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I totally agree that Amazon has been letting us down lately. I recently switched to Kobo.

@retroman--

5 ай бұрын

Me too. Kindle is gay. It does do somethings better but overall kobo has better software but laggy at times but the pluses outweigh the few pluses on a kindle.

@kaz3213

5 ай бұрын

​​@@retroman-- are you a child, an e-reader doesn't have a sexuality and stop referring to objects as such - we're in 2024, using the term to refer to something in a negative context is just downright stupid. You wouldn't say 'a kindle is X race' for example, it wouldn't make sense

@ljacobs357

5 ай бұрын

The Kindle has never had great hardware.

@mdlouie

5 ай бұрын

yep. love my clara 2e. i also seriously hate amazon, so i'm just happy to have an alternative.

@blayzrblayd5900

5 ай бұрын

@@kaz3213He means the kindle isn’t good, and used gay to describe it

I think the Kindle is and will be number 1 for a long time because the vast majority of people use the device exactly what it was made for: reading books. For the rest there are countless devices. Honestly, I don't see the point in reading a comic in e-ink, with the much greater colors, definition, and speed on a tablet. I think e-inks escape their purpose nowadays. The only things I would change about the Kindle would be the processing and a stylus. And an intermediate size, 7, 8 inches perhaps... I know these configurations exist, but here in Brazil they cost triple the price.

@Daniel-tm9fg

2 ай бұрын

Well, Kindle falls behind but not in terms of the quality... BOOX e-readers are expensive but not built to last. Repairs cost 50-70% of the original cost, and you have to pay shipping to the repair centre and from the repair centre (about $50 just for logistics). I had bad experiences with them despite their versatility. I've never had issues with Kindle readers, have 3 and all work fine.

@sergionsj

2 ай бұрын

@@Daniel-tm9fg Yes, indeed. I have 3 Kindles, the oldest one is over 10 years old. I only bought new ones because of the updates. I've never had any problems with them. It is a resistant, practical, cheap device that performs 100% for what it was designed for. That's why I think it will reign supreme for a long time to come. And I use my tablet for...tablet things😁

I enjoy the Kindle experience. My primary focus is reading and the other options do not concern me as much. Color e-ink would be nice on the Kindle, but not a game changer. Thanks for the great article.

@ABetterYouOfficial

5 ай бұрын

Exactly. My Kindle White is lovely.🥰

@gipht1

5 ай бұрын

Not what else I want this simple device to do but be close to a book ? N it’s not 400 but, my kindle was like 120, why would I expect to do so much for that price point lol. This does look like a cool device

It’s a bit of a mixed bag with tech updates on e-readers because (as you say) I just want a device to get out of the way and let me focus on reading. With as much as Kindle devices can cost, I’m happy (in a way) that they’re not refreshed often because I don’t think the screen is going to get much better for sharpness or for customizations of fonts and such. So, in my view (even as a tech-obsessed person), I’m ok with slow tech on e-readers as long as there are page turn buttons. Oasis or bust!! Ha! Thanks for another great review, Sir!

I'm tempted now. I like the speech-to-text for taking notes, I love the idea of downloading different apps for reading, and some of my textbooks are much easier to read because of the colour diagrams. I usually read them on my iPad but I don't travel with the iPad. I think I'm ok with adjusting settings but won't know until I try it. Thanks for reviewing it.

Thanks for calling out amazon!❤

I love BOOX. I have tab mini c and 3 have bought 3 others last year. So fast and colours are beautiful. File management is awesome🙂

Great review! I recently purchased the Palma and considered the Tab Mini C instead for just $50 more (without the stylus), but this review makes me appreciate the Palma more as it has physical buttons and a bright screen perfect for reading. Honestly, sometimes I enjoy the simplicity of black and white more than the intense and vibrant colors of other LED and OLED screens, and will find myself going to the Palma for things like Instagram or Facebook so that I'm not overstimulated.

Thank you maneetpaul for another great video.

I have been in the boox ecosystem for several years now. Best decision I ever made. The 10inch devices are great for academic reading. Brilliant device for writers as well.

Interesting device. I have a 2022 Kindle PW that I use primarily for Kindle exclusive books. My main device is a Pocketbook Color 3. I like the larger device format and that I can see the covers in color.

The downside risk is a bit pricey bro

@jakasep8848

5 ай бұрын

what? a bit pricey? it’s like 3 times less cheap 😅

Thanks for the great comprehensive review. Brand new to the Kindle paperwhite and have no issues. Have always preferred color on tablets but then again, for the sole purpose of reading, I agree….why? Not to say I wouldn’t be tempted to invest in a color kindle in the future!

