Which 7-8" ereader?

foosion · Today, 12:22 PM

Please recommend an ereader with an approximately 7-8" screen. I read with a larger font size as my eyes age, so a smaller screen has too little on a page and larger is likely too heavy. I'm not a fan of physical buttons.

Essentially everything I read is from Calibre.

I'm currently using an old Nexus 7 android tablet, but the battery is deteriorating. It does have a very sharp screen (about 325 ppi), adjusts brightness based on ambient light and pages turn quickly. I don't notice much eye strain, but wonder if an eink reader would be better.

I sometimes consider an ipad mini as an updated N7.

What would you recommend?

JSWolf · Today, 05:11 PM

A Kobo Libra 2 has 7" eInk screen. That's what I would recommend for reading. I have one and it's very good for reading. No distractions like a tablet or phone.

If you live in the US, you can get a Libra 2 from Walmart.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/829102257

foosion · Today, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

A Kobo Libra 2 has 7" eInk screen. That's what I would recommend for reading. I have one and it's very good for reading. No distractions like a tablet or phone.

The only issue with that is it has physical buttons, which I'd rather avoid.

Today, 12:22 PM	#1
foosion Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 4562 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Nexus 7	Which 7-8" ereader? Please recommend an ereader with an approximately 7-8" screen. I read with a larger font size as my eyes age, so a smaller screen has too little on a page and larger is likely too heavy. I'm not a fan of physical buttons. Essentially everything I read is from Calibre. I'm currently using an old Nexus 7 android tablet, but the battery is deteriorating. It does have a very sharp screen (about 325 ppi), adjusts brightness based on ambient light and pages turn quickly. I don't notice much eye strain, but wonder if an eink reader would be better. I sometimes consider an ipad mini as an updated N7. What would you recommend? Last edited by foosion; Today at 12:29 PM.

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,892 Karma: 131375774 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	A Kobo Libra 2 has 7" eInk screen. That's what I would recommend for reading. I have one and it's very good for reading. No distractions like a tablet or phone. If you live in the US, you can get a Libra 2 from Walmart. https://www.walmart.com/ip/829102257 Last edited by JSWolf; Today at 05:16 PM.

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