Should you get a Kindle or Kobo? ANSWERED!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 เม.ย. 2024
- My thoughts on the great Kobo V. Kindle debate!
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CORRECTION! The Kobo libra color does not come with the stylists! That is an additional $70ish purchase.
Update: Kindle has updated to better accept epub, but still lacks some of the compatibility of Kobo.
Ereaders mentioned:
Kobo:
Kobo Libra Color: Releasing April 30th
Kobo Clara Color: Releasing April 30th
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Kobo Libra: amzn.to/4b03vOG
Kindle:
Kindle (basic): amzn.to/3UbLw1k
Kindle Paperwhite: amzn.to/3Q6OP8L
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Hey Daniel, how come you didn't also add the Nook to this discussion? Never heard of Kobo before. Only 2 that I'm familiar with are Kindle & Nook.
Quick note on the magnets for the stylus, looking at some other reviews, it seems to be intended to attach to the side of the e-reader opposite to the page-turn buttons :)
I didn’t hear it mentioned and haven’t watched the other reader reviews. But the annoying load taking so long thing can be helped some by turned off page refresh. It can’t be turned off completely because of the e ink display but it can be delayed. I think kindle does have an off feature but kobo I think delays to the end of a chapter.
I’ve never experimented with it as far as navigating through menus or the stores but the flashing black is a screen refresh so if it can be turned off or refreshed less often it should speed up the experience a little bit. Possibly enough to make it more bearable
Hey Daniel, Is it possible to attach voice notes to text as one reads? Is there a device like this?
the "how they think we read" vs "how we read" is the most accurate and relatable case review.
I only use the case "stand" when I'm eating dinner + reading at the same time. Having a near hands-free option is convenient in that edge case.
Not gonna lie, I was expecting the thing that happens to me almost every long reading session at some point. The ol' device dropped onto face.
@@tengwarsenna try Strapsicle game changer
Kobo in my region (Canada) lets you take out library books in e-book format, Kindle does not, so its an easy decision
Misread “region” as “religion” and was like huh…
Libby(my library app) lets you connect your amazon account so kindle has easy access automatically.
Same. Loving my Libra 2
Kindle doesn’t allow you to read library books?
@@thepacksurvives71 It definitely does in the US (it's the primary way I read now). I have heard that Libby does not work with Kindle in Canada, not sure where else also has this problem.
5:40 I will just respectfully disagree with the cover thing and "How Kobo thinks we read". I like reading whilst I'm eating so having it propped up in a way I don't have to hold it or hunch over it if it's flat on the table, is a HUGE bonus to me. I love that cover because of it, it's a simple design with a great feature that you can use if you want to or ignore it all together if you don't.
I totally agree with this. Reading at a brewery is a somewhat regular occurrence for me and being able to place my device on a table at a useable angle has always been a struggle.
I don't have a Kobo, so I can't say for sure, but I had thought that it might be nice while watching the video. I read in bed a lot, but sometimes my hand will start to hurt, and if I'm on my side, my wrist is at a weird angle trying to hold the Kindle, but at a specific angle. For now I got a pop-socket for my kindle, but I wouldn't hate a case that doubles as a stand
I would like to have a Bluetooth or cable dongle with it for page turns
Also seems useful for sneakily reading in class or at work
I was thinking the same. I spend my days off on my cough munching on cookies with tea, and i usually prop my kindle on a phone stand, so such a case would be beneficial
Bought a Kobo a few years ago because why would I support amazon when I don't have to? Still works like a charm after 3 years of heavy usage. But having the ability to read comics in color makes me at least consider an upgrade.
Barnes & Noble Nooks don't factor in? One could have a souped-up Nook or maybe Kobo that have the Kindle app, comixology app, or Marvel apps? That way you could support the hardware purchase of your choice?
@@genghisgalahad8465 I'm sure there are plenty of options. Grateful for all suggestions. Haven't really done much research as I just got the idea of a possible upgrade when I watched this video this morning. Was not aware of Nook. Despite my name, I'm Swedish and B&N has no presence here in scandinavia. Maybe that's why I never heard of it or. I'll look into it.
