Ot kobo or kindle?

[bankr63]

Good for you! I'm now realizing I need to buy a nice cover for it so I can carry it in my purse. More shopping

The leather Roots covers are really nice; we have them for all 3 of our Kobos. One thought for the leather cover is that they are open at the top. At the beach this summer, they did not keep the sand out very well. There are some really nice neoprene covers now available at Chapters as well. We are considering switching to these.

 

[luvthemouse71]

I have a Kindle 3 which I love but I just ordered a Kobo Wireless. I will use that one for library books. Plus, I'm boycotting Amazon right now because they are selling a guide for pedophiles on their site and are refusing to take it down . it's all in the news right now.

I'm not a book banner - but just as Amazon says they have a right to sell what they want, I have a right to not give my money to a company who does wrong(IMHO). I'm voting with my wallet..

 

[minnie56]

But-what are the differences between a kindle and a kobo?

Thanks!

 

[luvthemouse71]

But-what are the differences between a kindle and a kobo?

Thanks!

You can't download library books onto a Kindle- you can with a Kobo. Kobo is open format. Kindle is awesome but you get books primarily through Amazon( there are some other sites to get books for the Kindle though). My kindle is also the 3 g one .

 

[minnie56]

Not sure my DH would use the library aspect..are they both visually the same to use?

Tks!

 

[jtdl]

Walmart now sells the Kobo as well - $149.

 

[bookbabe626]

I have to admit...I'm a Kindle Addict. Originally, I didn't think I'd like an eBook reader. I'm a big fan of traditional print literacy. However, once I got my Kindle, I was hooked.

Pros:
- carry your whole library everywhere
- change font sizes easily
- electronic ink used is surprisingly easy on the eyes
- generally lasts for a week or two of relatively heavy reading
- lots of cases, book lights and other accessories available
- can get Amazon.com gift cards to use for eBook purchases via Airmiles/Aeroplan/other points sites
- can purchase books via Amazon and a number of other sites, like Baen's free library
- "instant book gratification" where you can receive a new book in less than 60 seconds

Cons:
- not everything is available in eBook formats yet
- need to put it in a ziploc in order to feel safe about reading in the bathtub
- "instant book gratification" where you can receive a new book in less than 60 seconds

I was purchasing almost everything from Amazon already, since my personal Chapters boycott started (due to the change in their discount/points card, which eliminated the points aspect) so going with the Kindle was a no-brainer. However, if you google "kindle versus kobo" or search for reviews for one or the other, you should be able to get some good comparison charts or reviews...

 

[aristocat65]

Cons:

- need to put it in a ziploc in order to feel safe about reading in the bathtub

I love it! Thanks for solving this problem for me

 

[minnie56]

So-when buying a Kindle..purchase from amazon.com or .ca?
Thanks!

 

[bookbabe626]

So-when buying a Kindle..purchase from amazon.com or .ca?
Thanks!

You are purchasing from Amazon.com, but there's a link on the Amazon.ca page that takes you to the correct pages on Amazon.com

 

[minnie56]

Okay thanks!

 

[LSmith]

FYI

I ordered a Kindle from Amazon.com for my daughter for Christmas on a Friday and it arrived at my door Monday morning. I also ordered a case with a built in light. It looks great.