Hi Everyone,
I would like to get some advice/impressions and answers for a few questions I have from H20 owners. I'm deliberating between pulling the trigger on the Kobo H20, waiting a month or two for the Kobo Glo HD(I live in the US), or sticking with the Paperwhite for the time being.
I own a 2nd generation Paperwhite and for the most part am satisfied with it. However, I definitely am interested in a more customizable reading experience and a slightly higher resolution screen. Also, having been a Kindle 5(black) owner, I really miss the text feeling like it pops off the screen. The text feels a little buried under layers on my Paperwhite and I tried the Kindle Voyage but returned it due to the lighting and the text feeling like it was also buried under a thick pane of glass. They Voyage also seemed too expensive for what I got in the reader.
Since the H20 is a infrared touch screen, does the text seem buried in the same that the text on Paperwhite and other capacitive screens to be? Does the waterproofing affect the screen layers?
I'm considering the H20 over the Kobo Glo HD for several reasons:
1. The screen is bigger.
2. The difference in resolution does not seem that significant. They in fact have very similar resolution but the H20 has a slightly bigger screen.
3. micro sd slot on the H20
4. I read at the beach and like to camp so the waterproofing seems attractive. Not super important though, I generally consider the reading experience to be the most important factor in my decision.
Anyone want to make a case to hold out for the Glo HD? I know it isn't out yet but based on specs and video reviews can anyone add their 2 cents?
What case options would people recommend for the H20? I have a Omoton for my Paperwhite which I really love - super light weight and fits like a glove. I would love something comparable.
Does stripping DRM from kindle mobi files and loading them onto a Kobo device affect the formatting? I love the formatting on kindle books and it could be a deal breaker if the format does not transfer well. I have a TON of kindle books that I plan on using on a Kobo if I were to buy it.
I personally have no problem stripping the DRM since I have paid for and own the files. However if any admins have issues with me discussing DRM removal, feel free to let me know and I will edit this last part out of my post.
Not looking for this to turn into a Kindle vs Kobo argument
They both seem to have their merits. I'm just looking for device I can enjoy reading on.
Any other impressions or experiences that could be provided to help with my decision would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!