Thank you to square space for sponsoring today's video: www.squarespace.com/danielgreene 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 Kobo Clara: amzn.to/4aC0qVt Kobo Libra: amzn.to/4b03vOG Kindle: Kindle (basic): amzn.to/3UbLw1k Kindle Paperwhite: amzn.to/3Q6OP8L Kindle Scribe: amzn.to/3TXSOFE
@DragonHeart613
5 ай бұрын
@DanielGreeneReviews 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.
@levis1956
5 ай бұрын
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 :)
@cody7855
5 ай бұрын
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
@readingwritingandstudyingh832
4 ай бұрын
Hey Daniel, Is it possible to attach voice notes to text as one reads? Is there a device like this?
@joegilbody4878
3 ай бұрын
I have 3 kindles and I get ebooks on each. I'm in Florida, USA
@jenslingspaint3523
5 ай бұрын
the "how they think we read" vs "how we read" is the most accurate and relatable case review.
@AndrewBuis
5 ай бұрын
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.
@tengwarsenna
5 ай бұрын
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.
@Nikkilodean19
5 ай бұрын
@@tengwarsenna try Strapsicle game changer
@Jobiin
5 ай бұрын
Kobo in my region (Canada) lets you take out library books in e-book format, Kindle does not, so its an easy decision
@The116thDoctor
5 ай бұрын
Misread “region” as “religion” and was like huh…
@zacharymiller4261
5 ай бұрын
Libby(my library app) lets you connect your amazon account so kindle has easy access automatically.
@gnomishviking3013
5 ай бұрын
Same. Loving my Libra 2
@thepacksurvives71
5 ай бұрын
Kindle doesn’t allow you to read library books?
@ThexImperfectionist
5 ай бұрын
@@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.
@Luumus
5 ай бұрын
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.
@bobgoblinn582
5 ай бұрын
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.
@elise85391
5 ай бұрын
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
@ostelaymetaule
5 ай бұрын
I would like to have a Bluetooth or cable dongle with it for page turns
@jaysemitchells497
5 ай бұрын
Also seems useful for sneakily reading in class or at work
@Ottolineification
5 ай бұрын
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
@sluper12345
5 ай бұрын
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.
@genghisgalahad8465
5 ай бұрын
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?
@sluper12345
5 ай бұрын
@@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.
@warnerblair
5 ай бұрын
I’ve had a nook. Barely used it compared to kindle hated it
@DragonHeart613
5 ай бұрын
@@sluper12345Hope you don't mind me asking, why do you dislike Amazon?
@federicogori9888
5 ай бұрын
Sure! If Amazon doesn’t make a color version of PaperWhite i’ll probably switch to Kobo
@Masqueey
5 ай бұрын
The Apple vs Android comparison is actually really good and summarises the difference quite well 👌
@IcoKirov
3 ай бұрын
only if there weren't already actual android eReaders, who fit the android part of the comparison better :D
@colemushel2450
5 ай бұрын
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.
@thecompanioncube4211
5 ай бұрын
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
@7XDDM
5 ай бұрын
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.
@lr4600
5 ай бұрын
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.
@IzzysTravelDiaries
5 ай бұрын
Why not just load it using Calibre? Though I usually just use my email to send books to my kindle nowadays.
@Colaman112
5 ай бұрын
@@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.
@milliealderman9796
4 ай бұрын
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.
@Wonwonssi
3 ай бұрын
@@milliealderman9796 well, I don't think people want to "permanently rent" books. They want to own it.
@agathoklesmartinios8414
5 ай бұрын
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.
@jakecarlstad6192
5 ай бұрын
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.
@ThexImperfectionist
5 ай бұрын
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.
@lightworthy
4 ай бұрын
@@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
@timelate
5 ай бұрын
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
@OkamiRose
5 ай бұрын
Kobo also has daily deals to compete with amazon
@timelate
5 ай бұрын
@@OkamiRose good to know thanks!
@Synthwave89
4 ай бұрын
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.
@basicoptimalmouse
2 ай бұрын
Just bought a Libra 2 (don't like the colour) from Dick Smith because of this exactly. Can't wait until it arrives so I can lurk the libraries, and use my Drive to download books.
@quainintechnicolor1110
5 ай бұрын
WOAH this was a lot sooner than expected!
