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I got a kobo aura one (cracking bit of kit) for christmas, it doesn't have the prounounced flash to white then load at all, it's near instant. Also 300ppi is t

I got a kobo aura one (cracking bit of kit) for christmas, it doesn't have the prounounced flash to white then load at all, it's near instant. Also 300ppi is the sweet spot on an 8" display it's basically a near perfect paperback analogue and has a blue to orange backlight shift keyed to time of day. It's basically my idea of a perfect ebook device.

matt_heimer 9y ago
On a Kindle Paperwhite it is an option called Page Refresh under your Reading Options. It'll occasionally do a wipe, for example when a page has images but not not often enough to be annoying.
- toast0 9y ago
  I don't have the Paperwhite, but this option was present on earlier models too. I found it more annoying to have inconsistent page turn latency than to have consistently slow page turns.
auxym 9y ago
Just want to second this in case someone is considering the One. I also got it as a gift to myself. If you would have asked me to spec out my ideal ebook reader, I would have ended up describing the One.
- criddell 9y ago
  Can it load books bought at Amazon?
  - xbmcuser 9y ago
    You need apprentice Alf and Calibre for that
    - criddell 9y ago
      I know some publisher's don't use DRM (like Tor). I was wondering if maybe Kobo had licensed Amazon's DRM for the newer DRM that doesn't have a crack yet (as far as I know, but I haven't checked in a few months).
- newen 9y ago
  Yeah got it for a family member. If it had a micro sd card slot, it really would be the perfect ereader.
  - Fnoord 9y ago
    It has 8 GB how is that not enough in between charges? Kobo and Amazon don't contain *SD options but other e-readers do [1]. As insinuated, I find it is overrated. You can even run Calibre in Docker [2] to serve it over HTTP(S). And as you know, Kobo have a web browser. So you could put the books you're likely to read on your Kobo (8 GB is a lot) and serve the rest via that way. You could also serve the content over your phone via USB OTG. If you're off the grid for a long time, I actually recommend something else instead: put your smartphone off, e-reader on, and keep a (at your option relatively, to <3 your battery) charged powerbank with you. Not necessarily for your smartphone, but for your e-reader! [1] https://tweakers.net/categorie/804/e-readers/producten/ https://tweakers.net/categorie/804/e-readers/producten/ and select all options at the left at "Geheugenkaart Type (E-reader)" [2] https://hub.docker.com/search/?isAutomated=0&isOfficial=0&page=1&pullCount=0&q=calibre&starCount=0 https://hub.docker.com/search/?isAutomated=0&isOfficial=0&pa...
- Fnoord 9y ago
  My partner and I both got a Kobo, we're very happy with it. We use Calibre to manage our collection. Haven't tried DeDRM yet though. I got the Kobo Aura ONE, and she's got the Kobo Aura H2O. I actually prefer the 6.8" yes it is smaller but it lays better in the hand and is easier to take with you (fits better in the pocket). Its also about 50 EUR cheaper. Some disadvantages: macOS doesn't have always recognise the device, it has 2.4 GHz WiFi only (put if off to save your battery). The Kobo's also have that screen refresh feature btw you can reduce its effectiveness if you're reading a lot. Immediately after you bought it, check out the coating of the screen very carefully. I send one ONE back because it had a minor damage to the coating which caused bleeding. I found that distracting, YMMV. The 2 devices got it as well, but less severe and it depends on how you hold the device whether you notice it.
- v_lisivka 9y ago
  I have Onyx Boox Darwin 4 with hi-res display (6" at 1448x1072). I'm happy with it after 3 previous e-books: sharp display, built-in light, touch, stock android with Google Play, 2 cores, 8GB flash. The only misfortune is lack of my native language in UI. I looking at new Onyx Boox, which was just released: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1huyi7mgbzY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1huyi7mgbzY . IMHO, it is much better than any Kobo on the market right now.
stevekemp 9y ago
I've been experimenting with epaper recently, controlled by an ESP8266 device. The following (short) video shows a full-refresh of an image loaded over HTTP: https://twitter.com/Stolen_Souls/status/952050581677408256 https://twitter.com/Stolen_Souls/status/952050581677408256 As you can see it inverts and refreshes. The specs say a full update can take up to 4 seconds, but I've not yet seen one that slow.

