Still, due to its lack of screen lighting, you won't be using the reMarkable 2 to read in bed at night. But that doesn't mean you can't use it to read ePubs and PDFs, and you can even annotate these documents to your heart's desire, which makes it a great device for paper pushers like teachers and lawyers. Plus, the screen isn't lit, and there are no speakers. The reMarkable 2 might not be a name often tossed around when discussing e-readers, but that's because the reMarkable 2 is more for taking and editing notes rather than reading a wide assortment of e-books. This is more a device for lawyers or teachers, people who push paper all day but are looking to go digital. While nighttime reading in bed will be a little outlandish at 13.3-inches, and you certainly won't be bringing this device to the pool or beach since it's a pain to carry around, it excels at providing tons of room to get some serious work done. Much like other Boox devices, you get Android app support through the Play Store, with external speakers built-in, perfect for chilling to some tunes as you edit another PDF or read through the latest e-book in your collection. You'll certainly pay for the privilege, but since so few bother to make e-readers in such large sizes, it's nice to see somebody out there filling this gap. Still, if you require a large E Ink screen that runs on Android and supports stylus input for editing documents like PDFs, the Max Lumi 2 is one of the few devices on the market at its size. This is an expensive device, so it's not something you'll buy on a whim. But it's been plugging away behind the scenes pumping out some quality E Ink devices, including the gigantic Boox Max Lumi 2 at 13.3-inches. So you get the best of both worlds, awesome formatting with the built-in store, with the option to purchase your own ePubs elsewhere to maintain your own library. But you also get ePub support if you'd prefer to purchase your e-books from a selection of stores to maintain your own library of e-books instead of relying on a single store that may not be around in 20 years. While Amazon's e-book store is the best out there, the runner-up is the Kobo store, thanks to it also employing a proprietary format for its e-books that allows for excellent formatting on the screen (something ePub can't claim). This is how Rakuten can undercut Amazon's price for the Oasis, with the Sage retailing for $20 less at $260. You also get Bluetooth support for audiobooks and stylus support for taking notes though the stylus isn't included, you'll have to purchase it separately. This device offers physical page turn buttons (on one side) and a large 8-inch screen with the latest E Ink Carta 1200 screen, which means you get the least amount of ghosting in an E Ink screen yet. Kobo's Sage e-reader is the latest release from Rakuten, a competitor to Amazon's Kindle Oasis. So not only is the Nook GlowLight 4e competitively affordable, but it also offers tons of accessibility. That feature is a fantastic addition since the buttons are way more accessible than tapping on a screen. It's a no-muss, no-fuss device, perfect for anyone at any age, especially now that Barnes & Noble has fully embraced physical page-turn buttons. It's a much more open market than the proprietary formats used by Amazon and Rakuten, so you aren't beholden to the prices on the default store built into the e-reader.īut even though the Nook is excellent for those who have invested in a library of ePubs, since you also get access to the Barnes & Noble e-book store, you can easily treat the Nook just as you would a Kindle. Of course, Barnes & Noble has offered ePub support since the beginning, which means the Nook is a great device for those who own or plan to purchase a library of ePub e-books. The Nook GlowLight 4e is Barnes & Noble's competitor going up against Amazon's affordable base Kindle model. Plus, with the E Ink Carta 1200 screen, there's hardly any ghosting, especially if you utilize the new page turn animation in the latest Kindle firmware. All these features add just a bit more polish to an already exceptional E Ink e-reader. Of course, this version of the Paperwhite is the Signature Edition, which means you get a few extra features over the base Kindle Paperwhite, including a choice of extra storage (32GB), warm lighting, and wireless charging. With the 7.8-inch screen on the Kindle Paperwhite, you have plenty of room to display this well-formatted text. These e-books lean heavily on a proprietary format, but that's how Amazon delivers the best e-book formatting in the business. This is not only because of quality hardware designs that don't break the bank, but also Amazon's incredible e-book store. Amazon spearheaded E Ink devices, polishing them to the point that mass adoption is now a reality. Kindles are the most well-known e-readers on the market, and for a good reason.
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