I’ve had a nook. Barely used it compared to kindle hated it
@@sluper12345Hope you don't mind me asking, why do you dislike Amazon?
Sure! If Amazon doesn’t make a color version of PaperWhite i’ll probably switch to Kobo
As someone who doesn't have their kindle connected to the internet and gets books solely using a wired connection be aware that Amazon recently changed their policy that you can no longer outright download the file from purchases to do with as you please. They only allow you to send it to a wired kindle registered to an account. Kind of beats the purpose of owning the file because YOU DON'T IF YOU CAN'T DO WHAT YOU WANT WITH IT.
Right, not owning the book is the biggest reason I tend to limit e-readers. Years ago Amazon removed 1984 from people's kindle because they lost the publishing rights or some shit. Not surprising they're closing off users work arounds.
Why not just load it using Calibre? Though I usually just use my email to send books to my kindle nowadays.
@@IzzysTravelDiaries I've found Drag and Dropping the file to the "send to kindle" website to be more convenient, especially if you're sending in bulk. You get to see which files are ready and if there is a problem in real time.
Just like you don't really "own" digital movies you buy. Think of it more as a permanent rental. No, you can't do with it as you please and yes, they can remove it for whatever reasons.
@@lr4600 I still have it on my kindle, (i didn't connect it to wifi)
I'll say this about standing cases, I bought a random standing case off Amazon for my Oasis and as someone who just had a kid it's awesome. I can hold/feed/rock her comfortably while still being able to read without hands. That's something that's really helped my ability to read more.
In my country, on Amazon you can get Kindle cases for like $8-10, and Kobo cases are like $50 minimum. I don't know if no one makes cheap cases for Kobo, or Amazon pushes the cheap options far down below that they're not searchable. Given the state of the companies, both things are plausible
The Apple vs Android comparison is actually really good and summarises the difference quite well 👌
As a Kobo user, I don't really mind the "folding stand", when at work it can be useful to read hands-free during lunch hour while still eating. I may alter the font size if needed for easier readability. Other than that perhaps niche use-case, I do just hold it in my hands to read.
Thank you for thinking about readers outside of US. I can tell you that for someone who’s from Europe, kindle sucks in so many more ways. And it’s even worse if you love reading series. The reading itself is really nice and quick though. I couldn’t search anything on my old pocketbook because it was painfully slow.
Depending on where you live, you can also check out Tolino. They’re the same hardware as the kobo 😊
I actually bought both but I hardly ever use my kindle. I like the library access and also the just the size of the kobo much more. One thing I really love about kobo is that the Page count will dynamically adjust to however large your font is so it's always accurate how much longer you have in a chapter.
Not sure if we're talking about the same thing but I just figured out that the page number listed at the bottom of the Kindle corresponds to the printed book and doesn't change with your personal settings for text size or spacing. I assume so that you can compare notes with friends about how far you are or what happens on page 492 and you'll always be talking about the same point in the book, which I thought was cool.
@@ThexImperfectionist they also DO have a function that changes page number based on font size, the “place” number is your amount of pages based on screen size and font size! they just also keep the ability to see true page number which i like having both personally
I've also decided to switch to Kobo simply because I want to get away from buying books from Amazon. Just going to wait for the new models to go on sale.
I wish I could get away from Amazon, but Whispersync for me is a must-have. We really should have an open source alternative for it.
My grandma likes stands for her e-reader - I think it makes more of a difference for people with weaker grasp or joints! That said, the lack of adjustment for the viewing angle does sound like an issue.
In the kobo subreddit there's at least one post that shows how you can set it up so you can use something extremely cheap with a couple buttons (on a ring or whatever) that connects to bluetooth so you don't actually need to touch the device at all. For those of us with accessibility needs or who just don't want to hold it, it's an interesting and useful thing to check out. Fwiw - gooseneck clamp set up in favourite reading spot also works either in conjunction with a bluetooth option for back and forward pages, or on it's own.
