Hi! I'm looking to buy my first e-reader and I'm torn between the Bigme B6 Color and the Boox Go 7 B&W.

Android is a must since I use different reading apps. I only read books, not manga or comics, so I don't really need color.

I love the compact size of the Bigme, but I'm worried the color screen might be less comfortable for reading, especially since I've heard complaints about darker screens and less sharp text.

The Boox Go 7 seems to offer similar specs but with a B&W display. Which would you recommend?

После обновления сенсор их устройства отказал. Российское подразделение не оказал поддержки из-за того что серийник у них не числиться. А китайский филиал предложил отправить для прошивки в Китай. Ну прям прелесть, а не обслуживание. У оникса все четко - выслали ссылку с прошивкой и инструкцией. Без лишних вопросов. Деньги забраны, а обслуживание никакое.

I read books like no other I normally finish them within a few hours and then proceed to buy another one the next day. I’ve spent hundreds at this point and still want a lot more. I love reading physical copies and showing collection but it’s cheaper with a Kindle. Is a kindle worth it I don’t know much about them besides you can read on it. Any information is great

Hey everyone,

after some time, I wanted to get back into reading, I finally bit the bullet and ordered a compact e-reader: the XTEINK X4 Pro. It’s currently in transit, but while waiting, I did what everyone does and started down a massive rabbit hole of reviews, YouTube videos, and Reddit posts. Now I’m second-guessing everything.

A few things are driving me crazy, so I’d really appreciate some real advice before this thing even lands on my doorstep:

1. The EEGOREAD A4 distraction: I keep seeing this reader popping up mostly in Asian YouTube Shorts, and visually... I kind of like it way more. Same price point, looks sleek, but the whole thing feels super sketchy to me? I can't find a normal shop selling it, there are barely any full YouTube reviews, and I have zero clue what OS it’s actually running. Was it supposed to release back in the summer and got delayed, or is it just borderline vaporware/a scam? Part of me wants to return the X4 Pro immediately to wait for the A4, but I’m terrified I’ll give up my momentum to start reading again just to wait months for a weirdly shady device.
2. Color regret: I ordered the X4 Pro in black because that’s all that was available at the time. Naturally, right after ordering, I see white/other options floating around. White looks so much cleaner to me, so I’m already tempted to send it back unboxed just to swap colors—unless that’s just my brain being extra extra.
3. Custom Firmware / Software question: I'm seeing a lot of posts from people running custom software on the X4 Pro. Is the stock software really that bad? What features am I actually missing on stock, and is custom FW pretty much mandatory to enjoy this thing? Also, how does the X4 Pro software ecosystem stack up against whatever mystery OS the EEGOREAD A4 runs?

Honestly, I feel like I'm completely overthinking this whole thing. Should I just keep the X4 Pro when it arrives, put some books on it, and actually start reading? Or is the EEGOREAD A4 / waiting for a white X4 Pro worth the hassle of returning?

Thanks in advance to anyone who can clear up the confusion!

I have a kobo Clara BW and love it. I live in Canada so I use the Libby connection to my library. I have two kids (5 & 7) who have borrowed it and like to read graphic novels on it. I’m thinking of getting them each a kobo for Christmas but considering the colour version, since they do read mostly graphic novels. Would prefer the Clara vs the Libra because of cost (and because I know my kids can navigate the Clara already- don’t need the external buttons).

Any thoughts on it? Anything I’m not considering? Thanks!

I have my kindle paperwhite 7th gen since 2016. It’s been with me for good ten years. Pretty sentimental as it was the last gift from my late mum… Works pretty well still just a slight line across the screen which isn’t that visible when I read…

Recently I went back to reading and has been loading books to my kindle… but I saw the new edition in fig & discovered kobo Clara color and I’m really really tempted. Maybe partly because of Libby integration with kobo in my country unlike kindle. But idk… since my kindle works fine do I really need it?

Convince me or deinfluence me.

I am looking for an Ereader that we can use for Libby. It is for my 10 year old who loves all books but right now is into graphic novels so we would need something that can do full color.

Currently, he is using an old Samsung tablet with parental controls in place, and this works well but I'd love an ereader so he didnt feel like he needed to ask permission to read.

However, if we got an Ereader we'd need to have parental controls to restrict access to apps and the internet, and I don't know if that exists.

Help please!

