Kobo > Kindle > Nook ??

Santos · 05-21-2012, 04:38 PM

So I have my Kindle Fire and love it, and also have a Nook Color and like it as well, I been hearing so much about the "Kobo" but I wanted some more information etc. I'm sure I could do the research all myself and find anything out about it, but I wanted to discuss it with members here and get real input on the device etc. As far as reading goes, what main app does the Kobo use? Kindle App Available on it? Is it an Android device? What other market place app's can I get? All Android market normal stuff? I love reading these emotobooks as well as my wife. But I want to make sure before buying another e-reader what the pro's and con's are of the device itself. Is it worth it? Or are my Kindle and Nook just fine? Discuss, gimmie some input and let's chat about it

robko · 05-21-2012, 04:49 PM

I believe you are looking for Kobo Vox info and if so you'll be better off posting in the Vox sub-forum of the Kobo forum (at top). Otherwise you're going to get all kinds of answers which don't apply to it.

Santos · 05-21-2012, 04:52 PM

Well, I would like input on all the devices at least. See the pro's and con's of all the different devices. See what would better suit me.

Cdesja5 · 05-21-2012, 05:23 PM

The Vox is an Android reading tablet much like your Nook Color and Kindle Fire. It has it's own section within the Kobo Reader threads. All the other Kobo devices are e-ink and that is what this part of the site discusses.
Are you looking for comparisons of e-ink versus tablet?

Danger · 05-21-2012, 05:42 PM

As already said, you can't really compare the Kobo Touch to the Kobo Vox. It'd be like comparing the iPad to the iPod. Both have their place but the comparison is obvious. The Kobo Touch is just an eReader: epubs, kepubs, and PDFs. No music, no video, no apps. No colour screen, just an eInk screen that works great for reading eBooks. It's great at what it does but it ain't no tablet.

Santos · 05-22-2012, 04:00 PM

Ahh thank you both. See, I know nothing about the Kobo.. I have done zero research. But now I know. I will have to look at both, then come back and post in the right section on what device I would maybe want to snag.

Already leaning towards the Vox then since it's Android. I know nothing about "e-ink" Gonna have to read about it and see what it's all about.

Thanks though guys, for the help.

The only main concern I have in getting a new tablet, is, the requirement that it will be able to read pdf files, so I can still read emotobooks and other ebooks. If I can't read on the tablet, the things I want to read, then it's useless to me. I'm not interesting in all the other apps, they are just a bonus. I would just get a new laptop lol

AnemicOak · 05-22-2012, 04:14 PM

Tech wise the Vox is about on par with your Nook Color. I haven't seen anything yet, but I'd assume they'll eventually introduce a new version more on par with the Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet.

filmo · 05-23-2012, 04:08 AM

I have used Kobo Touch to read PDF books and it works good for having only 6" eink screen. Kobo Touch much faster processor than Kobo wifi makes this usable but not great. Sony TRS-T1 reflows text and has pinch zoom making it a little better for reading some PDF books. Some PDF books and documents or comics really require larger color screens to get full experience. Advantage of black and white e-ink screen is battery can last for days to weeks of reading in full sun light.

Which one should I buy?
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=123

This site has good reviews on tablets and ereaders.
http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/

Santos · 05-23-2012, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by filmo

I have used Kobo Touch to read PDF books and it works good for having only 6" eink screen. Kobo Touch much faster processor than Kobo wifi makes this usable but not great. Sony TRS-T1 reflows text and has pinch zoom making it a little better for reading some PDF books. Some PDF books and documents or comics really require larger color screens to get full experience. Advantage of black and white e-ink screen is battery can last for days to weeks of reading in full sun light.