WOAH this was a lot sooner than expected!
I’ve had the original Kobo libra for 3 years and I want to get the colour, but I can’t justify the expense when my current kobo still works great and does everything I need it to. 😅
I feel your struggle. It the same for me.
I have my kobo for 7 years and I read every day.
I have the same struggle lol. my kobo libra works fine, but the color model looks so nice!
Same here... although the improved battery and faster cpu are really tempting, more so than the colour
Maybe you can sell your old one?
Honestly I bought a kindle specifically thinking I could download ebooks from the library. I had no clue about kobo at the time and got most of my information from American reviewers. Big mistake, I live in Australia and kindle does not work with any of the library apps. So thank you for mentioning how outside the US kobo is mostly the better option! Yes I know kindle has their daily deals but I found buying books because they were cheap actually costed me more, than buying just a few full priced ebooks I was actually interested. I also don’t like Amazon and when I can afford it, I’m looking forward to switching to a kobo
Kobo also has daily deals to compete with amazon
@@OkamiRose good to know thanks!
You don't "buy" ebooks from Amazon, you rent them. Good on you for switching to Kobo, we shouldn't normalize not owning what we pay for.
Thank you so much for reviewing manga and comics on the device! Tech reviews have been shockingly lacking in talking about the experience of reading comics or illustrated books on the color Kobo. I've got mine pre-ordered and I can't wait.
I'm a relatively early adopter to Kobo (I bought mine in 2012), and it still holds up, if only slightly slower compared to 12 years ago. I mainly use it when traveling/train commute, so not the most intense usage, but it is so convenient (especially with the side-loading part)
You're just supposed to put the stylus on your ear.
Bro, I've tried. The point hurts my brainy when I push it too far.
@@kombatwombat6579 you guys push through the pain!
@@RubenRodriguez-co9jx SIR YES SIR.
Got a kobo libra 2 recently. Amazing ereader and my consumption of books and manga has gone way up.
Kobo is also awesome in Canada as I can link it to my library card which you can’t do with kindle in Canada.
I've always been a Kindle guy, but that new Kobo colour is sublime. I'm so tempted to jump ship. The main issue I have is that I "own" (lol) so many books via the Kindle store.
I'm partial to Onyx Boox myself. Specifically because you can use both the Kindle and the Kobo platforms on it, as well as others. Runs Android but has eInk (and there are colour eInk options too).
You can use a program called Calibre to strip the DRM off of any ebook and put it on the device you wish.
You can always read those Amazon books on Kindle and get Kobo for other books. Why would you need to jump ship? I’m from Europe so Kindle is for books in english (just cause it’s gorgeous) and Kobo for books in my native language and library. Easy peasy.
Are these books you "own" (never forget those quotes) on the Kindle store ones you're still planning on reading?
I personally never buy ebooks I can't strip the DRM from (I'm pretty sure it's legal where I am, for my personal use of course), I've been bitten by that too many time in the past.
Using Calibre and DeDRM, it's pretty easy to do if you have an eink Kindle whether you use it or not (I bought the cheapest model exactly for that after Amazon ruined my previous protocol with Kindle4PC, I'm not even sure where it is by now). And Calibre is just the superior option to manage your ebook collection (good for comics or documents too).
Loooove my kobo - the ability to handle different formats is a huge deal breaker for me, and the easy library access rocks. I've read so many more books thanks to this.
thank you Daniel. you made me way more confident in just buying a kobo.
these things are expensive and when I get one, because I've been wanting one e-reader for a while, I'm gonna be stuck with it.
so while I do not wanna support amazon, it's hard to say no to kindle. specially since I never even saw an e-reader that wasn't a kindle in person.
gonna keep this video in mind and probably get myself a kobo for xmas.
