Which ereader to replace Kindle DX?

netbenben · 10-16-2012, 09:21 PM

Hey Guys,

Since Kindle DX is delisted, I can't find anyplace to buy one(outside of the US). Which ereader that is similar to Kindle DX shoud I buy? I need to read lots of A4 pdf academic documents and mobi files.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

Ben

twowheels · 10-16-2012, 10:01 PM

Pocketbook Pro 912 would be my first choice.

Unfortunately it's only Vizplex... [the older screen, pre-Pearl]

petrucci · 10-17-2012, 08:26 AM

The other big two are the Onxy Boox M92 and the Ectaco Jetbook color.

astmario · 10-17-2012, 09:28 AM

And add Icarus Excel to the bunch, it is expensive but it has a Vacom touch screen so it is excelent for note taking and annotation.

petrucci · 10-17-2012, 10:02 AM

It is my understanding that the Icarus Excel is identical to the Boox M92. It was just rebranded as the Excel.

Tabatha · 10-17-2012, 10:33 AM

You could check www.kindleboards.com in their buy, sell, trade section. Have been a few there lately.

twowheels · 10-17-2012, 05:26 PM

Ah, the M92 has a Pearl screen! Even better!

xendula · 10-17-2012, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by netbenben

Hey Guys,

Since Kindle DX is delisted, I can't find anyplace to buy one(outside of the US). Which ereader that is similar to Kindle DX shoud I buy? I need to read lots of A4 pdf academic documents and mobi files.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

Ben

Is something like the iPad not working for your pupose? It appears to be the better choice if you do a lot of highlighting and annotating. Or maybe wait for the MS Surface tablets. Microsoft had a very good reader software back in the days of the Pocket PCs. It allowed underlining, highlighting in different colors, scribbling anywhere on the page, and typed annotations. It was so advanced even cmpared to any of today's apps. They may be bringing it back.

seawhite · 10-18-2012, 12:40 AM

I think the point is we want E ink, or Mirasol, something without back light.
I would not mind to pay a higher price for a large E ink display, way higher than LCD

Quote:

Originally Posted by xendula

Is something like the iPad not working for your pupose? It appears to be the better choice if you do a lot of highlighting and annotating. Or maybe wait for the MS Surface tablets. Microsoft had a very good reader software back in the days of the Pocket PCs. It allowed underlining, highlighting in different colors, scribbling anywhere on the page, and typed annotations. It was so advanced even cmpared to any of today's apps. They may be bringing it back.

xendula · 10-18-2012, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seawhite

I think the point is we want E ink, or Mirasol, something without back light.
I would not mind to pay a higher price for a large E ink display, way higher than LCD

I get it, I also prefer e-ink, but if I were doing reasearch, I would go for a good tablet because of the previously mentioned advantages that may offset the disadvantages of reading on an LCD screen. I offered this as an alternative solution to the OP.

joblack · 10-18-2012, 09:45 AM

I'm quite happy with my

JetBook Color

Huge resolution, DJVU-Support and, if needed,color eink display and stylus support.

bZkindle · 10-18-2012, 05:34 PM

It's depressing there are so few options for large eink devices while the market overflows with 6 inch devices. I prefer by DX over all my readers. iPad doesn't even come close. In fact, I never read books on my pad.. NEVER! and I never will if I can help it!

JSWolf · 10-18-2012, 05:41 PM

For the cost of a large screen eink reader, an iPad is a better overall choice. I know some won't like this, but it's what is and you'll find it becoming even more so.

10-16-2012, 09:21 PM	#1
netbenben Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: Casio Electronic Dictionary	Which ereader to replace Kindle DX? Hey Guys, Since Kindle DX is delisted, I can't find anyplace to buy one(outside of the US). Which ereader that is similar to Kindle DX shoud I buy? I need to read lots of A4 pdf academic documents and mobi files. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!! Ben

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twowheels Wizard Posts: 1,853 Karma: 13432974 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kobo Clara HD, iPad Pro 10", iPhone 15 Pro, Boox Note Max	Pocketbook Pro 912 would be my first choice. Unfortunately it's only Vizplex... [the older screen, pre-Pearl]

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petrucci Groupie Posts: 198 Karma: 1647827 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	The other big two are the Onxy Boox M92 and the Ectaco Jetbook color.

10-17-2012, 09:28 AM	#4
astmario Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 496700 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Serbia, USA Device: Kindle Voyage	And add Icarus Excel to the bunch, it is expensive but it has a Vacom touch screen so it is excelent for note taking and annotation.

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petrucci Groupie Posts: 198 Karma: 1647827 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	It is my understanding that the Icarus Excel is identical to the Boox M92. It was just rebranded as the Excel.

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10-17-2012, 05:26 PM	#7
twowheels Wizard Posts: 1,853 Karma: 13432974 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kobo Clara HD, iPad Pro 10", iPhone 15 Pro, Boox Note Max	Ah, the M92 has a Pearl screen! Even better!

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joblack Wizard Posts: 1,750 Karma: 4382688 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somewhere on earth Device: Onyx Boox Tab X C	I'm quite happy with my JetBook Color Huge resolution, DJVU-Support and, if needed,color eink display and stylus support.

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bZkindle Fanatic Posts: 510 Karma: 1025024 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada City, Soviet Canuckistan Device: k2, k3G, kindle DXG, Sony T-1, iPad, iPhone, stone tablet	It's depressing there are so few options for large eink devices while the market overflows with 6 inch devices. I prefer by DX over all my readers. iPad doesn't even come close. In fact, I never read books on my pad.. NEVER! and I never will if I can help it!

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