Kindle Touch or Kobo Touch? - Page 3

spindlegirl · 08-05-2012, 11:16 AM

Agreed. It's the OP's money, and their choice based on their preferences.

I agree that device owners will naturally be giving preferential plugs to theirs. I've owned both (T1 and Kobo Touch), and have found the Sony to be better. But admittedly my preference is for a device that stays the same. I just want to carry my e-books with me. And the Kobo Touch does that just fine, too.

My husband avoids using wifi on his Kobo Touch because he doesn't want the latest upgrade. I never have upgraded my T1 since I bought it, and it never is upgraded involuntarily because I would need to do that on purpose via USB.

However if Reading Life is important for the OP then all other devices are a moot point.

Shopaholic · 08-05-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cdesja5

As long as the one you picked has the features YOU prefer, at the price YOU want to pay, it's the best one for you... and it's your money to spend.

I absolutely agree with that however buying a device because of some nonsensical social app, that has nothing to do with reading or sorting or buying your books, is like buying a car because it's a pretty color.

While there's no debating it's the purchasers money & preferences, there's also no denying it's a really dum way to decide on choosing a device.

Cdesja5 · 08-05-2012, 05:05 PM

Wow! That's pretty harsh! The OP probably based their choice not just on Reading Life but on a combination of factors... And honestly, how many people have enough money to choose a car based "only" on colour? That's just ridiculous!

MissKittiness · 08-05-2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Shopaholic

I absolutely agree with that however buying a device because of some nonsensical social app, that has nothing to do with reading or sorting or buying your books, is like buying a car because it's a pretty color.

While there's no debating it's the purchasers money & preferences, there's also no denying it's a really dum way to decide on choosing a device.

Hey, you're right - it's my money and my preference, so it's a little bit rude to say that my preference is dumb because of a feature that you think is "useless drivel".

The Kobo has nicer hardware and nicer reading software. I'll thank you not to go ahead being a fervent Kobo-hater and judging me thusly for it. It's very, very inappropriate of you - you are entitled to your opinion without using such loaded words as "dumb".

spindlegirl · 08-05-2012, 05:25 PM

For what it's worth my husband loves the Kobo, so I don't feel like our money went into a black hole. He doesn't really pay much attention to reading life except for the "cute" factor, but overall he's happy with it. As long as he can stick his CBC news recipe and other things on it, he doesn't mind.

Just because I personally didn't like it doesn't mean other people won't.

robko · 08-05-2012, 05:29 PM

Wow - what's with the posts virtually personally attacking someone that's obviously put some thought and effort into comparing devices to see what works for them? It's fine to point out what you don't like about one device or like about another one, but this is seriously getting a little ridiculous this thread. I personally love my Kobo and have had minimal problems with it and just because it doesn't fit your needs or you had bad luck with it doesn't mean things need to get uncivil in here (ie. basically calling me an idiot because I obviously don't know what I'm missing because I own/like my Kobo).

Shopaholic · 08-05-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cdesja5

Wow! That's pretty harsh! The OP probably based their choice not just on Reading Life but on a combination of factors... And honestly, how many people have enough money to choose a car based "only" on colour? That's just ridiculous!

As to the car thing, it's not just about money. It's um....lack of intelligence, bad parenting, bad schooling, poor genes and so many other things. I know a young person that's done just that. Twice! She thought the car was cute and liked the colors it came in so bought it with inheritance money. Didn't do a fig of research into the reliability of the car or consumer opinions or service needs. Nada. Six months later she totalled it while texting & using her GPS & trying to drive all at the same time. Go figure.

FWIW I did not attack or call OP dum. I said choosing a device based on some nonsensical feature that has nothing to do with reading or buying or organizing books is dum. Big difference!

MissKittiness · 08-05-2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Shopaholic

FWIW I did not attack or call OP dum. I said choosing a device based on some nonsensical feature that has nothing to do with reading or buying or organizing books is dum. Big difference!

True - but it so happens that I chose my device based on reading, buying and organizing books. So, please be civil in your disagreement.

soulfuldog · 08-06-2012, 01:18 PM

This thread is a perfect example of why people should, if possible, try the various ereaders out in a shop before buying. Not one of the latest Kobo, Nook, Kindle, or Sony readers is vastly inferior to the others. There are little things they do better or worse, but there is not a lot to choose between them and a lot of it just comes down to personal preference.

Latinandgreek · 08-06-2012, 01:42 PM

For what it is worth I think that the Kobo, Sony and Kindle are ALL very fine devices. I think that you would probably enjoy all of them. The Kobo has some very nice features and I really like the design and feel of it as well. The ability to add any fonts that you want is a huge plus. I hope that you enjoy your Kobo!

MissKittiness · 08-06-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by l_macd

This thread is a perfect example of why people should, if possible, try the various ereaders out in a shop before buying. Not one of the latest Kobo, Nook, Kindle, or Sony readers is vastly inferior to the others. There are little things they do better or worse, but there is not a lot to choose between them and a lot of it just comes down to personal preference.

