<![CDATA[Reading Tablets?]]>I need a new reading tablet. I’m not entirely sure but I heard people talking about how a lot of new tablets are becoming difficult to put pirated books onto.

Need suggestions. Cheap too maybe? Please.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/topic/b240ebcf-7bfd-453c-ad1b-070bca1606cb/reading-tabletsRSS for NodeThu, 28 May 2026 20:36:20 GMTWed, 27 May 2026 01:07:40 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Reading Tablets? on Thu, 28 May 2026 15:50:32 GMT]]>I have a slighly newer Era. I love it. In fact its one of the first items I pack.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://programming.dev/comment/24069181https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://programming.dev/comment/24069181Thu, 28 May 2026 15:50:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Reading Tablets? on Thu, 28 May 2026 13:44:47 GMT]]>I’ve had the X4 for a few weeks now, put the CrossPoint firmware on it & really like it so far. I like having a smaller device that I can just attach through MagSafe & read whenever instead of figuring out how to carry my jailbroken Kindle. And especially for the price of the X4… definitely worth it for me.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://infosec.pub/comment/22014058https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://infosec.pub/comment/22014058Thu, 28 May 2026 13:44:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Reading Tablets? on Thu, 28 May 2026 13:18:22 GMT]]>I am still using a Nook (Barnes and Noble’s brand) ereader from 2009. It was in storage in a damp basement for a year, and the fake leather case it was in literally disintegrated around it, but it was fine. The battery turned spicy pillow, so I replaced it for a few bucks, but other than that, it’s still working great. I haven’t connected it to wifi in like 10 years, so I have no clue how well transferring books from a library works. It has a micro SD card slot that makes it capable of holding a huge amount of books, so I just drag/drop a hundred books on every few years by plugging it into my computer. The only complaint is no backlight.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://lemmy.world/comment/23968546https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://lemmy.world/comment/23968546Thu, 28 May 2026 13:18:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Reading Tablets? on Wed, 27 May 2026 23:32:05 GMT]]>Supernote has two sizes, I use the smaller one as an e reader successfully. About the height and width of a largish novel, but much thinner, and it runs a very open android fork that lets you treat it as a USB, along with various cloud sync options including self hosting. It’s primarily geared towards writing, but it natively supports kindle app for library books and is pretty easy to side load other apps onto. My one big caveat is that it isn’t backlit which makes night reading a pain, but some random person on reddit just started selling a light that clips directly into the pogo pins on that back and it works pretty well, though it’s annoying that it isn’t directly integrated so it’s another thing to keep track of

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://slrpnk.net/comment/22513676https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://slrpnk.net/comment/22513676Wed, 27 May 2026 23:32:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Reading Tablets? on Wed, 27 May 2026 22:52:47 GMT]]>There are cheaper options, but I love my phone sized Boox Palma 2. It runs android on a midrange spec chip, so you can do pretty much whatever you want with it, including Libby and old libraries that might be locked to an app.

If you want to go smaller and the other direction on functionality, the Xteink X4 is cheap and really interesting. It runs on a hackable esp32 and will magsafe to the back of your phone.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://slrpnk.net/comment/22513182https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://slrpnk.net/comment/22513182Wed, 27 May 2026 22:52:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Reading Tablets? on Wed, 27 May 2026 22:46:49 GMT]]>E-ink screen is easier on the eyes, and also helps the battery to last for way longer than a phone would. Some people also appreciate having the compartmentalisation of a separate device that’s just for reading — fewer distractions.

My phone is pretty heavy, and reading on it can hurt my hand after a while, especially as there isn’t an ergonomic way to turn pages (the app I use can have it so the volume buttons turn the page, but they’re not positioned well to do that).

