eInk ebook reader
 

I am looking for an eInk reader to use in conjunction with my N900. Ideally the reader would be inexpensive an not tied in any way to a bookstore like nooks or kindles are, I do not want the files I load reported back to the manufacturer.
I was hoping to be able to shoot files to the reader via bluetooth and maybe be able to get on the 'net and email via wifi or bluetooth from my phone.
Linux based OS is a plus.
I am very disappointed by my wifes Nook Color running Android, I can't use bluetooth to send files and it will not use ad-hoc mode to bridge to the 3G on my N900.
I have found Hanvon and Jinke readers mentioned with a Linux OS and open SDK but unfortunately they are no longer available.

Re: eInk ebook reader
 

Actually I just saw one on ebay ....mind perhaps the shipping costs to my destination may be cheaper.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Hanvon-WISEre...item43c26b9bfd

Re: eInk ebook reader
 

I'm have the Onyx Boox M92.

It is a 9.7" 16 levels of grayscale, 1200x825 E-Ink screen device running Linux & using Qt for the GUI (it even has DBUS inside! :)).

It is totally independent on any bookstore and reads basically everything you can throw on it (ePUB, PDB, TXt, doc, PDB, CBR/CBZ, image files, ...) and even has several reader programs you can switch between, including the well known FBReader and Coolreader. On top of that it has a Wacom style pen tablet built-in so you can scrible & highlight your books/documents.

Regarding open source, I think basically all the source code is on Github and there is also SDK that can be used for writing applications.

Regarding interesting project with the Boox, someone ported Python on it and others are dual-booting Ubuntu and the original firmware on it. :)



For more info, see the M92 page on Mobileread wiki:
http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Boox_M92

Re: eInk ebook reader
 

Thanks, looks like the pickings on ebay are still sparse. I am interested in the Onyx Boox as it seems big enough to actually read maps and perhaps airport approach plates.

Re: eInk ebook reader
 

Just did some research looks like Boox is Android and Hanvon is WinCE, is this correct?

Re: eInk ebook reader
 

I would like to ask if anyone is maybe using Sailfish on an eink device (ebook reader)?

Also, is there maybe a further good eink ebook reader device (apart from the M92) which works well with linux?

Re: eInk ebook reader
 

Eventuall https://remarakable.com is something for you? It runs original Linux (no Android) and puts most of its value on its very fast reacting screen. It can only display pdf and txt, but there is an SDK and a ssh via WLAN or USB access (also as root). The only down side: It's expensive.

Re: eInk ebook reader
 

Yes, thank you for the suggestion.

Remarkable is indeed pretty expensive and I had a look at it before because of Codex OS. However I read that converting handwriting to text works this way: Send writing to server, which converts it to text and sends it back. I mean why would I want to send something I write to a company in order to convert it to text? I'm not sure how trustworthy that company is and I do not like that solution. Maybe using that device with a distro I install might be ok.

Preferably I'd like to install the system but did not find the optimal eink device yet (it should have at least a 7-8" screen).

Re: eInk ebook reader
 

My guess is, that such a little device has way to less resources for a sophisticated conversion. Such a system must learn and be able to detect different languages. A centralized service might be better for such cases.

I doubt very much, that you can exchange the OS very easily. Such devices are quite special regarding the kernel and its drivers. After all, this is no PC, but a very resource limited embedded device.

Re: eInk ebook reader
 

Kobo and Pocketbooks are all Linux based.
Both quite easy to hack in.
If selecting a couple of generation older, then these used to have external micro sds.

Kobo even had internal sdcard for its rom. They are widely available and not very expensive too.
Pocketbook have their sdk put up in github it think.

(..even the Kindle ls all linux, but pita. to hack in)

And special mention:
BQ Cervantes. Linux/QT, Open Source.
Slightly expensive and bit rare to find.