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I was recently fired the newest model of paperwhite, what’s the best case I can get for it?
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May 7, 2022 02:29
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Jarvisi posted:I'm tempted to ditch my Paperwhite for a kobo solely to get buttons back My 10 year old Kindle is starting to bite the bullet (Kindle 4, so the arrow buttons are starting to fail) and I was looking at a Kobo Libra 2. I don't think they make a good 6 inch e-reader with buttons anywhere. My favorite thing about the Kindle was the size. A Libra 2 is 7 inches plus an extra bit on the sides to hold, and it looks like it will be pretty snug in my usual bag.
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May 9, 2022 15:22
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My Kobo Aura H2O finally died on me. Any suggestions for an ereader that will sync my epubs and pdfs from Google Drive? USB-C would be a major plus. I don't care about color, really. With the Kobo I was using the third-party Kobo Cloud script, which I guess I could do again, but there were some bugs with that. Trying to avoid a full tablet because I inevitably distract myself from reading.
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May 13, 2022 22:51
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You might try one of Onyx' Boox devices, which are basically e-paper Android devices in various sizes, but suck at doing most of the things that would probably distract you on a tablet. KOreader is one of the few apps that actually does everything I would want an e-reading app to do, and it works beautifully on the Boox.
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May 13, 2022 23:27
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Rand Brittain posted:You might try one of Onyx' Boox devices, which are basically e-paper Android devices in various sizes, but suck at doing most of the things that would probably distract you on a tablet. I checked out their site, they look interesting. If an A5-size screen weren't so expensive, I'd get one just for fabrication drawings. Where do these devices really excel? Off the top of my head, I can think of books, comics, recipes, & manuals.
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May 15, 2022 19:10
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That, and the fact that they can use the official Android apps for pretty much any bookstore you were already invested in, on top of being able to use individual reader apps. (If you're interested, they're on Best Buy's website, which is probably a lot more convenient than ordering directly from the manufacturer.) Rand Brittain fucked around with this message at 19:31 on May 15, 2022 |
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May 15, 2022 19:28
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GoutPatrol posted:My 10 year old Kindle is starting to bite the bullet (Kindle 4, so the arrow buttons are starting to fail) and I was looking at a Kobo Libra 2. I don't think they make a good 6 inch e-reader with buttons anywhere. My favorite thing about the Kindle was the size. A Libra 2 is 7 inches plus an extra bit on the sides to hold, and it looks like it will be pretty snug in my usual bag. Update: fits great! Got the black with the lavenderish cover.
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May 18, 2022 02:00
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Tamba posted:Fun fact: Send to Kindle could always handle epub files, but in a janky way: good god.
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May 22, 2022 06:26
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papa horny michael posted:good god. There's a 99% chance a dev just used some existing tool that could convert between a bunch of formats, and then someone higher up told them to remove support for epub files for business reasons, so they just added a filename check in front of it  .
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May 22, 2022 13:30
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I’ve got a vacation coming up and I want to upgrade my old Paperwhite to something with buttons. If price isn’t a deciding issue would you guys recommend an oasis or libra 2? Or is there another option I don’t know about?
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May 23, 2022 17:33
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It's been 2 weeks since I ordered a new paperwhite and they still haven't shipped it 
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May 23, 2022 17:36
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loudog999 posted:I’ve got a vacation coming up and I want to upgrade my old Paperwhite to something with buttons. If price isn’t a deciding issue would you guys recommend an oasis or libra 2? Or is there another option I don’t know about? I love my Oasis. Battery life can be a little sketchy if not in airplane mode but otherwise it’s great.
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May 23, 2022 20:49
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Ditto what that dude said. Battery life is low with the wifi on, but since I rarely use it, pretty much not a problem. Not gonna lie, feels weird as poo poo when you first start using it because of the weird battery bump on the back. Takes about a whole 10 mins to get used to it, and the buttons have a nice CLIK feedback.
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May 23, 2022 23:40
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Thanks for the advice, I have an Oasis and a third party case on the way. Is the screen decently scratch resistant? I’ve never put a screen protector on a paperwhite but they weren’t this expensive and I’ll be taking this to the beach, well the pool next to the beach, but am afraid sand might still sneak it’s way in and scratch the screen up.
