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s97thli · 11-11-2016, 08:59 PM

I'm looking to purchase my first eReader.

What I want:
- 6". I tried the H2O and while it was nice, I prefer the portability and lighter weight of the 6".
- 300 PPI.

After some research, I've nailed it down to the Kobo Glo HD vs. PW3. I threw in the Aura 2nd edition there as another 6" contender, but it has a lower screen resolution.

Eco-system:
Doesn't really matter to me. I'd most likely be using the Amazon ecosystem still whichever one I get. I will be utilizing Calibre to sideload books from other sources regardless. As a Canadian, while it would be more convenient with a Kobo to borrow books, it's still possible with the Kindle, albeit an extra step which I don't mind at all.

Build:
I seem to like the glo HD over the PW3, because it's smaller and slightly lighter. Why did the PW3 have such a thick top and bottom bezel I do not understand. The screen also appears to be slightly nicer on the glo HD from what I've read.

Price:
I'm looking to make this purchase on Black Friday. In Canada, both are 140$. Since the Kobo Glo HD is a discontinued product, it's becoming harder to find, and I don't think it will go on sale in the few stores I still found it in (you'd have to wait for it to go on clearance instead). On the other hand, PW3 has a really high probability of going on sale. From this perspective, PW3 will win.

Software:
I do like the how much you can customize the Kobo, although with no eReader experience, I'm not sure how much this really matters to me right at this moment. I do like the bonus stats from the Kobo, while easily being able to look up words on the kindle is nice. A toss-up I suppose.

These two devices are pretty damn similar. After getting some thoughts down, I suppose I lean toward the glo HD more in terms of overall usage, but in terms of value (expecting a sale), PW3 would win.

Thanks for the opinions!

11-11-2016, 08:59 PM	#1
s97thli Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2016 Device: none	First eReader - Kobo Glo HD vs. PW3 vs. Kobo Aura 2016 I'm looking to purchase my first eReader. What I want: - 6". I tried the H2O and while it was nice, I prefer the portability and lighter weight of the 6". - 300 PPI. After some research, I've nailed it down to the Kobo Glo HD vs. PW3. I threw in the Aura 2nd edition there as another 6" contender, but it has a lower screen resolution. Eco-system: Doesn't really matter to me. I'd most likely be using the Amazon ecosystem still whichever one I get. I will be utilizing Calibre to sideload books from other sources regardless. As a Canadian, while it would be more convenient with a Kobo to borrow books, it's still possible with the Kindle, albeit an extra step which I don't mind at all. Build: I seem to like the glo HD over the PW3, because it's smaller and slightly lighter. Why did the PW3 have such a thick top and bottom bezel I do not understand. The screen also appears to be slightly nicer on the glo HD from what I've read. Price: I'm looking to make this purchase on Black Friday. In Canada, both are 140$. Since the Kobo Glo HD is a discontinued product, it's becoming harder to find, and I don't think it will go on sale in the few stores I still found it in (you'd have to wait for it to go on clearance instead). On the other hand, PW3 has a really high probability of going on sale. From this perspective, PW3 will win. Software: I do like the how much you can customize the Kobo, although with no eReader experience, I'm not sure how much this really matters to me right at this moment. I do like the bonus stats from the Kobo, while easily being able to look up words on the kindle is nice. A toss-up I suppose. These two devices are pretty damn similar. After getting some thoughts down, I suppose I lean toward the glo HD more in terms of overall usage, but in terms of value (expecting a sale), PW3 would win. Thanks for the opinions!