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Originally Posted by SlowRain
1. What software/apps will I need to install--on the Kobo, my phone, my PC--to set up an environment where I can store, install, read,
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For all of the above, you need no software on the Kobo. You don't need special software on your PC either, but still, I would recommend looking in to
Calibre. It is wonderful for managing sideloaded content on a Kobo.
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and sync my reading progress and notes? (I'm not a software developer or extremely tech-savvy, so any "hacking" will have to be kept simple.)
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I don't know that you can sync reading or notes on sideloaded content. But I never bother with that, so listen to someone that knows more than me.
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2. Is it recommended to use a finger or stylus on the screen? If a stylus can be used, what kind?
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Just use your fingers.
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3. Is the SleepCover useful? It seems bulky.
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Sleep covers are great. Look into third party covers instead of the Kobo ones. I use the
Fintie Slimshell cases. They add very little bulk.
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4. Do I need a credit card to set it up? I can't see myself buying from the Kobo store very often.
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No, just an email address. It doesn't even have to be a real email address. But unless you are extremely sensitive, I would recommend using your real email address in case you ever need it down the road.
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5. How good is it at searching Google and Wikipedia/Wiktionary? I often look up words, places, people, items when I'm reading, but I don't know how good the built-in browser is. (At least I *think* there is a built-in browser.)
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The built-in browser I never use.
You can long press on a word and the built-in dictionary will pull up with a definition. In the bottom left corner of the dictionary window, there are links to Wikipedia and the web.