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Originally Posted by rcentros
All their current devices, but I don't have a current Kobo device. And, I'm guessing, a lot of people don't. Meanwhile any Kindle works with Overdrive (where Kindle Overdrive borrowing is available, i.e., in the U.S.).
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I dunno. In the U.S. where Kobos were pretty much unavailable until Walmart started offering them just a few short months ago, I would bet that most Kobo devices are the Aura 2 or later. Remember, the sample here isn't a reflection of reality.
Is there any technical reason that older Kobos can't have overdrive integration, or is it just a business decision? I do think finally making it an option on all currently sold models was a good idea.
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There's advantages and disadvantages to all readers. I like and use Kobos and Kindles (and Sonys and Tolinos and ...). I just think the Kindle "walled garden" argument is kind of weak.
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That I agree with you, so long as Calibre and Alf remain effective. They allow the e-reader market to function in what to me is the ideal way. Which to purchase isn't tied to a built-in store, but to which device I feel is best for hardware or software reasons.