Student Looking for an eReader for book reading & note-taking

hotcoffee · 12-03-2018, 02:23 AM

Hey there, I'm hoping some of y'all might be able to help me. I'm a college student finally considering hopping on the e-reader bandwagon (I'm a big lover of physical books), and I've done some research on the existing market but I haven't quite found a good fit for my needs. Basically, I'd like something:

- E-ink
- 6" - 8" (the smaller/lighter the better)
- Relatively durable
- Capable of reading both books and pdfs (without reformating)
- Capable of highlighting/underlining etc that gathers highlighted sections for later review
- Handwritten note-taking/annotation with a stylus

Ideally, it would also have buttons for page-turning, a pressure-sensitive stylus, and a front light, but those aren't priorities. I don't care about Bluetooth, audio, web browsing, games/apps, color, or multitasking.

any advice/recommendations would be greatly appreciated! thanks

BookCat · 12-04-2018, 01:53 PM

I don't know of an ereader which can take notes via a stylus. Maybe take a look at the REmarkable (I think I've put the caps in the correct place) but this is intended as a note-taking device rather than an ereader.

I'm sure someone who knows more about what's out there will be along soon.

HarryT · 12-04-2018, 03:59 PM

A 6-8" device is not great for PDFs. I'd suggest looking at 10" devices if PDFs are important for you.

DaleDe · 12-04-2018, 05:45 PM

You might want to take a look in our wiki Special:WhatLinksHere/Stylus

Dale

CalbertAmu · 12-04-2018, 11:32 PM

Kobo Aura One with KOreader is good with PDFs. I think it is the best ereader for PDFs, though i haven't tried or looked into the new Forma.

I don't think there is a stylus using eink yet within that size. I've seen this though:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/n...hone-monitor#/

https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/20...-e-ink-device/

I'm also looking for something to take notes with on an eink screen, but I think the closest way or most affordable would be to use a physical keyboard connecting via USB otg. I looked up how people were doing it and saw some diy's with Nook and Onyx. I'd be really happy if someone came up with a way to make a physical keyboard work with KA1.

nozonyan · 12-04-2018, 11:49 PM

onyx boox nova plus is a 7.8 with stylus support.

Pizza_Cant_Read · 12-06-2018, 01:10 AM

Or the delayed without further information, Likebook Mimas. It might be out in the next few weeks. 10.3 inch screen, e-ink screeen with comfort light for late night reading..with wacom text input. It is a larger Likebook Mars with a Wacom screen/stylus system. The videos look great, how it turns out is yet to be seen

ChrisHistorian76 · 12-07-2018, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pizza_Cant_Read

Or the delayed without further information, Likebook Mimas. It might be out in the next few weeks. 10.3 inch screen, e-ink screeen with comfort light for late night reading..with wacom text input. It is a larger Likebook Mars with a Wacom screen/stylus system. The videos look great, how it turns out is yet to be seen

The latest info I've seen on the Likebook Mimas is they'll (allegedly) be available on January 24, 2019. That's only one particular site online though. I've seen no confirmation of that date from Likebook. I'm hoping they'll actually be available much earlier than that.

12-03-2018, 02:23 AM	#1
hotcoffee Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2018 Device: none	Student Looking for an eReader for book reading & note-taking Hey there, I'm hoping some of y'all might be able to help me. I'm a college student finally considering hopping on the e-reader bandwagon (I'm a big lover of physical books), and I've done some research on the existing market but I haven't quite found a good fit for my needs. Basically, I'd like something: - E-ink - 6" - 8" (the smaller/lighter the better) - Relatively durable - Capable of reading both books and pdfs (without reformating) - Capable of highlighting/underlining etc that gathers highlighted sections for later review - Handwritten note-taking/annotation with a stylus Ideally, it would also have buttons for page-turning, a pressure-sensitive stylus, and a front light, but those aren't priorities. I don't care about Bluetooth, audio, web browsing, games/apps, color, or multitasking. any advice/recommendations would be greatly appreciated! thanks

12-04-2018, 11:32 PM	#5
CalbertAmu Connoisseur Posts: 86 Karma: 28 Join Date: Feb 2016 Device: Kobo Aura One	Kobo Aura One with KOreader is good with PDFs. I think it is the best ereader for PDFs, though i haven't tried or looked into the new Forma. I don't think there is a stylus using eink yet within that size. I've seen this though: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/n...hone-monitor#/ https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/20...-e-ink-device/ I'm also looking for something to take notes with on an eink screen, but I think the closest way or most affordable would be to use a physical keyboard connecting via USB otg. I looked up how people were doing it and saw some diy's with Nook and Onyx. I'd be really happy if someone came up with a way to make a physical keyboard work with KA1. Last edited by CalbertAmu; 12-04-2018 at 11:39 PM. Reason: add link

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12-04-2018, 01:53 PM	#2
BookCat C L J Posts: 2,911 Karma: 21115458 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Device: Sony e-reader 505, Kindle PW2, Kindle PW3, Kobo Libra2	I don't know of an ereader which can take notes via a stylus. Maybe take a look at the REmarkable (I think I've put the caps in the correct place) but this is intended as a note-taking device rather than an ereader. I'm sure someone who knows more about what's out there will be along soon.

12-04-2018, 03:59 PM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	A 6-8" device is not great for PDFs. I'd suggest looking at 10" devices if PDFs are important for you.

12-04-2018, 05:45 PM	#4
DaleDe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,470 Karma: 13095790 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Grass Valley, CA Device: EB 1150, EZ Reader, Literati, iPad 2 & Air 2, iPhone 7	You might want to take a look in our wiki Special:WhatLinksHere/Stylus Dale

12-04-2018, 11:49 PM	#6
nozonyan Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2016 Device: none	onyx boox nova plus is a 7.8 with stylus support.

12-06-2018, 01:10 AM	#7
Pizza_Cant_Read Sentient Sauce Posts: 460 Karma: 2519794 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: China Device: 9th Gen Oasis	Or the delayed without further information, Likebook Mimas. It might be out in the next few weeks. 10.3 inch screen, e-ink screeen with comfort light for late night reading..with wacom text input. It is a larger Likebook Mars with a Wacom screen/stylus system. The videos look great, how it turns out is yet to be seen

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