Which to buy

Weke · 01-05-2015, 07:19 AM

Am scrolling through the forum and still cannot find a good way to decide due to fragmented information.

I'm currently reading using the Ipad and I'm happy. Only, my kids and wife also use the Ipad so I want a separate device.
Also, I'm working on a PC all day so an E-ink sounds better for the eyes.

So looking for an E-reader:
- to use in Europe
- size 2GB is enough (more is OK but not necessary)
- fits with epub format
- can read in nighttime and low light conditions
- is not too slow compared to the Ipad

My choice was a Kobo Glo: but this one seems to have issues with page turning.

Kindle Paperwhite was next but there issue is Epub format not supported.

Any comments appreciated.

W

HarryT · 01-05-2015, 07:58 AM

Which ebook store do you prefer to buy your books from?

Weke · 01-05-2015, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Which ebook store do you prefer to buy your books from?

I don't have any preference. The ebooks I have I received from a colleague in ePub format.

robko · 01-05-2015, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Weke

My choice was a Kobo Glo: but this one seems to have issues with page turning.

There are a few people with page turn issues, but I don't think it's a widespread issue. If you have the option I would try one out at a store and see how it works for you.

susan_cassidy · 01-05-2015, 01:20 PM

If you got copies of ebooks from a friend, they must not have DRM, so you could easily convert them to Kindle format using Calibre, or other software. Of course, there is the issue of whether he could have given you the books legally or not. Probably not.

Weke · 01-06-2015, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by susan_cassidy

If you got copies of ebooks from a friend, they must not have DRM, so you could easily convert them to Kindle format using Calibre, or other software. Of course, there is the issue of whether he could have given you the books legally or not. Probably not.

I assume they are not.

Looking at all spec's I think the Paperwhite from Kindle get's the best comments. I'll be in US in a few weeks so will go to a bestbuy and have a look.

I guess there are no issues to buy a Kindle Paperwhite in US to use in Europe?

HarryT · 01-06-2015, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Weke

I guess there are no issues to buy a Kindle Paperwhite in US to use in Europe?

None at all, no.

rcentros · 01-06-2015, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Weke

My choice was a Kobo Glo: but this one seems to have issues with page turning.

It has issues for me, but I'm used to the light (more sensitive) tap of a Kindle or Nook. I think most people with Kobo Glos normally use the swipe motion rather than tapping. If I could get into the "swipe" habit I don't think I would have any issue at all.

HarryT · 01-07-2015, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rcentros

It has issues for me, but I'm used to the light (more sensitive) tap of a Kindle or Nook. I think most people with Kobo Glos normally use the swipe motion rather than tapping. If I could get into the "swipe" habit I don't think I would have any issue at all.

My problem with the Kobo (the H2O at least) is that I found the touchscreen to be significantly less accurate than any other device I've owned, which made fine control for activities like selecting text, or tapping small hyperlinks, to be rather difficult on occasions.

burnafterreading · 01-07-2015, 05:25 AM

if you like a Glo, go with a Glo. most eink readers are going to be slower / less responsive than a tablet like an iPad anyways, but with an iPad you're expected to interact with the device often, swiping or pinch-zooming when playing a game or viewing multimedia drivel. with an ereader, you're only expected to interact with the device once every 1-3 minutes to do nothing more than turn the page (95% of the time).

as long as you still have plenty of access to the iPad for viewing a PDF or other stuff, don't worry about an ereader being a bit slower. buy a used ereader as cheaply as possible to make it your auxiliary / secondary device for just reading books, and leave it at that.

if you didn't have a tablet, then there's more decisions to be made as to which ereader device to spend your money on.

Geralt · 01-07-2015, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

None at all, no.

Errr, what about library lending? As far as I know only US libraries support kindle. Europe has yet to catch up.

HarryT · 01-07-2015, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Geralt

Errr, what about library lending? As far as I know only US libraries support kindle. Europe has yet to catch up.

True, but that's unrelated to the question I answered, which was whether there would be any issues with buying a PW in the US and using it in Europe. A US-bought PW will behave in Europe exactly the same as a PW bought in Europe will do.

Geralt · 01-07-2015, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

True, but that's unrelated to the question I answered, which was whether there would be any issues with buying a PW in the US and using it in Europe. A US-bought PW will behave in Europe exactly the same as a PW bought in Europe will do.

Yeah I know that. It's just that us Europeans can't make a full use of kindle as USA people can.

xibalban · 01-07-2015, 08:37 AM

You may like to consider a used Kobo Aura HD, given to the fact that it is a wonderful and quality device. Further, since most people are vying for the H2O, the Aura HDs can be found at throwaway prices these days.

My 0.002 euros!!

There's, of course the support for side loaded ePubs and the stunning HD display.

01-05-2015, 07:19 AM	#1
Weke Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Device: Ipad	Which to buy Am scrolling through the forum and still cannot find a good way to decide due to fragmented information. I'm currently reading using the Ipad and I'm happy. Only, my kids and wife also use the Ipad so I want a separate device. Also, I'm working on a PC all day so an E-ink sounds better for the eyes. So looking for an E-reader: - to use in Europe - size 2GB is enough (more is OK but not necessary) - fits with epub format - can read in nighttime and low light conditions - is not too slow compared to the Ipad My choice was a Kobo Glo: but this one seems to have issues with page turning. Kindle Paperwhite was next but there issue is Epub format not supported. Any comments appreciated. W

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burnafterreading Groupie Posts: 192 Karma: 1237440 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Ottawa, Canada Device: Kobo Glo, Arc7HD/10HD, smartphones	if you like a Glo, go with a Glo. most eink readers are going to be slower / less responsive than a tablet like an iPad anyways, but with an iPad you're expected to interact with the device often, swiping or pinch-zooming when playing a game or viewing multimedia drivel. with an ereader, you're only expected to interact with the device once every 1-3 minutes to do nothing more than turn the page (95% of the time). as long as you still have plenty of access to the iPad for viewing a PDF or other stuff, don't worry about an ereader being a bit slower. buy a used ereader as cheaply as possible to make it your auxiliary / secondary device for just reading books, and leave it at that. if you didn't have a tablet, then there's more decisions to be made as to which ereader device to spend your money on.

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xibalban Connoisseur Posts: 77 Karma: 54562 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Gangtok (Sikkim), India Device: Kobo Aura HD	You may like to consider a used Kobo Aura HD, given to the fact that it is a wonderful and quality device. Further, since most people are vying for the H2O, the Aura HDs can be found at throwaway prices these days. My 0.002 euros!! There's, of course the support for side loaded ePubs and the stunning HD display.

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