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Originally Posted by ratinox
For example, using word counts to mark and find reading positions is independent of devices. It would work the same on Kobo, Kindle, Nook, whatever. The presentation of these marks is part of the UI.
It is possible. I don't know if word counts is good, though. Consistency is only one factor of good systems and good UIs.
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Kobo's former page algorithm used word count. ADE uses a different method, but essentially gives you a similar size block of words as a "page."
I don't usually switch devices in the middle of a book. But I like to keep track of my daily reading with page counts. Previously 1 page = about 330 words with kepub, epub, and Pocket articles on my Kobo. And, of course, it's the same for epubs on my Nook. Now that kepubs and Pocket articles use screen numbers (which even on my 8-inch Forma have maybe 200 words depending on settings), that's all thrown off.