I was thinking it's a perfect example of why you should never, ever ask people for help on the internet.

spindlegirl · 08-06-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MissKittiness

I was thinking it's a perfect example of why you should never, ever ask people for help on the internet.

Nah, despite all of the strong opinions about various e-readers you'll find the one that pleases you the most. You've been persistent in seeking for what you want, and for anyone seeking to buy, that is a good thing! I hope you get satisfaction from the Kobo!

MissKittiness · 08-06-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by spindlegirl

Nah, despite all of the strong opinions about various e-readers you'll find the one that pleases you the most. You've been persistent in seeking for what you want, and for anyone seeking to buy, that is a good thing! I hope you get satisfaction from the Kobo!

I was kidding.

kasra5004 · 08-11-2012, 06:30 AM

Well, I`m wondering whether i should get a kindle or a kobo. The thing is,i will probably use epub as my main format,so kobo seems like the most logical choice. On the other hand I don`t want to miss the extensiveness of amazon market. I`ve heard a lot about converters such as calibre. My question is, can they convert epub into mobi without reducing the quality?

Cdesja5 · 08-11-2012, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kasra5004

Well, I`m wondering whether i should get a kindle or a kobo. The thing is,i will probably use epub as my main format,so kobo seems like the most logical choice. On the other hand I don`t want to miss the extensiveness of amazon market. I`ve heard a lot about converters such as calibre. My question is, can they convert epub into mobi without reducing the quality?

Yes. If you want more details check out the Calibre section of the forum. I have a Sony for which I convert any kindle books I purchase to epub format. Works very well.

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08-05-2012, 11:16 AM	#31
spindlegirl Wizard Posts: 1,594 Karma: 21245891 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Libra h20, Paperwhite 2017, Phone & Tablet w Moonreader	Agreed. It's the OP's money, and their choice based on their preferences. I agree that device owners will naturally be giving preferential plugs to theirs. I've owned both (T1 and Kobo Touch), and have found the Sony to be better. But admittedly my preference is for a device that stays the same. I just want to carry my e-books with me. And the Kobo Touch does that just fine, too. My husband avoids using wifi on his Kobo Touch because he doesn't want the latest upgrade. I never have upgraded my T1 since I bought it, and it never is upgraded involuntarily because I would need to do that on purpose via USB. However if Reading Life is important for the OP then all other devices are a moot point.

08-05-2012, 05:05 PM	#33
Cdesja5 Wizard Posts: 1,117 Karma: 2094306 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Device: Lots and lots of electronic gadgets...	Wow! That's pretty harsh! The OP probably based their choice not just on Reading Life but on a combination of factors... And honestly, how many people have enough money to choose a car based "only" on colour? That's just ridiculous!

08-05-2012, 05:25 PM	#35
spindlegirl Wizard Posts: 1,594 Karma: 21245891 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Libra h20, Paperwhite 2017, Phone & Tablet w Moonreader	For what it's worth my husband loves the Kobo, so I don't feel like our money went into a black hole. He doesn't really pay much attention to reading life except for the "cute" factor, but overall he's happy with it. As long as he can stick his CBC news recipe and other things on it, he doesn't mind. Just because I personally didn't like it doesn't mean other people won't.

08-05-2012, 05:29 PM	#36
robko Wizard Posts: 2,454 Karma: 5469320 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kobo	Wow - what's with the posts virtually personally attacking someone that's obviously put some thought and effort into comparing devices to see what works for them? It's fine to point out what you don't like about one device or like about another one, but this is seriously getting a little ridiculous this thread. I personally love my Kobo and have had minimal problems with it and just because it doesn't fit your needs or you had bad luck with it doesn't mean things need to get uncivil in here (ie. basically calling me an idiot because I obviously don't know what I'm missing because I own/like my Kobo).

08-06-2012, 01:18 PM	#39
soulfuldog I ♥ Calibre Posts: 2,073 Karma: 5678911 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Sony PRS-350, Hudl2	This thread is a perfect example of why people should, if possible, try the various ereaders out in a shop before buying. Not one of the latest Kobo, Nook, Kindle, or Sony readers is vastly inferior to the others. There are little things they do better or worse, but there is not a lot to choose between them and a lot of it just comes down to personal preference.

08-06-2012, 01:42 PM	#40
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	For what it is worth I think that the Kobo, Sony and Kindle are ALL very fine devices. I think that you would probably enjoy all of them. The Kobo has some very nice features and I really like the design and feel of it as well. The ability to add any fonts that you want is a huge plus. I hope that you enjoy your Kobo!

08-11-2012, 06:30 AM	#44
kasra5004 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2012 Device: none	Well, I`m wondering whether i should get a kindle or a kobo. The thing is,i will probably use epub as my main format,so kobo seems like the most logical choice. On the other hand I don`t want to miss the extensiveness of amazon market. I`ve heard a lot about converters such as calibre. My question is, can they convert epub into mobi without reducing the quality?

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