MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - From Kobo to Kindle

Roy Hinkley · 05-18-2010, 03:27 PM

Good luck on the Kindle. I've returned mine. The screen broke on the 1st one, and I paid $161 to have it replaced. They sent a refurb with scratches, dents and an earlier version. They replaced it n/c but when the screen broke on that one, they asked for $311 for a new one. This is over the course of 3 weeks. So, in the end I got a refund for the purchase but I did pay them $161 for a Kindle that I no longer have.

I like the Kobo but it does sound like there are some issues. For me, the sans-serif font is too narrow and I can't read it with the left-justification. But, that's only a personal preference after all.

I wouldn't recommend either one. I'm going to look at the Sony next. In all honesty, my 6-month old Aluratek (with LCD 5" screen) has been the best. It has better navigation than the Kindle, fits in my pocket, and is as sturdy as a rock!

05-18-2010, 03:27 PM	#7
Roy Hinkley Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: none	Good luck on the Kindle. I've returned mine. The screen broke on the 1st one, and I paid $161 to have it replaced. They sent a refurb with scratches, dents and an earlier version. They replaced it n/c but when the screen broke on that one, they asked for $311 for a new one. This is over the course of 3 weeks. So, in the end I got a refund for the purchase but I did pay them $161 for a Kindle that I no longer have. I like the Kobo but it does sound like there are some issues. For me, the sans-serif font is too narrow and I can't read it with the left-justification. But, that's only a personal preference after all. I wouldn't recommend either one. I'm going to look at the Sony next. In all honesty, my 6-month old Aluratek (with LCD 5" screen) has been the best. It has better navigation than the Kindle, fits in my pocket, and is as sturdy as a rock!