You won't regret getting a Kobo, I've been using the same one daily for about 8 years and it's still going strong :)
I have owned both Kobos and Kindles. I am currently reading on Kindles. I have a Paperwhite for travel and read on a Scribe at home. I have to say I have never had a problem checking out books on a Kindle from a library. I actually prefer it. Kobo has one really large drawback for me. It only allows one connected library at a time. In California you can get a LA and San Francisco library card without living in the city. Which means I actually have 3 libraries to check out books from at a time. The Libby app lets me look at all three libraries and I can check a book out or put a hold from whichever one I want. Then I just hit the read with Kindle and it sends me to Amazon and I check it out. I can have a book checked out and on my Kindle in under a minute.
Multi-library access is one of Kindle’s biggest advantages! If Kobo added the feature they’d be so much more competitive.
Daniel, the Kobo website literally shows where the stylus is supposed to be placed... 😅 They have a cover designed to fit and close around the stylus to keep it secured to the device. It goes on the left. Where your hand was.
That was a great conversation comparing and contrasting the two platforms, and I appreciate it greatly!
Watching you work on this yesterday and seeing the finished project today really makes me appreciate your uploads more. Always have. I finally caught an editing stream so now I'm like "aye i saw him do the 'click click move zoom in' on this" 😂
Edit: Now that ive finished the video, I'm probably gonna stick with my iPad Pro until budget allows for an e-reader. I was thinking Kindle Oasis but I'm feeling like getting a Kobo Libra Color or Sage. Amazon don't need my money.
The Kindle Oasis, sadly, is no more!
Thank you for doing this I have been hard debating on an eReader but as a Manga reader this definitely gives me an answer
If I may give you a little bit of doubt, I'm myself partial to Onyx Boox. It's an eInk Android device, so you can have both Kobo and Kindle and also have more options in terms of featureset.
This was a great video. I have been using a cheap kobo the last couple of years and I might just upgrade to the colour one so I can finally read manga on my e reader. Thank you Daniel ❤❤
It's possible to stand the case up so the device is in vertical orientation and I get a lot of use out of that by reading on my lunch break at work - being able to read while only needing to turn the page by tapping the edge of the screen with a finger every so often is huge and lets me get more reading in where I otherwise couldn't
I’m still rocking my ancient kobo from over 10 years ago. Had to toss my old cover, though as it disintegrated. I’m debating getting a new dresser but I mostly read on my phone as is so probably not.
Really great up front scoping and caveat section to define the review; and the filmography lately has been top tier.. levelled up!
The Android to Apple comparison is so accurate.
Picked up the Kobo Clara BW for my first eReader and I love it. Crisp, snappy, lightweight, and most importantly - heavy customization and open-source capabilities.
I live in the US and after watching your first video on the Kindle I decided to look into it more. After extensive research I ended up choosing a Kindle because for where I am at I can get library books on my kindle as well as being able sync it to audiobook.
I have a boox Palma. Love it. It's about the size of my phone, but it's a Paperwhite. It COULD run apps in a pinch, but it doesn't do it well, which is a perk for me. Reads like a book, carries like a phone, keeps me off social media.
I'm still thinking on getting a Boox Palma. It's just the perfect size and all
these videos are amazing. good work
Great review! I like the direction epaper devices are headed, still not quite where they need to be for me though. Not sure comics will ever be a workable format for me on any of them given how prevalent and important double page splashes are.
Thank you for this
Love my kobo libra 2. Put 200 days of reading time on my ClaraHD, then dropped something on the screen
My Libra 2 has another 30 days of readong on it, and love it so much.
Bought a case for it like yours, never use the stand up function, but live how it wakes whrn i "open my book"
Thanks. Have been using a 7nth gen Kindle for like a decade so was thinking of upgrading.
Yass keen for this
5:36 - Don't have that specific kobo, but the kindle case that does the same thing was a game changer for me in the past. Basically for years I used to ride my bicycle to my work office, it was about a 45 minute bike ride, so there was no reasonable way for me to get back home for lunch. As such, I'd usually either eat out, or brown paper bag it and eat at my desk. In either case, rather then just eat in silence, I would try to read books but had trouble both holding my books/turning pages while eating, and not getting my books covered with food bits. Then I got a kindle voyage which had that kind of stand and suddenly I could eat and read hands free. It improved my lunch experience 1000%. Consequently I made sure to get a similar case when I later upgraded to an Oasis.
