I like the idea of a smaller e-ink reader, whether it’s running Android or not, so I’m almost tempted by this weird device that John Moltz reviewed at Six Colors. Still happy with the Kindle Paperwhite, but if it was just a little narrower I’d take it with me even more often.
@manton check out the Boox Palma. I love mine. Even for writing with an attached kbd. I’d attach a photo but Mb doesn’t let me ;)
@manton I like the look of those as well. My finger has been hovering over the buy button for a Boox Palma.
@manton I bought a Boox Palma to replace my Kindle Oasis, but I returned it. I thought I would carry it around with me in place of my iPhone, but I found myself carrying both, which seemed silly because my iPhone has the same reading apps, and I don’t read for long stretches when I’m out and about. I tried reading on the Palma at night in bed like I do with my Oasis, but the ergonomics were wrong. After an hour, my hand ached, and my thumb hurt from the hard-to-press page-turn buttons. Going back to the Oasis felt like a warm, fuzzy blanket. I could focus on the words instead of the cramp in my hand. Just one person’s experience, but if you pick one up, make sure there’s a good return policy in case you don’t take to it.
@robertbreen Good perspective, thanks! I’m going to stick with my Kindle for now. Maybe these new e-ink devices need to get lighter first.