Ebook readers

[Alexander Stephen Thomas Ross]

Best bet is for Rhombus-Tech to create a e-ink tablet.
http://www.rhombus-tech.net/
Do mention it on the mailing list.

On 24/09/12 21:04, Federico Bruni wrote:
> Il 24/09/2012 11:23, Carsten Agger ha scritto:
>> In these "Free Your Android" times I was wondering if anyone has had
>> good experience with free software-friendly ebook readers?
>>
>> There's the Amazon Kindle which is actually a nice device in that it
>> shows the text in a very "book-like" fashion, but unfortunately it's
>> based on proprietary software and a DRM-ridden business model.
>>
>
> I don't know any open hardware project related to ebooks.
> Most of ebook readers are based on Linux or Android, but they add
> proprietary components.
>
> I use an ebook reader of a french company... you can guess it :)
>
>> I suppose any tablet PC would do, running GNU/Linux, but tablet screens
>> are still "back-lit" unlike the Kindle and thus more of a strain for the
>> eyes. Any recommendations?
>
> I recommend using an ebook reader instead of a tablet. e-ink is nice
> with your eyes and it works great in the bright light.
>
> Cheers
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