Suggestions for e-reader "upgrade"?

[j.p.s]

Just to be clear, only the rightsholder, e.g. developer, can unilaterally change the terms of a license. In the case of the GPL, the copyright holder can not revoke the license of anyone that does not break the terms, but breaking the terms automatically revokes the license of anyone that breaks the terms.

Also, explicitly changing to a different license does not change the license of earlier versions of the software, even if the new license is proprietary.

[theducks]

Originally Posted by Sirtel

Kobo Sage has many items on your list, but not all. No color, no direct interface with Libby or Open Library AFAIK. I'm not sure what you can do with bluetooth on a Kobo, as I've never used it. The rest of your list is available on the Sage - light, touchscreen, note taking, buttons, 8'' screen, USB-C, open system, waterproof.

Kobo Libra has Bluetooth for Audio books (not sure if they must be from the store)
It would be nice if it could also be used for local file transfer. Save the USB contacts

I think the EU has (currently) forced USB-C as a standard for charging. Gone are the days of proprietary charger clutter due to them

I still have things that use all the USB (device end) connectors

[chrisridd]

Originally Posted by theducks

Kobo Libra has Bluetooth for Audio books (not sure if they must be from the store)

Currently you cannot successfully side load audiobooks onto Kobos. Well you can, but you can't play them

Originally Posted by theducks

I think the EU has (currently) forced USB-C as a standard for charging. Gone are the days of proprietary charger clutter due to them

Now replaced with USB-C cable clutter! This one works with this shitty Android tablet, this one only does power (but not to that shitty Android tablet), this one does data, this one is Thunderbolt...

[Uncle Robin]

Originally Posted by chrisridd

Currently you cannot successfully side load audiobooks onto Kobos. Well you can, but you can't play them



Now replaced with USB-C cable clutter! This one works with this shitty Android tablet, this one only does power (but not to that shitty Android tablet), this one does data, this one is Thunderbolt...

By definition, Thunderbolt is not USB-C. It's Thunderbolt. Also, you CAN sideload and play audiobooks on Kobo. I know, because I have.

[chrisridd]

Originally Posted by Uncle Robin

By definition, Thunderbolt is not USB-C. It's Thunderbolt.

Indeed, but as you know it uses USB-C connectors so the cables look pretty similar. And because things with the Thunderbolt logo actually have to undergo independent testing, they actually work (and support USB-C power and data IIRC).

Originally Posted by Uncle Robin

Also, you CAN sideload and play audiobooks on Kobo. I know, because I have.

Ooh, I missed that change. Any more details? Any limitations?

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by chrisridd

Currently you cannot successfully side load audiobooks onto Kobos. Well you can, but you can't play them

Actually you can sideload audiobooks and play them. The player interface is kindly described as primitive. See Sideloading Audiobooks started by @davidfor on how to and limitations. This capability has been there since the original release of the Sage.

Originally Posted by chrisridd

Now replaced with USB-C cable clutter! This one works with this shitty Android tablet, this one only does power (but not to that shitty Android tablet), this one does data, this one is Thunderbolt...

So far, my Thunderbolt 3 and 4 cables work as USB C cables with non-Thunderbolt devices. I've only seen one USB-C charging cable and it's sitting in my junkbox.

[Uncle Robin]

Originally Posted by chrisridd

Indeed, but as you know it uses USB-C connectors so the cables look pretty similar. And because things with the Thunderbolt logo actually have to undergo independent testing, they actually work (and support USB-C power and data IIRC).



Ooh, I missed that change. Any more details? Any limitations?

It's not a change. I bought my Sage within a month or two of the release and testing a sideloaded audiobook was one of the first things I did

[chrisridd]

Originally Posted by Uncle Robin

It's not a change. I bought my Sage within a month or two of the release and testing a sideloaded audiobook was one of the first things I did

I was mislead by this thread from 2023 into thinking "not really usable" meant "didn't work". My mistake.

[Freso]

Originally Posted by Freso

I currently have/use an old PocketBook 515W which serves me okay most of the time, but I have a few things I've been desiring for a while...

For anyone who has been following this thread with bated breath, I just wanted to let you know that I have ordered a Kobo Libra Colour -- and it is set to arrive within the next few days.

Seems like the Kaleido 3 has been adopted by a few more manufacturers than just PocketBook, so colour options have got more diverse over the last several months. Kobo's lower price point, (according to reviews) better note-taking features, and more focus on sustainability (recycled materials + repairability) were the main things selling me on this reader rather than the PocketBook one.

Thank you, everyone who chimed in!

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Freso

For anyone who has been following this thread with bated breath, I just wanted to let you know that I have ordered a Kobo Libra Colour -- and it is set to arrive within the next few days.

Seems like the Kaleido 3 has been adopted by a few more manufacturers than just PocketBook, so colour options have got more diverse over the last several months. Kobo's lower price point, (according to reviews) better note-taking features, and more focus on sustainability (recycled materials + repairability) were the main things selling me on this reader rather than the PocketBook one.

Thank you, everyone who chimed in!

You have my condolences.

Yes Kaeido 3 is being used. But that doesn't mean that it's fit for purpose. it's really not. If you are going to be reading a lot of books with just text, you'll find that it won't look all that good because the screen is rather dark.

[issybird]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

You have my condolences.

Yes Kaeido 3 is being used. But that doesn't mean that it's fit for purpose. it's really not. If you are going to be reading a lot of books with just text, you'll find that it won't look all that good because the screen is rather dark.

When someone’s made a purchase, and most especially as in this case when they’ve made an informed purchase, no purpose is served by negativity. It’s done. In any case, even if it wouldn’t suit you, it’s obvious from the parameters in the OP (“a dash of colour …. would be helpful”) that Kaleido 3 is sufficient. Skip the condolences, please.