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Originally Posted by Uncle Robin
Again, I disagree. Minor differences in image handling and typography aside, there is no effective difference between epub and kepub - kepub is literally "k" epub. Sending either to your Dropbox for later retrieval on your Kobo does not require a computer, any more than emailing an epub to your Kindle does.
It's absolutely fine if you prefer Kindle's system, but it's not intrinsically superior. If you read a lot of epubs, there is even chance that Kobo is a better choice since it will open them without any conversion - and some feel the typography is superior to kepubs. And if a kepub is deemed absolutely essential, there's always this option which works on phones.
https://pgaskin.net/kepubify/try/ |
There's something to be said for convenience and Amazon offers a fast way to do a conversion IF YOU DON'T HAVE A COMPUTER which is my perspective. Amazon is a box and they have tried to eliminate the need for a computer for most users - it was designed for the widest demographic. Kobo is a bigger box but you need a computer to accomplish the most. Yes, there are many things I can do to supplement not having a computer with the Kobo but not entirely. Calibre and adding things like KOReader is a plus for Kobo users but you need a computer. Ultimately Kobo is the bigger trick pony but some tricks require a computer. That said, I love my Sage as is out of the box. I'm just aware of its additional abilities if one has a computer.