Literature

Another Kobo Libra 2 user here. In addition what other's have said about wanting to escape Amazon's reach, its also pretty open as far as these types of devices go. I use Overdrive (Libby) a lot and it's integration is pretty nice, though it is certainly not hard to use with a Kindle anyways.

If you like to tinker with your devices, Kobo devices won't try and stop you from doing so. The following projects give you a lot of customization options to get exactly what you want out of your Kobo:

• KOReader - This also works with a jailbroken Kindle, though it's much easier to get going on Kobo. Tons of customization options and has very flexible style overrides and lots of plugins.
• Plato is another reader application though only supported for Kobo devices. Does not feature as much customization as KOReader, but does more than the stock reader and has a very nice UI.
• Even if you stick with the stock reader, there are a number of patches you can apply if there are things about the stock software that bug you.

I have a Kobo Libra 2 and I think the only extra features are that it's waterproof and you can do audiobooks on it via Bluetooth (you might be able to do that on Kindle too, I'm not sure).

I went with Kobo because I'm not a fan of Amazon and because I wanted to access a subscription service through it. With the optional sleep cover I never turn it off so it's always ready to go.

Another Kobo Libra 2 owner here. It's a great unit, with physical buttons on the side which also assists with holding the Kobo during reading. The only drawback for me is the OS is laggy at times.

I also use a Kindle Paperwhite from around the same era as yours (maybe even older). I just load it up with overdrive books from my library.

My Kobo Aura One is perfection

9th gen Kindle Oasis. The metal body and contour is very nice to hold. I do wish I wasnt wrapped up in the Amazon ecosystem but the device itself is superb. Im a Pastor and college professor and I consume a lot of books through it, it's nice for at home or in the office but it's a bit cumbersome to just carry around.

I also read on my phone a lot as well because it's always with me. Can't do long stretches but it beats doom scrolling

I have an Onyx Boox tablet, but that is 1/2 e-reader, 1/2 work tool for me.

My parents got me a Kindle Paperwhite in 2014 for my birthday, which I replaced with a new Kindle Paperwhite in 2018. I like the Paperwhite over the classic because it has backlighting.

In the future, I think I'd like to get a Kobo one because it can be cracked to run open source software on it, but since I already go through Calibre for everything and never buy from the Amazon store, I will definitely not replace my ereader before it dies.

I have a PocketBook HD somethingorother that I bought last year, which I choose specifically because PocketBook is Swiss and doesn't lock me into any ecosystem, and while I don't regret my purchase or anything I think there's a lot to improve on the model I got, among them:

1. the device is clearly underpowered and the OS stutters so badly that even powering the device back up from sleep can be a challenge at times as it will lag-out.

2. it only has 16-gigs of built-in storage with no microSD-support.

3. it supports audiobooks...but only supports audio-playback via a dongle.

4. auto-brightness simply doesn't work at all on my unit.

5. it has micro-USB and not USB-C.

There have been no major innovations since 2015, when eInk Carta displays were already available. In the meantime, there are eInk Carta 1200 displays, which offer a bit more contrast depending on the manufacturer. Kobo Libra 2 is a good example. Since Kobo is not officially represented in my country, I mainly use PocketBook devices. Here, I like the open system and that metadata like genre or series are fully evaluated and displayed. The latest model, Inkpad 4, is not quite cheap, but I can highly recommend it. It has a 7.8-inch display, a long battery life, and USB-C.

I have a Kobo Libra 2, and it's what I use for at night reading or when I'm out and about. Otherwise I use my Supernote for the bigger screen and the notetaking capabilities. Naturally everything is organized through Calibre.

Moon+ reader for Android.

They haven't really advanced a whole lot, unless you want an android tablet with e-ink and deal with the annoyance that will bring or are looking for an eink tablet to write on. Newer ones aimed primarily to reading are now usually water resistant, have non-recessed screens, and audiobook support with the exclusive service each ereader company is provided by (kobo only has kobo audiobooks, kindle only has audible books etc) so the technology hasn't evolved a whole lot unless you want to detangle yourself from the Amazon ecosystem. There are android e-ink tablets, but most them are unfortunately made by Chinese companies that not only require you to manually enable the android app store, but there's pretty big privacy concerns and just general shady business practices amongst nearly all of the few that operate in that niche market (especially amongst Boox, they have paid people to write fake reviews)

There are some color ereaders but the technology isn't really ready for general use, its very finnicky and has a bunch of issues when used in consumer ereaders. Writing based eink tablets are excellent though, if that's something you are into.

I personally have kept my 2015 kindle and as long as its still running I'm gonna stick with it personally.

I like my Paperwhite.

I wish the UI was acceptably responsive - so, like 100x faster.

I'm a fan of using my reMarkable 2 as my reader, either using the stock drawing/writing application or using KOReader.

I've had the kindle Paperwhite 2 for a very long time, only read books through KOReader on it. I only bring it out of airplane mode to update that.

@books Hisense touch, size of a phone so it’s easy to carry and runs android so can use it for other stuff easily

I use a moaan inkpalm. I love it. It's the size of a small phone, and super light. Runs android, but some weird Chinese android without Google services. Which is fine because it's far too underpowered for anything other than koreader. Battery's fine, as long as you keep WiFi mostly off. I use syncthing to sync my books over from my phone, which has koreader as well, so I can read on either device. I also use wallabag, and koreader automatically fetches any articles I want to read.

I have to talk about the size. I don't have a lot of big chunks of time for reading anymore. It being so small means I can keep it with me all the time. If i'm waiting for my family at a store or whatever, I can get a few minutes of reading in. I've been able to read a lot more, and specifically, it's let me read more books and waste less time on reddit. I was worried about it being too small, but it's not. It fits plenty of text on the screen at one time. It's not as luxurious as a recent kindle, but it's a whole lot more useful. Oh, and the backlight is pretty great too.

Mine is a paperwhite and onyx boox note air 2.

I also have a scribe but I haven’t used it in a bit.

Feel free to join my community !ereader_community@lemmy.ml

I have an older Kindle Oasis - but 90% of the time I use a mostly dedicated 10" Android tablet. I prefer the colors, especially when reading non-fiction and working with highlights. There's also a satisfaction to seeing my library in color. I also like the better browser and ability to read other types of books (including graphic novels) on the fly. Plus, the tablet has USB-c, so charging is easier.

If traveling and space is an issue, or there will be a lot of sunshine, I grab the Kindle.

Kobo Glow here. It works fine, no larger complaints although small things could certainly be improved. The most amazing thing is that I'm using it for about 10 years now. Battery is a bit weaker but still OK. It'd be nice to have more devices with such a lifetime.

I have the previous generation of Kindle Oasis, but I don’t get books from Amazon. I either get them through the Libby app (that’s my first choice, the best way to support the public library is by using it), or I download them from someplace else and use Calibre to transfer them.

I like the backlight for reading at night because I can set it to a brightness and temperature that are barely noticeable but help my eyes feel less strained. Also it’s lightweight and the case is a nice shape and texture so it doesn’t make my RSI/nerve pain worse. A definite step up from the 2nd gen original kindle I’d had since 2010 or so.

I'm a huge fan of my 13" Boox Max Lumi 2 -- the form factor is superb for pdfs. But it's definitely a niche and more expensive device and it isn't for everyone

I've been using my Kindle 3 Keyboard since 2011. Works fine for me. The battery isn't as lasting as when I first got it, but it's not that bad considering how long I've had it for.

Using a second-gen kindle Oasis, which is great hardware (aside from using the wrong charging port). DRM ebooks from Amazon are definitely not great though, so I keep it in airplane mode at all times and load it up via calibre.