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This is something I don't like, I hope these patches aren't too much of a hassle.
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The patches are easy. So easy, even
I can handle them
It's basically a couple of text documents listing all the patches. On any patches you want to activate, you change 'Enabled: no' to 'Enabled: yes'
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Is there a place I could check what all these Kobo patches are/what they do?
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Yes. Here is a thread for patching the most recent firmware:
Instructions for patching firmware 4.31.19086
The patches tell you what they do. Just remember, you are reading about a process you haven't yet done, so it might seem overwhelming. When you are actually doing it, it is simple. And in the thread I linked to, just read the first post. It becomes a bunch of technical talk after that.
Really, I would say get a Kobo, use it as it comes out of the box. Once you get your feet wet, then worry about patches. We talk about them a lot, just because they can do neat stuff. But it's not like Kobo software out of the box is bad.
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I assume it's the kinda thing that would need re-installing every time there's a software update.
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Yes. And it's a blessing/curse that Kobo is fairly frequent with software updates. Normally, I appreciate that level of support. But since many updates are incremental changes, I tend to turn off wifi and only update sometimes.
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Thank you for this info, I do like more Calibre support.
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Calibre support and customization are why I would recommend the Libra 2 for you over the Paperwhite 5.
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I wish I could see a PW5 in person but no store close to me  . I depend on watching YouTube videos at 1080p full-screen, reviews, and this forum now.
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In most videos I've seen comparing the Paperwhite 5 and Libra 2, screen differences are negligible.
The Libra 2 seems to tick more of your boxes than the Paperwhite, so I would recommend going with the Kobo. But don't make that decision based solely on screen info. The Paperwhite is cheaper and faster.
TBH: Whichever one you get, you will likely be happy once you start using it. The Kobo will offer you surprises in the way of new features:
- page turn buttons, nobody talks about them, but page turn buttons are great on a reader
- using Calibre to set series info and create collections
- far more fine tuning available in font size/weight/line spacing/margins
The Kindle will feel familiar and the improvement in screen size, speed and orange lighting will be nice.
It's a nice position to be in: win/win.