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ZodWallop · 08-31-2020, 05:32 PM

I'm only familiar with Kobo. Haven't used a Pocketbook. So I can't tell you which I would recommend.

Except for the Nia (no blue light filter) all the rest of the Kobos would fulfill 2, 4, 5 and 6. In my opinion, 7 as well.

Great screen quality/contrast.
My Clara looks great. There have been complaints about the lighting on the Libra and Forma. I've never seen one in person, so I can't say how nitpicky the complaints are. Someone else can chime in on that.

Hooked up with Overdrive so I can get books from the library all on the device
The same company that owns Kobo also owned Overdrive (they've either sold it or are in the process of doing so, I forget). At any rate, Kobo has great Overdrive access. It's as easy as buying a book from their store. No need for any secondary computer/phone/tablet or anything.

Project Gutenberg or StandardEbooks to dl books directly
Kobo has a built-in browser, but I've not yet tried it. Downloads may or may not be useful.

Ability to read RSS feeds and/or my Pocket saved articles
You can send Pocket articles to your Kobo. There's a shortcut on the homescreen for Pocket articles.

Developer friendly a plus
Just look at all the patches for Kobos

Ability to filter blue light/adjust lighting based on time of day would be huge
As I mentioned, the Clara, Libra and Forma all do that. They don't have the auto brightness-sensor that the Oasis has. But they will turn your screen yellower as the day progresses. And of course, you can change it manually whenever you want.

Nice UI
I really like Kobo's UI. They've just released a couple of updates that tweaked the UI making it better than it was just a few months ago, in my opinion.

Of course, like you said, UI is subjective.

08-31-2020, 05:32 PM	#2
ZodWallop Gentleman and scholar Posts: 11,480 Karma: 111164374 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Space City, Texas Device: Clara BW; Nook ST w/Glowlight, Paperwhite 3	I'm only familiar with Kobo. Haven't used a Pocketbook. So I can't tell you which I would recommend. Except for the Nia (no blue light filter) all the rest of the Kobos would fulfill 2, 4, 5 and 6. In my opinion, 7 as well. Great screen quality/contrast. My Clara looks great. There have been complaints about the lighting on the Libra and Forma. I've never seen one in person, so I can't say how nitpicky the complaints are. Someone else can chime in on that. Hooked up with Overdrive so I can get books from the library all on the device The same company that owns Kobo also owned Overdrive (they've either sold it or are in the process of doing so, I forget). At any rate, Kobo has great Overdrive access. It's as easy as buying a book from their store. No need for any secondary computer/phone/tablet or anything. Project Gutenberg or StandardEbooks to dl books directly Kobo has a built-in browser, but I've not yet tried it. Downloads may or may not be useful. Ability to read RSS feeds and/or my Pocket saved articles You can send Pocket articles to your Kobo. There's a shortcut on the homescreen for Pocket articles. Developer friendly a plus Just look at all the patches for Kobos Ability to filter blue light/adjust lighting based on time of day would be huge As I mentioned, the Clara, Libra and Forma all do that. They don't have the auto brightness-sensor that the Oasis has. But they will turn your screen yellower as the day progresses. And of course, you can change it manually whenever you want. Nice UI I really like Kobo's UI. They've just released a couple of updates that tweaked the UI making it better than it was just a few months ago, in my opinion. Of course, like you said, UI is subjective. Last edited by ZodWallop; 08-31-2020 at 05:42 PM.