Now adays my work situation changed such that I'm not usually reading during my lunch breaks, and thus this feature of the case is less useful to me, but when I do it is still always a big value add. I legitimately do not think I'd read as much as I do if I didn't have this kind of case, and certainly not while eating.
lol tbh I do actually use the case stand on my kobo. usually when I want to have my hands free for something else like eating! The other pro of color is the ability add colored annotations. Some readers love annotating their books so that would be really convenient for them.
So excited ❤
I just got my Kindle for Christmas in 2022 so I'm not in the market to upgrade yet. And, my mom, who also has a kindle, and is probably not looking for a new device, pays for KU, and I use her KU in addition to my library card through Libby. Which, may take more steps to set up, but once you've got it set up it's not that difficult to get your library books on your kindle.
So for right now a switch doesn't make sense. But I see where the Kobo has it's appeal. And of course, not being from Amazon. But maybe in the future depending on their answer to KU, and getting access to more books through that subscription.
I have a kobo libra from 2020. Its great! I dont use it very intensive but will always accompany me while taking a nice bath. 🛀🏻 That folding cover is a MUST. Even when holding it I fold it to have more grip. 👌🏻
This was amazingly helpful, thanks! This basically told me and what I already know, which is that I have no idea which one would be better for me! I prefer owning the books I enjoy (because I'm a chronic re-reader!), but when I'm bored or craving something new I prefer to check out my library first. I also listen to audiobooks a lot, so being able to sync between that and a book would be amazing!
I definitely need to think about this more, but I might get a Kobo, and then if I can't get all the books I need on it, also a Kindle. Buying two devices would be really annoying though! 😡
Kobo is more of an open ecosystem. You aren’t restricted to the Amazon ecosystem.
They actually run Linux!
@@bennydreamly Kindle actually also runs Linux. I hacked mine when I had one. Later switched to Onyx Boox though which runs Android.
i'm using a kindle and i'm not restricted to amazons ecosystem (kindle software is also based on linux)
That was the best explaining I’ve ever seen
Getting one now kindle paper oasis because of you to take to my chemo sessions
Bless yoi
ty been looking for this review esp with the color x manga coverage
I'm definitely getting a Kobo e-reader in the future. I like the color options.
I fully plan on upgrading from my first gen Kobo Libra to a colour, mostly because well colour. Hopefully one of the local tech stores will have one on show. (They have had most of the kobo range on show for a while) Because I would like to see it in person, check the feel and the screen. (Thought you do a good job of showing how the colours look in this video!)
Thanks for this video! It was really helpful! I’m leaning towards Kobo, I think because I’m in Australia and the library access is very appealing to me! 🙏🏾
I have an old Kobo that I got back when the company was still owned by Indigo. I don't use it much anymore because it's no longer supported.
As someone is Australia with lots of ebooks in various formats, I will be going with a Kobo. Thank you very much for this, it has been very helpful.
Thank you for the very informative video! As someone who like to download books via wired connections, I think that would be an important thing to consider for many people.
My next question would be how you feel nooks compare to the others!
Oh no! I just bought a Kobo the day before this was uploaded 😢 but I’m still quite happy to see you cover this topic :D
Don't worry, you made the right choice ;)
The only reason I'm holding onto my kindle is so that I can download my kindle books and strip the DRM out of them 😂
What is that?
@@ThexImperfectionist Most kindle and audible books are encrypted which means you are locked to their hardware which can decrypt it. I strip that encryption (DRM) so that I can view the content I paid for on whatever device I want (e-readers, Linux, Windows, etc..) It means I own the thing I bought (imagine that 😀) so that if Amazon ever went under, or if they pull the title from my library due to licensing then I still have the book/audible files backed up locally. If you have heard of other digital copies of movies, TV shows, and video games becoming inaccessible to the customer, that is the reason why I strip the DRM out.
