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What's a good free ebook / epub reader program for a tablet? Currently I'm using a program literally called "epub reader". Every few days it will just hang up and stop turning pages until I turn my tablet on and off. So pretty much anything that can read Cyrillic and doesn't look like utter poo poo would be an improvement?
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Jun 6, 2017 19:24
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If it's an Android tablet, someone in the Android Tablet thread might have have a suggestion. I'm pretty sure Google Play Books support Cyrillic and you can upload up to 1000 epub or pdf files, you can then use with the app, just like Google Play Music.
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Jun 6, 2017 19:44
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As far as Android apps go, I can recommand both FB Reader and Moon Reader.
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Jun 6, 2017 20:00
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EbookDroid is basic in style, advanced in features and free.
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Jun 6, 2017 20:29
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u fink u hard Percy posted:EbookDroid is basic in style, advanced in features and free.
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Jun 6, 2017 20:49
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I think I used one called Aldiko or something close to that way back in the day. Handled pretty much everything I threw at it.
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Jun 6, 2017 22:48
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Xander77 posted:What's a good free ebook / epub reader program for a tablet? I like Moon+ Reader or FBReader (FB is faster, which might matter; Moon+ has a better interface) but crucially, Calibre Companion to manage your books. I want an Android ereader specifically for Calibre Companion, it's that good.
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Jun 7, 2017 02:07
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Xander77 posted:Except it doesn't support epub files. lol, an ebook reader that doesn't support epub? what?
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Jun 7, 2017 03:42
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Xander77 posted:Except it doesn't support epub files. It does  quote:EBookDroid supports the following ebook and document formats: DjVU, PDF, XPS (OpenXPS), FictionBook (fb2 and fb2.zip), Comics Book formats (cbr and cbz), plus - starting with version 2 - EPUB, RTF, MOBI and AWZ3.
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Jun 8, 2017 20:02
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I love my kindle and Amazon sucks at updating them so much. Like I've bought about 5 or 6 since the first version, a Voyage(didn't like it), and the new paperwhite because I love it, but Amazon doesn't give a gently caress about decent yearly upgrades because ???? All I want is faster speed and physical side buttons, but Amazon is intent in loving around with dumb ideas because I guess they want to be Apple.
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Jun 8, 2017 21:14
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Comfy Fleece Sweater posted:I love my kindle and Amazon sucks at updating them so much. The Voyage is the "physical" button device. Faster screens require the e-ink manufacturer to develop another revision so Amazon can use it - this tends to be 3-4 years between serious screen tech updates.
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Jun 8, 2017 21:52
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fishmech posted:The Voyage is the "physical" button device. Faster screens require the e-ink manufacturer to develop another revision so Amazon can use it - this tends to be 3-4 years between serious screen tech updates. Actually I think it's the Oasis? (Which I didn't buy because I'd just bought the Voyage). The voyage has the worst "haptic" buttons which are so bad they inspired me to buy a new paperwhite and I don't regret it one bit. Also the button placement on the back of the voyage is so uncomfortable and I kept pushing it accidentally(I used my Voyage without a cover). The voyage suiuuuuuux So when do you think the next revision will be for faster screens?
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Jun 8, 2017 22:19
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Comfy Fleece Sweater posted:Actually I think it's the Oasis? (Which I didn't buy because I'd just bought the Voyage). The Voyage was the first device with the current state of the art screen and it launched late 2014. So maybe late this year or next.
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Jun 8, 2017 22:33
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Counterpoint, I love my voyage and find the haptic buttons near perfect and have never mistakenly hit the back off button.
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Jun 8, 2017 23:05
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I miss the Kindle 3. Full keyboard was ultra nice.
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Jun 9, 2017 00:09
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bull3964 posted:Counterpoint, I love my voyage and find the haptic buttons near perfect and have never mistakenly hit the back off button. Same. It's great
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Jun 9, 2017 01:12
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I, too, love my Voyage. Flush screen so crumbs don't get stuck; buttons to keep the grease off the words. Prop it up in its case/stand hybrid and the off button means nothing. The haptic buttons work nicely. (I read mostly on my lunch break.)
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Jun 9, 2017 01:14
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whomupclicklike posted:I miss the Kindle 3. Full keyboard was ultra nice. I'm still using mine. In fact, I have two, because when the first one broke it was cheaper to replace than fix, and once the price of replacement screens came down I bought one.
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Jun 9, 2017 04:47
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Tiggum posted:I'm still using mine. In fact, I have two, because when the first one broke it was cheaper to replace than fix, and once the price of replacement screens came down I bought one. As am I. The battery is a bit poo poo now, but it's gonna take one hell of an update and a sweet price point to make me give it up. It's strapped into the official case and is a joy to read.
