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FJames · 07-06-2011, 10:03 AM

The reduction in size and weight, the quicker performance, and the simplicity of the touch-screen interface, have all helped to make the Kobo Touch more like a paperback book - fewer frills, distractions and annoyances to get in the way of reading. The easy availability in local stores and the ongoing commitment from Kobo and Chapters-Indigo make it a no-brainer compared to competitive models here in Canada. Barnes & Noble isn't interested in the world market, so they aren't even in the running outside the USA (that's an approach that seems doomed to fail!). Amazon's closed proprietary approach is even more of a concern outside the USA where their local support and available e-book selection is much more limited than in the USA. Sony just looks way overpriced.

07-06-2011, 10:03 AM	#10
FJames Addict Posts: 320 Karma: 320941 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Touch & Aura	The reduction in size and weight, the quicker performance, and the simplicity of the touch-screen interface, have all helped to make the Kobo Touch more like a paperback book - fewer frills, distractions and annoyances to get in the way of reading. The easy availability in local stores and the ongoing commitment from Kobo and Chapters-Indigo make it a no-brainer compared to competitive models here in Canada. Barnes & Noble isn't interested in the world market, so they aren't even in the running outside the USA (that's an approach that seems doomed to fail!). Amazon's closed proprietary approach is even more of a concern outside the USA where their local support and available e-book selection is much more limited than in the USA. Sony just looks way overpriced. Last edited by FJames; 07-06-2011 at 10:09 AM.