The reason why I keep my Kindle device is because Amazon allows you to download DRM encrypted ebooks (which I strip the DRM out of). The reason they allow it is because the file is encrypted with you Kindle e-reader key which ties it to your device and is not useable anywhere else. I think audible allows downloads for all users since they are not really tied to the hardware. For the ebooks I use an e-reader application called Calibre (with a script), and for audible audio books I use a website that figures out the decryption key then you feed it into FFmpeg (i.e. Google it to learn how).
How does one do that 👀 😅
Been waiting for this one thanks for an honest review
Sincerely appreciate your honest thoughts and your drive to be as unbiased as possible (while still taking a firm stand on what you’re going to do) 😊
According to the photos on their website, the stylus for the Kobo Libra Colour apparently goes on the left edge, opposite the buttons. The magnets you showed it attaching to are probably for the cases which is why they don't line up right. It's odd to me (even as a lefty) that the stylus is on the left. In the right handed dominated world, it goes against the norm.
I know this commebr is late, but im new to the novel genre. I've mostly ready manga, manhwa, webnovels. You have been a great guide into this art form, thank you. I want to give a few must reads that you might bo have mentioned.
1. Usogui- manga
2. The beginning after the end- novel, but has an incomplete manhwa adaptation.
3. The climber- manga
4. Tower of god- manhwa, the art at the begining is nothing tk write home about but from season 2 it picks up.
5. Shadow slave - novel
6. Reverend insanity- novel
7. ORV- omniscient readers viewpoint- novel
8. Re zero- novel
Great video! Have you tried any PDFs on them? With regards to how they handle the layout and pages and such?
the cut to Editing Content Creator STILL working on doing the pan placement got me GOOD that timing was FUNNY!
I have a year old Libra 2 and it is great but the colour version is tempting. My 6 year old Aura HD is still working fine but I upgraded for a larger screen and more memory. It is more user friendly in my opinion than a Kindle. I do have a Kindle basic but I rarely use it. And, as you mentioned, it works seamlessly with Libby in Canada.
I have a Libra 2, Kindle Paperwhite, Fire 7 and 8, and Pocketbook Era. Libra 2 is still my favourite overall reading experience (hand feel, screen size and dimensions, clarity of font, etc.), and especially with library integration (I'm in Canada). I use my Kindle frequently though, as I'm a sucker for Kindle Unlimited. Love the Pocketbook Era for its excellent Text-to-Speech and integration across ereader, mobile app, and browser. That being said, I'm looking forward to grabbing the Libra Colour on release day because obviously I'm running low on ebook devices and need another one desperately.
Great review! I've been using Kobo for several years now, after starting with the Barnes & Noble Nook and then using a Kindle for a short time. I had the original Kobo Libra H2O, and then upgraded to the Sage for the larger screen, but it has honestly felt like a downgrade in a lot of ways. The Libra was so much more comfortable to hold and could last at least a couple weeks longer on a charge than the Sage can. Still, it's a nice device, but I'll probably sell it once the Libra Colour arrives.
Thank you so very much for this video. This made my decision so much more easy. I am into manga and comics and I have one or two stores for DRM free books that are using some of those supported formats from Kobo. To be fair it will not be the Kobo but slightly different version of the Kobo device which does come with some upsides mainly that it does seem to have it's own version of whispersync or at least thats what the preorder page says. And as much as I think Kindle is a great piece of hardware it is very restrictive and coming from europe thats even more the case. I think you did do a wonderful job at working out the usecases for both ereaders. Subscription well earned.
I bought a Kindle when they were first released here in Australia, about 2010 I think. My wife was so impressed we bought a second one for her. They were the keyboard model with the tiny round keys. Last year I updated to a new reader but checked out other brands, including Kobo. I ended up with a Boox Leaf2 instead. I mostly side load ebooks but the Boox readers run on Android and the Kindle app works fine on them. Kindle, Kobo and Nook seem to be the only options in a lot of review and comparo sites, but other brands are out there.
