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Kobo vs Kindle.

I want maximized customizability in my e-reader and functionality. I like open standards and want to use epub. What e-reader should I get?

>> No.8522801

>>8522719
Obviously Kobo, then.

>> No.8523010

>>8522801
why?

>> No.8523140

>>8523010
For the reasons you just said, numb nuts. It allows for greater customization and is compatibly with epub.

>> No.8523311

Lol even a nook is better than Kobo. Get a Kindle that is not s tablet if you want to be patrish

>> No.8523313

>>8523311
What's wrong with the kobo?

>> No.8523320

>>8523313
Nothing. Mine is working perfectly.

>> No.8523323

>>8523320
which one should I get?

>> No.8523330

>>8523313
Nothing really. I have both and just prefer Kindle.

I was exaggerating when I said a nook is better. Nook had some potential, but Barnes and Noble has stopped caring.

Just compare the features of a Kindle and Kobo and pick the one that suits your needs more

>> No.8523332

>>8523323
If it's just for reading books (text) get one with a 6" screen at most that is lightweight and has some illumination.

>> No.8523335

>>8523323
I got some cheap used one for 40$ (here the prices are absurd, 200$ usually) so I wouldn't know, but people usually say go for HD Glo.

>> No.8523351

>>8523323
Kindle. Kobo is kind of sluggish and clunky. It's specs aren't too great either, but on the other hand you can use epubs more often. Though you can also do the same with Kindle by using calibre

>> No.8523417

Kindle paperwhite masterace reporting in

>> No.8523432

>>8522719
I have a Kindle myself, but if you want functionality, Kobo. Kobo can run epubs (and maybe pdf's too, I'm not sure). With Kindle you need to convert everything either to azw3 or mobi to read comfortably.

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8523479

>>8522719
>maximized customizability in my e-reader and functionality. I like open standards and want to use epub. What e-reader should I get?
Kobo, of course. Get the waterproof one if you're a bath reader, it's very comfy.

>> No.8523549

>>8522719
The open standards issue is irrelevant as Kobo still steals your data rather brazenly and using calibre the epub>azw3 conversion is flawless and automatic.

>> No.8523570

>>8523432
It reads pdfs.
>>8523549
I just turned off my wifi and never connect it.

>> No.8523630

>>8523549
>open standards issue
What does everyone mean with this? I have connected my Kindle to wi-fi, downloaded and pirated every book imaginable, those with copyright also, and nothing has happened.

>> No.8523665

>>8523630
Open standards is nothing to do with your cheap ass.

Companies try to establish industry standards for technology that they control in order to limit competition.

>> No.8524050

>>8523549
so what should I use, then?

>> No.8524069

As always:

>ignore kobo shills
>ignore kobo posts

If you buy a kobo enjoy the 6 months it lasts.

>> No.8524093

>>8524069
Had mine a year and a half.

>> No.8524459

I just bought a Paperwhite like 5 minutes ago.

>> No.8524472

I can't speak for Kobos, but I've been using a kindle for years and it's great. You have to convert everything to mobi though which is a bit of an inconvenience.

>> No.8524780

does a 10 inch tablet not count as an ereader?
Moonreader is perfect on android. i had a kindle it ended up in the thrash

>> No.8524962

>>8524780
>does a 10 inch tablet not count as an ereader?
No.