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Jeff Bezos · 01-26-2015, 03:52 PM

Thanks. I picked this username because the one I normally use on forums was taken. I don't know why this one wasn't!

I sideload all of my books using Calibre, so Kobo's native ePub support is a small plus. Most of the books I buy or get from the library are already in ePub format. I haven't noticed many issues with Calibre's conversions, but it's easier to just not do them.

I can't find anyone in Canada who will send one here except by post, which takes 7-10 days or more. That includes Kobo. I have no idea why their parent company, which operates a web superstore, doesn't sell them. Amazon is all-powerful, I guess.

I called a couple local bookstores on the indiebound list, and one said they don't stock but can order. The other said they can't even order because their distributor stopped carrying them.

Looks like I may be getting a Paperwhite.

01-26-2015, 03:52 PM	#5
Jeff Bezos Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Device: Kindle Keyboard, Kobo (future?)	Thanks. I picked this username because the one I normally use on forums was taken. I don't know why this one wasn't! I sideload all of my books using Calibre, so Kobo's native ePub support is a small plus. Most of the books I buy or get from the library are already in ePub format. I haven't noticed many issues with Calibre's conversions, but it's easier to just not do them. I can't find anyone in Canada who will send one here except by post, which takes 7-10 days or more. That includes Kobo. I have no idea why their parent company, which operates a web superstore, doesn't sell them. Amazon is all-powerful, I guess. I called a couple local bookstores on the indiebound list, and one said they don't stock but can order. The other said they can't even order because their distributor stopped carrying them. Looks like I may be getting a Paperwhite.