Kobo questions

skil-phil · 11-17-2023, 06:22 AM

I am considering getting a Libre 2 to supplement a kindle PW.
I cannot get one here so have to import through Amazon.
3 questions.
As all my books are on Calibre and I can sideload do I have to register the Nova with Kobo?
Is the standard viewer fine or is OKReader better?
Are the costly sleep covers worth it?
Thanks
Phil

georgemk · 11-17-2023, 08:12 AM

You are probably better off looking through the Kobo sub forums at https://www.mobileread.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=223 but
1. No you don't need to register (see forum and search for sideloadedmode);
2. try the standard reader and see if you like it - you will get tons of opinions but it is really what you like that matters;
3. Lots of people use the kwmobile sleep covers which are cheaper than the official Kobo one's and are reasonable quality.

theducks · 11-17-2023, 10:00 AM

I have a Libra2 because I like (and probably need because of dexterity issues) buttons.
I use mine inverted (buttons on the right).
I bought mine from Walmart, but I had to get my cover (kwmobile

) on Amazon (I also use kwmobile cover on my Aura2.)

I do not use WiFi to transfer books from any other than the Kobo store (could not figure out how to download direct for other than Firmware).
Obook plugin is your friend for those
Kobo Utilities for Calibre to keep backups of the Kobo DB (and old Firmware, there have been need a couple of times

)

Uncle Robin · 11-17-2023, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by georgemk

2. try the standard reader and see if you like it - you will get tons of opinions but it is really what you like that matters;

Seconding this. I used only the stock reader for the first 3 years of my Kobo experience, now I do 98% of my reading on KOReader. It's all about what works for you. Get used to the reader as is, and then if you do decide to try KOReader, it's very easy to install AND to uninstall if it's not for you.

DNSB · 11-17-2023, 07:42 PM

You don't have to register with Kobo but I have seen no indications that Kobo is selling my email address in the last 13 years. Also note that Kobo does not check the email address for validity so, as an example, whoami@erewhon.net works.
Personally, I use the standard renderers (Kobo has 2 renderers, RMSDK which is Adobe's and allows for reading Adobe ADEPT DRMmed ePubs while the other is WebKit based and has better ePub3 support) for 98% of my reading. I also have KOReader and Plato installed but only use them for some PDF files. Installing is easy and does not require any jailbreaking/rooting/other hoop jumping. A matter of personal choice.
I use the Kobo covers mainly since they were the ones available as I tend to purchase a new Kobo ereader when it's on pre-order. I know people who have used other cases and while they have had a few issues such as mis-aligned sleep cover magnets, overall, they are decent quality.

skil-phil · 11-18-2023, 04:15 AM

Thanks all for the comments.
Think I will go ahead and buy.
Exchange rate (about 18:1) and shipping is a killer though.
Phil

ownedbycats · 11-18-2023, 12:28 PM

If you plan to sideload from Calibre, I would suggest trying out the standard driver and then KoboTouchExtended.

The later sends books to device as 'kepub,' which has some additional features (reading statistics, zoomable images).

Kobo Utilities is also recommended, if only to backup your database. Note that the original developer died a year or two back

but MobileRead users occasionally contribute patches for bugs or new features.

JSWolf · 11-18-2023, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skil-phil

Thanks all for the comments.
Think I will go ahead and buy.
Exchange rate (about 18:1) and shipping is a killer though.
Phil

Just use a real email address. The email from Kobo can be useful. They do not sell your email address. Your privacy is safe with Kobo. You are at more risk of a privacy breach from your credit card company.

JSWolf · 11-18-2023, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ownedbycats

If you plan to sideload from Calibre, I would suggest trying out the standard driver and then KoboTouchExtended.

The later sends books to device as 'kepub,' which has some additional features (reading statistics, zoomable images).

Kobo Utilities is also recommended, if only to backup your database. Note that the original developer died a year or two back

but MobileRead users occasionally contribute patches for bugs or new features.

I'm setup to send ePub or KePub from calibre using the KoboTouchExtended driver.

11-17-2023, 06:22 AM	#1
skil-phil Connoisseur Posts: 57 Karma: 6698 Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: South Africa Device: kindle pw10	Kobo questions I am considering getting a Libre 2 to supplement a kindle PW. I cannot get one here so have to import through Amazon. 3 questions. As all my books are on Calibre and I can sideload do I have to register the Nova with Kobo? Is the standard viewer fine or is OKReader better? Are the costly sleep covers worth it? Thanks Phil Last edited by skil-phil; 11-17-2023 at 06:28 AM. Reason: Wrong device name

11-17-2023, 07:42 PM	#5
DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 35,917 Karma: 145678910 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Forma, Clara HD, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	You don't have to register with Kobo but I have seen no indications that Kobo is selling my email address in the last 13 years. Also note that Kobo does not check the email address for validity so, as an example, whoami@erewhon.net works. Personally, I use the standard renderers (Kobo has 2 renderers, RMSDK which is Adobe's and allows for reading Adobe ADEPT DRMmed ePubs while the other is WebKit based and has better ePub3 support) for 98% of my reading. I also have KOReader and Plato installed but only use them for some PDF files. Installing is easy and does not require any jailbreaking/rooting/other hoop jumping. A matter of personal choice. I use the Kobo covers mainly since they were the ones available as I tend to purchase a new Kobo ereader when it's on pre-order. I know people who have used other cases and while they have had a few issues such as mis-aligned sleep cover magnets, overall, they are decent quality.

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11-17-2023, 08:12 AM	#2
georgemk Addict Posts: 235 Karma: 291844 Join Date: Oct 2019 Device: Kobo Nia	You are probably better off looking through the Kobo sub forums at https://www.mobileread.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=223 but 1. No you don't need to register (see forum and search for sideloadedmode); 2. try the standard reader and see if you like it - you will get tons of opinions but it is really what you like that matters; 3. Lots of people use the kwmobile sleep covers which are cheaper than the official Kobo one's and are reasonable quality.

11-17-2023, 10:00 AM	#3
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 29,880 Karma: 55267620 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	I have a Libra2 because I like (and probably need because of dexterity issues) buttons. I use mine inverted (buttons on the right). I bought mine from Walmart, but I had to get my cover (kwmobile ) on Amazon (I also use kwmobile cover on my Aura2.) I do not use WiFi to transfer books from any other than the Kobo store (could not figure out how to download direct for other than Firmware). Obook plugin is your friend for those Kobo Utilities for Calibre to keep backups of the Kobo DB (and old Firmware, there have been need a couple of times )

11-18-2023, 04:15 AM	#6
skil-phil Connoisseur Posts: 57 Karma: 6698 Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: South Africa Device: kindle pw10	Thanks all for the comments. Think I will go ahead and buy. Exchange rate (about 18:1) and shipping is a killer though. Phil

11-18-2023, 12:28 PM	#7
ownedbycats Custom User Title Posts: 8,721 Karma: 62000001 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Libra H2O, formerly Aura HD	If you plan to sideload from Calibre, I would suggest trying out the standard driver and then KoboTouchExtended. The later sends books to device as 'kepub,' which has some additional features (reading statistics, zoomable images). Kobo Utilities is also recommended, if only to backup your database. Note that the original developer died a year or two back but MobileRead users occasionally contribute patches for bugs or new features.