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Originally Posted by JSWolf
Why not have simplified setting like they do now and a set of "advanced" settings for those that want them? That way, you cannot accidentally have to deal with the advanced settings if you do not want. And you can deal with them if you want. Problem solved. But, I cannot see Amazon doing that. It's too logical. One thing Amazon doesn't get is that it is not only the screen size, it's also the features of the Kobo Reader that other go for vs. Kindles. And until Amazon adds these, others will go for Kobo. The only thing I cannot see Amazon doing is supporting ePub. If you use Overdrive outside the US, Kobo is better because most people won't be able to use Overdrive with a Kindle.
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This is a way to be all things to all people. But we are talking embedded devices with limited resources. But, even if this is not a problem, we are then back to whether sufficient numbers of people want these features to justify their implementation.
Some people do go for Kobo readers because of additional features and control vs Amazon devices. But not enough. Nowhere near enough. We will know if the number grows sufficiently for Amazon to care because Amazon will then look at why it is losing market share and attempt to address it. But it seems very few care.
Yes. Forget Amazon supporting epub.
As for library books, Kobo would usually be a better choice outside of the US, but only for readers who want to make extensive use of Overdrive and cannot or will not remove drm from a library book to read it on a Kindle. I suspect that if ever the numbers become big enough, Amazon will offer its ebooks for library lending outside of the US.
Nearly everything comes down to the numbers game. Those who want more features generally don't have the numbers right now.