Generally yes, but still have to make yourself read.
For starters get a one of the cheap 300ppi Kobo like the Clara BW or a used Kindle. Don't expect them to handle pdf or other fixed layouts without limitations.

>>108264707
Just use your 11 inch tablet

>>108264707
>I like to think that I'll read more if I get one
pffft hahahahaha

>>108264707
Yeah, it feels pretty good to read on an e book. You can store assload of books in those things. The best feature imo is the fact that you can resize the letter font. Its easier on the eyes. But as anon above me said, buying an ebook wont magically get you to the mood to actually read books. You gotta be an actual book reader, or at least to really want to read books in general

A kindle is fine for every use case. I've had one for a decade and only use it for reading books. Most of you disabled retards can't read because tik tok

boughtered a kindle 4 about 15 years ago and i still use it reguralry. one of the best tech gizmos i've buydered i think. they're cheap and lasts for years and reading a book is like watching a movie for me. i have very vivid imagination and a deep and expansive inner life in general.

happy to have bought a Kindle 4, chonky but easy to tweak with all I needed, when I don't use it an anime girl goes to sleep

>>108264707
>I like to think that I'll read more if I get one,
after I finally got a 10 inch ereader with a processor that can handle pdfs, I read more programming/ technical books in 3 months than in the last 3 years. But I might be specifically sensitive to distractions at my PC and annoyed by LCD screens

>>108264707
I bought a sony ereader for 10$ off eBay first and it was great, used it enough to upgrade to a paperback sized boox

>>108264707
Yeah I went from not reading at all to reading all the time. I got a Boox but if i was looking again id get something else

I can't decide between a basic 6" ereader only for books or an 11" or so android based device that can handle pdfs. Is there a tablet with e ink that's using reasonably modern hardware and isn't some ancient shit with 6GB of memory and Android 13?

>>108264707
I use my phone. I read almost all the time, everywhere. Can't imagine carrying that shit around, while I can just store my phone in my pocket

>>108266105
Boox Note Air 5C has Android 15
Bigme B10 has Android 14 and 8GB of RAM.

>>108266105
Do both.

Kobo libra 2
they need to make a 3 but they don´t want money apparently

>>108264707
they’re great for ebooks but I have so many computers already that I prefer an existing ipad despite it being worse for books
if you have no use for a tablet then eink is a good choice

>>108264707
>I like to think that I'll read more if I get one
I do read more since getting a kobo clara because I can take that thing anywhere literally inside my pocket or inside a jacket, portability is better than most books, and the tons of free books I can load into it, but if you dont already enjoy reading books as it is I dont think it would change anything desu

>>108266105
Sounds like you need both.
E-readers are wat better for reading than tablets.
Chunks have a pretty small one that costs around $50, check AliExpress.>>108267961

Why would anyone need one of these? If I want to read I use my computer.

If you don't read because you can't use a light in bed because of your SO or because it's cumbersome to carry books while traveling, for example, eraders will help.
If you don't read generally, e-readers won't help.

>>108268021
How does it fare with Manga? I had a boox palm 7 ordered but it's been missing in transit for a month now.

i got a 6" eink smartphone cant recall which one of the top of my head it was a cheap one. been using it on my daily train commute for reading and it's quite comfy to just have in my jacket. since i always have it on me i read whenever i expect a few minutes of downtime instead of scrooling social media.

>>108268998
6 inch Pocketbook Verse Pro is too small. Boox Air 4c is great but a bit big for everyday carry. 7-8 inch might work

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>>108264707
>Do you use e-readers?
yes
>I like to think that I'll read more if I get one, has that been the case with you?
yes, though it will require you looking for books you like to read too, but the convenience and comfort on the eyes does help a lot on its own
>Which ones do you recommend?
none in particular; just make sure to get one that has an e-ink display, which is what gives the eye comfort & insane battery life (weeks on a single charge even reading multiple hours per day, assuming you put it in airplane mode while reading)

>>108268998
7" is too small for manga, Palma is going to be even worse due to the aspect ratio.

