08-22-2017, 11:33 AM | #1 |
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Looking to replace broken e-reader
For the past five or so years I've enjoyed my Sony PRS-T1 reader, but now it's unfortunately no longer fully functional.
Back then picking one was quite easy, but now it's a bit more difficult for me. Partially because of my financial situation and partially because there is just more choice. What I'm looking for is a good e-reader for primarily side-loaded books (I believe that's the term anyway) using Calibre. The Kindle series is not really an option for me, Amazon is not particularly well represented in my country and since I don't buy my e-books through Amazon it just doesn't seem to fit my requirements. From what I've seen so far several brands seem to be popular and readily available, namely: Kobo, Tolino, Pocketbook, Icarus and I've even seen one Onyx. Now there are a ton of Kobo's, but the three most popular (and thus easily available) seem to be: Kobo Auro H2O (2nd Edition), Kobo Aura One and the Kobo Aura (2nd Edition). I've read several bad things about the H2O concerning usage with Calibre and database corruption which is concerning to me. The Auro One is the most expensive which I'm not wild about (finances and such). The Tolino Vision 4 HD looks pretty good on paper, but is also not cheap and I've seen some mixed reviews. But since it doesn't seem to be very popular among non-German speaking customers I haven't found a lot of information about it. I don't know too much about any of the other brands unfortunately, which is why I decided to ask you guys about it. It seems like a community of people that enjoy reading 'on the go' as it were would be a good source of hands-on information. Oh and technically a tablet would also be a possibility, but I've liked how little strain e-ink puts on the eyes and the battery life of e-readers. |
08-22-2017, 02:57 PM | #2 |
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I would just note that if you sideload your books from Calibre, it's irrelevant where you buy your books from. I have a Kindle, and everything on it is loaded from Calibre.
Just for your information. Not trying to suggest that you buy a Kindle. |
08-22-2017, 03:26 PM | #3 |
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Given that you have eBooks in ePub, I suggest a Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2. I moved from a T1 to and H2O and it is so much nicer then the T1. Better screen, larger size, higher resolution, much clearer text, hyphens, most font control, more internal storage, front light, and faster. The H2O has it all over the T1.
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08-23-2017, 01:31 AM | #5 |
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I have an original H2O and I've never had a problem with the database because I always properly eject from the computer. Calibre works very well with my H2O.
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08-23-2017, 05:03 AM | #6 |
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Alright that's all good to hear.
So the H2O seems like a good, although somewhat expensive choice. With a case/sleeve it'll probably run me about $230-240. That is a lot of money to me, but you can't skimp on certain things. Thanks for all the replies guys! |
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If you order from Chapters, you can get the H2O cheaper due to the exchange rate even though you will pay shipping to the USA. It's what I did when I bought my H2O.
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LOL! It's a lot of money to a LOT of people!
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1. Bookeen Muse HD (I have no experience of this reader). Online reviews I have found seem to be mixed. 2. Tolino Shine 2 HD. (I have experience of the Vision 3 HD and found it to be a very nice and reliable reader with an excellent screen and build, though with more simplistic reading software than the Kobo). 3. Generally, the PocketBook Touch HD can be obtained for less than the Kobo too. The latest firmware seems stable, though the actual reading app is more basic than the Kobo. (I also have this reader and, after adding the Coolreader for Pocketbook reading app, it has become my favourite ereader - I do like the presence of page turn buttons.) Of course, all of these are only 6 inch readers whereas the H2O has a 6.8 inch screen. (I have the original H2O but found it too big and uncomfortable for extended reading, but many others love the extra area. The new H2O2 is lighter than the old H2O, though not significantly smaller.) |
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