Great video. Just into the bone. Question: how long does the pen battery lasts? I've bought a Kindle Scribe a year ago, and my experience was not so good. As you mention, the whole system is pretty closed. I live outside US and that is a huge. In the other hand, the pencil and writing experience is superb. I assume that it's because of Wacom technology. Now that color ebooks are appearing, I'm considerig going with Kobo Colour. Plus I like to underline while reading, and Kobo allows this. And that is really bad in kindle :(.
Absolutely team kobo for not supporting amazon, library access, and the ease of uploading files onto it (great for reading textbooks I acquired through totally 100% legal means). Will say, though, they don't seem to be as robust as kindles. I have a kindle at home somewhere thats probably at least ten years old and still going strong, while my first kobo just randomly stopped working after two years. Both were the cheapest versions.
I have a kindle oasis which has the clicky buttons like the kobo, and also has a lovely aluminium body which makes it very sturdy and premium feeling. I have a case that stands it up just like the kobo colour, and I use it to read whilst I'm eating dinner at the table.
What is the tiny one you set down right at the beginning of the video and then never mentioned?
Thank you!
This video has been really helpful. I've been thinking about e-readers for a while but I have a special distain for Amazon, especially after they closed Book Depository. I've also had issues with digital media in the past being randomly locked behind a subscription even though I purchased it years before.
Annoyingly the biggest thing holding me back from getting a Kobo is the fact that Amazon locks up their e-books and can't be transferred, I don't have many e-books because I mainly use them to plug gaps in series that are out of print or difficult to get, but I just bought a few e-books on the kindle store to read on my phone, and learning that I won't be able to transfer them to a Kobo if I buy one is very annoying.
Saw the video and went looking for a Kobo and I see that it is now available in India officially through a couple of online retailers (ironically one of them being amazon). I would look to replace my kindle with a kobo. I do wish we got some idea of how long the software support is going to be.
Thank you very much Daniel. I was not aware of the Kobo and found this very informative! I have been wanting to get into ereaders but am wary of Amazon as well
In Germany we have the Tolino, which these days is just a rebatched Kobo it seems. They have the new colour one on preorder now.
I have an old Kindle from 2016 and that has no problem loading different files on it. I didn't have internet accsess on my Kindle and bought all of my books from other places and just loaded then up. Not sure if the side load issue is just with the newer models, but great video.
Got a kobo libra 2 for manga last month and it’s literally been so great! Not heavy, really like the small size and quality of the display for manga reading and it makes it so easy to take out library copies of manga too. I love mine also don’t need the color because I’m used to manga being black and white so no issue for me
There's a very niche little thing that I like about the Kobo, specifically the Libra, that I think is such a pleasant feature for me as a reader who likes to read in bed, before falling asleep, sideways... and that is that I can turn the Kobo upside down and the buttons switch... so whatever button is down keeps being the one who turns the page forward. It is such a tiny little detail that makes a world of a difference for me
your content is legit evolving, great job love the skits
I wonder how old the info shown on screen at 16:18 is. Amazon has relatively recently made it very easy to send EPUB files to Kindles.
Using amazon's "send to kindle" feature now, it's wickedly easy. My whole large reading library on the kindle is basically now just E-pub files that I own or "downloaded", and library books since I'm in the US.
Maybe my Kindle is just old, but my biggest issue is images appearing small and not being able to zoom.
A good example is the sketchbook pages and maps in The Way Of Kings. They appear on Kindle as small images instead of full pages (like in real books). Even when changing settings it still appears small and not full screen.
Video really starts at 3:57
I have a kindle paperwhite, and I love it. But I'm in Canada, and I would love to be able to use my kindle for both audio books and library books. So I think I might grab the Kobo Clara Colour and see if I want to continue with Kindle. Love the review!
This literally came at the perfect time. I’ve been debating getting a Kobo but have so many kindle books already that I thought I’d have to just get the kindle. Maybe not
Had Kindles for ages but one author I read regularly is a Kindle Unlimited only author. This is her comment about Kobo.
