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Originally Posted by Dave_the_rave
Thanks for reply.
Seems like a tough comparison.
I would like to know how do you now transfer epubs from computer to Kobo. Do you prefer to convert them to kepubs and then send them using dropbox? Plus I am kind of missing the point here for using dropbox if its not syncing anything such as highlights then its just as good as sending ebooks using Send To Kindle app or am I missing something? Also I can see the weight being a concern as Oasis being the lighter than Libra2.
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I mostly use Calibre to send my books to my Kobos (this requires a USB connection). On the Sage I use kepubs, on the Libra 2 I prefer epubs (they just look better there). Of course you can use the USB transfer without Calibre.
The advantage of using Dropbox is to get the books not purchased directly from Kobo to your Kobo device wirelessly. In this it's like the Send-to-Kindle, yes, but unlike the latter you cannot sync the reading progress of your sideloaded books between different devices. Only Kindles and AFAIK Pocketbooks can do that.
Note that you cannot send kepubs via Dropbox unless you change the file extension from .kepub to .kepub.epub.
As to the weight, I don't find the Libra 2 more difficult to hold than the Oasis. Even easier, because the metal back of the Oasis is pretty slippery and not particularly ergonomic. The Libra is much grippier.
The Sage is considerably heavier, but still not too heavy to hold in one hand IMO.