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SensualPoet · 08-01-2010, 01:32 AM

I'm a strong supporter of the Kobo as an entry level reader and, when it was $149 vs $259 for a Kindle 2, it made a strong case. Something closer to $99 is where it needs to land, and quickly, and make a little more noise about its benefits which includes the Kobo book store which, for Canadians, offers some titles not in the US and many titles cheaper than Amazon. It also includes public library access which the Kindle does not.

Don't mistake me: I prefer the Kindle 2i and will almost certainly get a Kindle 3; I may even sell my Kindle 2i. But the Kobo has its merits and as my window into ePub, it's worth keeping around. For all this, I have no trouble recommending Kobo.

08-01-2010, 01:32 AM	#6
SensualPoet Wizard Posts: 2,302 Karma: 2607151 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite, Asus ZenPad 3, Kobo Glo	I'm a strong supporter of the Kobo as an entry level reader and, when it was $149 vs $259 for a Kindle 2, it made a strong case. Something closer to $99 is where it needs to land, and quickly, and make a little more noise about its benefits which includes the Kobo book store which, for Canadians, offers some titles not in the US and many titles cheaper than Amazon. It also includes public library access which the Kindle does not. Don't mistake me: I prefer the Kindle 2i and will almost certainly get a Kindle 3; I may even sell my Kindle 2i. But the Kobo has its merits and as my window into ePub, it's worth keeping around. For all this, I have no trouble recommending Kobo.