I want a color kindle because I like to read light novels on my kindle, this tipe of jabanese novels have images (black and white) and although the images are in black and white, the visibility is REALLY bad, I don't know what it is, but they dont look good, I'm hoping the give us a color one to see if the problem is fix. But if we don't see it this year, I think this one is a good option to have in mind

So using the Kindle app, you can scroll instead of using pages? I actually wish my Kindle WOULD scroll (unless it does and i just haven't figured it out yet). But I have a Paperwhite AND a Scribe and feel like getting a 3rd would just be nuts. That said, I've been using my Scribe for taking notes on a musical script or for my sheet music for chorus and sometimes it's SO slow that pages just won't load so I'm left hanging in a performance and wish it could do better.

Swiping from the left is a device gesture you can turn off in the setting. By default it takes you back which means takes you out of the reading app you are using. Turning it off lets swipe back to go to the previous page

The box was a pho for me because of the battery life, I highly recommend the pocketbook color for a pure reader, I switched to it from the kindle and love it!

Fantastic review!

Great video Maneetpaul! Totally agree it's not the best choice for simply reading text! 🙂

@Maneetpaul

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

things get hyped all the time so I didn’t expect to be truly impressed in the video. but damn… this thing looks amazing.

You are 100% spot on. I recently sold my Kindle Scribe and bought a Boox Note Air 3 and it’s amazing. I’ve switched to Boox from kindle.

@aleeka99

5 ай бұрын

How do u transfer the books xx

@stacybasten7427

5 ай бұрын

@@aleeka99 well all my books were on Kobo, Nook, or Kindle ecosystems so it was very easy for me to transfer all my books. I love that I can read all platforms on this device.

Omg I just bought the kindle paper white after watching your video on which kindle to get shall I return it and get this instead as I still haven’t picked it up from Argos yet

I want one, but I want it to have a feature to place the cover of whatever book I’m reading on the lockscreen, similar to the Kindle devices. Is that possible on this Tab Mini C device?

What about split screen? running audible and kindle book together. I do this on android for language learning. hello?

Good review. I tried a BOOX Leaf 2 because I wanted to read e-books from different sellers but was very slow and glitchy. I just want to press on and started reading.

Does the text-to-speech function work with languages other than English? And does it work within the Kindle app?

Helpful video! How's the battery life on this. It might be a good spare e-reader for graphic novels, something just nice to have but not necessarily a primary e-reader. =)

I have started looking into non-kindle devices because I want to get library books on my e-ink devices. This sounds like a very good fit. One question. When I start the device. Does it start with the book I was reading? Not that I think I would get distracted by apps, but would be good to know.

I discovered your channel and it's very good work, thank you! On the other hand, could you tell us about reading comics like manga? This is an important criterion for many, and few e-readers do it well...Thank you again!

I’m considering this because it sucked having a kindle but can’t access my other apps unless I go to my phone anyway such as shonen jump or manta for manga reading. Do these look good during reading these? It would be great to have a video going through the way many of these common apps look like if possible. Thank you for a great review

Are you telling me that my manga and comic book Android store apps are Now supported on a color E ink display?!?! Thank you so much for this video brother. I might have to look into this.

Do you think BOOX are the best E-Readers for using Reader/Readwise? Which model could you recommend? I also read manga.

I’m thinking of leaving Kindle also. I would love for a review of the PocketBook ink pad 4

I am thinking of getting used Samsung A7 mini, w/ no SIM card.

I have the palma and the touch screen is so glitchy. Especially when scrolling or page turning.

I like the idea of this device, especially the speech-to-text option, but I do not care about a color screen. I'd be more tempted if it was BW.

I went with a BOOX tablet myself. I have a Kindle Oasis which I liked quite a bit. But the battery was terrible. I waited a few years for Amazon to have a better option with physical buttons. They failed to deliver. The battery on the Nova Air color is literally 10 times better than my oasis. There are definitely some downsides. The apps sometimes lag, the screen isn’t as snappy, and the settings take time to get used to. But having access to multiple reading sources and options is fantastic, and with the Nova Air C, there’s an optional case which gives you physical buttons. It ticked all the boxes for me personally.

I’d love a color display on an Amazon Kindle. I’m sure it’ll come eventually.

Have you tried to read a book (epub) via reader on this device? What’s your experience

No thanks. I will stick with my Kindle Paper White. I just saw this review on Amazon for the Mini C: "The color display on this e-ink screen is underwhelming and not worth the price. The battery drains too quickly, and it often freezes during updates. It's also too heavy. Overall, it doesn't compare to the well-developed technology of the KINDLE and definitely isn't worth the high cost."

can you compare it with kobo libra color?

