Top 10: Ereaders with Page Buttons

2023. Moaan MIX 7 S E-Reader gets new better screen



The Moaan Smart, in a fit of technological whimsy and sheer audacity, has unveiled the Moaan MIX 7S—a gleamingly new e-reader that appears to have all the aspirations of a top-tier device while also secretly aspiring to be mistaken for an artifact from a far more advanced civilization. The MIX 7S sports a gloriously eye-friendly 7-inch E Ink Carta 1200 screen, the latest in ink-related miracles, and packs a 2300mAh battery, which presumably would impress any hitchhiker tired of recharging their devices on a long journey. The "naked gold" metal chassis—one can only assume they were aiming for "dazzlingly stylish" here—sits proudly around the spacious display, perfect for those who prefer their literature with a touch of class. It’s notably asymmetric (some would say "daringly lopsided") and includes physical buttons that make you think, "Yes, this is indeed a thing I could hold comfortably for hours." Not content to simply look gorgeous, it comes with a magnetic protective cover of premium PU leather on the outside and microfiber texture lining on the inside, a combination of materials that screams, "I’m fragile yet splendidly durable!" The self-developed refresh algorithm, which sounds far grander than one might expect from such a device, offers a buffet of refresh options—from balanced mode to fast mode, ideal for all those varied occasions when you simply must have your content refreshed just so. In summary, the Moaan MIX 7S is a marvel, a triumph of gadgetry, and possibly the most absurdly over-engineered reading device to grace any modern bookshelf.


2023. Meebook M7 - eReader with 6.8″ screen and Page buttons



In a universe where e-readers abound in confusingly similar shades of gray, the Meebook M7 lands as a bold new life form, with a price tag of $239 and an air of sophistication that belies its humble origins. It brags, quite reasonably, about its 6.8-inch display at a crisp 300 pixels per inch—a feat previously monopolized by the Kindle Paperwhite 5, thank you very much. This rather posh Carta 1200 screen is set aglow by a frontlight with adjustable color temperature, for those who prefer their literature in bespoke lighting. Then there are the page-turn buttons, eccentrically placed on one side, because why not? Asymmetry is, after all, the new chic. Still, the device pulls off a slim figure, managing to be 9mm narrower than the Kindle Oasis, while flaunting an external speaker just to show it can. Running on Android 11, this marvel lets you install apps with the casual indifference of a lounge lizard sipping a digital cocktail at the Google Play bar. And yes, there’s a 2900mAh battery, a robust power source to fuel all your intergalactic reading needs.

2023. iReader launches 8-inch Ocean 3 Plus e-reader



iReader has introduced the Ocean 3 Plus e-reader, featuring an impressive 8-inch E Ink display. This places the new Ocean 3 Plus model above the Ocean 3, a 7-inch e-reader released by the company earlier this year. The e-reader boasts 256 levels of grayscale and is equipped with front light technology, ensuring enjoyable reading experiences regardless of the surrounding lighting conditions. Ocean 3 Plus includes notable improvements in the device's performance. They assert a 10 percent increase in page-turning speed, a 12 percent boost in boot speed and a 15 percent enhancement in PDF opening speed. Additionally, the e-reader offers ample storage space with 32 GB of onboard memory. To keep the Ocean 3 Plus running smoothly, it is powered by an 1800 mAh battery, capable of supporting up to 72 hours of continuous reading and a standby time of 30 days. The overall design remains familiar, resembling the asymmetrical build of a Kindle Oasis, with the right edge slightly thicker to accommodate convenient grip and physical page turn buttons. As you move towards the rest of the body, it tapers down to an incredibly slim 3.9mm thickness.


2023. PocketBook released new 6″ Basic Lux 4 eReader



PocketBook has introduced the latest addition to its lineup, known as the PocketBook Basic Lux 4, priced at $109. Featuring a 6-inch E Ink screen with 212 ppi, the device includes a frontlight; however, the color temperature is not adjustable. With 8GB of internal storage, users have the option to expand it further using a microSD card slot. Connectivity options include a USB-C port and WiFi. Typical of most PocketBook models, the Basic Lux 4 retains physical page-turn buttons positioned below the screen. It offers extensive support for various ebook formats, including those with Adobe DRM and enables wireless file transfer through Dropbox. The device weighs a mere 155 grams. At a glance, it may not appear significantly different from its predecessors, apart from the transition from a microUSB to a USB-C port. The middle button seems slightly altered, although the exact changes are difficult to discern from the available pictures.


2023. iReader Smart 4 Pro e-note offers features for professionals



In the great swirling cosmos of e-note devices, the iReader Smart 4 Pro has emerged like a pan-dimensional creature with a penchant for stylish utility. This marvel of modern tinkering flaunts a 10.3-inch E Ink display that whispers sweet nothings of readability on one side and hides a quad-core CPU of mysterious computational prowess on the other, ensuring a user experience as smooth as Vogon poetry is, well, not. Powered by a prodigious 4000 mAh battery, this digital behemoth claims a staggering 120 hours of continuous reading joy—enough time to finish The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy thrice over, or at least pretend you have. Paired with the X-Pen 3, a stylus so sensitive it could detect a falling Babel fish, the device allows for ultra-low-latency scribbling and global writing shenanigans. Running on the whimsically intuitive SmartOS, it offers schedule management for those daring to organize their lives, and a card-style interface that navigates so effortlessly you’d think it’s powered by improbability drive. For the note-taker extraordinaire, there's a feature to assemble your ramblings into a bespoke book, neatly shelved for future perusal. And should your thumb tire of flipping pages, fret not—dedicated page-turn buttons are here to save the day. Oh, and if reading feels too much like work, the device’s AI can read your book aloud, offering companionship in a way that’s almost—but not quite—entirely unlike tea.


2023. Hanvon launches new premium Clear e-reader



Hanvon, a Chinese manufacturer, has unveiled a new Clear E-reader with a retail price of $221 for the 4 + 64 GB configuration. The Hanwang Clear E-reader boasts a 7-inch Carta 1200 E Ink screen, offering a resolution of 300 PPI. The Clear glass cover incorporates cutting-edge microcrystalline etching technology and is combined with a fully laminated screen, resulting in improved transparency and significantly enhanced clarity. Utilizing its exclusive 16-level grayscale algorithm, the device accurately reproduces a 256-level grayscale display effect. The e-reader is powered by a substantial 2400mAh battery, ensuring it can last for several weeks effortlessly. Additionally, as previously mentioned, the high-end model now provides 4 GB of memory and 64 GB of storage. The device features three vertically arranged physical buttons on the side, enabling convenient page flipping. Pressing and holding the center button triggers a quick refresh. When the gravity sensing function is activated, users can effortlessly switch between left and right-handed operations.