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Jun 9, 2017 08:43
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I still have my Kindle 3 around, but the screen is broken and I can't really be bothered to spend the money on fixing that. I've also totally been spoiled by the higher resolution screens on the first Paperwhite (which is now my fiancee's Kindle) and my Voyage, as well as both of those devices having the sidelighting of the screen. I have the official lighted case for my Kindle 3 but it's just not as nice.
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Jun 9, 2017 14:53
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I would go back to the 3 but I've already got a Paperwhite
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Jun 9, 2017 15:34
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Xander77 posted:Except it doesn't support epub files. Doesn't everyone just upload epubs to google books and use that anyway?
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Jun 9, 2017 16:37
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u fink u hard Percy posted:Doesn't everyone just upload epubs to google books and use that anyway? No?
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Jun 9, 2017 16:57
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It's worth a try!
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Jun 9, 2017 17:42
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u fink u hard Percy posted:It's worth a try! I just hate having stuff spread across Amazon and Google Play and a handful on Nook (in two different formats!), so decided I liked Google Play the best and do the convert and upload route for everything, regardless of where I buy it.
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Jun 9, 2017 18:21
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Is there an e-ink device that works with Google Play? Especially the sync functionality?
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Jun 9, 2017 18:54
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I rip all my ebooks into Calibre and use Dropbox with Calibre Companion on my tablets/phones. I'm much more satisfied with the features and organization I get that way than I ever was with Google Play. edit: ^ There's a few that I've been eyeing for a long time, I just haven't really felt a strong need to go back to eink. Just google for them.
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Jun 9, 2017 19:12
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Invisble Manuel posted:Is there an e-ink device that works with Google Play? Especially the sync functionality? The Onyx Boox series is the best of them that I'm aware of.
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Jun 9, 2017 19:48
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-kYQ61A-s4 No, sir, I don't like it.
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Jun 12, 2017 20:25
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I've had a Paperwhite 1 for a few years now, no complaints until very recently. It has a magnet to autowake when I open the cover, but for some reason it now displays a lock screen advertising the Amazon bookstore, and demands that I swipe to unlock. It used to just unlock when I open the lid and go back to whatever I was doing before. I can't find anything relevant in the settings to address this. I don't think this happened immediately after the last time I connected to my laptop to sync, but I do have wireless on -- in hindsight, I have no idea why I was wasting my battery life on that. Could it have automatically updated to this great new feature via wireless somehow? Any insight would be appreciated, the extra swipe really irks me. I didn't buy a version with ads (I hear that's a thing) and like I said, this lock screen didn't used to be there at all.
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Jun 30, 2017 06:16
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immolationsex posted:I've had a Paperwhite 1 for a few years now, no complaints until very recently. It has a magnet to autowake when I open the cover, but for some reason it now displays a lock screen advertising the Amazon bookstore, and demands that I swipe to unlock. It used to just unlock when I open the lid and go back to whatever I was doing before. Contact Amazon support, that's part of the "special offers" Kindles.
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Jun 30, 2017 07:07
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Call Me Charlie posted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-kYQ61A-s4 Not gonna lie, I've been wanting a dual-page ereader for a while now. Now I just need it in color for comics and I'm all set to go.
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Jun 30, 2017 07:29
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The industry needs a massive kick up the rear end to get color e-ink commercialized. The technology has been stagnant for ages.
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Jun 30, 2017 07:45
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Vegetable posted:The industry needs a massive kick up the rear end to get color e-ink commercialized. The technology has been stagnant for ages. We should nationalize e-ink
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Jun 30, 2017 15:22
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Vegetable posted:The industry needs a massive kick up the rear end to get color e-ink commercialized. The technology has been stagnant for ages. I just don't know what the market motivator would be as I can't imagine the sales of full color material (outside of graphic novels) is that big of a market to chase. The format is also usually larger which means a bigger device, which means higher cost, limiting the market more. Most people would rather have a multifunction full tablet instead even if the display is emissive. It would be nice to have the option, but I think we're going to be stuck at 3 color displays for now as they are really all that's needed for signage.
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Jun 30, 2017 16:28
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I'd settle for a more responsive display. Latency for entering pass code etc. is shite.
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Jun 30, 2017 17:49
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Looks like all of the Amazon readers are on varying sales today. lol @ the Oasis still being $300 though.
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Jul 11, 2017 16:26
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I will never pay above 80 dollars for a Kindle
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Jul 11, 2017 16:32
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whomupclicklike posted:I will never pay above 80 dollars for a Kindle Fair, but man do I ever love my Oasis. Fits in the back pocket of jeans, has real buttons. loving LOVE the thing.
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Jul 11, 2017 16:41
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Do any of the recent model Kindles have enough improvements over my old B&N Nook HD to justify a purchase?
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