Recommendations for an ebook reader?
Mar. 15th, 2013 11:43 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
ffuturesThe battery of the old Sony ebook reader I've been using is on its way out, and it isn't a particularly good one by modern standards. I want to get something to replace it; my main needs are
Compatibliity with epub and other generic formats.
NOT tied to any one book vendor etc.
6" or 7" eInk display with really good contrast and reasonably good grey scale.
Some sort of screen protection e.g. a cover.
Uses something reasonably standard (preferably SD card) to hold books.
Good battery life and preferably a user-replacable battery that doesn't require removing about 15 screws to get at it if it eventually dies.
STANDARD USB cable for file transfer / charing.
Not hugely expensive - I get nervous if I'm carrying really expensive kit.
Probably don't need Wifi - if I'm travelling I'll usually have a laptop with me.
Preferably available at a reasonable price from Amazon, since I got a lot of amazon credits for my birthday.
Any suggestions?
Compatibliity with epub and other generic formats.
NOT tied to any one book vendor etc.
6" or 7" eInk display with really good contrast and reasonably good grey scale.
Some sort of screen protection e.g. a cover.
Uses something reasonably standard (preferably SD card) to hold books.
Good battery life and preferably a user-replacable battery that doesn't require removing about 15 screws to get at it if it eventually dies.
STANDARD USB cable for file transfer / charing.
Not hugely expensive - I get nervous if I'm carrying really expensive kit.
Probably don't need Wifi - if I'm travelling I'll usually have a laptop with me.
Preferably available at a reasonable price from Amazon, since I got a lot of amazon credits for my birthday.
Any suggestions?
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Date: 2013-03-15 09:14 pm (UTC)I'm mostly looking at public domain epubs etc., would really prefer to avoid messing around with conversions - I've already got that problem with the Sony, and some of the conversions really aren't very good.