Boyue Likebook Mars and ghosting

[renatopdalencar]

Hello there!

In this video, it's pointed out that he Mars displays some heavy ghosting of previous pages when reading comics, something that apparently doesn't happen on the Kindle Oasis. I wonder if this problem is inherent to the Likebook Mars, or a matter of configuration and/or using an e-ink friendly reading app. I understand that KOreader is one, so maybe using it, I could set the device to refresh after every page turn and so get rid of the ghosting showed in the video? My main use for the device would be reading .cbz manga and black comics, along with ebooks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHat2omvR1U&t=212s

[ottischwenk]

Originally Posted by renatopdalencar

Hello there!

In this video, it's pointed out that he Mars displays some heavy ghosting of previous pages when reading comics, something that apparently doesn't happen on the Kindle Oasis. I wonder if this problem is inherent to the Likebook Mars, or a matter of configuration and/or using an e-ink friendly reading app. I understand that KOreader is one, so maybe using it, I could set the device to refresh after every page turn and so get rid of the ghosting showed in the video? My main use for the device would be reading .cbz manga and black comics, along with ebooks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHat2omvR1U&t=212s

It is a matter of both the screen setting and the app selection.
Mars can do A2 mode (fluent but not completely refreshing) - something the Oasis can't

[renatopdalencar]

Originally Posted by ottischwenk

It is a matter of both the screen setting and the app selection.
Mars can do A2 mode (fluent but not completely refreshing) - something the Oasis can't

I see. A2 mode isn't something that particularly interests me, because I much prefer a "perfect" and clean image, than a fast page turn. Do you think that using an app like KOreader (which is intended for E-ink screens) along with the right settings (like refresh after every page, if possible), I could get a clean image with no ghosting in every page?

[ottischwenk]

Originally Posted by renatopdalencar

I see. A2 mode isn't something that particularly interests me, because I much prefer a "perfect" and clean image, than a fast page turn. Do you think that using an app like KOreader (which is intended for E-ink screens) along with the right settings (like refresh after every page, if possible), I could get a clean image with no ghosting in every page?

I had a Mars and was able to sell it with a clear conscience.
Now I have Ares and Alita and of course you can generally set both so that each page is refreshed.
I don't know about Koreader because I don't use it.

[Incanus]

Originally Posted by ottischwenk

Now I have Ares and Alita and of course you can generally set both so that each page is refreshed.
I don't know about Koreader because I don't use it.

Yes, you can set KOReader for Android to refresh after every page.

Hopefully helpfully,

[INCANUS]

[renatopdalencar]

Originally Posted by Incanus

Yes, you can set KOReader for Android to refresh after every page.

Hopefully helpfully,

[INCANUS]

Yes, you were indeed extremely helpful. Thank you so much! Now the only thing that makes me wary of getting the Mars is the number of people reporting about having dead/frozen units after not using them for a while or after a firmware update. Since you got a Mars yourself, what's your take on this matter?

[Incanus]

Originally Posted by renatopdalencar

Yes, you were indeed extremely helpful. Thank you so much! Now the only thing that makes me wary of getting the Mars is the number of people reporting about having dead/frozen units after not using them for a while or after a firmware update. Since you got a Mars yourself, what's your take on this matter?

I've never had any issues with firmware update and freezing after on my Mars.

For the other bit, I read daily so I really couldn't tell you.

Kind regards,

[INCANUS]

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[bazz2004]

I have the Alita and my general take is that without A2 activated the reading experience is slow. With it activated you get ghosting. As for viewing comics having tried a few apps they all disappoint. First of all these devices lack a colour screen so you lose all the life and joy of the comic experience. Secondly, I've been spoilt by reading them on a PC using YAC which is brilliant. On Android e-readers there is no YAC (Yet another comic reader) application or anything that comes close. No way would I recommend an e-reader for those into comics/mangas etc. For some time now I've struggled to find anything Boyue e-readers are good at.

[ottischwenk]

Originally Posted by bazz2004

For some time now I've struggled to find anything Boyue e-readers are good at.

Then read outside or even in the sun.

[bazz2004]

True, but not a very useful factor considering that my Kindle and the wife's Kobo can be also be used in bright sunlight. They were a fraction of the price of these Boyue units. The Kindle and Kobo devices are also dead easy to use - they've had the bugs ironed out by the developers.

[ottischwenk]

Originally Posted by bazz2004

True, but not a very useful factor considering that my Kindle and the wife's Kobo can be also be used in bright sunlight. They were a fraction of the price of these Boyue units. The Kindle and Kobo devices are also dead easy to use - they've had the bugs ironed out by the developers.

But neither with Kindle nor with Kobo you can see comics properly and apart from that there are other applications that process comics quickly and cleanly

[bazz2004]

True again but I'm saying that all these devices are a poor choice for reading comics which are seen at their best in colour. Until there is a colour screen device available from one of the established names like Apple, Kindle or Kobo you are much better off with a computer or iPad to enjoy reading comics. It looks unlikely to happen though. So, if you think reading comics is a good reason to buy an e-reader prepare to be disappointed.

[ottischwenk]

Originally Posted by bazz2004

True again but I'm saying that all these devices are a poor choice for reading comics which are seen at their best in colour. Until there is a colour screen device available from one of the established names like Apple, Kindle or Kobo you are much better off with a computer or iPad to enjoy reading comics. It looks unlikely to happen though. So, if you think reading comics is a good reason to buy an e-reader prepare to be disappointed.

Of course, a colored device is better for colored books.
But color devices have major disadvantages in the gray scale range - eInk is optimal here.

[bazz2004]

We'll have to agree to differ. This isn't going anywhere.

[Pajamaman]

I read comics on an Onyx Nova 7.8". The Onyx is the best device I've ever owned to read comics. I bought it mainly to read comics and also to read pdf files, particularly scanned pdfs. I cannot read comics on an LCD screen; they hurt my eyes. I can read all day on e-ink.

The Onyx allows me to set how often to refresh the screen so I can balance between ghosting and screen-flashing and speed.

The Onyx Neoreader app allows me to divide large pages into separate panels in a number of different configurations, and also to define what direction to read between panels. I think this software is essential if one is reading on a screen smaller than 9.7".

I can also move quickly in and out of a dictionary when I am reading comics in a foreign language.

The Onyx screen also seems to be particularly clear when reading comics. The Neoreader app also has a lot of image processing options, like contrast and sharpening.

I don't wish to be an Onyx fanboy, but the device is excellent for reading comics, both because of hardware, and also because of software.

Edit: I do get ghosting on the Onyx. There are pretty easy ways to flash the screen manually and automatically per app (though I'm still trying to work that latter method out). I must admit, a little ghosting doesn't bother me that much. The only time it does bother me is when it interferes with the black background in reverse night mode when reading books.