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Old 04-13-2021, 07:06 AM   #52
davidfor
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Originally Posted by ottischwenk View Post
There are areas in the world where library connections to Overdrive are almost non-existent.
Kobo Overdrive functionality is only available in 12 states - so not in most of them, there you have to use the browser.
But, as @John F is in a country where Kobo supports Overdrive, then suggesting it is not unreasonable. And it is one of the reasons people posting in this area of the forum get asked where they are.
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I find Kobo's software so dumb that I used an alternative reading app on their devices.
Kobo updates fix - in my experience - 1 till 2 bugs, but between 1 and 4 new ones are added; that's why I gave up my efforts with Kobo about 3 years ago.
Which is a long way from my experience.
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On Android, I can use the Libby app or the Overdrive app - 1 touch on the screen and I can read.
Which is exactly what I can do with a Kobo device
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Kobo might work well in the US, or Canada - if you don't put any demands on the device.

Here it is .....

And now to my Kobo devices:
- Kobo Touch (without internal SD), which became defective after 2 years and 4 days.
- Kobo Mini, which has broken the case after 2 years and 7 months.
- Kobo Mini, which now still works - with alternative reading software.
- Kobo H2O/1 which let water into the case soon after purchase.
My experience with this brand is extremely bad and I can only advise anyone against it.
But, based on your devices, you have no experience using the Overdrive integration on Kobo device. None of the above devices has the support turned on, so you have absolutely no idea what you are talking about.

Kobo devices do not fit your needs, but, they fit a lot of other peoples needs. And they would do well for the purpose stated in the first post. And honestly, from what the OP has said, I do not think that a tablet based solution would be suitable. That is an opinion based on what has been said in thread, plus my experience with non-tech users trying to use tablets for various things. It is far to painful, and one of the OPs requirements is, "I don't want to be constantly supporting her", I think a dedicated device will work better.
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