What's a good simple ereader? (lemmy.world)

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I'm thinking of getting an ereader since i prefer reading paper to reading on a normal computer and most of my library is digital.

I don't need one that comes with an online bookstore (i get all my ebooks from sites like Project Gutenberg). I certainly don't need Amazon ads on the lock screen. My local library doesn't use OverDrive as far as i know. I don't use Pocket.

I do want one with e-ink, which i think is most of them. Being able to easily put my own epub files on the thing is essential, but that's about all i need. Though i wouldn't mind if what i get also works for taking notes.

I'm currently looking at a Kobo Libra 2, but i figured i should ask if a different option fits my criteria better. Just a more comfortable way to read ebooks than on a landscape laptop screen. Thanks in advance.

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[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

got a libra colour from kobo myself. use 3rd party software on it. very satisfied, to get to the point. not sure if you care for colour component, but i will say i've never been dissatisfied by the contrast level or anything else, as some people say is worse on colour eink than for monochrome. makes it more suited for reading manga & such aswell, on account of the occasional colour page. can definately recommend 3rd party software though, and installation on kobo stuff is painless. software of choice is KOReader, if youre interested.

should also note that i've never used their book store, cos i prefer to aquire my stuff through "extra-legal means", so cant comment on the selection there. the usb transfer is plenty convenient, but im fairly sure the offical software does wifi transfer aswell (i assume ftp)

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