Kindle Voyage vs Kobo Aura H2O

[iluvgadgets]

Originally Posted by eschwartz

Why not simply use the DeDRM tools from http://apprenticealf.wordpress.com to liberate your purchases, so you can read them on the device you already own?

Of course, if you simply want an excuse to buy another toy, don't let me stop you.

I hadn't heard of this. I will try it out and see if my kindle will be able to read the book .

[DuckieTigger]

Originally Posted by iluvgadgets

I hadn't heard of this. I will try it out and see if my kindle will be able to read the book .

You will also need to convert the books to a Kindle friendly format (e.g. mobi or kf8) - easiest way is probably with calibre which apprentice alf got a plugin for literally drag and drop simple dedrm on import to library. Then connect Kindle to computer and calibre can automatically convert the ebook prior to sending to the device (if you did not convert the book yourself first).

[Rizla]

Anyone considering either the H20 or the Voyage should also consider the new Kobo Glo HD. It has the Voyage screen and is a lot cheaper.

[Dr. Drib]

Originally Posted by iluvgadgets

I have been trying to decide between the voyage/pw or kobo h20 or the B&N glow light. What I want is an ereader with a light. I already have a couple regular kindles, and the simple touch as well as an iPad. My eyes hurt if i read a long time on the iPad. I tried the pw, and I love the size, so compact, its great, but I can't load my ebooks that are from adobe digital editions, the paperwhite does not support it. The B&N glow light works, I can side load my books and read them with no problem. I really wanted the pw to work out. I started hearing about the Kobo h2o and it would work too, I just would have to order it since they are no longer sold in stores here. I have accounts for all 3, my issue is which would be better. I could have all 3 and switch back and forth, but I have been trying to figure out which would make the most sense. LOL I am thinking I might need to try Kobo, its waterproof and will allow me to read my subscription of books when I side load them. I've been hearing good things about the devices. Decisions, decisions!!

Buying an ebook reader is like buying underwear, with one exception: You can't try on the underwear before you buy it.

Here you can get opinions but, as my drill sergeant once said, opinons are like a*******, everyone has one.

Take the opinions here as just that (including my own), and try to see who is biased toward the one ebook reader he or she likes, or the one he or she dislikes. Listen to how they frame their sentences: What is their particular bias?

And remember, buying an ebook reader is like getting married, with one exception: You can't return your wife.

Have fun making decisions and listen wisely to the words that come from the members' posts here - sometimes in anger; sometimes in joy. You'll soon be able to sort out which one is which.

Oh, and just in case someone woke up without a sense of humor this morning (we know who they are):

[DuckieTigger]

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

And remember, buying an ebook reader is like getting married, with one exception: You can't return your wife.

Sure you can, it is called a divorce.

[DaleDe]

Originally Posted by DuckieTigger

Sure you can, it is called a divorce.

Are you sure? How do you get your money back? Not that I want to get a divorce.

Dale

[meeera]

Yeah, so I'm the one Dr Drib would call humourless. I never get tired of dudes comparing their wives to their electronics. Nevvverrrr.

Can we just talk about the ereaders, please?

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

And remember, buying an ebook reader is like getting married, with one exception: You can't return your wife.

It depends where you bought her.

[shalym]

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

And remember, buying an ebook reader is like getting married, with one exception: You can't return your wife.

It may be "like getting married" to a man marrying a woman, but a woman knows better...buying an e-reader is much easier than getting married because you don't have to listen to your e-reader make stupid jokes

Shari

[mystika1]

Originally Posted by shalym

It may be "like getting married" to a man marrying a woman, but a woman knows better...buying an e-reader is much easier than getting married because you don't have to listen to your e-reader make stupid jokes

Shari

nice one

[twowheels]

Originally Posted by shalym

It may be "like getting married" to a man marrying a woman, but a woman knows better...buying an e-reader is much easier than getting married because you don't have to listen to your e-reader make stupid jokes

Shari

I know... almost all of the e-readers have removed the text-to-speech options, which is great, you don't have to listen to them nag. :-)