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Old 04-07-2020, 08:48 PM   #121
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Not for side loading as the series info has to be filled in the database. You cannot do it while side loading without Calibre.
Geek1011's seriesmeta.exe utility can also handle placing the series info on a Kobo ereader. Not the fastest tool but it does work quite well.
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Old 04-07-2020, 08:50 PM   #122
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I do wish someone would handle sideloading series and shelves data on the Nook.

But then, I know nothing about coding and the amount of work involved, and if wishes were fishes...
As I understand some of the discussions, Kobo exposes the database over the USB connection while Nook and Kindle do not. Hard to update what you can't locate.
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Not for side loading as the series info has to be filled in the database. You cannot do it while side loading without Calibre.
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I do wish someone would handle sideloading series and shelves data on the Nook.

But then, I know nothing about coding and the amount of work involved, and if wishes were fishes...
For all we know, the nook could be like the Kindle and collections are locked down so outside software cannot do anything with them.
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As I understand some of the discussions, Kobo exposes the database over the USB connection while Nook and Kindle do not. Hard to update what you can't locate.
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For all we know, the nook could be like the Kindle and collections are locked down so outside software cannot do anything with them.
I'd assumed it was lack of interest in Nooks.
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Old 04-09-2020, 07:19 AM   #126
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I'd assumed it was lack of interest in Nooks.
It might be. It could also be that no-one with the appropriate skills and interest has a Nook. But, at this point, I think it is more likely that someone has looked and found there was nothing they could do.
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Old 04-09-2020, 08:18 AM   #127
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As I understand some of the discussions, Kobo exposes the database over the USB connection while Nook and Kindle do not. Hard to update what you can't locate.
Amazon used to be more open in the beginning. But because of people deleting files they should not and then having to call Amazon for support, Amazon took that away.
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Old 06-12-2020, 03:43 PM   #128
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As others have stated, Kindle isn't necessarily the best, all e-readers have their advantages. I've seen a lot of bias in reviews, where it's so obvious it seems mentioned every paragraph. Many Kobo reviews can't be done without comparing to Amazon, or saying oh by Amazon also does this, which shows bias and not reviewing the device on its own. A shame really, but Amazon really does dominate the U.S. market.

I'm a Kindle user myself. I'd like a Kobo sometime but can't justify the money at this time since I'm low income and consider these side toys that I don't actually "need" more of at this time. I love Calibre, but I'm a heavy KU user and tied into the Amazon ecosystem with multiple devices and accounts, so I splitting my attention between both a Kindle and Kobo doesn't make much sense to me.
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Old 06-12-2020, 03:51 PM   #129
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Many Kobo reviews can't be done without comparing to Amazon, or saying oh by Amazon also does this, which shows bias and not reviewing the device on its own.
But some features need the comparison between the two companies. Specifically, the wireless delivery option for non-Amazon books. It would be hard to explain it fully, for a newbie, without mentioning Amazon.
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Old 06-12-2020, 03:58 PM   #130
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Old 06-12-2020, 04:04 PM   #131
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But some features need the comparison between the two companies. Specifically, the wireless delivery option for non-Amazon books. It would be hard to explain it fully, for a newbie, without mentioning Amazon.
Sure, but I'm referring more to when they are talking about a selling point of Kobo and then seem to, in the same paragraph, put in the aside that the Kindle also does the same thing in a wink-wink, nudge-nudge kind of way. Not all reviews are this biased, but I've certainly seen a few that are this obvious.
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I find KOBO better in many ways, more customization, reading stats, 10x better battery life, and thumbnail images actually show up.
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The short answer to the original question is:

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The correct answer to the original question is...

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Sure, but I'm referring more to when they are talking about a selling point of Kobo and then seem to, in the same paragraph, put in the aside that the Kindle also does the same thing in a wink-wink, nudge-nudge kind of way. Not all reviews are this biased, but I've certainly seen a few that are this obvious.
Take a look at the video reviews done by GoodEReader when they compare Kobo to Kindle. They make the Kobo look terrible and play up the Kindle. Biased towards the Kindle for sure. They take an eBook and setup the Kobo so it looks like the Kindle as if there's no real difference when reading. It's rubbish of the stinkiest order.
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I find KOBO better in many ways, more customization, reading stats, 10x better battery life, and thumbnail images actually show up.
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