Should I get the Kobo?

Lucenut · 01-28-2011, 09:23 AM

Hi all, I am new to ereaders in general. I have about 600 books in my Calibre system. I ignorantly bought a "Lookbook" from Walmart yesterday and charged it, plugged it in via USB cable and Windows says it doesn't install properly.

I am looking for something simple which I can copy books to and from my PCs. No wifi or online purchasing needed.

Will this $129 Kobo allow me to get started reading books in various fornats I have in Calibre?

Pookeysgirl · 01-28-2011, 09:31 AM

Kobo is a very good reader if all you're looking for is something to read books on.

jbcohen · 01-28-2011, 09:35 AM

Ah, if you have "various formats" in Calibre the best thing for you would be a jet book. The reason is that the Jet Book can take just about anything that you can possibly throw at it.

ProfCrash · 01-28-2011, 09:43 AM

What formats are the books you have on Calibre and are they DRM protected?

If your books are non-drmed then it doesn't matter what format they are, you can convert them to match the format of whatever e-reader you buy.

If your books are DRMed then:

If you have a ton of EPubs, the Sony, Nook, or Kobo would work for you. The only 6 inch reader among those without wireless is the Sony. The Nook and Kobo are pretty comprably (sp) priced. The Sony 350 does not have wireless and is a 5 inch screen and is comprably priced with the Kobo and Nook.

If your books are in Mobi then a K3 will be able to read what you have without having to convert.

01-28-2011, 09:23 AM	#1
Lucenut Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: kobo	Should I get the Kobo? Hi all, I am new to ereaders in general. I have about 600 books in my Calibre system. I ignorantly bought a "Lookbook" from Walmart yesterday and charged it, plugged it in via USB cable and Windows says it doesn't install properly. I am looking for something simple which I can copy books to and from my PCs. No wifi or online purchasing needed. Will this $129 Kobo allow me to get started reading books in various fornats I have in Calibre?

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01-28-2011, 09:31 AM	#2
Pookeysgirl Wizard Posts: 1,705 Karma: 12696746 Join Date: May 2010 Device: K3, Kobo Mini	Kobo is a very good reader if all you're looking for is something to read books on.

01-28-2011, 09:35 AM	#3
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,033 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	Ah, if you have "various formats" in Calibre the best thing for you would be a jet book. The reason is that the Jet Book can take just about anything that you can possibly throw at it.

01-28-2011, 09:43 AM	#4
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	What formats are the books you have on Calibre and are they DRM protected? If your books are non-drmed then it doesn't matter what format they are, you can convert them to match the format of whatever e-reader you buy. If your books are DRMed then: If you have a ton of EPubs, the Sony, Nook, or Kobo would work for you. The only 6 inch reader among those without wireless is the Sony. The Nook and Kobo are pretty comprably (sp) priced. The Sony 350 does not have wireless and is a 5 inch screen and is comprably priced with the Kobo and Nook. If your books are in Mobi then a K3 will be able to read what you have without having to convert.

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