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Great e-reader for reading and annotating books from a variety of stores

Android operating system allows users to access their databases and notes quickly and easily

Pocket-sized device is perfect for those on the go

Good battery life

Comes with a plastic screen protector

Great compatibility with various ebook formats

Ability to access public library ebooks

Support for Text to Speech and audiobooks

Crisp 300ppi screen

Compact and portable

Not very strong magnet used to connect the device

Difficult to apply plastic screen protector without getting bubbles or dust underneath

Colors are not as vivid as they would be on an LCD screen

Not as user-friendly as some other e-readers

Slow response time

Fragile screen

Verdict

The Onyx Boox Note 3 is a great e-reader for those who need to read and annotate books from a variety of stores. It has an Android operating system, which allows users to access their databases and notes quickly and easily. The device also comes with a plastic screen protector that can be difficult to apply without getting bubbles or dust underneath. Additionally, the magnet used to connect the device is not very strong, so it may not be reliable. However, the Note 3 offers good battery life and is perfect for those who need a pocket-sized device.

Verdict

Overall, the PocketBook Touch HD 3 receives mixed reviews. Some users love the device for its crisp screen, compact size, and compatibility with various ebook formats. Others find it clunky and difficult to use, with issues such as slow response time and a fragile screen. However, many users appreciate the device's ability to access public library ebooks and its support for features such as Text to Speech and audiobooks. Overall, the PocketBook Touch HD 3 may be a good choice for those who prioritize compatibility with multiple ebook formats and features such as waterproofing and physical page turn buttons.

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Size

E.reader for a philosophy student ?

3' size, my suggestion will be to go for Boox Note 3. Even though Note air is also a great option in that size, I won't recommend it for your use case because you said you will use it on the go a lot.

If you’re not carrying a bag or something with you and mainly reading ePubs etc (not PDFs which require a 10”+ ereader to be a comfortable experience), I’d recommend a 6” ereader. At 6” I’d recommend Kobo Clara, Boox Poke3, or maybe the Pocketbook Touch HD3. These three options have colour temp control which allows you to have warm frontlights (a godsend when reading in dim lighting or in complete darkness. If you are carrying a bag around, then you could go up to 7 or 8”

Positive

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/ereader

Battery Life

Love this thing!

I now carry only this, not a couple of paperbacks, a notebook and a pen. The battery life is phenomenal! I read 3-4 hours a day 5 days a week with frequent interruptions (work, what can you do?) so it often powers off and the battery is still 50%-60% at the end of the week! The ability to change the screen lighting makes it easy on the eyes, the bluetooth connection works well with ear buds but I've only been able to bluetooth tether it to my phone once. The Wi-Fi tether works like a champ every time. My only "complaints" are: 1) setting up the google play store (for the nook and Kindle apps) is frustrating if you don't, as I did not, read the instructions (the reboot is, in fact, necessary!) 2) Every time I would tether the device the location would automatically turn on (this has been alleviated with the latest update but contrary to the update notes, location is NOT turned off by default

The battery life is great. The variety of book formats you can download is phenomenal. If you want to move away from Amazon, this is the way to go. Just wish they would become more familiar in the US

5/5

2 years ago

amazon.com

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