Comments on: Waterproof e-readers: Amazon’s just-released 7″ Kindle Oasis isn’t your only choice https://teleread.org/2017/11/06/waterproof-e-readers-amazons-new-7-kindle-oasis-isnt-your-only-choice/ Blog on ebooks, publishing, libraries, tech, and related topics Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:14:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Dana Hartsock https://teleread.org/2017/11/06/waterproof-e-readers-amazons-new-7-kindle-oasis-isnt-your-only-choice/#comment-86976 Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:14:46 +0000 http://teleread.org/?p=164084#comment-86976 In reply to Michael W. Perry.

Maybe… but those features feel as if we are approaching tablet territory. It is something that does not appeal to me but I can see its appeal for some.

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]]> By: David Rothman https://teleread.org/2017/11/06/waterproof-e-readers-amazons-new-7-kindle-oasis-isnt-your-only-choice/#comment-86565 Thu, 09 Nov 2017 07:55:26 +0000 http://teleread.org/?p=164084#comment-86565 @Name (Required): Thanks for your useful additions to the list.

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]]> By: Name (Required) https://teleread.org/2017/11/06/waterproof-e-readers-amazons-new-7-kindle-oasis-isnt-your-only-choice/#comment-86494 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 09:07:32 +0000 http://teleread.org/?p=164084#comment-86494 Here in Europe you can also buy:
– PocketBook Aqua 2 – a basic 6″ touchscreen (1024×758 pixels) and buttons. There is also older PocketBook Aqua http://www.pocketbook-int.com/int/products/pocketbook-aqua-2
– Tolino Epic – An Android based 7.8 inch reader. http://mytolino.de//tolino-epos/7-8-zoll-ebook-reader/
– Tolino Vision 4HD – 6″ 300DPI with frontlight you can set from cold white to warm red[ish]. It has other innovative features, such as “tap to flip” http://mytolino.de/tolino-vision-4hd/ebook-reader/ It has an older brother Tolino Vision 3HD, also waterproof.

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]]> By: David Rothman https://teleread.org/2017/11/06/waterproof-e-readers-amazons-new-7-kindle-oasis-isnt-your-only-choice/#comment-86487 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 01:38:22 +0000 http://teleread.org/?p=164084#comment-86487 @vrf: Thanks, but the piece already covers the issues you mentioned. It includes links to both the old and new model and warns that the new one apparently lacks water-proofing.

What we have just done is add the words “from B&N” so it’s clear people don’t have to go on eBay for the refurb.

Minus the links, here is the current wording: “The Plus is available in the U.S. as a refurb from B&N for just $79.99. B&N might be phasing it out in favor of the $120 Nook GlowLight 3, which, in an online listing, lacks mention of waterproofing.”

Wait—we have added one more sentence: “B&N says the GlowLight 3 is to go on sale Wednesday, November 8.” That’s based on information accompanying the listing.

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]]> By: vrf https://teleread.org/2017/11/06/waterproof-e-readers-amazons-new-7-kindle-oasis-isnt-your-only-choice/#comment-86486 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 22:09:16 +0000 http://teleread.org/?p=164084#comment-86486 Shouldn’t this article include the latest version of the Nook Glowlight, which doesn’t have waterproofing? It seems you meant to write about currently available devices, which shouldn’t include hitting up Ebay for an old model.

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]]> By: David Rothman https://teleread.org/2017/11/06/waterproof-e-readers-amazons-new-7-kindle-oasis-isnt-your-only-choice/#comment-86480 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:30:18 +0000 http://teleread.org/?p=164084#comment-86480 @Michael: Excellent thoughts. Yes, Kindles would in fact be better off with the Blutooth page turning and keyboard links, as well as the FM radio. All this could happen at next to no cost. Same for decent TTS for nonblind people (including those with dyslexia!).

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]]> By: David Rothman https://teleread.org/2017/11/06/waterproof-e-readers-amazons-new-7-kindle-oasis-isnt-your-only-choice/#comment-86479 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:21:48 +0000 http://teleread.org/?p=164084#comment-86479 In reply to Anne.

@Anne: Big thanks. We’ve fixed the glitch.

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]]> By: Michael W. Perry https://teleread.org/2017/11/06/waterproof-e-readers-amazons-new-7-kindle-oasis-isnt-your-only-choice/#comment-86478 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:21:07 +0000 http://teleread.org/?p=164084#comment-86478 Ah, a lot has changed since Jeff Bezos suggested that those who wanted to read their Kindle in a bathtub should get a ziplock bag.

Thanks for a most detailed review. There’s only one thing you forgot to mention… or rather lament. Using any ereader, however, waterproof, in a tub or pool, means tapping its screen or switch with wet fingers, which can leave hard-to-remove mineral deposits on the screen.

What all ereaders need is an ability to use the two buttons on an inexpensive Bluetooth mouse to page forward or back. That’d be cheap to implement. The WiFi chip in them can already do Bluetooth. And it would be great for everyone, particularly the mobility-impaired. Adding a Bluetooth keyboard at the same time would be useful for those who like to take notes. It’s far better than tapping on a screen.

Now that we’re on the topic of more goodies, why not add ereaders to the lists of those calling for FM radios to be built in to digital devices. About 2008, a basic FM radio was added to many WiFi chips. All it needs is to be enabled and provided with an antenna, such as a headphone cord. That’d be great for those who like to listen while reading and it’d mean one less thing to take along for those on vacation. It’d also be a reason to buy one ereader over another.

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]]> By: Book Club Mom https://teleread.org/2017/11/06/waterproof-e-readers-amazons-new-7-kindle-oasis-isnt-your-only-choice/#comment-86477 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:03:31 +0000 http://teleread.org/?p=164084#comment-86477 Great review of what’s new with waterproof e-readers and cases. I may have to upgrade from my dinosaur reader!

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]]> By: Anne https://teleread.org/2017/11/06/waterproof-e-readers-amazons-new-7-kindle-oasis-isnt-your-only-choice/#comment-86476 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 11:47:05 +0000 http://teleread.org/?p=164084#comment-86476 The Nook Glowlight plus has a PPI of 300 according to the data on the BN link you provided.

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]]> By: The Story Reading Ape https://teleread.org/2017/11/06/waterproof-e-readers-amazons-new-7-kindle-oasis-isnt-your-only-choice/#comment-86474 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 11:11:50 +0000 http://teleread.org/?p=164084#comment-86474 Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog.

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