Kobo e-ink ebook readers

They seem to be running a preinstalled Linux that also supports to install more software, like better ebook readers Koreader and Plato

Now this model called Kobo Clara HD (and maybe others later?) got support to install other Linux versions like Postmarket OS. This is good news for customization and against planned obsolescence. But don't install other operating system for now unless you want to investigate. There's still improvements to be made like touch buttons user interface and more software, although there's an ebook reader already ported to postmarketOS

These devices have a removable SD card that can be upgraded or replaced for a bigger and faster one if you open them. Remember to backup the original SD card partitions, it is required to clone it for the screen to work in other Linux distributions

DIY Linux e-Reader - postmarketOS now runs on Kobo Clara HD - CNX Software
https://www.cnx-software.com/2021/07/13/diy-linux-e-reader-postmarketos-now-runs-on-kobo-clara-hd/

https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/pmaports/-/merge_requests/2334

Software for stock OS
https://pgaskin.net

Kobo reader at Mobileread forum
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=223

One-Click Install Packages for KOReader & Plato
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=314220

List of Tweaks / Hacks / Mods
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217160


#ereader #eink #ebook #books #kobo #postmarketos

@PINE64_News: PineNote, a high-end e-ink device based on the powerful Quartz64 single board computer
https://www.pine64.org/2021/08/15/introducing-the-pinenote/

• Quartz64 based; specs include – fast refresh e-ink panel with multiple frontlight settings, RK3566, 4GB LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB eMMC flash storage
• Wacom panel compatible with many EMR pens: we will offer our own
• Available this year for $399; early adopters batch includes EMR pen + magnetic cover (later sold separately)


@itsfoss_official: PineNote can be an exciting alternative to Kindle, what do you think?
https://news.itsfoss.com/pinenote-announced/


#pinenote #pine #eink #kindle #kobo #ebook #reader

TopJoy ButterFly is a Full-Color DES Screen e-Reader with Android 11 (Crowdfunding)

https://www.cnx-software.com/2021/09/15/topjoy-butterfly-full-color-des-screen-e-reader-android-11/

@cnxsoftware

#eink #ebook #reader #tablet #android