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listening to you ramble about this is like listening to my own thoughts! almost precisely, actually! i have one e-reader (paperwhite 11, not the newest), laptop, phone, as well as my iPad that I also use for studying. now, I am also a cosy gamer, so I have my old Nintendo 3ds as well as standard switch. exactly like you said about your own collection, I also acknowledge that my tech devices reach far beyond "necessity", and therefore try to talk myself out of this. however, for me, the biggest perk about the kobo is the library integration (+the buttons ofc). as someone who lives in Europe, I find many good advantages with this kobo device, especially since I am an avid library user. i rarely ever buy books, and often swap books on events, loan or borrow from friends. we also have these "take one, give one"-stalls around town that I love supporting. i also do not utilise kindle unlimited, so transferring books every time I wanna read has become quite annoying. still, I want to wait and see what kobo releases next, and would rather upgrade when that time comes :) PS: it is very refreshing to see mindful consumers like yourself online! by owning less, we learn to appreciate what we have <33

Thanks for sharing your thoughts 😊😊😊

Also I will say I’ve had my kobo libra since 2020 it’s still working flawlessly, I see it kicking for a long time. Earlier this year I wanted a change so I downloaded Koreader to try it out and sync wirelessly with calibre and it almost felt like I had a new device for the first week I had it. Now when I’m sick of the UI I go back to the regular kobo UI and it’s like new again lol

I got the Palma cause I have really long train commutes that can be crowded and can use it at work and it looks like I’m on my phone. I also have a Libra h20 which is portable but more of a two hander in public. I love my Palma for my use case but would not recommend it to basically anyone outside my specific use case, the battery is not good enough for it to be an all day phone distraction replacement like some seemed to say it was; I play sudoku on it sometimes while listening to audiobooks and the battery goes down 10-20%

I definitely don't like the screendoor effect.

useful thoughts. My Kobo is becoming very outdated so I'm considering a new one. I'd like a bigger screen. I read a lot of library ebooks. Sadly my tablet is so old it is barely functional. Gosh I hate software/hardware obsolescence!

I'm in the same boat. Have a kobo clara 2e and I'm so tempted by the kobo libra color and stylus. Do I need it? No. But do I want it? Yes 😔

you are against consumerism, but you have to talk yourself out of buying yet another reader despite already owning several expensive devices for leisure time ? make it make sense

the way i watched you talking yourself out of an ereader to talk myself into one 🤣 i really really want an ereader (most likely secondhand) bc for now i use my ipad but its fullsize and its huuuge and uncomfortable for reading, but it makes do so i havent been in a rush to get an ereader. i def want one though :')

I've bought 3 new E-Readers this year (Inkpad Color 3, Libra Colour and Era B/w) and have no regrets. I don't have expensive phones or tablets but reading is my hobby and I like new gadgets every now and again... I always sell the older ones, though.

I went through the same conversation. I was sorely tempted by the Kobo Libra Color but then I thought about what I read and if I could justify the expense. I don't read comics, graphic novels, or magazines on my e-reader so the "need" for colour just isn't there. I read books exclusively so text is text, colour reader or standard. I also have a Kobo Libra 2 that's less than 2 years old and is performing flawlessly so, again, no justification to upgrade. I just decided I am good for now and maybe, in the future when the tech is further improved, I will make the choice to go to colour. Thanks for the usage tips and I might try Pocket.

I'm not trying to convince you of anything, but I've had a Kobo Libra Colour for a few months now, and I absolutely love it. I was an avid Kindle user and still own one for practical reasons, but the device I use daily is the Kobo Libra Colour. There are many reasons I switched to this model. Most of all, I wanted a color device because I needed to highlight in different colors for language learning purposes. As a language learner who mostly reads in a non-native language, I wanted to differentiate between highlights for context and highlights for "new words, phrases, or chunks." If that makes sense. Kindle Colorsoft may have a slightly better screen, but once I saw the extra click you have to go through to change the color of the highlight, I knew I've made the right choice picking up the Kobo -- the UI is much better. The ability to use a stylus to actually write on the screen was a huge plus, though it does need a tweak or two to make it more comfortable to use. I also love the Dropbox/Google Drive/Pocket integration. You can’t highlight or mark on Pocket articles, but you can still use the dictionary with them. If I weren’t a language learner, I’d probably stick with B&W device because they are crisper and brighter, as you mentioned. However, unless you put a B&W and color device side by side, I don’t think the difference is too noticeable in general. I do feel the contrast when I go back to my B&W device, though. But for me, the benefits of having a color device with annotation functionality outweigh the drawbacks-just my opinion, of course.

