Thread: A question to the people who have both Kindle and Kobo
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Old 05-14-2014, 03:20 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by RZetlin View Post
Several factors:

1) Hardware specs of the eReaders. Kobo edges out of the Kindle in terms of hardware specs. Kobo has allows SD Cards, while Kindle does not.

2) Format support. Kobo supports CBR and CBZ for comics, while Kindle does not.

3) Pricing. Kobo seem to offer discounts on a frequent basis while Amazon does not.

4) Gift Cards. Unfortunately, Amazon do not offer retail gift cards in Canada, while you can easily get Kobo gift cards.

5) Bookstore. Amazon edges Kobo in their selections, but I can look to alternative sources like the Library.
As AnemicOak says, however I'd like to add

5) "Alternative sources like the library" are available for the Kindle platform as well. If you live in the US. And they are integrated far better when they do offer the option.
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