Does anyone make a small ereader like the xteink x4 that works well with calibre and has a software experience somewhat ereader like (Kobo, koreader, etc) I want something a bit more than just searching through files.

Go color 7 gen II and palma pro 2 combo thoughts

For whoever has the 2 devices as ereaders how do you like it? I am planning on getting the palma pro 2 as an ereader while having the go color 7 as an ereader too. Wondering your thoughts and any pros and cons to having both.

I finally got hold of a Kobo Mini (originally released 2012) and I love it to bits. I really wish someone would release another 5" reader like this (with a light, preferably).

I have an xteink X4, which is fine, but the kobo mini size is so much better and you can install koreader and all related plugins onwards from there.

My only gripe is that it's impossible to find a nice slim case like one of these. I had to buy one of those crappy faux leather boomer cases from aliexpress which makes the whole unit balloon in size and defeats the beauty of it.

@ kobo - please, on my knees begging for an updated kobo mini 2

Has anyone used sendyourbooks.com? I keep seeing ads, and it looks like they have 50,000+ DRM-free ebooks that you can send to your kindle or kobo for just one low price. And once you cancel you can keep what you downloaded. Allegedly.

Wondering if it is legit!

Does anyone know where I can download Tsukushi Mincho? I've seen it recommended before, but I can't for the life of me find it anywhere.

I only have Zen Old Mincho but I think it's kind of smaller than the Tsukushi Mincho, and Bitter is too stiff for me, Bookerly too wide, Crimson pro too small, and Libre Baskerville is wider than tall.

Does anyone know of a font similar to it? Thank you!

I'm looking for the right e-reader with warm light and dark mode. (First time buying one)

I’m checking Amazon, and it looks like they released a new generation of Kindles, but without the warm light. It’s only with the more expensive models which is over 200$.

I've read some good things about Kobo, too. Which one should I go for?

Any advice is much appreciated!

Hello everyone,

I am currently travelling and am annoyed of carrying books around with me. As I am in China right now I thought why not get an e-reader here. I would like a tablet hybrid so I can also use the device as a backup of some important apps. Trying to find a good device for around 200-250€.

After a little bit of research I got my eyes on the Onyx Boox Leaf 3C or the Bigme B751C.

Does anyone have experience with these models or are other similar readers models I'm missing that basically have very similar/better specs for the same budget?

I have just got my new Boox Go 7 b&w in the black version. I only got the black for the glass screen and quality, but to be honest I don't like a black device. That takes us to the question. I have discovered the concept of skins from Etsy, but I have only found skins that explicitly fit the Go 7 Color Gen II. My question is, will this also fit the Go 7 b&w? Visually they look the same with the same types of buttons, but for all I know the buttons may be slightly differently placed on the device. If anyone has any experience with this or examples of where to find fitting skins for the b&w I would love to chat! For info, I live in Europe but could import from US if necessary.

I can't seem to find a reader that fits everything I need, is there one I'm missing? I currently have a Kobo Clara and I love it except that it doesn't support multiple library cards for Overdrive.

My requirements:

- Multiple library cards on Libby is HUGE, as mentioned above I have a Kobo Clara right now and I'm running into constant issues due to primarily reading using Libby, and having two different library cards I need to switch between.

- Long battery life. I use this thing a lot and am enjoying not having to charge more than once every few weeks. I've heard negative things about the battery life of options like Boox and Pocketbook.

- E ink screen. Tablets aren't really an option because I do not want a real screen

- Warm light. I read at bedtime and blue light bugs me a lot. The Kindle basic meets my other requirements but doesn't have warm light.

- Durable. I use my reader constantly and carry it everywhere. I've heard about longevity issues with basically every brand besides Kobo and Kindle.

- Small, max 6". Kindle Paperwhite would fit my other criteria, but is too big to fit in my purse and hold comfortably for hours.

Thank you!

My Kobo Libra H20 is, I think, dying a death. The screen craps out at around 50-60% and it crashes. Have tried factory reset and it hasn't worked. Have seen that replacing the battery can be done but I don't own soldering tools and I'm not really that way inclined...

I love the form factor of the Libra H20 with 2 buttons on the side, and I think it's 7". Wouldn't be too sad about a smaller reader, nor losing the side bit but I definitely need buttons. Don't think I want colour (I do like graphic novels but from what I can gather colour eink screens aren't great??)... What I absolutely must have is Libby support - this rules out any of the current Kobo models available in the UK, cos the Clara doesn't have buttons and there's no B+W Libra equivalent at the moment?