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://slrpnk.net/comment/22513097https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://slrpnk.net/comment/22513097Wed, 27 May 2026 22:46:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Reading Tablets? on Wed, 27 May 2026 06:26:38 GMT]]>I still have an old Kobo h20 laying around not being used since I got the updated version. If you are situated in the eu, we can look into a sale!
The h20 works fine to this date and works like a flashdrive

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://lemmy.world/comment/23946558https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://lemmy.world/comment/23946558Wed, 27 May 2026 06:26:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Reading Tablets? on Wed, 27 May 2026 06:14:09 GMT]]>Kobo.
Simply upload via calibre or another ebook management software, basically drag n drop. I use a Kobo clara bw. It can be a little slower than I want at times, but still very much gets the job done.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://slrpnk.net/comment/22499998https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://slrpnk.net/comment/22499998Wed, 27 May 2026 06:14:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Reading Tablets? on Wed, 27 May 2026 05:59:21 GMT]]>Expensive but it’s an easy decision to make.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://lemmy.today/comment/24376246https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://lemmy.today/comment/24376246Wed, 27 May 2026 05:59:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Reading Tablets? on Wed, 27 May 2026 05:40:53 GMT]]>Kindle yes, Kobo no. Kobo allows u to upload your own files

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://slrpnk.net/comment/22499679https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://slrpnk.net/comment/22499679Wed, 27 May 2026 05:40:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Reading Tablets? on Wed, 27 May 2026 05:17:26 GMT]]>I believe newer kindles you are unable to do custom firmware. Or maybe it’s just more difficult. Older Kindles can.

And Kobo you can. I’ve been interested in doing it myself with Koreader (also it’s FOSS).

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://slrpnk.net/comment/22499502https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://slrpnk.net/comment/22499502Wed, 27 May 2026 05:17:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Reading Tablets? on Wed, 27 May 2026 05:10:36 GMT]]>So will I have to jailbreak it if I buy a modern one? I don’t like buying used…

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://lemmy.today/comment/24375755https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://lemmy.today/comment/24375755Wed, 27 May 2026 05:10:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Reading Tablets? on Wed, 27 May 2026 04:47:21 GMT]]>TBH I think an old Kobo or Kindle with some custom firmware can allow you to load books onto them easily. Also, On Ebay you can probaly find an older model for pretty cheap or find one refurb if you want to pay a little bit more.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://slrpnk.net/comment/22499244https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://slrpnk.net/comment/22499244Wed, 27 May 2026 04:47:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Reading Tablets? on Wed, 27 May 2026 03:57:35 GMT]]>I don’t really get the point of something that small when I have my phone.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://lemmy.today/comment/24375052https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://lemmy.today/comment/24375052Wed, 27 May 2026 03:57:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Reading Tablets? on Wed, 27 May 2026 03:12:16 GMT]]>I have an old pocketbook. Works awesome

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://discuss.tchncs.de/comment/26000117https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://discuss.tchncs.de/comment/26000117Wed, 27 May 2026 03:12:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Reading Tablets? on Wed, 27 May 2026 03:05:19 GMT]]>I’m waiting on a Kobo Libra Colour right now. I looked at it and Boox. I went with Kobo because I didn’t want an Android tablet. If I was willing to spend more, I would have considered the Pocketbook which runs a custom Linux distro or the Supernote which does run Android but is super repairable and upgradable.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://sh.itjust.works/comment/25558062https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://sh.itjust.works/comment/25558062Wed, 27 May 2026 03:05:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Reading Tablets? on Wed, 27 May 2026 03:04:47 GMT]]>+1 for the x4. I LOVE mine. Especially with the Crosspoint firmware. Great price, pocketable, and easy to put whatever you want on it no matter where you got it.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://lemmy.ml/comment/25889504https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://lemmy.ml/comment/25889504Wed, 27 May 2026 03:04:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Reading Tablets? on Wed, 27 May 2026 02:05:28 GMT]]>My wife has been rocking a Kobo h2o for about a decade.
You can just mount it as a usb stick

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://sh.itjust.works/comment/25557476https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://sh.itjust.works/comment/25557476Wed, 27 May 2026 02:05:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Reading Tablets? on Wed, 27 May 2026 01:37:05 GMT]]>I love my little XteInx x4. Hides in my pocket. Great for epubs from my friend Anna.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://startrek.website/comment/23068084https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://startrek.website/comment/23068084Wed, 27 May 2026 01:37:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Reading Tablets? on Wed, 27 May 2026 01:11:22 GMT]]>I recently got a Kobo Clara Colour and I’ve been quite pleased so far. It was trivial to upload all my books from Calibre onto it. Not the cheapest, but the resolution is sharp and you can actually turn off the backlight unlike some others.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://ttrpg.network/comment/21966554https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://ttrpg.network/comment/21966554Wed, 27 May 2026 01:11:22 GMT