07-20-2022, 05:04 AM | #1 |
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(Germany) Any sleek looking 6.5"+ EReaders other than the PW5/KOA3?
Hello! I've been lurking here for quite a bit since I got my PW2 2 weeks ago and been hooked on it ever since, and now i'm accumulating a 120 EUR budget for my next reader. (I usually buy second hand so I'm sure I can find something in my budget.)
I've been eyeing the PW5 or the Oasis 3 but I have a few concerns regarding both of them: 1. The Oasis 3 would probably be very awful to try and replace the battery once it dies (I think it's a valid concern since I'm buying second hand) 2. FW versions of them might be higher than what WatchThis supports. KOReader has spoiled me on my PW2 Also, I live in Germany so Kobo devices aren't really available here, and I'm not sure how close Tolino devices are to them (I am aware that Kobo bought Tolino a while back). So I'm looking for recommendations. I primarily consume content in English so content availability in German is irrelevent to me. I would prefer it to have: 1. a 6.5" screen or bigger 2. Something with decent 3rd party software support 3. Wouldn't break my bank, as I mentioned above since I don't have that high of a budget. Second hands are okay for me. |
07-20-2022, 07:27 AM | #2 |
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Kobo Libra 2 or Libra H2O would be the best option. You can buy them from elsewhere in Europe, I bought mine from Amazon.fr. Tolinos have different software, I'm not sure if they support KOReader.
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07-20-2022, 08:12 AM | #3 | |
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Checking on amazon.fr, doesn't seem like there are any Libra 2 that ships to the Hesse region, and the ones available in Germany are 170 EUR. I guess it's more saving up if no better option pops up. |
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07-20-2022, 09:17 AM | #4 |
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There's also the new Pocketbook Era. You can install KOReader on it, but it's just been released and so is even more expensive than the Libra 2.
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07-20-2022, 10:27 AM | #5 |
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Yep, could barely see them around from my search. I'm probably gonna go with the PW5 since I found a listing that shows it's on 5.14.2 and is just right in my budget.
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07-20-2022, 05:03 PM | #6 |
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07-21-2022, 05:13 AM | #7 | |
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07-21-2022, 03:11 PM | #8 | ||
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07-22-2022, 06:06 AM | #9 |
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Update! I got my Paperwhite Kids, and it came on 5.14.0.1, the important part is to untick "Link your account" before buying the device. Same applies to the Fire tablets if you want an older version of the software.
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10-12-2022, 09:38 AM | #10 | |
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To my surprise, it has an excellent screen, better than the Kobo Libra 2. It has a really strong contrast and sharpness of font. Compared to other book readers, it has the advantage that you can choose from several electronic book providers (onleihe.de etc). https://mytolino.com/products/tolino-vision-6/ Compared to its predecessor, it is not based on Android 4.* but Android 8.*. Installing an APK application is not that complicated and there is no need to ROOT. Last edited by Michal Jancik; 10-12-2022 at 09:43 AM. |
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10-12-2022, 10:06 AM | #11 |
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@hanakomisa given that you live in Germany, if you do use Overdrive or ever will use Overdrive, you won't be able to use it with a Kindle. You are best with a Kobo or Tolino.
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10-12-2022, 01:30 PM | #12 | |
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10-12-2022, 03:53 PM | #13 |
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There is a slight variation of brightness (with same lighting and front light off) even with the same model. Not usually enough to show on a single photo taken of the two ereaders together. Comparing online images or your own ereader with online images is pointless even with a calibrated HDR monitor because you don't know lighting and exposure and camera/phone used.
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10-12-2022, 04:18 PM | #14 |
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@hanakomisa One advantage to the Tolino Vision 6 is that you can install the Android Kindle app and have the best of both worlds (ePub & Kindle).
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10-12-2022, 06:29 PM | #15 |
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Guys, they bought their reader months ago.
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