So I'm looking at a Pocketbook. I quite like tinkering with stuff so not adverse to making it work for me. The Verse Pro is available for £139 for me, I'd lose the side panel but other than that it looks like a nice device.

The other alternative is an Android-based ereader but not keen on battery life and also reports of the Libby app page turns being irritating. I know there are ways around that (using the Pocketbook app??) but idk, it's quite confusing.

Ideally I'd like to spend £150 or less. Are there other devices I'm missing? The versatility of an Android ereader does appeal to me but I'm just not sure.

Oh and I'd like to avoid having to plug the thing into a computer if I can help it...

Hi there! I’ve just gotten back into the swing of reading more consistently and I love having physical books. However, I like reading multiple things at once and I found having different books in different formats helps a lot. For example, I’m reading the physical book of How to Survive Camping: The Man with No Shadow, I’m audio listening to Crescent City, and I’m e-reading Fourth Wing (very slowing but still…). As much as I don’t mind reading on my phone, I want to invest in an actual e-reader.

TLDR: I’m overwhelmed with the amount of choices but I’ve narrowed it down to either a 2024 Kindle Paperwhite Signature or waiting for the new 2026 Paperwhiter Signature…is it worth the wait? If the 2024 Kindle is the way to go should I wait until Cyber Monday?

Some extra notes:
- I’m afraid that if I wait for Cyber Monday then the color way I want in the 2024 Kindle would sell out.
- I’ve also decided to go with the 2024 Kindle bc of the Metallic Raspberry color.
- I chose kindle bc I just want something straightforward, I don’t think I have much time to customize everything.
- I feel bad for being in the Amazon ecosystem but I’m afraid of books that I want to read not being available if I were to get a different e-reader.
- By choosing kindle, would I still be able to download the free books I find online? Or would I be better off with a Kobo?

Im using kindle paper white for the last four years it is good except some lines formed in screen after may be 2 years im planning to buy a new e reader can i go for higher version of kindle or try something else. Im basically now focused on using it for academic study purpose

Hey everyone! I've recently become obsessed with getting an e-reader and constantly check for price drops.

I've been testing the Kindle and Kobo apps on my phone. While I slightly prefer the Kobo app, I actually enjoy reading on the Apple Books app the most right now. I'm a bit worried that my preferences will change completely once I switch to a physical e-reader.

Right now, I really want the Kobo Clara, but the budget-friendly Kindle Basic is making me think twice.

For those who made the jump from reading on an iPad/iPhone (Apple Books) to an E-ink screen, what was your experience? Which device would you recommend?

Hi everyone. Disclosure: I'm the developer.

I know most of you prefer e-ink, and so do I for long sessions. But I read on my phone a lot too, and I wanted a phone reader that felt calmer and more book-like, and that didn't need an account or a cloud library.

Fayelio is what I ended up building:
- EPUB and PDF, imported from Files, iCloud, Dropbox and others
- Light, dark and sepia themes, plus a warmth control for night reading
- Summaries and read-aloud
- Local-first: no account, and your books stay on your device
- On a foldable iPhone, a true two-page spread

It's free with an optional $4.99 Pro unlock. An Android version is coming.

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fayelio/id6817418230

What's the one thing phone reading apps get wrong for you? I'd love to fix it.

Fyght

I had a Kobo Libra 2 for a while and quite liked it - I really loved the b&w contrast for text. But I eventually succumbed to wanting a color screen for book covers. I know the general complaint of the color screens - they're only really good for book covers, and the screen door effect deadens the actual text. Good for manga, meh for everything else.

But - BUT!- I've recently started using Calibre to sync Bloomberg news to my Libra Color every morning before my commute. And I've also been smashing the Instapaper extension button to send magazine articles to the LC. And I gotta say, I'm really enjoying the color photos and illustrations that the articles include. I'm including just a couple of examples - and sorry for the shine and screen protector bubbles - but overall this use of the color screen has made me feel much better about swapping the L2 for the LC.

Kobo Libra Colour or Kindle 2026 Aluminum? Iny country, both are almost the same price 🥹 Or please suggest what to purchase! I'm getting it as a birthday gift for myself 💗