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.

  • MrGabr@ttrpg.network
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    5 months ago

    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.

  • jerebear39@slrpnk.net
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    5 months ago

    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.

      • AnarchistArtificer@slrpnk.net
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        5 months ago

        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).