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I dream of an e-reader which could have the qualities of a true e-ink technology (ability to read under any light conditions, especially sunny one), while allow

I dream of an e-reader which could have the qualities of a true e-ink technology (ability to read under any light conditions, especially sunny one), while allowing usage of dictionaries like the android Livio offline apps (English, French, etc. )

Epa095 5mo ago
Onyx boox go? They run android at least.
- mholm 5mo ago
  Seconding this. I installed a new dictionary to it fairly easily
chocochunks 5mo ago
All the modern mainstream eReaders have offline dictionary support. Some of them you can add custom dictionaries to. Not sure what's special about the "Livio" apps but they do exist.
jhbadger 5mo ago
While I know people understandably dislike Onyx Boox for their disregard for the GPL, their Android-based e-ink readers are exactly this. Their built in reader has offline dictionary support of its own, but as they are Android devices (albeit an older version and with a bit of hassle to get the Play Store on it besides their limited store), it can run standard Android apps -- I use it for both ebooks and for reading magazines from my library with Libby.
krabizzwainch 5mo ago
I know everyone has pointed you to Boox/Onyx devices, but Supernote is also android based. You have to sideload apps or add a 3rd party App Store. I use it for reading in Kobo and KOReader and note taking at work.
igoose1 5mo ago
I skimmed through Livio web-site and it seems like it's just a repacked wiktionary? On my e-book I use KOReader and I uploaded dictionaries of my personal choice on it. When I see a new word, I hold a finger for a bit longer than usual and KOReader opens a modal window with a definition from Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary. It took some time to find a DRM-free version and convert it into StarDict format but I've done it so I can share you only need to use this Python script: https://github.com/ilius/pyglossary https://github.com/ilius/pyglossary. I'm sure there's already a wiktionary stardict on the web and you won't need pyglossary. KOReader can be installed on many popular e-readers, including jailbroken Kindles (this usually takes 10 minutes to do depending on Amazon mood).
- netfortius 5mo ago
  Looks interesting - thank you. I will have to give it a try, as I have a few paperwhites in airplane mode since around 2021 (to avoid updates that may one day break calibre sideloading)
- xxyzz 5mo ago
  Here are some wiktionary stardict files: https://xxyzz.github.io/wiktionary_stardict/ https://xxyzz.github.io/wiktionary_stardict/
  - igoose1 5mo ago
    Thanks for sharing! This page also shows a KOReader UI on the right.

Epa095 5mo ago

Onyx boox go? They run android at least.

mholm 5mo ago
Seconding this. I installed a new dictionary to it fairly easily

chocochunks 5mo ago

All the modern mainstream eReaders have offline dictionary support. Some of them you can add custom dictionaries to. Not sure what's special about the "Livio" apps but they do exist.

jhbadger 5mo ago

While I know people understandably dislike Onyx Boox for their disregard for the GPL, their Android-based e-ink readers are exactly this. Their built in reader has offline dictionary support of its own, but as they are Android devices (albeit an older version and with a bit of hassle to get the Play Store on it besides their limited store), it can run standard Android apps -- I use it for both ebooks and for reading magazines from my library with Libby.

krabizzwainch 5mo ago

I know everyone has pointed you to Boox/Onyx devices, but Supernote is also android based. You have to sideload apps or add a 3rd party App Store. I use it for reading in Kobo and KOReader and note taking at work.

igoose1 5mo ago

I skimmed through Livio web-site and it seems like it's just a repacked wiktionary? On my e-book I use KOReader and I uploaded dictionaries of my personal choice on it. When I see a new word, I hold a finger for a bit longer than usual and KOReader opens a modal window with a definition from Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary. It took some time to find a DRM-free version and convert it into StarDict format but I've done it so I can share you only need to use this Python script: https://github.com/ilius/pyglossary https://github.com/ilius/pyglossary. I'm sure there's already a wiktionary stardict on the web and you won't need pyglossary. KOReader can be installed on many popular e-readers, including jailbroken Kindles (this usually takes 10 minutes to do depending on Amazon mood).

netfortius 5mo ago
Looks interesting - thank you. I will have to give it a try, as I have a few paperwhites in airplane mode since around 2021 (to avoid updates that may one day break calibre sideloading)
xxyzz 5mo ago
Here are some wiktionary stardict files: https://xxyzz.github.io/wiktionary_stardict/ https://xxyzz.github.io/wiktionary_stardict/
- igoose1 5mo ago
  Thanks for sharing! This page also shows a KOReader UI on the right.