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Originally Posted by rcentros
I've never done much of anything with audiobooks either. But I've got nephews who drive a lot who listen to "books" on the road. So, I guess, if my situation was different I might get used to them. Still doesn't seem like reading to me.
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So what? What difference does it make? It’s entertainment. I don’t think listening to audiobooks is reading either, but I enjoy them. As with most things, it has advantages and disadvantages compared to reading and there’s no reason why you can’t do both, choosing the option that best fits the situation. And the bottom line is that you’ve still absorbed the content.
But for me, in general I don’t want audiobook capability on eink. The devices are too large and too fragile; it makes no sense. And in regard to Kobo audiobooks in particular, that ship has sailed for me. I have a large Audible library, a considerable Downpour library, and I borrow audiobooks liberally from OverDrive and Hoopla. Kobo’s a purveyor too many; I can’t be bothered.