@nicolet8186
5 ай бұрын
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. 😅
@Deni-mt9bj
5 ай бұрын
I feel your struggle. It the same for me.
@Cynthia-vm3ee
5 ай бұрын
I have my kobo for 7 years and I read every day.
@Wildflower1013
5 ай бұрын
I have the same struggle lol. my kobo libra works fine, but the color model looks so nice!
@ilananl1004
5 ай бұрын
Same here... although the improved battery and faster cpu are really tempting, more so than the colour
@user-wc6bl4zs4i
5 ай бұрын
Maybe you can sell your old one?
@krthompson7519
5 ай бұрын
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.
@AskWhyMoreOften
5 ай бұрын
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.
@kirstendickinson1361
5 ай бұрын
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.
@Marco_Onyxheart
5 ай бұрын
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.
@deepmaxlore
5 ай бұрын
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.
@RubenRodriguez-co9jx
5 ай бұрын
You're just supposed to put the stylus on your ear.
@kombatwombat6579
5 ай бұрын
Bro, I've tried. The point hurts my brainy when I push it too far.
@RubenRodriguez-co9jx
5 ай бұрын
@@kombatwombat6579 you guys push through the pain!
@kombatwombat6579
5 ай бұрын
@@RubenRodriguez-co9jx SIR YES SIR.
@IcoKirov
3 ай бұрын
it's too long and dingle on my nipples
@lthecatt9667
5 ай бұрын
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)
@WhatTheFunct
5 ай бұрын
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.
@hakeemperring2699
5 ай бұрын
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.
@Marco_Onyxheart
5 ай бұрын
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).
@gnomishviking3013
5 ай бұрын
You can use a program called Calibre to strip the DRM off of any ebook and put it on the device you wish.
@LovelyDay11
5 ай бұрын
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.
@HankyUSA
5 ай бұрын
Are these books you "own" (never forget those quotes) on the Kindle store ones you're still planning on reading?
@chaddaifouche536
5 ай бұрын
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).
@bennydreamly
5 ай бұрын
Kobo is more of an open ecosystem. You aren’t restricted to the Amazon ecosystem.
@bennydreamly
5 ай бұрын
They actually run Linux!
@Marco_Onyxheart
5 ай бұрын
@@bennydreamly Kindle actually also runs Linux. I hacked mine when I had one. Later switched to Onyx Boox though which runs Android.
@mrc-rrn
5 ай бұрын
i'm using a kindle and i'm not restricted to amazons ecosystem (kindle software is also based on linux)
@ShadowKingpin
5 ай бұрын
Video really starts at 3:57
@paragonnight437
27 күн бұрын
Ty
@keytwitchyPhD
4 ай бұрын
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.
@metalgearsenshi
5 ай бұрын
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.
@tomjones353
5 ай бұрын
The Kindle Oasis, sadly, is no more!
@alicepbg2042
5 ай бұрын
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.
@levis1956
5 ай бұрын
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 :)
@VikingSchism
5 ай бұрын
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
@Wildflower1013
5 ай бұрын
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.
@TheCrazyCanuck420
5 ай бұрын
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 😂
@ThexImperfectionist
5 ай бұрын
What is that?
@TheCrazyCanuck420
5 ай бұрын
@@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).
@themandoLAUREN
5 ай бұрын
How does one do that 👀 😅
@Sakurasan2023
3 ай бұрын
I think it is important that people are reading. I use Kindle but everyone has a preference
@CrystalShyFox
5 ай бұрын
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) 😊
@JJsims5504
5 ай бұрын
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.
@BlackBerryFromMars
5 ай бұрын
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
@jeffersonkamdon9857
5 ай бұрын
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
@etienneouellet4724
5 ай бұрын
Don't worry, you made the right choice ;)
@phantomofthelpac
5 ай бұрын
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.
@melissasimard2980
6 күн бұрын
Super helpful review covering all important considerations! Thanks
@DanTheMeek
5 ай бұрын
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.
@msdebruin.
5 ай бұрын
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. 👌🏻
@mattsully5332
5 ай бұрын
That was a great conversation comparing and contrasting the two platforms, and I appreciate it greatly!
@aaronnewton9398
5 ай бұрын
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.
@NateNakao
5 ай бұрын
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.