>>108269083
>a bit big for everyday carry
It can fit in any bag or even a purse. You're not going to fit a 7.8" in your pockets either.

>>108269292
True. Lugging a bag around can be a pain in the ass. The Pocketbook I carry around but Boox stays home

>>108264707
>Do you use e-readers?
Yes.
>I like to think that I'll read more if I get one
If you didn't have the habit of reading regularly before, it won't make you suddenly read more. The pros it offers are huge, but you will still need to force yourself to read regularly until it becomes a routine. (It is the same as going to the gym, most people drop exercising during the first month because they're unable to force themselves to show up until it naturally becomes a routine.)
>Which ones do you recommend?
Minimum 10" if you read manga, anything smaller is garbage for manga. Get whatever if you only care about text.
>m-muh pocket
Backpacks have existed for a millennia and you're most likely taking one outside like any normal guy would anyway.

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I'm thinking of buying a smartphone sized eink reader, are those worth it anons?
>use your phone
I currently use my phone. I really like that I don't have to carry extra meme shit and that I can ebooks using scroll mode instead of page mode (it's better). I also like that I can google shit and wikipedia for stuff. cons: easily distracted, my battery is shit, I want to cut phone usage, etc...
>get a 6 inch one
I have one (european version of clara hd) but's it's shit. It's laggy, touchscreen is crap, it's so bad sometimes I won't even bother highlighting stuff I like or looking up definitions. Once on vacation battery drained instantly, apparently it's a bug and I obviously didn't take the ancient micro sd cable to charge it.

Blease help me bros, is a boox palma 2 worth it? How about a regular android phone just to read, it would handle pdf better and 120hz would make scrolling reading the best

>>108264707
>do you use e-readers?
yes
>which ones do you recommend?
if you have one in mind, do your research to make sure you can jailbreak it or at least load your own files. i have a kobo clara color that I put KOReader on and it's fantastic. I also recommend using Calibre for managing your library and transferring stuff onto the device

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>>108264707
Yeah, one of the main reasons I stopped reading in the past was lack of space (tiny apartment, two bookshelves full). And books got fucking expensive...
Bought a Kobo Libra Colour and now I am back to reading 2-3 hours per day like usual.
Also great for comics with the color display.

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>>108268151
>Why would anyone need one of these?
To read books.
>If I want to read I use my computer
Ah yes, let me just carry my desktop and monitors into bed and read on that...

>>108264707
I got a Kobo Libra 2 as a gift and I love it. It has made me read a lot more, although recently I haven't touched it since I've been consumed by vidya. Still, I think it's a good investment if you want to read more. Just make sure to install Calibre if you want to import EPUBs to your device.

>>108264707
I love my Kobo Libra 2. Got it on sale for €129 and it's easily my most used tech.
I pirate EPUB books onto it and it's a dream come true to have literally thousands of books in my hand.
I probably read five hours a day on average.

>>108264707
No point of reading when ai can narrate a short version of any book

>>108270236
Why would I want a short version?
The more pages, the better. Currently reading The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson and it's 1007 pages over 75 chapters. Perfection. And it's just book 1 out of 5.

>>108268151
i like to read before bed and i don't really want to be blasted with blue PWM LED light right before trying to go to sleep

>>108270300
Zoomers have no attention span anymore. It's like ADHD but cranked to 150%. The tiktok/shorts generation can't even watch a 24 minute anime episode, they watch the full season 2 minute recap on Youtube instead.
Reading? Nah.

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>>108264707
>Do you use e-readers?
Do you read now?
If "No" then you won't get anything out of it.

You have the change your behavior, not devices.

>>108264707
Yeah my e-reader got me back into books after 15+ years of not reading.
I use a Kobo (libra I think).

>>108270555
>>108270574

>>108264707
I read in my big bed with my phone-waifu.

>>108269263
I meant the go 7 bw

i just wish e-readers were powerful enough for web browsing at least
that would expand studying capability so much
not talking about videos btw, i don't study through videos

>>108264707
They're pretty great but don't fall for the color meme like me.