Can I read The Likeness before the 1st book without ruining the experience?

Do you happen to know the model number of the Boox or do you have the link you purchased it from? It seems like a lot of sites that sell the Boox reader don't actually have the name "Leaf 2" in the title. 😞

Oooh I'm actually looking for a new e-reader. Actually just really sick of Kindle. Right now, I mainly read on LingQ to avoid my doorstop of a Kindle (not that it's that big, but it's better served as one *Ouch* ) I just really want to get into reading on a decent e-reader so that I can drop LingQ's monthly fee. So far I'm comparing PocketBooks to this one to Kobo Libra Colour. My final decision is really going to be a mixture of features that I absolutely cannot live without and things I can compromise on. I wish something was made exclusively for language learners *Sigh*

Thank you so much, Jo, for this thoughtful and detailed review/explanation of your e-reading experience. I found this video immensely helpful.

My husband and I moved halfway across the US once with at least hundreds if not a thousand books (mostly picture books). Everyone who helped us said they would never move those books again, lol. Now I am slowly going through said books and trying to curate a collection I like a bit more than all of the random books we bought as beginning elementary school teachers.

omg hi! this popped up on my recs hahah i love the decision to bring various oversized books despite the impracticality with the suitcase xD i paid the overweight bag fee too, no regrets. lol i mainly brought books i hadnt read yet, since i knew getting books in english would be a bit difficult (and costly) where im living now

I was just thinking I had not seen a video from you in a long time and "poof" here you are like magic and moved to Spain no less. How exciting! I have not read Wild Sargasso Sea (but it's on my shelf), although I have seen the steamy movie version. I presume the book is more entertaining. I have moved across North America twice and left large libraries behind both times. I end up buying favourite books or books I have owned before over two or three times to build my library back, Not exactly a fiscally responsible way of life! 😂

I've just finished this book and so hopped onto youtube to hear some other thoughts. I completely agree with you! I thought the book was really well done. I loved the voice of Lia and the mystery of the whole thing :)

Thank you for making this video ⭐️✨️💛🙌🪴☘️🌿🐮 Makes me feel less alone ✨️

I finally finished all of her books. I appreciate what you have to say about her. Here is my own ranking of all her books: th-cam.com/video/Jp5y7x6l4Rs/w-d-xo.html

I've seen it only after digging quite deep into the subject after an online argument on Discord, and despite this being the most informative of all materials I've seen today, it's only been viewed 400 times while videos that can be summarised by"but Scandinavia!" gather hundreds of thousands of views. Sad to see, and a bit unfair, but regardless, 2 years after uploading, thank you for this video. It felt objective and is well put together and easy to understand for someone with attention issues.

Estaba re confundida porque dijiste que no ibas a subir nada esta semana pero subiste este video. Recién cuando dijiste que lo habías filmado en tu celular al final me di cuenta que era otro canal 🤣

I have been meaning to read trust for some time. I agree that The Fifth Season would make a great movie/series.

Oh this is a different channel!!! Subbed immediately!

You can tirelessly send books to your kobo by using calibre and the connect share function as it gives the numbers needed, then go to the kobo beta, browser than can put those numbers and the calibra and kobo will both be connected

Podrías conseguirte una versión blanco y hacer las configuraciones en ese, y dejarnos saber si se resuelven el montón de problemas que reporta: lag y lentitud. Es lo único que deseo saber ahora que vi tu video, me gusta mucho la versión blanco y quisiera que se mejorara, pero difícil que pase eso, ya no la producirán. Tienes nueva suscriptora, saludos 👋 Espero puedas hacerlo.