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May 26, 2022 00:10
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I take my Oasis to the beach all the time and I have no scratches on the screen, fwiw.
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May 26, 2022 00:14
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Honestly the more likely scenario is a grain of sand getting stuck between the case and the screen, scratching it that way. Return the case. I'd give you mine if I lived Stateside or anywhere you might realistically live. Very well made but I struggle to find a use for it and throw my Oasis in bags with keys, etc. Even the back still looks new.
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May 26, 2022 01:53
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Fly Ricky posted:Honestly the more likely scenario is a grain of sand getting stuck between the case and the screen, scratching it that way. Thanks for the offer, it’s a cheap $18 one I found. I may try it a few days without and see what I think before deciding if I want to return it.
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May 26, 2022 01:59
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I can see how some people might prefer the feeling of using a case. Worth a shot for sure.
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May 26, 2022 04:21
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A lot of devices feel like they're meant for a case. The Libra 2, to me, feels flimsy and unbalanced without its case on but feels absolutely perfect inside it.
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May 26, 2022 05:27
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I love the Oasis but not gonna lie, especially in winter it can get really cold to hold 
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May 26, 2022 09:46
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I'm looking to pick up an ereader. My current library is just a few dozen epubs managed by Aldiko and exactly 1 book that I bought through the Kindle app. I went in thinking I'd spend around $100-150ish, and I figured I'd wait to see if there's any memorial day sales this coming up weekend. After looking at some reviews, it feels like so long as I stick with a newer Kindle, Kobo, or even Onyx I can't go too wrong, is this true?
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May 26, 2022 12:10
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Finally hooked my Libra 2 up to our library system and that is pretty damned cool. Finally reading Dune.
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May 27, 2022 18:45
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Mr. Funny Pants posted:Finally hooked my Libra 2 up to our library system and that is pretty damned cool. Finally reading Dune. Oh man - enjoy the ride. That is one book (and series) that I wish I could forget and re-read again for the first time.
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May 28, 2022 13:35
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Just remember to stop when you aren't enjoying it. That's the #1 recommendation for that series cause boy does it go all over the drat place.
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May 29, 2022 04:50
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I just don't read past the first one. It's all I really need and nips that problem in the bud.
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May 29, 2022 07:33
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nah. gotta read everything. even herbert's son's cash grab books. it's airport fiction. take no time at all.
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May 29, 2022 07:39
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Finally got my Oasis delivered and am loving it so far. Defiantly an upgrade from my 2015 paperwhite. I’m not digging the case so I may go without it, just can’t get over the niggle that I need something protecting it, especially with my two cats roaming around the place that love to sit on any electronic I have laying around. Think I’m going to slap a tempered glass protector on it and see how that goes. Or maybe I should get a pouch to put it in when I’m not using it.
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Jun 1, 2022 16:50
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loudog999 posted:Finally got my Oasis delivered and am loving it so far. Defiantly an upgrade from my 2015 paperwhite. I’m not digging the case so I may go without it, just can’t get over the niggle that I need something protecting it, especially with my two cats roaming around the place that love to sit on any electronic I have laying around. Think I’m going to slap a tempered glass protector on it and see how that goes. Or maybe I should get a pouch to put it in when I’m not using it. I keep mine in a cheap felt-y sleeve when I'm not suing it, and then just hold it bare when I'm using it-- I've grown to really like the ridge on the back and most cases seem to smooth that out.
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Jun 1, 2022 17:32
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loudog999 posted:Finally got my Oasis delivered and am loving it so far. Defiantly an upgrade from my 2015 paperwhite. I’m not digging the case so I may go without it, just can’t get over the niggle that I need something protecting it, especially with my two cats roaming around the place that love to sit on any electronic I have laying around. Think I’m going to slap a tempered glass protector on it and see how that goes. Or maybe I should get a pouch to put it in when I’m not using it. I have one of these: https://bookbeau.com/collections/book-sleeves It serves its purpose well. Pretty sure the smallest size is the one I have but you should doublecheck those dimensions.
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Jun 1, 2022 19:48
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WhisperSync between my phone and Kindle has stopped working the past few weeks. Any reason why this could be?