@lsmc8909
5 ай бұрын
The reason I bought a case mainly is because I left my Kobo on an airplane before, the black colour blended in with the airplane blanket. So I bought a bright yellow case. I laughed when you mentioned the angle of staring down at a tabletop because that is exactly how I’m watching this KZitem video
@aaronlandry3947
5 ай бұрын
I do have to disagree with the fold-over cover. I prop my phone up to read books while eating quite a lot. This way I can enjoy the content of the book while keeping my hands free to do something that my eyes don't need to be used for. So I would find the fold-over covers very useful in how I consume my book content.
@dragongrill1016
5 ай бұрын
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.
@okytronic
2 күн бұрын
The library restriction is on the Amazon us platform, you can be in any country using it, you just can’t mix it with your Amazon account from Japan or Germany or any other country, with Apple Store and google store is the same thing
@shinumi85
5 ай бұрын
I own a Boox Nova3 colour e-ink tablet, it was Boox's second colour device in 2021 and I still love it, yes, the newer devices look better, I still love it, I'm struggling with the fact that Everand is glitching, still love it. Even if Kindle was a much better device, I would choose Kobo
@cassandrathomas6015
5 ай бұрын
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.
@rattslayer
5 ай бұрын
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"
@jmiller6066
5 ай бұрын
The color being better than I would have expected might tempt me into finally buying an e-reader again. And yeah, as integrated as Amazon is, I really don't want to support them, and I already make sure any books I buy cannot be locked to an ecosystem one way or another.
@davidw2744
5 ай бұрын
On sideloading Kindle does have an advantage... if you use send to kindle it is an easy drag to drop and then sync... BUT then it is in your cloud and you can sync your progress between your phone and your kindle. You can't do that on Kobo.
@Sting_ray
5 ай бұрын
Kobo VS Kindle? The answer is Onyx Boox.
@eshaanagarwal6081
5 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Nothing better than having actual Android. I love my Note Air 2
@Marco_Onyxheart
5 ай бұрын
I'm pretty happy with my Onux Boox Note 3. I do prefer the Amazon ecosystem because of Whispersync. But having all the options of Onyx Boox is fantastic.
@Abken.
5 ай бұрын
This. Onyx Boox Leaf 2 and Page are absolutely amazing. Sure the buttons are not amazing and premium, but technologically much better + unlocked Android + tachiyomi for manga + the default Boox reader app is great + lighting customization is unmatched imo
@mrc-rrn
5 ай бұрын
old android versions? no thank you
@valemadres302
5 ай бұрын
I don’t find time-consuming at all to have to email files to my Kindle. If I wanted to do multiple files at once then yeah, it wouldn’t be fun. On a daily basis a don’t think it matters
@halloranelder
5 ай бұрын
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.
@BoBurson
Ай бұрын
What the heck were you eating in the "this is how we read"? That was a great clip! I thought peanut butter at first but container didn't seem right
@campidor
5 ай бұрын
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.
@scottishcatherine
2 ай бұрын
10:37 the pen goes on the side opposite the buttons, on the side of the book (not on the faces, think how iPads have the Apple Pencil magnetise to the top). Hope this helps!
@lightspeed15VEVO
3 ай бұрын
I think that living in Canada and having immediate access to my local library's eBooks was what pushed me to get a Kobo. But even if I lived in the United States, I would still choose Kobo over Amazon any day of the week.
@craftedwork
5 ай бұрын
Just an important addition for Canadian viewers. Overdrive/Libby is not available for Kindle devices in Canada because Rakuten Kobo are the creators of Overdrive/Libby. They are also a Canadian company and have given themselves a homefield advantage for library books. So just keep that in mind!
@DerDanie
4 ай бұрын
Kobo (or as its called tolino here) has one huge advantage in germany. almost every ebook sold by german publishers is drm free. so you own what you get. amazon still sells all their ebooks with drm ... so yeah, different game
@elise85391
5 ай бұрын
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.
@finishorforget9059
5 ай бұрын
Foe the love of God why don't any of these items have remote control capability. I would take that over a stylus any day
@ojpowermake
5 ай бұрын
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.
