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Desdinova · 06-24-2015, 05:15 PM

I agree with post #3

As an e-reader, the Kobo series basically adhere to what they commonly call the 'Unix' ideal as per commands. Do one thing, and do it well.

Adding apps and the like make it much more a jack of all trades. I have a tablet, and a Kobo. I read books on the e-reader. I don't want apps, Play Store, VLC, Solitaire etc on my e-reader.

I want a good e-reading experience.

Changing the Kobo to app loading and the likes will take away from that.

For a start, it'll kill battery life. it'll introduce added instability as every new process you introduce to the system offer a small but finite chance of a crash.

The beauty of the e-reader is that its designed to do one task, and do it well.

06-24-2015, 05:15 PM	#4
Desdinova Eternal light Posts: 263 Karma: 1088802 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South Wales Device: Kobo Glo, Aura, Touch, H2O - now Aura One and Kindle Oasis 3	I agree with post #3 As an e-reader, the Kobo series basically adhere to what they commonly call the 'Unix' ideal as per commands. Do one thing, and do it well. Adding apps and the like make it much more a jack of all trades. I have a tablet, and a Kobo. I read books on the e-reader. I don't want apps, Play Store, VLC, Solitaire etc on my e-reader. I want a good e-reading experience. Changing the Kobo to app loading and the likes will take away from that. For a start, it'll kill battery life. it'll introduce added instability as every new process you introduce to the system offer a small but finite chance of a crash. The beauty of the e-reader is that its designed to do one task, and do it well. Last edited by Desdinova; 06-24-2015 at 05:22 PM. Reason: Extra thoughts ;-)