Looking for a new E-ink reader

[anarkhos]

I have the white Nook ebook reader, but I never use it.


So, I'm looking for a new E-ink reader that has the following criteria. I'm hoping that some kind Ubuntforums member knows of one and wants to point me in the right direction.

-9" diagonal screensize
-E-ink (not LCD, like an iPad)
-built in front-lighting
-can invert colors on the screen, so text becomes white and background becomes black (easier for me to read)

Does anyone know of such a creature?

[krapp]

What's wrong with the Nook?
Just curious, as I've never used one.
Also, E-ink is wonderful.

[anarkhos]

What's wrong with the Nook?
Just curious, as I've never used one.
Also, E-ink is wonderful.

Basically for 3 reasons: screen is too small (6" diagonal is too small, don't bother!), doesn't have built-in lighting (a small clip on LCD light is annoying since its constantly falling off for whatever reason), and the colors cannot be inverted without modifying pdf's to invert the colors.

[LowSky]

I have the white Nook ebook reader, but I never use it.


So, I'm looking for a new E-ink reader that has the following criteria. I'm hoping that some kind Ubuntforums member knows of one and wants to point me in the right direction.

-9" diagonal screensize
-E-ink (not LCD, like an iPad)
-built in front-lighting
-can invert colors on the screen, so text becomes white and background becomes black (easier for me to read)

Does anyone know of such a creature?

Doesn't exist. As far as I know only Amazon makes an e-reader e-ink screen over 7". No one makes an e-ink screen with a built in light. If you need night view-ability then the only option is LCD tablet. May I suggest the Notion Ink Adam. 10" screen and E-ink+LCD screen, best of both screens. Or a very cheap tablet like the Viesonic G-tablet, which can be found under $300.

[krapp]

If you need night view-ability then the only option is LCD tablet.

And burn your eyes out.

Get an LED flexible light that clips onto books and stick it on your E-reader.

[anarkhos]

Doesn't exist. As far as I know only Amazon makes an e-reader e-ink screen over 7". No one makes an e-ink screen with a built in light. If you need night view-ability then the only option is LCD tablet. May I suggest the Notion Ink Adam. 10" screen and E-ink+LCD screen, best of both screens. Or a very cheap tablet like the Viesonic G-tablet, which can be found under $300.

That Notion Ink Adam looks really impressive. If I was looking for an LCD display, that would be near the top of my list. Thanks

By the by, I was doing a bit of research just now, and I see this Wikipedia page comparing Ebooks readers:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_e-book_readers

There seem to be a few larger than 6" displays, which is great. Its difficult to describe why, but a 6" diagonal display really feels stifling when reading.

I think you're correct about the front-lighting, which is a bummer.

[sanderella]

If you have difficulty reading black text on a white background have you tried coloured filters? My daughter has Irlen Syndrome, and has it all sorted out now, and it's a lot cheaper than buying a new e-reader.

Try http://irlen.com/ for more information, and google Scotopic sensitivity syndrome.

Hope this helps.

[anarkhos]

If you have difficulty reading black text on a white background have you tried coloured filters? My daughter has Irlen Syndrome, and has it all sorted out now, and it's a lot cheaper than buying a new e-reader.

Try http://irlen.com/ for more information, and google Scotopic sensitivity syndrome.

Hope this helps.

That is really interesting, I've never heard of that. Although, I am positive that I don't suffer from that. I simply have realized that reading white text on a black background is easier on my eyes (and I suspect everyone's eyes).

You can invert all your Ubuntu colors without Compiz with this:
sudo apt-get install xcalib;
/usr/bin/xcalib -invert -alter;

I strongly feel that our eyes are designed to focus on white light, not black. So, by reading off of a screen that is 90% white, your eyes are constantly being stressed. Overtime this stress causes irritability, especially if you work at your computer as much as I do.

[drawkcab]

Doesn't exist. As far as I know only Amazon makes an e-reader e-ink screen over 7".

Pocketbook makes a couple of nice 9" readers, although I doubt they have some of the features you're looking for.

Head over to mobileread.com's forums and you'll learn a lot.