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Originally Posted by Lyn2012
Personally I do want performance from my ereader, and would be happy to pay slightly more for a faster processor and more RAM, if that is what it takes. If an ereader is quoted as able to store a library of ?,000 books, them IMO it should also be able to respond immediately when browsing or searching the library or any other book related activity. If my device isn't as fast as my phone for example, then I am not satisfied with it. This is the reason my whole library is never on my reader, for me, responsiveness is more important. I don't require a tablet as I prefer e-ink and have no need for any internet access, just a standalone responsive reader.
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You forget the os is a limited Linux environment designed to foster reading. When I search through my 4800 ebooks to find a particular title its fast and responsive. When I decide to visit my shelves it takes a about 1 to 2 mins to bring them up because the Kobo does not create or save a search index such as a windows, android and apple device does (tablet or Computer). Instead it has to generate it on the fly. The best guess as to why Kobo did not implement it would be space saving. You use an ereader for reading that's a specific use and its all its designed for. IF you want speed such as your quad core phone or tablet then use those devices they are built to be multi use devices... also the cost hundreds of dollars for such devices ensure you get the speed and performance you desire. For 150 bucks or less you get an ereader for the specific purpose of reading nothing more nothing less it does what its designed to do and only do. And yes it does it very well as is to be expected.
Increase in performance speed = less battery life usually 10 hours at best of use vs 2 months of use. You decide what you wish to sacrifice. That said I guess it boils down to this. Some of us require speed and some of us like to relax and enjoy the scenery. Bottom line I think is we will have to agree to disagree and respect the opinions that we both support.
Regardless you have a right to desire what you wish for and I will simply have to respect that
Regards
JAck