De verdad quisiera que hicieras esas configuraciones a la versión blanco para ver si corre mejor así como el negro. El blanco anda más laggy y más lento. Podrías hacer un video y conseguirte un Boox versión blanco para hacer las configuraciones a ver si corre mejor, serías un éxito. Ahora viendo tu video es lo único que deseo saber, me gusta mucho el blanco y es el que más problemas reporta. Saludos 👋

Hi! Can you sideload fonts?

I think you did a very good job in giving an honest assessment of the Leaf. I'm glad that you were able to figure things out and get it set up in a way that works for you. Boox devices do require a person to not be inhibited by technology. I think the benefits of having an open system device like a Boox is way better than a closed system. Thanks for taking the time to review the device. I am curious if after a year you are still using and enjoying it?

Your vlogs are an absolute vibe. Annie Bot sounds super interesting. Too bad Docile wasn't what it claimed

Oh wow, you're back!👍 I have been tempted to pick up the Silo series a few times but have always held back because I was not too sure I would like it. I think I will give it a chance now. If I could get my unread shelf down to 10, I would take that as a win as well(long, long way to go).

I entirely forgot that I want to do my Unread Shelf, or at least start working on it. It is far too easy to get books from the library, lol. The only books I have purchased this year at least are pre-orders to support authors I love, and I hope to read most of them as I get them.

Was snack 1 humus? My dog comes to get me when it’s bedtime if I try to stay up. Bunny! Nice looking cookie.

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On my droid I also have EPUB too

I think the exclusive listing is only 90 days. I have used on spare droid, and put kindle & kobo app & others and use only for ereading, gps, and can turn screen to grayscale only to simulate b&w like ereader.

I am an animal activist .this helped me alot love ya ❤😊

Is the back of leaf 2 supposed to be flat? Mine is slightly rounded. Is it okay?

This has been a very helpful video! I'm very glad i found your youtube because you covered stuff most review videos don't.

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The best review ever comparing these products. Well done👍👍

I'm looking at getting a kobo for just library books as the ones I like to read are expensive on my kindle paperwhite. My mum says I don't need a not e-reader, but I do use borrowbox on my ipad mini 6 but the glare on the screen is so hard to read sometimes. I'm just thinking of getting kobo nia just for library books as I'm UK but everyone seems to slate that one as being a bad one to get. What do you think please? I'm just thinking of the price of it on Amazon prime at the moment.

I use a Kindle Fire for my e-reading. I got one as my first tablet before I had a smartphone, and then got a new one when it got cumbersome to use. Now I'm actually back to using my original one because the newer one died. I don't need a tablet for anything other than reading at this point, so I've been thinking about getting an e-ink reader of some kind when my original Fire decides to stop working eventually. I assumed I would get some kind of Kindle (even though I didn't really want to) because change is hard and so is researching something like this, but your videos and people's thoughts on the Minimmersion Discord will probably change that. I still have time to do some research because my old Fire is still chugging along. (The Ipad mini screen reader function is an interesting addition to throw into the thought process.)

I have a used Kindle Fire and then installed the app Everland (used to be Scribd) and thats how I read all my e-books. It's a really good app, loads of great books! (I hate the ads on the Fire though 🤢)

Everyone I see on booktube seems to think the only ereaders are Kindles. Thanks for giving other alternative choices some love. I have had a Kobo since 2017 and upgraded to a Kobo Libra 2 last year. I love it and find it very user friendly. In Canada, it links to my library so seamlessly. I will admit to having a Kindle Basic for books which are not available on Kobo but those are very few. I use the Kindle about 10 % as much as the Kobo. I am definitely in the pro Kobo camp. Happy ereading!

Nervous Conditions has been upgraded to a 5 star read… sorry I ever doubted you bb 😘

The Hundred Years War on Palestine sounds like a foundational book for understanding events happening now.

Thank you for speaking up for Gaza. Thats very cool.