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02-26-2019, 04:05 AM | #46 | |
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Thanks for chiming in. Unfortunately, the Clara and Aura H20 don't fit the criteria I specified in my OP's linked Google Doc. For one, I'm looking for a larger size -- 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 or larger inches. The Forma which you've suggested does appear to fit my requirements, so I'll include that into the list of semifinalists. |
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02-26-2019, 05:58 AM | #48 | |
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Even my YotaPhone will last well over a week when used predominantly as an e-ink reader. Please note that I do not have SIM card inside and use WiFi only when on vacation to check weather and snow forecast, or perhaps a museum opening hours. |
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02-26-2019, 06:21 AM | #49 | |
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Mind you, going back to that speed / display resolution and contrast and overall clunkiness would involve some getting used to ;-), but at the time I was ecstatic about the display quality. I paid $350 for it in 2006. That is equivalent in purchasing power to $437.00 in 2019. |
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02-26-2019, 08:17 AM | #50 |
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That's certainly not been the situation with the Android eInk devices I've personally owned. They've needed to be charged every few days. Longer battery life than tablets, but not as good as many dedicated readers (although some readers do of course have longer battery lives than others!). I don't know if there are modern eInk Android devices that do have a battery life measured in weeks. If so, then I agree with you that it becomes irrelevant.
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02-26-2019, 12:43 PM | #51 | ||
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All ereaders at this point are pretty good. If you want one with a large screen, try the Forma. Even if it doesn't seem to check every box you have in a list, odds are you will find it works for you. Then, when you decide to buy a replacement reader, you will know what really mattered and what didn't. |
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02-26-2019, 09:54 PM | #52 |
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My suggestion is to read the feature lists on the various low-end devices with front lights and pick the one that seems right for you. The truth is the major brands are all excellent. Asking what ereader to buy is a bit like asking what car to buy. You don't get answers. You get personal preferences.
While you're reading on the various features you might post questions about any of them you don't understand. You'll still get preferences and prejudices but reading those will help you understand the nature of the features. Actually I'm just trying to sound open minded. Get a Kindle. It's the only decent ereader. Or get a Kobo. It's the only decent ereader. Or get a Nook. It's the only decent ereader, at least until B&N goes belly up. Barry |
02-26-2019, 10:18 PM | #53 | |
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Hi Barry. Thank you for dropping by.
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The Google Doc I linked to, though, lists my preferences, and invites commenters to help introduce me to devices that match my preferences. |
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02-26-2019, 11:35 PM | #54 |
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Any ereader released since probably 2012/2013 meets your Google Docs list barring size so it's actually kinda useless...
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02-27-2019, 03:43 PM | #55 | |
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02-28-2019, 12:28 PM | #56 | |
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A mainstream somewhat affordable device that meets your spec is the Kobo Forma. There are similar sized devices running Android 6, but you've already said you don't want that, for instance you don't want it to have a web browser you want it to be dedicated. Since I've actually used the Forma hands on, I can recommend it. It handles everything I want quite well, including PDF's. For PDF's, if you read a lot of them, as in every day, you are going to want a larger device for that, probably at least 10" is the consensus around here. In that case, what a lot of people do is get two devices: a separate, smaller ereader, and then a tablet say 10+" for reading PDF's, web browsing, media consumption. The other alternative is a really large e-ink device up in the 10" range. Those don't come cheap, and the two options that come to mind are something from the Onyx Boox products, or Sony. I repeat--you aren't gonna like the prices. |
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03-19-2019, 11:58 AM | #57 |
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The Decision: Kobo Forma
My dear mom bought me an 8GB Kobo Forma.
She and I are currently in different continents, so it'll some time for the Forma to get to me. Thanks to all for your advice and suggestions. Appreciate it. Last edited by droopy; 03-19-2019 at 12:16 PM. |
03-19-2019, 12:08 PM | #58 | |
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One tip that might save you a bit of time, it would've saved me time as a new Forma user: check out this thread on working with the .kepub ebook file format in Calibre and your Forma. The .kepub format is how you are going to get the best performance out of your Forma when using books that you purchase outside of Kobo. Calibre can 'auto-convert' epub books you have in your Calibre library to the .kepub format, makes it really easy. |
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03-19-2019, 12:17 PM | #59 | |
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03-19-2019, 01:51 PM | #60 | |
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Congrats! Kobo makes very nice readers. Do spend some time in the Kobo forum. The community is very active. Of course, it can be overwhelming to read too much before you have a reader in your hands.
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One nice thing is you don't have to take up space storing kepubs on your computer, when you're only ever going to use them on your Forma. Lots of people prefer kepub (I do myself). But some people prefer ePub. They each have advantages and disadvantages. What's nice about Kobo is that you as a user have the choice. Last edited by ZodWallop; 03-19-2019 at 01:54 PM. |
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