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Ask HN: Which e-Reader do you use and why?

4 pointsby hidden-spyderover 3 years ago

6 comments

Karsteskiover 3 years ago
I bought a Kindle Paperwhite in 2016 and it has been one of my best purchases ever. Very easy on my eyes with the e-ink screen and it pretty much just works, with no issues. Initially I used all the fancy Amazon features to upload and sync e-books to my phone, but once I realized they have some onerous data tracking without my consent, I straight up just put my Kindle in airplane mode and just started uploading books manually using Calibre. Thankfully I never actually bought any books through Amazon. At the end of the day, I like owning the things I purchase. Additionally, as much as I understand needing user data for improving software, these giant tech corporations just do too much non-consensual bullshit with user data to allow literally any of it.<p>Anyways, fantastic product overall. I just use it as a completely offline e-book reader :)<p>Calibre: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;calibre-ebook.com&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;calibre-ebook.com&#x2F;</a><p>Amazon tracking every tap: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.theverge.com&#x2F;2020&#x2F;1&#x2F;31&#x2F;21117217&#x2F;amazon-kindle-tracking-page-turn-taps-e-reader-privacy-policy-security-whispersync" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.theverge.com&#x2F;2020&#x2F;1&#x2F;31&#x2F;21117217&#x2F;amazon-kindle-tr...</a>
MilnerRouteover 3 years ago
I have a really old Kindle DX. What&#x27;s nice is it has a huge, tablet-sized e-ink screen -- but just for reading ebooks. So there&#x27;s more screen area. (And there&#x27;s no electronic light, just the ambient light in your room.)<p>They don&#x27;t make them any more, but you can probably find used ones on eBay.
pytlicekover 3 years ago
Veery old Kindle keyboard, but Santa will bring me Kindle Paperwhite 5. I like it a lot, easy to manipulate, battery life, ecosystem around ebooks. Works always and as expected.
drakonkaover 3 years ago
I&#x27;ve been using a Kindle Voyager since around 2016 I think. I still use it because it has been reliable, the screen is nice on my eyes, and it has physical buttons.
darthrupertover 3 years ago
Iphone 13 mini when I need mobility, some Kobo model for prose, remarkable2 for technical books and piano sheets.
ryanchantsover 3 years ago
I have a couple of Kobo readers. Great for the built-in Pocket integration