09-28-2020, 04:15 PM | #31 | |
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Without getting into the ethics or the economics, I'll simply say that having made the switch from Amazon US to a more local Kobo account nearly 3 years ago, I can count on one hand the number of times a book I wanted was only available on Amazon, not Kobo. Buying books directly available on the Kobo is as easy as doing so on a Kindle is. And, imo, the hardware is better value for money, in terms of features for price. |
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09-28-2020, 05:10 PM | #32 |
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^ Awwwwww, Uncle, that's not nice! Kindles need lovin', too!
Why, just this morning I held my Kindle Oasis in one hand, my Kobo Aura One in another hand, and my Kindle Voyage in my remaining hand. All three got along nicely! And you know what, I was able to read from all three simultaneously! |
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09-28-2020, 07:47 PM | #33 | |
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09-29-2020, 07:10 AM | #34 |
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Touché!
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10-03-2020, 12:45 PM | #35 |
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After trying the Kindle and Kobo desktop apps and thinking more about the whole thing, I decided to go with Kindle. I'm waiting for Prime Day to buy an ereader, probably an Oasis. For now, I enjoy using the Kindle app on my PC.
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10-03-2020, 02:43 PM | #36 |
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You've certainly researched and prepared well, you'll enjoy your new reader when you get it.
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10-03-2020, 02:57 PM | #37 |
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If you have a smartphone or tablet you should also be able to use the Kindle app on that.
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10-03-2020, 10:22 PM | #38 | |
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10-04-2020, 01:49 AM | #39 |
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I don't want to turn this into an Amazon v. Kobo discussion. Both make great e-readers, and both have their advantages and disadvantages. Personally I think there is very little between them so far as the hardware devices and the software are concerned, though some features on one but not the other may make the choice very easy for those who highly value that feature. It is in the other areas that I believe Amazon is streets ahead.
I love my Kobo, but if I was limited to one e-ink reader only, it would definitely be a Kindle. |
10-04-2020, 01:59 AM | #40 |
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I am limited to one e-reader only, and the last 3 of those "one at a time" have all been Kobos, after 4 Kindles in a row. As you say, ymmv.
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10-04-2020, 07:30 AM | #41 | |
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10-04-2020, 10:12 AM | #42 |
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I would recommend that you take a look at the Onyx Boox Poke2 and Nova2. While they are a bit pricier, you are not wed to a single ecosystem. You can install the Nook, Kindle and Kobo apps and Libby for library books, which all function well. The built in reader app is fine and I use it for non DRM books.
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10-08-2020, 06:01 PM | #43 | |
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