Hi everyone,

I’d really like to get into e-readers and my preferred size would be 8"

But I can’t make up my mind. The one that interests me the most is the Boox Nova Air2, but since it runs Android and I heard Boox is does not offer android upgrades, I’m worried that I will be sitting on a brick after only a mere years aince Android moves so fast.

Is there a non-android e-reader like the Air2? Or are my concerns overblown?

Thank you

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Well, android 11 isn’t too old and they do update pretty often.

Kobo sage is is often named dropped

The libra 2 is really good too I hear. Though it’s 7in.

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Well, android 11 isn’t too old

Hate to break it to you, but Android 11 released nearly three years ago (September 2020). Android 13 released 11 months ago and 14 is currently available for development betas.

For Android eReadders my personal recommendation is to use Netguard, keep your device offline and only go online when absolutely necessary. And after a point, you should disable Google Play and disconnect your account from it.

Personally, I’m retiring my Boox Nova 2 soon. It’s stuck on Android 9, and it’s less than three years old. Disappointing, but that’s a big security concern.

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Do you think Boox will release a Nova Air 3 soon and I should wait?

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This seems like it could be releasing soon but no eta. https://www.e-readerstore.com.br/es/product-page/tab-mini-c

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