10-16-2010, 11:16 AM | #1 |
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how true is this article on kobo readers?
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my OEM ebook reader got broken lately so i'm looking for a new one. I'm really considering Kobo reader, but i stumbled upon this article: http://goodereader.com/blog/electron...s-of-problems/ i just want to know how true this article is, and if it's still worth it to buy a kobo reader? thanks! |
10-16-2010, 11:30 AM | #2 | ||
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It was very true earlier in the year, but the biggest issue, the font size problem, is fixed with firmware 1.4 -- all new units shouldn't have this problem.
As for the other problems mentioned in the article, I don't think any were to do with the device itself, but I do think sometimes the release of the ereader was poorly planned. It was marketed as a basic ereader with which anybody could get started, but the Kobo Desktop App at the time was problematic and caused frustration, especially for less techy users. The people selling this instore were often not that knowledgeable either. Quote:
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So in the end, depending on who you ask, the Kobo still does have problems, just in my opinion not the ones mentioned in the article. Wait for the reviews on the new WiFi Kobo to come out. |
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10-16-2010, 11:48 AM | #3 |
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The Kobo does still have some major issues. If, for example, you read books with lots of hyperlinked endnotes (as many of my books have), the fact that the Kobo does not support hyperlinks within an ePub book will be a significant issue for you.
Given the comparative prices of the Kobo and the Kindle, it's difficult (in my mind) to justify buying a Kobo. |
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