I want to read books, not just buy them.

My Boox Page just got this tonight. Main new feature for me is that they added dark mode to the stock Neoreader app.

Does the Nextcloud SyncClient (Android) work on any ereader? I'd love to use it to snc my books and notes, but the blueish interface does not display at all on my monochrome eink tablet. Does anyone use Nextcloud successfully on a b/w device?

Does the Nextcloud SyncClient (Android) work on any ereader? I'd love to use it to snc my books and notes, but the blueish interface does not display at all on my monochrome eink tablet. Does anyone use Nextcloud successfully on a b/w device?

I use an Android e-reader (the Likebook P6) and I'm so frustrated by the lack of a good read-it-later app. This chart lays out the shortcomings of current apps.

Pocket used to be good but they dropped support for page turning.

Does anyone have a good app for saving and reading articles on e-ink screens?

There's an Omnivore beta app that supports page turning (great!!) but... for some reason, I can't adjust the fonts on my tablet. (I have this issue with the official Ominvore app, too.) And the Omnivore app doesn't auto-download articles?!?! I have to be online to load each article when I open it, and only then can I go offline. Pocket and Wallabag don't work this way; they'll download all your articles at once and you can read them all later, even if offline.

Are there any other options???

My Boox Page just received this firmware update today. It was on version 3.5 before. I don’t see any release notes on their website yet, but here’s a summary of what’s showing on my device:

System/Apps:

1. Support for importing system fonts
2. Support for customizing the navigation bar
3. Fixed input method covering input boxes in some apps
4. Support for using email or phone number to unbind other Onyx accounts

Library/Neoreader:

1. Fixed the issue of being unable to long-press to select words
2. Support for sharing directly after opening a document
3. Support for bulk OCR for PDF docs (Onyx account login required)

The update is 1.5GB.

Amazon updated the browser in Kindle e-readers with software version 5.16.4 last November. Check the Kindle E-Reader Software Updates page to see if your device has that version available.

Previously, the browser was almost useless, because it didn't support many of the features websites use nowadays. The new update significantly improves the browser, and it actually manages to display most pages correctly. Unfortunately, Kindles' hardware is quite lacking. Paperwhite 11th gen is so slow that while webpages work correctly, many of them are unusable because of the poor performance.

Has anyone tried the new version of the web browser yet? Have you found any websites that you like using on your Kindle? I tried Lemmy, but of course that's one of the websites that doesn't work. There are no errors, it just doesn't show any posts.

So, I've got a 9th generation Kindle Oasis and its battery is really starting to show its age. This is also one of the models where it is damn near impossible to replace the battery. Any attempts that I have read about online resulted in broken screens and sadness.

I'm not too wedded to the Amazon ecosystem, but I do like being able to borrow library books, which my local library allows in the form of sending them to your amazon account. I have a few books from the kindle store, but not a ton.

I've been looking around online for a replacement e-ink reading device, and the Boox Page has caught my eye. I'm curious how those have been performing for anyone who's got one here, since they've been out for a while now. I like the idea of it not being tied to any particular vendor's store, and the fact that I could install the Kindle and Libby apps on it, along with, apparently, pretty much anything else available in the Play store.

Important things for me are battery life and having physical page turn buttons, as well as a built in light so that I can read in bed without bothering my wife with a table lamp or something.

I would love to see some feedback from people who own these devices.

Also, does anyone know how often the Boox store restocks them? It's been showing as unavailable every time I check over the past few days.

Hi there,

Recently bought a Note Air 3 originally for replacing my Tab Mini C but later decided that it's best to set up both devices for different environment and use cases. I'm aware that pdf annotation can sync between Boox devices using Boox account Sync, but can we do that without using the Boox account? Personally I'd prefer if I can avoid not using an account in the first place.

I hope I've cross-posted this the right way haha. What do you think of this project?

I have a Kindle which has a 6.8 inch screen. I've been wanting to pick up another ereader, but I don't want a smaller screen. I'd prefer a 7 inch screen, since that seems to be closest to the Kindle. I've been looking at Boox and Kobo readers, but all their 7 inch screens have hardware buttons rather than touch. I have not found a 7 inch screen with touch. Does anyone have a recommendation, or am I stuck with hardware buttons?

TLDR: Im looking for an ereader that will sync my progress with an app on iphone so I can continue reading if I dont have my ereader.

I currently have my books stored in a calibre library, most in epub format, on my computer and manually load them onto my nook or phone. My ereader is on its way out though and I was wondering if theres a better solution.

From what I've read, most ereader/app pairs only sync if you buy them from the respective store.

Thanks in advance

I have an old PRS-T3 from Sony and would like to upgrade, but don’t know much about the current world of ereaders, maybe someone could help me. (The PRS is working fine for books, so I can wait, but many websites stopped working and I would like to upgrade)

It would have to be robust and have a similar form factor(maybe smaller but not much bigger)[3 inches/7.5 cm] and I would like physical buttons, but they are not required. Since I am using omnivore as a read it later app and read my local newspaper on these devices, google play and a webbrowser would help a lot.

Thanks.

I don’t need an integrated store or drm reader, I add all my books manually.

I came across the PineNote and was wondering if anyone has played around with it and the experience so far.

I'm looking to buy my first e-reader. I plan to buy something used off eBay, like I do when I need a new cellphone. When I get a new phone, the first thing I do is unlock the bootloader and load a custom ROM on it. I thought some e-readers were similar, where you can load a whole custom ROM on the device, and never be forced to use the stock software. It seems, I've gotten that wrong. It seems like most people with a "hacked" e-reader are simply using an app called KOreader, which runs inside the regular factory stock operating system. I guess I'll do that if I have to, but I'm wondering is there any paperwhite e-reader that has a fully custom ROM made for it? I'd like to replace the stock firmware entirely. Any hardware recommendations? Or should I just bite the bullet, get a Kobo Clara HD, and put KOreader on it?

I personally care only about the contrast, so you can stop loosing details in shadows on manga

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Heyo all!

I'm kind of in the market for an ereader. I've been primarily reading books on my phone with moon+ reader. While the application is very nice, I think for my pre-sleep routine I'd prefer a dedicated ereader.

Are there any devices that can either

1. possibly sync my reading position with moon+ reader
2. have a comparable application on Android that can sync reading positions

Not looking to read exclusively on an ereader (sometimes the phone is just convenient). Thanks in advance!

Really like the one-handed phone form factor, but the Box Palma being WiFi only was a deal breaker for me.

Instead I got a Hisense A5 from eBay for ~$130 and after rooting, debloating, and installing E-ink optimized versions of Open source android apps it's a perfect companion for my Boox Nova Air C. With KOReader syncing across devices.

Thought this was interesting. Really hope Amazon doesn’t give up on the buttons.