@Jimalcoatl
Ай бұрын
Thank you for addressing the performance issues of e-readers. So many ereader KZitemrs say performance doesn't matter. It absolutely matters, especially if you do more than just linearly read a book from beginning to end. Using a book as a reference manual, reading PDF documents or comics, or trying to go back and check things you missed in a book are all made miserable by poor e-reader hardware performance. I've been wanting to use my e-reader for playing Dungeons and Dragons for a long time and even now it's pretty much impossible due to poor performance so I'm stuck using my tablet, which is kind of a battery hog so I always have to worry about if it's charged or run a charging cable to the game table.
@cassiopeiatheladybug5367
5 ай бұрын
Ive never had a Kindle but ive had a Kobo Clara (and later Kobo Clara 2e) for the last 8 years and while its slow and i also get annoyed at how laggy it is with typing and using the internet i do really like it and cant imagine getting a Kindle
@AskWhyMoreOften
5 ай бұрын
The lag even on the newest versions of either has led me to typically use their website or app to buy books and scroll through daily deals and so on. Team Kobo always
@cassiopeiatheladybug5367
5 ай бұрын
@@AskWhyMoreOften yeah i only use the website/internet on the e reader when im in a pinch, most of the time i use the comupter and Calibre to organize everything and then just put them on the e reader. It works really well :D
@frannook
5 ай бұрын
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.
@DanClapp
22 күн бұрын
I do the same for books as I do for all my movies and music. I download whatever book I want for free (if you know, you know) and then buy the physical version. Convert the files to epub on calibre if need be and load them up onto my kobo. I can edit all the metadata and choose whatever cover I want. The real cost is the tedious process of maintaining continuity between all the titles.
@fifguy
4 ай бұрын
I had to pause the video just before the 06:00 mark. I DO want a kickstand for my e-reader because I use them while eating, especially when I went to work in the office and took lunch break. Try reading a hardback and eating tacos at the same time.
@vampbat
4 ай бұрын
Cannot overstate how awesome the built-in features for Kobo are, like Library Book/Libby browsing and minimalist reading stats. I almost went with a Kobo before discovering the Pocketbook line has Text-to-Speech. That sold it for me!
@kathyw.1835
5 ай бұрын
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.
@michaelkramer6814
5 ай бұрын
The one thing I like about the Kobo E-Reader is being able to read the publishers’s font. Borrowing books from the library is easer on the Kobo than it is on the Kindle.
@MrNagano00
5 ай бұрын
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.
@skeezixcodejedi
5 ай бұрын
Really great up front scoping and caveat section to define the review; and the filmography lately has been top tier.. levelled up!
@Kim_Miller
5 ай бұрын
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.
@ChrisBalcom
5 ай бұрын
What is the tiny one you set down right at the beginning of the video and then never mentioned?
@mattwatrud2617
5 ай бұрын
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.
@anne_vvv
5 ай бұрын
I have an old Pocketbook Basic and I wonder why we moved away from that - no need for internet, reads any format, battery lives for weeks, no light or any gadgets - pretends to be a book, it's just lighter and holds more.
@MrCaddySlash
4 ай бұрын
I’ve actually purchased e-reader cases just because they can be propped up like that. It makes it a lot easier to read on my lunch break while I’m eating!
@judyroy3201
4 ай бұрын
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
@asadraheem4829
4 ай бұрын
What is the best device for Software Engineers who want to actual use it for reading technical books?
@StatusClick
5 ай бұрын
I think the lag problem with Eink isn't going to be solved any time soon, at least not without a hit to power usage. From my understanding, the reason why there is lag in e-readers using e-ink is due to the pigments in the display going up and down based on what is being displayed. this is why you also have some ghosting effects. But because of that you get lag. It's not the hardware or software but a limitation of the tech itself (which I guess you could say is hardware, but if you put in the latest Hight end CPU and Graphics card in an e-reader you would still get the same lag)
@harrisonh5004
14 күн бұрын
I love my Kobo Clara Colour. I’m not reading comics, I just like seeing my book covers in colour.
@worstbuddyreaderEddi3
5 ай бұрын
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!)
@101Waylander
5 ай бұрын
I won’t be upgrading my Kindle Scribe until they release the Scribe colour. I’ve owned every Kindle since the release of the Kindle DX and I just love the ease of use, functionality and quality.
@kvan8046
5 ай бұрын
Yass keen for this
@ZekeDuarte
5 ай бұрын
I don't think that flex test was needed. No one is going to do that to an ereader even by accident.
