Looking for a e ink ebook reader that’s easy on the eyes, can do Libby library books easily, and extra bonus if there is a built in planner that could sync online. I don’t want to be locked into an Amazon or other system that requires subscription services. Thanks!

Edit: thanks a ton for all the replies and advice. I ordered a kobo libre color! Going to set it up for the misses as a gift. She generally wants a physical book but recently had been reading on her phone and complaining about it hurting her eyes. <3

  • Vicinus@piefed.zipEnglish
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    22 hours ago

    Caveat: I haven’t purchase or used another e-reader since I bought my first one (Kobo) ~15 years ago.

    My Kobo still works and the battery still lasts like a week or longer before needing a recharge.

    I don’t think I’ve run into a book file it can’t read, but I mostly stick to epubs and PDFs.

    I’m pretty sure it has an online store, if that’s important.

    For your requirements, I have no idea if a planner has been implemented in the last decade, but I would suspect Kobos can read Libby library books (not sure what they are though). I believe my ~15 year old Kobo has a sync feature, but I don’t use it. So that’s probably available as well. For easy on the eyes, I’m assuming brightness settings, which Kobo had and I used on occasion (they may have adaptive sensing now).

    I recall Kobo used to be marked as the “open” platform, so unless something has significantly changed, Kobo shouldn’t lock you in or charge you a subscription fee.

    Best of luck. Hope you are able to find an e-reader that works for you.

    Edit: Just found this website with a bunch of Kobos compared. It looks like some have Dropbox sync and “Dark Mode” (I assume for easier on the eyes).