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Jun 9, 2022 14:10
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I have a Kobo Libra 2, and when it's working it's great. But Overdrive doesn't work for poo poo far too often. I have wifi connectivity, everything is synced and up to date, but when i try to connect to Overdrive to either borrow a book or put one on hold, I get repeated "There seems to be a problem" messages and it's driving me nuts. Anyone else have a similar issue with their Kobo? The workaround seems to be doing everything through other library apps and going through Adobe Digital Editions but it's annoying to have to figure out a bunch of extra steps when I'm supposed to be able to just access Overdrive natively.
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Jun 12, 2022 15:52
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idiotsavant posted:I have a Kobo Libra 2, and when it's working it's great. But Overdrive doesn't work for poo poo far too often. I have wifi connectivity, everything is synced and up to date, but when i try to connect to Overdrive to either borrow a book or put one on hold, I get repeated "There seems to be a problem" messages and it's driving me nuts. Anyone else have a similar issue with their Kobo? The one time I hit that issue with Overdrive, I did a factory reset as recommended by Kobo's support and that appeared to fix it.
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Jun 12, 2022 20:12
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I set up Calibri Web on my NAS, which is pretty neat. But it got me thinking, is there any way to get my Kindle to sync with that library? Obviously there isn't going to be an official way, but apparently there's a way to jailbreak these things.
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Jun 20, 2022 01:10
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mobby_6kl posted:I set up Calibri Web on my NAS, which is pretty neat. But it got me thinking, is there any way to get my Kindle to sync with that library? Obviously there isn't going to be an official way, but apparently there's a way to jailbreak these things. https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/mrw76j/tutorial_calibre_in_docker_with_autosend_to_kindle/ exists, but not sure I'd follow it. The idea is kind of interesting though maybe you could use linuxserver's docker overlays to add a module or even just a filewatcher in another container.
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Jun 20, 2022 05:57
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My wife's new Kindle Paperwhite 2021 has frozen and doesn't respond to the usual press and hold on the power button to do a hard reset. Is it likely bricked or can I flash the firmware onto it from my PC somehow?
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Jun 20, 2022 10:52
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Hughlander posted:https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/mrw76j/tutorial_calibre_in_docker_with_autosend_to_kindle/ But yeah I'm also looking at hacking something else together. I have a few containers running but I'm not super familiar with the whole docker thing so I'm not exactly sure what you're suggesting. Still, that's probably going to be the easier part, I think the bigger issue would be how to get it onto the Kindle. I did some light googling and it seems like it should be possible to run arbitrary code or scripts on the jailbroken Kindle, but from what I've seen so far, there's nothing already existing that would just download stuff automatically from a network share or http. So it'd be down to how much time I want to waste instead of just connecting it through USB once every few weeks 
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Jun 20, 2022 14:06
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WattsvilleBlues posted:My wife's new Kindle Paperwhite 2021 has frozen and doesn't respond to the usual press and hold on the power button to do a hard reset. Is it likely bricked or can I flash the firmware onto it from my PC somehow? I can't help on the firmware but I have had Kindles freeze and require both a power cord and 2+ minutes of holding down the power button to come back. I don't give up on holding down the power button on those after the first time it worked
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Jun 20, 2022 14:25
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mobby_6kl posted:Oh cool, I didn't even think about the emailing option. Just understand that jailbreaking kindles is a lot more difficult than your phone. Amazon is very aggressive on patching holes and blocking downgrading firmware.
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Jun 20, 2022 14:57
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AARD VARKMAN posted:I can't help on the firmware but I have had Kindles freeze and require both a power cord and 2+ minutes of holding down the power button to come back. I don't give up on holding down the power button on those after the first time it worked Hope that it goes better than when my 7(?)th gen paperwhite froze and had to be reset like that, I found out shortly after take off of the first of two ~10 hour flights, and after it came back to life the library was blank. At least the files were still on the device and I was able to get them to show again after arriving at our destination by connecting it to a computer and re-copying the files.
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Jun 20, 2022 16:12
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mobby_6kl posted:Oh cool, I didn't even think about the emailing option. Amazon let's you email an address and kindle compatible files in the attachment for that email show up on your device. Combine that with a separate docker container (similar to but not exactly like https://github.com/gkarthiks/file-watcher ) And you could have something that says, 'When an azw or mobi file appears in the directories under calibre, email it to my kindle.' And that would be a separate container than the one actually running calibre just that it happens to have a directory mount in common.
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Jun 20, 2022 16:36
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