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Old 10-11-2014, 10:56 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by spdavies View Post
Hi,

I'm new here and found the forum looking for information on Kobo readers.
I have an older Kindle Touch.
It's OK but I'm looking for a lighted screen
and the larger screen of the Kobo Aura HD/H2O appeals to me.
I also have a large library of epub books I would like to put on a reader.

I live in Hawaii and I'm not clear on Kobo marketing.
Are they available in the US?
If so, where to buy?
Is the H2O the best Kobo to get?

And finally, what is involved with side-loading epubs from a Mac?

I realize these questions may be answered elsewhere on the forum
and will appreciate redirection to other threads if that is needed.

Thanks for any help.

Aloha, Stephen
For Kobo readers, I'd try an independent bookstore first or Best Buy. For the latest models, try Kobo.com or Chapters' online store.

As for the H2O, I'd go for it if you want a water resistant reader or one that has a 1430/1440x1080 resolution. Just keep in mind the screen is almost 7", so it's NOT a small reader. Also, it won't have the 3G option (which is why my PW1 travelled with me instead of the Kobo Aura HD or Mini), which is more important overseas.

As for getting your epub files from your Mac, either plug the Kobo in and use it as an external drive or put the books on a MicroSD card and plug that into your reader. Every current Kobo (Touch, Glo, Aura, Aura HD, H2O) supports microSD cards, which is a huge advantage over the Kindle for reading PDF or any large files.
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