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Originally Posted by tdonline
Yes, the library systems that I use do offer ebooks multiple formats--including Kindle. And doing a search, I noticed that though both library collections have a greater amount of books in epub--the gap between epub and Kindle is very narrow. So going with Kindle shouldn't interfere with library usage.
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I'd second that. My wife is a reference librarian at our local public library, which has an OverDrive subscription. The vast majority of patrons have some flavor of Kindle (although she has been seeing a larger number of folks using tablets instead of dedicated E Ink readers). So when the librarians order, they try to make sure that Kindle/mobi format is well represented.
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Originally Posted by tdonline
Though I shop at Amazon, a part of me fights against going with Kindle, much I like I do not buy Apple--walled garden policy and the support of the underdog against the market Goliath. I have a feeling that going with the Paperwhite would probably make life easier in terms of content, but I still have the slight irrational whim against Amazon's enormous market power.
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That's nicely put ... I don't dislike Amazon, but I try to support the underdog when possible. Before I decided on the GlowLight, I was really rooting for Kobo. I did a lot of online research, watched Youtube reviews, etc. However, in the end, I was uncertain about the reliability of Kobo's firmware and their (less than stellar) customer service. I wasn't able to handle one in person, and actually read on it. I also had the impression -- perhaps incorrect -- that Kobo owners tend to tweak/tinker (with fonts, margins) more than the average reader. That's not my reading style.
The GlowLight was a "safer" decision for me; it was more of a known quantity, I was able to play around with one at my neighborhood brick-and-mortar B&N, and I had previous (positive) experience with the NST.
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Originally Posted by tdonline
I'll have to see where I can get my hands on a Kobo. I'm intrigued with the upcoming HD Glo--it sounds great. I'm not sure I'm willing to pay $150 for an ereader though. I definitely will not buy it without kicking the tires a bit--not at that price point.
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Yes, the HD Glo sounds like a very attractive option. If you're leaning towards a Kobo, one tip I've seen mentioned here several times is purchasing online through Chapters Indigo (in Canada), rather than directly from Kobo:
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/
I wish you the best of luck, no matter which make/model you end up selecting. Please post back and let us know what you decided, and how it's working out for you.
