Looking to upgrade from an old one. Want to have access to Amazon and Barnes & Noble so believe this limits me to android devices. Color would be nice for books with graphics but not at the expense of degrading reading "comfort".

Any recommendations?
TIA

Would think you can get both apps for any tablet. I started with the B&N version years ago then switch to the Amazon ecosystem. I don't think you can beat the paperwhite technology if you are a heavy reader like me. I actually noticed eye strain when I was using a tablet. No problems with the Kindle in that area.

Do feel you probably have to commit to an ecosystem and to me Amazon seems more viable with more benefits and lower pricing than B&N.

Boox may be your best bet.

I'm frustrated that if I want an 8" or 10" eraser now I have to spend out the wazzoo for an e-note like a scribe or something with outdated hardware/firmware. I have zero interest in writing or marking up documents, just want to read larger print more comfortably that doesn't require a page turn every five words.

Can understand that as a guy with mid fifties eyes. Kindles are horrible at that. Haven't really looked into it as that isn't something I use much. But definitely seems and underserved market.

Big IPad maybe? But again, spending a bunch more for stuff you probably don't need.

Kindle Paperwhite + Libby is the best thing ever

BQ2001 said:

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Kindle Paperwhite + Libby is the best thing ever

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Doesn't that limit me to Amazon? Doesnt work with B&N..... Right?

I don't think so. But with Amazon and Libby (allows library access) why do you need Barnes and Noble?

Because I tend to buy books in clusters rather than one at a time and have a lot of unread books there.

If you are wed to B&N, the problem is going to be that Amazon is a locked down ecosystem. There ARE workarounds, but it requires effort on your part and third party software and is a constant cat and mouse affair. However, there really is no denying that Amazon is the 800 lb gorilla in this space. They have just about everything, their hardware is some of the best out of the box available and their constant sales are unbeatable IMO.

Well, I guess the main problem is that these different companies are designed to not work with each other very well. Yay capitalism I guess. If you don't want to mess with cracking DRM, I guess the question for you is, which ecosystem are you more invested in and do you wish to put more into in the future?

I'm digging my paper white. I just load PDFs and read them. **** Amazon I do what I want.

heddleston said:

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Boox may be your best bet.

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This was going to be my suggestion

I have both Nook and Kindle on my ipad; it is more expensive but easy to handle both ecosystems.

Google also indicates you can load the Nook app on a Kindle Fire but not on a Kindle Paperwhite.

Kindle Fire

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Yes, you can install the Nook app on a Kindle Fire, but because it is not in the default Amazon Appstore, you will need to "sideload" the Android application file (APK). [1, 2]
You can get the Nook app onto your tablet by following these steps:

Step 1: Enable Sideloading
Since the Nook app isn't an official Amazon app, you must allow your Kindle to install apps from outside sources. [1, 2]
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Open the Settings menu on your Kindle Fire.

Tap on Security (or Privacy depending on your Fire OS version).

Toggle on Apps from Unknown Sources. [1]

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Step 2: Download and Install the Nook App
Because the Amazon Silk browser might redirect you to the Google Play Store (which isn't supported on Fire tablets), it is easiest to download the app file through an alternative third-party app store like GetJar or a trusted APK repository. [1, 2, 3, 4]
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Open your Kindle's Silk Browser.

Go to a reputable mobile app repository like APKMirror or Uptodown.

Search for "NOOK" and download the Android APK file.

Once downloaded, tap the file in your notifications or browser downloads to begin installation. [1, 2, 3, 4]

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Step 3: Read on the Web (Alternative)
If you prefer not to sideload files, you can simply read your books in your tablet's web browser without installing anything. [1]
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Open the Silk Browser on your Kindle Fire.

Go to the Barnes & Noble NOOK Web Reader.

Log in to your Barnes & Noble account to start reading right in your browser. [1, 2]

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Kindle Paperwhite

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You cannot install the Nook app on a Kindle Paperwhite. The Paperwhite runs on a closed operating system that only supports Amazon's native ecosystem. However, you can transfer your purchased (DRM-free) Nook books to your Paperwhite. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
The options to read your Barnes & Noble books on your Kindle include:

• Sideloading DRM-Free Files: You can download your Nook books (often in
  .epub
  format) to a computer, remove the DRM protection, convert the files to a Kindle-supported format (like
  .mobi
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  .azw3
  , or
  .kfx
  ), and then transfer them via USB or the Send to Kindle web tool. [1, 2, 3, 4]
• Using eBook Management Software: Many users utilize desktop tools like Calibre to manage, convert, and easily send their book files to connected Kindles. [1]
• Reading on Another Device: You can access the official Nook app natively on any standard Android or iOS tablet/phone, or on Amazon Fire tablets.