Hello, have you tried the Note air3?

Can one download books from my library?

I noticed amazon took the oasis offline. Hopefully a new one is on the way... 🤞

Is it possible to read my kindle away from my home internet base. I do laundry, i go shopping, i use the bus and the go train. i take my dog to the dog park. but except for books i have read, or recently purchased i can't use the kindle without internet. same with my ipad. i am 76 i like the ipad best because it screen is larger and i can get more than 6 or 9 lines on screen at one time. but kindle is smaller and lighter. also the ebooks i purchase from the ipad (apple) don't show up on my laptop or kindle. even if i am home online. it seems that i must read on the unit i used to purchase the ebook from. also i must stay online. i like to read outside. i go to many doctor appointments. is there one nicely sized, not too heavy, can upload ebooks from the library, apple, kindle on sale. without needing to be online after i have loaded the book onto the reader. thank you in advance.

@adamnordin9637

5 ай бұрын

yes you can actually, just download the book first then you can read offline

I love the nova air for manga. they only had the color one available and it was on sale for same as non color, yeah I'd probably go for the non color if I could have chosen. but if you're reading a textbook and then need color from time to time for diagrams that would work. But idk if I'd pay extra for that. I do love Onyx BOOX though

Can you use another stylus will it that you have --like Samsung tablet stylus?

@SteamyPMcGee

5 ай бұрын

Yes. I got the staedtler digital jumbo and love that one personally it works on both my boox and my samsung tab

If kindle would come out with Micro SD card, more ram and cheap. Google play too, to load kubo, Barnes & noble, etc. new for about &150.00 - $200. Wireless capability would be nice too.

More fonts than kindle?

So if you are going to spend $399 why not just get an iPad where you can read on kindle , listen on audible and have all the necessary day to day functions.

@DCCXXV

5 ай бұрын

Try reading on an ipad, your eyes will be asking you to stop in an hour.

Color E-Ink devices need another couple of years to be really an option for me. I really would like to read my comics on an E-Ink display, but the colors are not good enough, too desaturated and... boring. But the displays get better every year, I expect them to be good enough in 2025/26. Then they will also be 300 dpi like the bw ones.

Sometimes we get too many bells and whistles and we forget why we wanted a kindle to begin with…

@grreeeeee

5 ай бұрын

ikr, he's going to realize he just wants to read on an ipad and then give us a 15 minute video on the most legendary ereader of all time: an ipad mini. i want the most basic no-bells-no-whistles ereader. kobo.

@DCCXXV

5 ай бұрын

@@grreeeeee You just dont understand eink. Eink does not emit any light so its just like paper, so its good for reading. How is it similar to LCD screen on an ipad?

@grreeeeee

5 ай бұрын

@@DCCXXV you don't understand that my comment is a critique of maneetpaul's gradual preference for a tablet instead of an ereader. i do not prefer an ipad. learn to read.

@DCCXXV

5 ай бұрын

@@grreeeeee But you dont get it still. This is a Eink Tablet. The screen IS Eink, not LCD.

@grreeeeee

5 ай бұрын

@@DCCXXV I am aware of that. he keeps wanting fancier and fancier ereaders. hence the idea that he is eventually going to reach the apex of tabletage at some point, whether that is an ipad or some other top-tier tablet. it has nothing to do with screens. it has to do with bells and whistles.

Your videos are brilliant: fair, kind but firm, and nicely paced. You should be proud of what you’ve accomplished.

So the Kindle is falling behind this e-reader, except the touchscreen on this one doesn't work? Err ...

Like Apple it's the same with Kindle. Brand and ecosysten is what wins all the time. Kindle will always be the number one of r-readers. No matter how much better competitor devices will get. My favorite Brand is kobo but here i am using a Kindle paper white 🤷

@retroman--

5 ай бұрын

I switch from the paperWhitePower to the Clara 2e. Very happy I switched. Not perfect but it's better

i was all in when i first heard of the mini c but it was giving tablet vibes lol 😂

Kindle will always be locked into the Amazon Echo system where the real revenue comes from. So no, even if color kindle scrib comes out, it ain’t gonna be as good

I love my Boox! I have a C Ultra and a C Mini :D

@asmartevo9081

3 ай бұрын

how is the battery life for yputube and browsing

@BrianHallmond

3 ай бұрын

@@asmartevo9081 Not sure. I treat it as a productivity/reading device only. No social media videos etc. :)

Cheap cost, and gentle screen on eyes & low cost. Top kindle features.