>>108271196
What websites are you talking about? Standard browsing seems to work fine, main reason I don't do it is that scrolling tends to eat a lot of battery.

>>108270189
>since I've been consumed by vidya.
which game?

>>108271298
Colors are good on 10" upwards where you can read pdf and take notes. You still need to know what you're getting into instead of expecting it to look like a monitor or print.

>>108264707
I got a kobo libra color. Thanks to it, I read two books for the first time in more than a decade.
Now it's gathering dust, but I will read again a couple of books and stop for a year and so on.

>>108271535
I don't mind the muted colors but I hate how dark the screens are. On my libra color I feel like I need the light on even in a well lit room.

>>108271699
I read at the window and don't need lights at all during the day.

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Any advice for something under $100 to read smut and use as bedside clock/alarm?

>>108264773
>For starters get a one of the cheap 300ppi Kobo like the Clara BW or a used Kindle
How do these handle CBZ for manga and comics?
I recall there was a tool to optimize these for e-reader as well.

>>108271939
Kobo handles cbz out of the box but you shouldn't read comic or manga on a 6" display.

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>>108264707
Been using a Kindle since first gen, upgrading every two or three versions. Currently using a paperwhite with 32gb of storage.
I don't typically use it day-to-day, but when I'm traveling or vacationing it gets 8-10 hours of use per day.

I read a lot in general, and having a massive library on tap in a convenient formfactor with low eyestrain is really really nice.

Highly recommend anyone who enjoys reading pick up any mainstream brand e-ink device, they're super comfy.

>>108268151
if you have never tried a device with an e-ink screen, you're not capable of understanding the difference it makes in eyestrain/comfort over extended periods of time

the closest comparison I can make in computer terms is going from 30hz to 144hz+

you really should try one at some point

>>108272467
>going from 30hz to 144hz+
So 386 to 486?

>>108272467
>>108272547
sorry, meant "like a computer monitor going from 30hz to 144hz+"
coffee hasn't kicked in yet

>>108264707
>I like to think that I'll read more if I get one
nope

This is like those chink emulation devices. My phone can already do that.

if i had to buy one ereader what should i buy?
I dont want any amazon ad shit on there - i dont even want to buy any books - i want to just put epubs on there from my computer. i also want there to be color for color pictures like in textbooks

>>108273703
>i want to just put epubs on there from my computer.
Kobo or Pocketbook
>i also want there to be color for color pictures like in textbooks
Wait 5 more years.

>>108273703
Boox Tab XC

>>108273645
You don't know what you're talking about.

>>108264795
It's actually pretty reasonable. A little convenience can make a big difference

>>108264707
I read around 30 books last year.
It's about your lifestyle.
I usually read in bed before falling asleep.
Physical books are just harder to read in bed if they're chunky, also they don't have a backlight and I can't carry them around. I've been traveling a lot last year.
Also I prefer reading with my favorite font and my favorite font size etc.
I wouldn't say that I read more, I just used to read physical books when I was a kid.
I've had Kindles since forever.
I now have a 2022 Kindle 11th gen, I used winterbreak and after jailbreak I've installed koreader on it.
If I knew about it sooner I would've gotten a Kobo which is definitely gonna be my next ereader.
Would you read more if you have a proper tool for the job? I don't know, I bought a steam deck but I still don't play much.
It's about building a new habit

I have a Kobo Forma (with koreader) but I'm trying to read things in Japanese and looking up words and phrases would be a huge pain.
On my laptop I use ttsu.app with Yomitan, but obviously that's shit for taking on a tram. Do I just get an Android / Linux tablet?

I use a paperwhite Kindle, works great while reading before bed.

>>108276065
Why do you use Koreader instead of Nickel? Set the language to Japanese and you get a usable keyboard.

>>108264707
I use one just to read shitty books downloaded for free, real books i buy the physical copy.

>>108264795
I've been reading way more since I got it.

Boox go 7 comes today finally after being lost for a month. Sold my air 3c because it was way too heavy and I don't do notes or draw.