Which one should I buy?
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=123

This site has good reviews on tablets and ereaders.
http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/

Well for example, "Lingering in the Woods" an Emotosingle has artwork in it during the story, so color isnt a must. and only a 6 inch screen won't cut it. Bigger screen = Win. I don't know. Will just have to do research I guess. Might not get any at all, just wanted to see what else was out there other then the Kindle/Nook

05-21-2012, 04:38 PM	#1
Santos Avid Reader Posts: 85 Karma: 183766 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Jacksonville Device: Kindle	Kobo > Kindle > Nook ?? So I have my Kindle Fire and love it, and also have a Nook Color and like it as well, I been hearing so much about the "Kobo" but I wanted some more information etc. I'm sure I could do the research all myself and find anything out about it, but I wanted to discuss it with members here and get real input on the device etc. As far as reading goes, what main app does the Kobo use? Kindle App Available on it? Is it an Android device? What other market place app's can I get? All Android market normal stuff? I love reading these emotobooks as well as my wife. But I want to make sure before buying another e-reader what the pro's and con's are of the device itself. Is it worth it? Or are my Kindle and Nook just fine? Discuss, gimmie some input and let's chat about it

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05-21-2012, 04:49 PM	#2
robko Wizard Posts: 2,454 Karma: 5469320 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kobo	I believe you are looking for Kobo Vox info and if so you'll be better off posting in the Vox sub-forum of the Kobo forum (at top). Otherwise you're going to get all kinds of answers which don't apply to it.

05-21-2012, 04:52 PM	#3
Santos Avid Reader Posts: 85 Karma: 183766 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Jacksonville Device: Kindle	Well, I would like input on all the devices at least. See the pro's and con's of all the different devices. See what would better suit me.

05-21-2012, 05:23 PM	#4
Cdesja5 Wizard Posts: 1,117 Karma: 2094306 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Device: Lots and lots of electronic gadgets...	The Vox is an Android reading tablet much like your Nook Color and Kindle Fire. It has it's own section within the Kobo Reader threads. All the other Kobo devices are e-ink and that is what this part of the site discusses. Are you looking for comparisons of e-ink versus tablet?

05-21-2012, 05:42 PM	#5
Danger Evangelist Posts: 490 Karma: 1665031 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island, Nanaimo Device: K2 (retired), Kobo Touch (passed to the wife), KGlo, Galaxy TabPro	As already said, you can't really compare the Kobo Touch to the Kobo Vox. It'd be like comparing the iPad to the iPod. Both have their place but the comparison is obvious. The Kobo Touch is just an eReader: epubs, kepubs, and PDFs. No music, no video, no apps. No colour screen, just an eInk screen that works great for reading eBooks. It's great at what it does but it ain't no tablet.

05-22-2012, 04:00 PM	#6
Santos Avid Reader Posts: 85 Karma: 183766 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Jacksonville Device: Kindle	Ahh thank you both. See, I know nothing about the Kobo.. I have done zero research. But now I know. I will have to look at both, then come back and post in the right section on what device I would maybe want to snag. Already leaning towards the Vox then since it's Android. I know nothing about "e-ink" Gonna have to read about it and see what it's all about. Thanks though guys, for the help. The only main concern I have in getting a new tablet, is, the requirement that it will be able to read pdf files, so I can still read emotobooks and other ebooks. If I can't read on the tablet, the things I want to read, then it's useless to me. I'm not interesting in all the other apps, they are just a bonus. I would just get a new laptop lol

05-22-2012, 04:14 PM	#7
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Tech wise the Vox is about on par with your Nook Color. I haven't seen anything yet, but I'd assume they'll eventually introduce a new version more on par with the Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet.

05-23-2012, 04:08 AM	#8
filmo Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 1077205 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kobo Touch, Sony T1, Kobo Mini	I have used Kobo Touch to read PDF books and it works good for having only 6" eink screen. Kobo Touch much faster processor than Kobo wifi makes this usable but not great. Sony TRS-T1 reflows text and has pinch zoom making it a little better for reading some PDF books. Some PDF books and documents or comics really require larger color screens to get full experience. Advantage of black and white e-ink screen is battery can last for days to weeks of reading in full sun light. Which one should I buy? https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=123 This site has good reviews on tablets and ereaders. http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/

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