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pypeke · 11-11-2024, 06:43 PM

I need to buy a new Kobo or Pocketbook eReader, but have not made a decision yet on which model since I do not like color readers or 6" or 7" readers. I am learning how to use Calibre as well. I have never sideloaded anything since I always used Nooks, Kindles, or tablets. I might need to wait until Kobo has a bigger B & W.

I really don't want a color eReader...

My possible choices: but I do not need help choosing yet.
Pocketbook Inkpad 4
Pocketbook Verse Pro or Verse Pro Color
Pocketbook Era or Color Era
Kobo Libra 2
Kobo Libra Color (if no other good choice...)
Kobo Elipsa 2E(may be too big, no buttons, not waterproof, low pixel density)
Pocketbook Inkpad EO (may be too big, no buttons, not waterproof)

I love the Kobo Sage, but it is an odd size. I could probably deal with the color devices, but the 10.3" devices may be too heavy. I use only leather covers so that adds to the weight.

6" devices will have font that is too small for me to read. Not sure I would want to change the font on my 1,883 books in Calibre.

So, Kobo vs Pocketbook? What reasons to choose one over the other when using Calibre?

1. I have never used Overdrive or Libby but I might in the future. Same with Google Drive or Dropbox.

2. I have always owned Nooks, Kindle Fire, or an Android tablet so I have never sideloaded anything.

3. I know nothing about Pocketbook's Linux operating system.

4. I currently use Kindle Unlimited, but I could switch to Kobo's plan.

5. I can probably figure out the differences between each eReader, but I do not know anything about how to get books. I know Kobo has a store, so does that mean that I can use wifi to get Kobo books directly from the Kobo store like with Nook and Kindle? How do I add books with Pocketbook? My PC?

6. Are there other differences between Kobo and Pocketbook's systems? Any glitches?

7. I understand that Kobo keeps updating devices for a long time. What about Pocketbook?

8. I really liked using "shelves" on my Nooks. I kept 1 shelf for Sci Fi, 1 for Sci Fi Series, and 1 for Sci Fi Favorites. Same for other genres. My favorite books are always on my eReader. I have 5 or 6 authors that I keep on their own separate shelves.

Once I understand the differences, then I can choose an eReader model.

Way too much to learn when switching ecosystems.....or when learning how to sideload. Not sure I even know what questions to ask.

Thanks for any advice. Sorry this is so long.

11-11-2024, 06:43 PM	#1
pypeke Groupie Posts: 192 Karma: 202 Join Date: Jul 2015 Device: Kobo Colour and Sage	Need help understanding Kobo vs Pocketbook I need to buy a new Kobo or Pocketbook eReader, but have not made a decision yet on which model since I do not like color readers or 6" or 7" readers. I am learning how to use Calibre as well. I have never sideloaded anything since I always used Nooks, Kindles, or tablets. I might need to wait until Kobo has a bigger B & W. I really don't want a color eReader... My possible choices: but I do not need help choosing yet. Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Pocketbook Verse Pro or Verse Pro Color Pocketbook Era or Color Era Kobo Libra 2 Kobo Libra Color (if no other good choice...) Kobo Elipsa 2E(may be too big, no buttons, not waterproof, low pixel density) Pocketbook Inkpad EO (may be too big, no buttons, not waterproof) I love the Kobo Sage, but it is an odd size. I could probably deal with the color devices, but the 10.3" devices may be too heavy. I use only leather covers so that adds to the weight. 6" devices will have font that is too small for me to read. Not sure I would want to change the font on my 1,883 books in Calibre. So, Kobo vs Pocketbook? What reasons to choose one over the other when using Calibre? 1. I have never used Overdrive or Libby but I might in the future. Same with Google Drive or Dropbox. 2. I have always owned Nooks, Kindle Fire, or an Android tablet so I have never sideloaded anything. 3. I know nothing about Pocketbook's Linux operating system. 4. I currently use Kindle Unlimited, but I could switch to Kobo's plan. 5. I can probably figure out the differences between each eReader, but I do not know anything about how to get books. I know Kobo has a store, so does that mean that I can use wifi to get Kobo books directly from the Kobo store like with Nook and Kindle? How do I add books with Pocketbook? My PC? 6. Are there other differences between Kobo and Pocketbook's systems? Any glitches? 7. I understand that Kobo keeps updating devices for a long time. What about Pocketbook? 8. I really liked using "shelves" on my Nooks. I kept 1 shelf for Sci Fi, 1 for Sci Fi Series, and 1 for Sci Fi Favorites. Same for other genres. My favorite books are always on my eReader. I have 5 or 6 authors that I keep on their own separate shelves. Once I understand the differences, then I can choose an eReader model. Way too much to learn when switching ecosystems.....or when learning how to sideload. Not sure I even know what questions to ask. Thanks for any advice. Sorry this is so long.