Our fav archive .li doesn't seem to work for me (I just used it a few days ago) did they move or is my ISP cucking me and I need to finally setup the recursive DNS?

>>108277945
Found it. It's at .gl now.

>>108264707
You're better off buying hardcover books. I can drop my hardcover book 100 times in a row and it will still work perfectly fine. I can spill a drink on my hardcover book and it will work perfectly fine.

>>108278237
I'd rather spill a drink over my ereader than over one of my hardcover books and it's not even a waterproof model.
Neither of those things you list are common problems with ereaders either, the biggest issue tends to be the glass pane shattering from sharp objects poking into them while inside a bag. You don't seem to understand what books people want to read and where.

>>108264707
I got one and barely used it.

>>108278753
I can promise you my home library is larger than yours. The only purpose for an e-reader is to pirate expensive textbooks

>>108278877
I pay for all the ebooks I read. But not having to import everything is a huge advantage and I don't need several rooms to hold my books and instead can take them wherever I go.

>>108264707
late but yeah worked for me
i used to read a bit on my phone but the screen is just small and uncomfortable to read
when youre in public and its noisy or so bigger font unironically helps to keep track and not having to switch pages every 5 seconds makes the reading faster
had some eye fatigue in prolonged sessions but the einks mainly just look cool, and the page turn buttons are handy
if you do have a tablet i think the purchase isnt worth it that much though

>>108277900
So it's amazing. Works great with Manga.

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>>108264707
You will read more if you bring it with you wherever you go. I read instead of wasting time on my phone when i wait at the doctors office or wherever. Get a kobo bw and buy a neat sling for it and dump your pockets into the sling. Thats what i did. Aer slings are great for this type of shit but you can use any slong you like. I use the aer go sling 2. its awesome.

i'm planning on building an ebook reader with an eink screen from Adafruit, an RPi Zero, and a PiSugar battery
my library has a 3d printer for the case, and i'll run a lightweight Linux distro and epub reader
i've gotten good use out of ebook readers before, they're convenient for reading on breaks at work or while traveling
anywhere away from home, really

I bought a used Kobo Libra 2 and installed it with koreader and I've been reading more books before I have it but there are periods of lull where I didn't read anything, I still think it's a good purchase.

My Libra 2 is peculiar because 30-40% of the battery drain after 3-4 hour of use with 15% brightness. I consider factory reseting the device to fix it but I'm afraid that I will lose my koreader statistic.

>>108264707
>e-readers
What's "electronic" about them

>>108264707
If you don't have books you're interested in reading, an e-reader won't help.
I got one and picked up one book. Read about half of it then put it down for over a year.
It wasn't until I made a list of books that seemed actually interesting to me that I actually managed to start finishing them.

>>108264707
Depends on what you want in one.
I wanted something that I could use for writing too. I found that the Supernote Manta had all the features that I wanted.

>>108278821
It depends on what you're buying it for. I didn't buy it for constant daily use. I bought it for specific use cases.

>>108281449
>My Libra 2 is peculiar because 30-40% of the battery drain after 3-4 hour of use with 15% brightness.
Doesn't sound normal. Mine at a slightly higher brightness lasts way longer over the same period. Backup the KOReader directory? Pretty sure you wouldn't lose anything. It could also be the battery itself given you bought it used.

>>108281585
>Doesn't sound normal. Mine at a slightly higher brightness lasts way longer over the same period.
I might overexaggerate it but just slightly, a safe estimate maybe 20%-30% but it still far from a single charge for weeks that I read online. I still love my Libra 2 tho, I don't really mind charging it once in a short while.
>Backup the KOReader directory? Pretty sure you wouldn't lose anything.
I'm pretty sure too but koreader documentation doesn't really help when you want to do a backup.

>>108280338
>7"
>Works great with Manga.
You don't know how to read manga.

someone explain to me why the FUCK isnt the market being flooded with much cheaper chink copies

>>108282364
Because Chinese customers prefer more advanced premium models. You don't have a strong tie between the e-reader manufacturers and ebook stores like Amazon or Kobo on the international market.