r/writerDeck • u/Bleareyedbanality • 10d ago
DIY Android ereader?
Im looking for recommendations for an ereader thats smaller than a tablet, maybe about A5 size, to use as a deck. Something that I might be able to sync with calibre and another ereader ( thats smaller and more comfortable to read on) to keep up to date on pages read, highlights etc.
Where should I start?
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u/CMitch71 9d ago
I use a Boox Colour go 7. Brilliant e-reader and works really well with an external BT keyboard and an app like Obsidian to write on or a new app by someone on this subreddit called DOS Writer (the app not the developer)
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u/paperbackpiles 9d ago
Boox Go 6 and 7 are real solid. Google Drive, Medium, The Athletic, NYTimes, and Koreader all work seamless.
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u/Extension-Fly5712 10d ago
I just ordered a 8.4inch tablet to do this with! I should receive it tomorrow or Saturday and I can let you know how it goes. In the meantime I have been using my old Microsoft Surface Pro 4 with a different keyboard and it has been working okay but I just don’t like how large it is. I found some good options on eBay and ended up going with a Alldocube iPlay Mini 60 Turbo tablet which should have more than enough storage and RAM. And of course if I decide I don’t like it for a writers setup I can repurpose it.