matt_heimer 9y ago

On a Kindle Paperwhite it is an option called Page Refresh under your Reading Options. It'll occasionally do a wipe, for example when a page has images but not not often enough to be annoying.

toast0 9y ago
I don't have the Paperwhite, but this option was present on earlier models too. I found it more annoying to have inconsistent page turn latency than to have consistently slow page turns.

auxym 9y ago

Just want to second this in case someone is considering the One. I also got it as a gift to myself. If you would have asked me to spec out my ideal ebook reader, I would have ended up describing the One.

criddell 9y ago
Can it load books bought at Amazon?
- xbmcuser 9y ago
  You need apprentice Alf and Calibre for that
  - criddell 9y ago
    I know some publisher's don't use DRM (like Tor). I was wondering if maybe Kobo had licensed Amazon's DRM for the newer DRM that doesn't have a crack yet (as far as I know, but I haven't checked in a few months).
newen 9y ago
Yeah got it for a family member. If it had a micro sd card slot, it really would be the perfect ereader.
- Fnoord 9y ago
  It has 8 GB how is that not enough in between charges? Kobo and Amazon don't contain *SD options but other e-readers do [1]. As insinuated, I find it is overrated. You can even run Calibre in Docker [2] to serve it over HTTP(S). And as you know, Kobo have a web browser. So you could put the books you're likely to read on your Kobo (8 GB is a lot) and serve the rest via that way. You could also serve the content over your phone via USB OTG. If you're off the grid for a long time, I actually recommend something else instead: put your smartphone off, e-reader on, and keep a (at your option relatively, to <3 your battery) charged powerbank with you. Not necessarily for your smartphone, but for your e-reader! [1] https://tweakers.net/categorie/804/e-readers/producten/ https://tweakers.net/categorie/804/e-readers/producten/ and select all options at the left at "Geheugenkaart Type (E-reader)" [2] https://hub.docker.com/search/?isAutomated=0&isOfficial=0&page=1&pullCount=0&q=calibre&starCount=0 https://hub.docker.com/search/?isAutomated=0&isOfficial=0&pa...
Fnoord 9y ago
My partner and I both got a Kobo, we're very happy with it. We use Calibre to manage our collection. Haven't tried DeDRM yet though. I got the Kobo Aura ONE, and she's got the Kobo Aura H2O. I actually prefer the 6.8" yes it is smaller but it lays better in the hand and is easier to take with you (fits better in the pocket). Its also about 50 EUR cheaper. Some disadvantages: macOS doesn't have always recognise the device, it has 2.4 GHz WiFi only (put if off to save your battery). The Kobo's also have that screen refresh feature btw you can reduce its effectiveness if you're reading a lot. Immediately after you bought it, check out the coating of the screen very carefully. I send one ONE back because it had a minor damage to the coating which caused bleeding. I found that distracting, YMMV. The 2 devices got it as well, but less severe and it depends on how you hold the device whether you notice it.
v_lisivka 9y ago
I have Onyx Boox Darwin 4 with hi-res display (6" at 1448x1072). I'm happy with it after 3 previous e-books: sharp display, built-in light, touch, stock android with Google Play, 2 cores, 8GB flash. The only misfortune is lack of my native language in UI. I looking at new Onyx Boox, which was just released: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1huyi7mgbzY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1huyi7mgbzY . IMHO, it is much better than any Kobo on the market right now.

stevekemp 9y ago

I've been experimenting with epaper recently, controlled by an ESP8266 device. The following (short) video shows a full-refresh of an image loaded over HTTP: https://twitter.com/Stolen_Souls/status/952050581677408256 https://twitter.com/Stolen_Souls/status/952050581677408256 As you can see it inverts and refreshes. The specs say a full update can take up to 4 seconds, but I've not yet seen one that slow.