PeterT · 11-09-2017, 02:23 PM

The most flexible would be either an Android device or an iPad; either case you can take advantage of their stores to install readers for whatever formats you want.

Jho · 11-09-2017, 02:43 PM

is there no reader that has the best access to all book formats?

DaleDe · 11-09-2017, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jho

accessibility in terms which reader has the greatest access to book formats

Here are the two that do the best
PDF, ePub, DjVu, TXT, FB2, FB2.zip, CBR, CBZ, HTML, CHM, MOBI for any PocketBook

ePub, MOBI, PDF, TXT, HTML, CHM, PDB, FB2, DJVU, RTF, DOC, ZIP for any BOOX, Onyx

There is also
Icarus does ePub, PDF, FB2, RTF, MOBI, TXT, HTM plus it uses Android so apps will work for additional formats.

Look in our wiki for the models.

LucyOne · 11-09-2017, 02:51 PM

Pocketbook readers read a lot of formats: EPUB DRM, EPUB, PDF DRM, PDF, FB2, FB2.ZIP, TXT, DJVU, HTML, DOC, DOCX, RTF, CHM, TCR, PRC (MOBI)

Or an Android based reader on which you could install your desired apps for reading.

Jho · 11-09-2017, 03:19 PM

in your sincere opinions, which of both are superior in regard to accessibility of book formats

meeera · 11-09-2017, 09:12 PM

Are any of these formats not readily convertible by Calibre?
Do any other features matter to you?

Jho · 11-09-2017, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meeera

Are any of these formats not readily convertible by Calibre?
Do any other features matter to you?

I do not know, I've never had a Reader to say

and another question
Which of the Readers has access to Largest amount of books?

meeera · 11-09-2017, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jho

I do not know, I've never had a Reader to say

and another question
Which of the Readers has access to Largest amount of books?

No one reader has access to the largest amount of books, if you're prepared to put in a touch of work learning to use Calibre.

As a bit of a starting point to trying to point you in the right direction, what sort of books do you like to read? Classics, bestseller fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, academic papers, other? Is there a particular reason you're concerned about formats - what have you heard about ereaders and formats? Will you want to borrow library ebooks? What country are you in?

Jho · 11-09-2017, 10:29 PM

What is the purpose of having a reader when you are limited to what you read?
I read about everything and alot
and I just want a reader who is able to do the same

meeera · 11-09-2017, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jho

What is the purpose of having a reader when you are limited to what you read?
I read about everything and alot
and I just want a reader who is able to do the same

The primary purpose of the ereader makes a big difference. Reading complex full-size graphic novels or scientific PDFs on a six inch screeen is not an exercise in fun. But not everyone can drop many hundreds of dollars on an ereader, or wants to lug around a huge device.

But ok, if you're not planning on answering my questions or volunteering any further information at all, and since you're clearly not interested in tailored advice, other than "the most formats": get a tablet such as an iPad, the biggest you can afford. *shrug* It may well not be suited to your actual needs, but there's no way for me to tell.

Jho · 11-09-2017, 10:39 PM

my concerned about formats is the more formats the reader can support, the more it can read,right?

but I still find it questionable because I still want to know which reader can still access the largest possible amount of books

barryem · 11-09-2017, 11:21 PM

In general an ereader is sold by the store to sell you ebooks so the reader you get will determine which store you can buy from most easily. The usual favorites are Kindle and Kobo and if you're in the USA there's also the Nook. All three have huge libraries and there aren't many books that aren't in all three, although there are some.

The country you live in also affects which books you can buy because not every book is published in every country.

Calibre is a program for your computer that can convert books to different formats. I have a Kindle and I buy my books from Amazon. I also have a Kobo and a Nook but I don't buy books from them. I use Calibre with a plugin from Apprentice Alf to convert books from Kindle format so I can read them on the other devices.

Calibre is a free program, as is the Apprentice Alf plugin. Google can help you find them. I'm not sure I'm allowed, in this forum, to tell you where to get the plugin since they can be misused.

My usual procedure is to buy a book on Amazon, download it to my PC, convert it to the epub format if I want to read it on my Nook or Kobo and then transfer the book to that device. Typically from the time I decide to buy the book to the time I have it on my Kobo is about 2 minutes. Often less. The process is trivial.

Given that you might do better to focus on the features of the various devices and on the stores and their policies and decide which device you like best, which store you like best, etc.

Barry

11-09-2017, 01:44 PM	#1
Jho Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2017 Device: none	looking for a specific reader I've always been resentful in choosing a reader because I've never liked the options and they're very questionable to me I'm looking for a reader that has absolutely the greatest accessibility of all others

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11-09-2017, 02:17 PM	#3
Jho Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2017 Device: none	accessibility in terms which reader has the greatest access to book formats

11-09-2017, 02:23 PM	#4
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,166 Karma: 73448616 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Nexus 7, Clara, Touch, Tolino EPOS	The most flexible would be either an Android device or an iPad; either case you can take advantage of their stores to install readers for whatever formats you want.

11-09-2017, 02:43 PM	#5
Jho Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2017 Device: none	is there no reader that has the best access to all book formats?

11-09-2017, 02:51 PM	#7
LucyOne Librocubicularist Posts: 617 Karma: 11908623 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Germany Device: PocketBook InkPad 3 & Touch HD 3, Kobo Clara HD, Kindle Paperwhite 5	Pocketbook readers read a lot of formats: EPUB DRM, EPUB, PDF DRM, PDF, FB2, FB2.ZIP, TXT, DJVU, HTML, DOC, DOCX, RTF, CHM, TCR, PRC (MOBI) Or an Android based reader on which you could install your desired apps for reading.

11-09-2017, 03:19 PM	#8
Jho Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2017 Device: none	in your sincere opinions, which of both are superior in regard to accessibility of book formats

11-09-2017, 09:12 PM	#9
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,658 Karma: 66420972 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	Are any of these formats not readily convertible by Calibre? Do any other features matter to you?

11-09-2017, 10:29 PM	#12
Jho Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2017 Device: none	What is the purpose of having a reader when you are limited to what you read? I read about everything and alot and I just want a reader who is able to do the same

11-09-2017, 10:39 PM	#14
Jho Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2017 Device: none	my concerned about formats is the more formats the reader can support, the more it can read,right? but I still find it questionable because I still want to know which reader can still access the largest possible amount of books

11-09-2017, 11:21 PM	#15
barryem Wizard Posts: 2,459 Karma: 68781975 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arkansas Device: Paperwhite 4	In general an ereader is sold by the store to sell you ebooks so the reader you get will determine which store you can buy from most easily. The usual favorites are Kindle and Kobo and if you're in the USA there's also the Nook. All three have huge libraries and there aren't many books that aren't in all three, although there are some. The country you live in also affects which books you can buy because not every book is published in every country. Calibre is a program for your computer that can convert books to different formats. I have a Kindle and I buy my books from Amazon. I also have a Kobo and a Nook but I don't buy books from them. I use Calibre with a plugin from Apprentice Alf to convert books from Kindle format so I can read them on the other devices. Calibre is a free program, as is the Apprentice Alf plugin. Google can help you find them. I'm not sure I'm allowed, in this forum, to tell you where to get the plugin since they can be misused. My usual procedure is to buy a book on Amazon, download it to my PC, convert it to the epub format if I want to read it on my Nook or Kobo and then transfer the book to that device. Typically from the time I decide to buy the book to the time I have it on my Kobo is about 2 minutes. Often less. The process is trivial. Given that you might do better to focus on the features of the various devices and on the stores and their policies and decide which device you like best, which store you like best, etc. Barry

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