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im thinking of getting an ereader, but cant find many foss devices. i dont plan on connecting it to the internet, so i suppose it doesnt matter if its controlled by amazon right? love to hear your thoughts...

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[–] JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee -3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Couldn't you just use an android tablet?

[–] DreadPotato@sopuli.xyz 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You could, but e-paper screens are infinitely more pleasing for reading than regular screens.

[–] TrustingZebra@lemmy.one 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There are many ereaders than run Android.

[–] DreadPotato@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I know, im using one myself. But i would not recommend using tablets for reading, which is what the other person was suggesting.

[–] darcy@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 year ago

ehh, i like the idea of epaper.