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Old 10-13-2017, 01:03 PM   #1
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Listening to music while reading ? - Help me find an E-reader
Hey,

My need is pretty simple but it seems that in the e-reader world I'm having a hard time finding the right device for me.

I love listing to music while reading, I currently do that with my Asus ZenPad C 7, a simple 7' Android-based tablet, while using Google play for music and Ereader Prestigio for reading. I feel like I want to make the move towards a dedicated e-reader, but can't find one that I actually do both on.

I can do with a 6''-7'' reader that I can upload mp3/flac audio files to and download a simple audio player app for msuic.

Anyone can help find a device that can do both properly?
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Old 10-13-2017, 02:24 PM   #2
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Try this group https://www.mobileread.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=220 The Onyx eBook readers run Android OS so you can likely get this to work.

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Old 10-13-2017, 03:39 PM   #3
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Allow me to point out that:

6' = 6 feet
6" = 6 inches

Confusing the two can lead to undesirable consequences!
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I'm currently studying the pocketbook devices, and, if I understand correctly, some of them can play mp3. Don't take my word on it though as I'm really not familiar with them!
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The Pocketbook devices with audio functions do play MP3s. I have a Touch HD and use the audio feature for TTS. Unfortunately, there is some static noise, so I wouldn't use it for music. But you could try other PB models like the Aqua 2.

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Hey,

My need is pretty simple but it seems that in the e-reader world I'm having a hard time finding the right device for me.

I love listing to music while reading, I currently do that with my Asus ZenPad C 7, a simple 7' Android-based tablet, while using Google play for music and Ereader Prestigio for reading. I feel like I want to make the move towards a dedicated e-reader, but can't find one that I actually do both on.

I can do with a 6''-7'' reader that I can upload mp3/flac audio files to and download a simple audio player app for msuic.

Anyone can help find a device that can do both properly?
If you don't mind not having a built in light, a kindle touch is a great choice. It supports audible books plus mp3. It has built in speakers and an audio jack. Here is a link to it on amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Touch-.../dp/B005890G8Y

Since amazon doesn't make it anymore you have to buy it used either on amazon or ebay.
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Old 10-14-2017, 08:35 PM   #7
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I use my Nook Simple Touch and my smartphone or my Sansa Clip
To be honest, I think separating the two functions is by far the best way to go. By insisting on a device on which you can both read and play music, the OP is ruling out dedicated readers, which are in many ways far better (for reading) than more general-purpose devices.
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You should steer away from FLAC files regarding an ebook reader, because of these three reasons:

1) Limited internal memory.
2) Size of FLAC files
3) Tiny little speaker(s) in an ebook reader, although some earbuds would help.

Rather, get a DAP and a 256-gig card and keep the ebook for reading/listening to audio ebooks.
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