@buveusedencre
3 ай бұрын
In Italy we can't use Bluetooth with kindles, so no audiobooks. We also can't borrow books from libraries, so our Kindles are blocked in the Amazon ecosystem. With Kobos we can do all this stuff and they're also sold in physical stores, while Kindles aren't. We can only buy them online on Amazon. Still, Kindles are way more popular than Kobos and the reason is beyond me 😅
@adrianoines521
3 ай бұрын
my disdain for Amazon has led me to the Barnes and noble nook which is generally not great whether it be touch screen response, or how uneven the backlighting is, or how SLOW it is so I think kobo may be a good option when I have the funds. thanks for the vid!!
@biankatoth1786
5 ай бұрын
I'm from Hungary, living in Austria. We have Kindle here but I use a Tolino which is a German brand if I'm not mistaken. It's my second one, after the first one died after 6 years. I'm not sure that it knows as much as a Kindle but if you only use it for reading and taking notes then it's fine and I'm sure it's much cheaper than a Kindle.
@erickibler5860
4 ай бұрын
As a U.S. Kindle/Libby/Library user, I find that the side-loading process is easy.
@MisterMetalFan666
5 ай бұрын
My first kobo touch lasted 10 years. Well it still works, but it was old and needed an upgrade.
@bollywoodgirl21
5 ай бұрын
Since I'm allready deeply embeded in the Amazon eco System with kindle and audible I just stay there and wait for there comic book/manga option. Right now I read those on my tablet anyways for Resolution reasons
@h.a.6060
3 ай бұрын
Besides color, what Kobo Libra Colour can do that Kindle Scribe can't do is annotate directly on the page rather than using sticky notes like in Kindle Scribe. This itself is a big feature in favor of Kobo
@BeccaM4
5 ай бұрын
What is that little square thing?
@vampbat
4 ай бұрын
the cut to Editing Content Creator STILL working on doing the pan placement got me GOOD that timing was FUNNY!
@paigeme886
5 ай бұрын
No matter how terrible or depressed I feel, you always make me smile. Thank you so incredibly much :)
@mgratk
4 ай бұрын
If you're reading comics, magazines, or whatever use a regular tablet and get great colors instead of (almost)acceptable colors.
@mahmoudoraby7222
5 ай бұрын
your content is legit evolving, great job love the skits
@AdamCHowell
4 ай бұрын
I got the paperwhite about a decade ago and the main issues I had were: 1. It charged an extra £10 to get rid of ads on the sleep screen, which for me was a hidden cost that infuriated me. Don't know if they still do that but I ikely wouldn't choose kindle again for that reason alone. 2. It doesn't have physical buttons and having used a much ealier kindle, with buttons, I know physical buttons are the best way of turning pages. 3. It's just painfully slow as ebooks are. I'm just checking out videos to see the current state of them. USB C, buttons to turn pages and faster speeds are whats making me think about an upgrade.
@icarlsw34
2 ай бұрын
I use the kobo 8" I bought a few years ago here in Canada. I liked the size better than what kindle had to offer at the time. Funny thing is I still buy my books mostly from Amazon because better prices and selection there. I have to convert kindle books using calibre to a format the kobo can read though which can be a pain to setup if you are not tech savvy.
@L.J.McEachern
5 ай бұрын
Or don't use any of those. Got a Pocketbox for a paperwhite e-reader. I don't like Amazon. Like at all when it comes to books. I buy as few books from Amazon as I can. I either use Kobo or Googleplay books to get e-books. Of those two, Kobo is much easier to get books from and it's much easier for me to get books from the wild as book funnel is an outlet of mind as well. I just use my desktop and loading them up on my e-reader. As long as there is an EPUB file, it's great. And if I want an upgrade to another e-reader, I'll likely go with Kobo. Though my dream device is an Onyx Boox.
@Marco_Onyxheart
5 ай бұрын
+1 for Onyx Boox. I have one, it's great. I do mostly use the Kindle app on it because Whispersync is GOAT. But at least I get more options in terms of format/size and features with Onyx Boox, which I don't get with Amazon.
@pandakholin
5 ай бұрын
I have a kindle bought in 2013 and still works perfectly fine. My friends who had kobo none of them have lasted that long, and eventually they exchanged to kindle. Not to be on Amazon side but this is a product I think they do very well, and are the best at it. Like Apple and iPads.
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