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There are ways to bypass ecosystem lock-in and then side load onto your device of choice

Kindle Paperwhite is still the best

Thanks for all the info. Looks like the easiest/best is Kindle paper white going forward and continue with my older B&N reader until I burn thru the already purchased books

Hard to beat Kindle PW. I left mine on a plane so now I get to get a new one. Was fine with it because mine was old and navigating the screens (when not reading) was exactly like being on AOL dialup.

I've used the Kindle on my iPad for years and it has served me well. I'm betting you can download a Nook app to the iPad also.

Roll the Bones said:

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I highly recommend the Kindle paper white. The display is the closest to paper you will find, there is no screen glare when using outside and the dark mode works well when reading at night.

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facts right here. I love to sit by the pool and read my kindle.

rednecked said:

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Roll the Bones said:

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I highly recommend the Kindle paper white. The display is the closest to paper you will find, there is no screen glare when using outside and the dark mode works well when reading at night.

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facts right here. I love to sit by the pool and read my kindle.

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Have an Oasis that is my ride or die but a paperwhite always hanging nearby as a backup if something happens to it. The PW is still the best bang for buck in the electronic media consumption device market, IMO. Hands down.

Is this correct-none of the kindles have buttons to turn pages?

IslandAg76 said:

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Is this correct-none of the kindles have buttons to turn pages?

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The Oasis was the last one if I am not mistaken and it is discontinued.

IslandAg76 said:

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Is this correct-none of the kindles have buttons to turn pages?

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As a massive advocate of the superiority of analog buttons and switches, it's not a big deal these don't have it. You just tap the screen. Don't get me started elsewhere in life though.

IslandAg76 said:

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Thanks for all the info. Looks like the easiest/best is Kindle paper white going forward and continue with my older B&N reader until I burn thru the already purchased books

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It really just matters what's more important to you. Do you want the best looking e-paper display in the game (Kindle Paperwhite), or do you want a device that does what you asked for in the OP from the software side and also has physical buttons (Boox Go 7, Bigme B7)?

I haven't used this 3rd party app in a while but in the past I had no problem downloading ebooks in various formats (epub, mobi, pdf) and putting them onto my Kindle Paperwhite using a 3rd party tool called Calibre. https://calibre-ebook.com/about

I'm about to resurrect that tool in order to download my 100s of ebooks that I've purchased over the years from Humble Bundle. https://www.humblebundle.com/books

ETA: I love the Kindle because I connect it to WiFi (or my cell hotspot when needed) and go down rabbit holes via wikipedia to look further into whatever sparks my interest.

ETA2: As I recall, I managed all my ebooks via Calibre (but that was on a prior laptop). So, a nice solution in the past. Possibly newer versions (maybe some cloud-friendly version?) removes the single installation restriction. Now, I'm curious so I'll add this to my investigation list.

ETA3+: My current Kindle has a pencil scribe.
Likes: I like it because it allows me to pinpoint specific words/phrases/sentences that I want to search (via Wikipedia) or annotate with my own comments/etc, for the benefit of myself (for later perusal) or others in my family group. When I buy books (through Amazon), everyone in my family group can also read them. The ones that I download to my Kindle via Calibre are of course only available on my specific Kindle device.

Dislikes: One negative about my pencil-scribe Kindle is that it's just too big...it feels unwieldy in my hand so it's not so pleasant to read in bed or sitting in a chair on the deck/beach.

More1: I haven't yet used my Kindle device with Libby (for ebooks and maybe audio...I think that my Kindle device model might support audio books).

More2: I did request a library "card" from the Houston Public Library (an e-card, essentially, and available to anyone in Texas, I believe). I've that card added into Libby on my cell, but I haven't tried to link it to my Kindle. I guess that's another thing to look into.

First visit to this forum. I'll make a different suggestion. If you are a SERIOUS reader. And generally read at home, where portability is not important.

I would suggest a small laptop (maybe an old one hanging around) + calibre software.

Calibre is a great way to manage and consume a large library. It translates ebooks from one format to another. It is truly the "nerd" program for ebooks and e-reading.

I use a dedicated 14" lenovo laptop in dark mode with the Calibre's built-in reader. I adjust the width of the page in the reader to be approx. 50% of the width of my laptop screen and the font size to be comfortable. To my understanding, there are better readers that plug into calibre, but have not investigated.

I use the same device for web-browsing. And I use throttlestop /windows management to increase battery life.

I find the laptop form factor more comfortable for the way I generally read. Biggest downside is making sure I don't spill a drink in the keyboard. I generally read 5 - 10 books per week though, generally fiction.