kobo glo or Samsung tab 2 7.0

[Bonnie_27]

I want to be able to use night mode by rooting the glo and still have the comfort light option for reading in the dark. If I get the glo and root it would I be able to do this or do you only get one option and if I decided to get the tab its cause I want to be able to use overdrive but if I'm able to use overdrive on the glo by rooting it or tweaking it somehow I'll be sold on the glo. The other thing is I also like the functionality of the tab what are your guys opinions. I also forgot to add that I read fan fiction as well, will I be able to do this on the glo. I know I can on the tab cause its just a site but is the Wi-Fi on the glo good enough to browse fanfics.

P.S. I've narrowed it down to only theses two and since I'm in canada I can't get the kindle so please only give me options on the two devices above ty.

[Bonnie_27]

is anybody able to help answer this question

[WillysJeepMan]

I can't speak about the Kobo Glo since I don't own one, but I do own a GTab 2 7.0. IF you can get the GTab 2 7.0 for a good price AND you are tech savvy enough to root it (to remove some of the Samsung bloatware), I think you'll be pleased with it. It certainly doesn't have the greatest of specs (even when it was first released), but it is a solid little tablet.

After removing the bloatware from the GTab I was surprised and impressed by the performance.

[GeoffR]

You would probably be best to ask in the Kobo Developer's forum about the night mode feature, I don't use it but as far as I know it doesn't affect the frontlight function in any way.

(Note that the Kobo e-ink readers are not locked, so there is no need to root them to make changes to their firmware.)

As far as Overdrive, what do you want to do with it? If your local library gives you access to its Overdrive collection then you can download epub or pdf books using Adobe Digital Editions and read them on the Glo just like you would with an epub or PDF bought from a bookshop, there is no need to install any Overdrive software on the Glo. Or did you mean something else?

[mgmueller]

Originally Posted by Bonnie_27

I want to be able to use night mode by rooting the glo and still have the comfort light option for reading in the dark. If I get the glo and root it would I be able to do this or do you only get one option and if I decided to get the tab its cause I want to be able to use overdrive but if I'm able to use overdrive on the glo by rooting it or tweaking it somehow I'll be sold on the glo. The other thing is I also like the functionality of the tab what are your guys opinions. I also forgot to add that I read fan fiction as well, will I be able to do this on the glo. I know I can on the tab cause its just a site but is the Wi-Fi on the glo good enough to browse fanfics.

P.S. I've narrowed it down to only theses two and since I'm in canada I can't get the kindle so please only give me options on the two devices above ty.

It's hard to compare 2 entirely different units = technologies.
Since you've already narrowed it down to those 2, I'd simply make a general check:
A few months ago I was sure, I'd never buy a dedicated reader again, since I can do so much more (surfing the web, playing games, streaming movies, ...) on my tablets.
But to my surprise, with the arrival of Paperwhite 1, I've switched back to dedicated readers.
Since then I've bought Paperwhite 2, Nook Glowlight and Kobo Aura HD. All because of the phantastic backlit feature - perfect for reading in bed.
Now I don't read on my tablets anymore ("reading" as in books. I still read websites and stuff on the tablets).
Personally, I'd still say, dedicated readers are vastly superior for reading. I've got the usual arguments: Weight, measurements, battery duration, clarity of the screen, ...
So, in my opinion and experience, any tablet only makes sense for additional tasks, such as games or surfing the web and the likes.
It basically comes down to the question: How much time will you spend reading on the unit? How much time will you do other stuff?
If it's 90% reading, go with the dedicated reader of your choice. If it's 50:50 or something like that, any tablet obviously is the better choice, since you won't be able to do those things conveniently on a reader.

Even though you've narrowed it down, one last thought:
I'd carefully consider, whether to buy a dated unit.
There are so many state-of-the-art bargain units, that I can't see any argument for purchasing anything older than, let's say, 6 to 12 months.

And:
Since you obviously carefully consider your options, it should be worth the effort to check for alternative purchasing channels.
I'm in Germany and bought the Nook GlowLight via MyUS.com. 10% handling fee + shipment + customs in Germany. Considering the pricing level in Germany vs. the US, I end up about even...
(In Germany, consumer products cost about the same in Euro, as they do in the US in Dollars. When shipping from the US, with all the uplifts I end up in the range of the same price I would have to pay, if the respective unit was available in Germany).

[HarryT]

What do you mean when you say "since I'm in canada I can't get the kindle". The Kindle is sold in Canada, is it not?

[Bonnie_27]

Originally Posted by GeoffR

You would probably be best to ask in the Kobo Developer's forum about the night mode feature, I don't use it but as far as I know it doesn't affect the frontlight function in any way.

(Note that the Kobo e-ink readers are not locked, so there is no need to root them to make changes to their firmware.)

As far as Overdrive, what do you want to do with it? If your local library gives you access to its Overdrive collection then you can download epub or pdf books using Adobe Digital Editions and read them on the Glo just like you would with an epub or PDF bought from a bookshop, there is no need to install any Overdrive software on the Glo. Or did you mean something else?

By overdrive, I meant to use the software the night option and all that, with overdrive I can dl the books directly from the library to my device. I was reading a forum the other day that you can root the kobo to use android software this is what I think I'm going to do. So I'm deff getting the kobo glo now.

[Bonnie_27]

Originally Posted by HarryT

What do you mean when you say "since I'm in canada I can't get the kindle". The Kindle is sold in Canada, is it not?

I don't think the paper one is and its harder to find then the kobo. Most people buy them online and I'm not looking to get one shipped.

[fordman]

The Kindle Paperwhite 2 is available in Canada. You can get it in store at Staples and The Source.

[Bonnie_27]

Originally Posted by fordman

The Kindle Paperwhite 2 is available in Canada. You can get it in store at Staples and The Source.

oh ok ty