Such a beautiful device. I got the poke2 before, but got battery issue already after just 6 months.. and the after sales? Sucks bigtime.. So thank you, i'll stay with Kindle..

In kindle, you turn on and read. Done. Simple. I have the boox note plus, only for writing.

I still love my Kindle Paper White no matter what.🥰

This would be perfect if it came with a terabyte SIM card slot.

Well, Kindle falls behind but not in terms of the quality... BOOX e-readers are expensive but not built to last. Repairs cost 50-70% of the original cost, and you have to pay shipping to the repair centre and from the repair centre (about $50 just for logistics). I had bad experiences with them despite their versatility. I've never had issues with Kindle readers, have 3 and all work fine.

Before the Scribe came out, I would've agreed that Amazon was falling behind, and that it seemed like they stopped caring about their e-reader fans. However, now, I wouldn't say either. People keep their Kindles "FORRREEEVVVERRR".... so, it's actually nice not to experience regret every year, when another hardware upgrade comes out (I'm looking at you iPhone...and all phones really). Even passing a 2-year cycle, where they don't refresh a model doesn't feel like a bad thing. My Paperwhite works just as well as it did when I bought it, and will work just as well 2 years from now (If I don't upgrade before then). For simply reading books...it's perfect, and doesn't "need" color.... Although, I have heard a rumor that Amazon will possibly be coming out with a color e-reader in 2025....which is actually earlier than I thought they would. So, we'll see....if it happens, and how expensive it will be.

I don't understand how you missed your Kindle device when this Boox, besides having all the advantages, being better, faster, having Android, etc.... also has the Kindle app, you just need to run it and you're good to go.

I bought a used kindle PW 7 for 50$ in a good condition and I am happy.

@ABetterYouOfficial

5 ай бұрын

Yes, the Kindle Paper White is beautiful. I love mine.🥰😍

Please don’t buy it . I bought it and it’s very slow and ghosting issues and the screen kept flashing. When I emailed customer service for return they tell you it’s normal. But n their website this tab mini c is advertising as super smooth experience. They tried everything but refused to gave me their return addresses. Until the 4 th time I ask to return and quoted the law in the uk for returning online purchases. Told them their refusal is breaking the law. I finally got it returned.

I don’t really care about a cutting edge e-reader, my Paperwhite has a nice design, it’s quick and has a decent battery. Really I don’t want it to do anything but read books.

I switched to Kobo, it’s better than Kindle.

Amazons locked ecosystem is why I hate kindle. I wish I didn’t invest in it years ago. I have so many audiobooks and kindle books I don’t know how I’d get out

Bro stop my kindle is out for delivery 😭😫😂

The Kindle hardware and software has never been top notch.

damn, and i thought kindle had the latest tech

Kindle is just for reading. 6 or 6.8 inch, warm (or not), usb c, is just enough. I don´t need color to read, or a stylus, a just need read literature, period.

My tab mini c froze and won't let me do factory reset (light turns on). Support isn't that great and have to send in for repair. Had for over 2 months. Can't use specific library apps due to android version. It's okay for reading, but the color isn't that great. Definitely need light on for color and it is washed out. Stylus can only really be used with its own apps. I don't recommend.

These people are competing with Kindle. I'm staying with Kindle,and won't allow the distractions. No thank you.

Nope I prefer Kindle Scribe

Amazon might have a color Kindle next year 2025. 40% - 60% price increase and will probably be available for the size of a scribe and paperwhite.

BUT…. Onyx uses an RGB additive color layer to “make” color just like your phone. The problem with this is that Reflective color, like print, uses Subtractive color space. The Kindle, Kobo.. any eink screen is based on Reflective space. That is why the Onyx or any Kaleido RGB color system is gray, dark, yellows are brownish and only support 4000 plus colors. On the flip side, E-Ink company is developing a cyan , magenta, yellow white screen that uses reflective, subtracted color space and will produce 20000+ colors with a higher resolution. The present version is slow, but new prototypes show real promise. It is likely that Amazon is waiting for this tech to mature because, when it comes out, all the Onyx type color devices will be dropped like a hot potato. My background- 46 years in color management in print and subtractive color space.

Still want my money back for the kindle scribe.

Amazon makes devices for the masses, in general. A $399 Kindle will have limited appeal, only your hardcore ebook reader is going to spend $300+.

I prefer my Pocketbook Inkpad Kaleido 3 color.