Hi, because these books are listed in Kindle Unlimited they have to be exclusive to Kindle, so they can only be read on the kindle or through a kindle app. If the Kobo can use the Kindle app then it will work, but if it doesn't have access to the kindle app then you won't be able to read these series on it.
That being said would I have to keep my Kindle or would I be able to purchase new books thru my Kindle app on my phone and then use Calibre to transfer to the Kobo? That is my main drawback to purchasing and need clarification.
Being in Canada, and wanting to borrow books from the library, I purchased a Kobo. I've been using it almost exclusively for the past 2 years and it's still performing exactly as it was out of the box. Aside from not wanting to support Amazon, I've heard that the Kindles will show ads when you open new books? I would love to learn if this is really the case as it seems like something that shouldn't be included on an item that someone purchased.
Great video, but that line next to your head made me think I had a hair on my phone screen that I couldn’t get off 😭
I struggled with deciding on a new Kobo since my current one is pretty old (I have the Aura One with the 7.8in screen). I saw people saying the color had bad contrast compared to the Libra 2 and the text wasn’t as sharp, so I ended up getting the Libra 2 (especially since it looks like Kobo is discontinuing it now, so once they sell out they aren’t restocking).
Now I’m wondering if it’ll regret it though. I guess I’ll wait and see if they release a Kobo Sage Color eventually.
The *second* I saw the kobo libra colour... it was a no brainer for me. Never pre-ordered/purchased something so fast in my life.
Could you review the new Nook coming out in May? I believe it's also adding color but keeping the eInk for regular B&W text - I think? I'm considering it to replace my ancient tablet. Would love to see it compared to either of these.
I installed Koreader on the Kobo because I didn't like the default reader. It's an amazing e-book reader which is compatible with other devices as well (like Android).
Extensible and easy to use, I can sync progress and manage my library without ever having to plug into the pc. With the Kindle (unless it's a really old model) this sort of freedom just isn't an option.
I have the Kindle Scribe + two Paperwhites (which I’m not using anymore.) I’m happy with the Scribe. The size took some time to get used to but it makes for a great reading experience.
How easy is it to load books owned on though the Kindle store onto a Kobo? Is it like sideloading from any other store?
Im Kindle Paperwhite for books, and Ipad Pro for Comics/Manga. The screen is so nice on the Ipad. And the access to Viz, Marvel Unlimited, and DC Infinite are just too good to pass up. Even an Ipad Mini would be good for Manga fans.
I’ve still been using Nook from BN for 15 yrs. It works with Libby and is also in color. They had a “paper white” screen even before kindle and still have new models that I think will rival kindle.
Great video. I've had a kindle for years, but watching this I've concluded I'd probably prefer a kobo. However, I have a massive tbr sitting in my kindle library - of books I've picked up when on offer. How easy is it to move my library from kindle to kobo? Is it going to take hours converting formats and break my brain?
Depends a lot on the size of your library. The superior solution to manage your ebook collection is Calibre. It does it all :
- tags, series, summary, covers, it handle all kinds of sorting and filtering, can go download them from configurable sources ;
- converting between formats, one at a time or by large batches ;
- importing from whatever file or folder (I recommend configuring the auto-import folder and just dropping the file into this folder) ;
- transferring to your ereader (Kobo is well supported) ;
- stripping the DRM so that it can do the conversion (it can manage the DRM ebooks but you won't be able to read them anywhere but your kindle) if that's legal in your country, with the appropriate plugin : look for DeDRM and the easiest way is to possess an eink kindle (you do) and use its serial number.
If you have thousands of ebooks in your library, it won't be fun but it can be done with enough patience.
Can you review the eink color Boox ereader? Onyx Boox Note 3 color? Or the mini? Both are a ton more expensive than a Kobo, and I can't tell if it's because it can download apps, or if it's actually superior. I want to take notes but also have color and be able to use a Kindle app and a Kobo app etc would be fantastic.