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Asterisk411 · 08-01-2010, 10:40 PM

I'm trying to decide between Kobo and the new Kindle (w/Wi-Fi) that has been announced. I'm mostly want an ereader for reading books, a few newspapers and magazines, and some manga.

I don't care about 3G, audio, or buying books though the device (I plan on connecting to the computer when needed.)

I don't want to be limited to one ebook store, so I'm wondering how superior is epubs to mobi for most books? How big of a hassle is it to remove DRM and convert to mobi for the Kindle? (I currently have Calibre.)

Is the Kindle still worth it if I have half of my books in mobi format?

What is the screen quality difference between Kobo and Kindle 3?

What is the difference between screen refresh rates between them?

How is the navigation for both ereaders?

Anyone know the Price for the new Kindle 3 for Canada (is it the same as the US)?

Thanks

08-01-2010, 10:40 PM	#1
Asterisk411 Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3 wifi	Trying to decide between Kobo and New Kindle 3 I'm trying to decide between Kobo and the new Kindle (w/Wi-Fi) that has been announced. I'm mostly want an ereader for reading books, a few newspapers and magazines, and some manga. I don't care about 3G, audio, or buying books though the device (I plan on connecting to the computer when needed.) I don't want to be limited to one ebook store, so I'm wondering how superior is epubs to mobi for most books? How big of a hassle is it to remove DRM and convert to mobi for the Kindle? (I currently have Calibre.) Is the Kindle still worth it if I have half of my books in mobi format? What is the screen quality difference between Kobo and Kindle 3? What is the difference between screen refresh rates between them? How is the navigation for both ereaders? Anyone know the Price for the new Kindle 3 for Canada (is it the same as the US)? Thanks