In the search for a new gadget for e-reading, it's natural for
anyone to stumble upon two very popular options, the Amazon Kindle and
the Kobo E-reader Touch. These two are the biggest players in terms of
popularity and specs. And while there are so many far more advanced
tablet computers from brands like Samsung, Apple, and others, the Kindle
vs Kobo issue is really about the question of which between the two is
the better e-reader.
It is well accepted that Amazon's Kindle is getting most of the praise and limelight when it comes to e-reading. However, just like the reign of kings and queens, Kindle's time in power is temporary. This is especially true with the looming rise in popularity of another e-reader on the block, WHSmith's Kobo eReader Touch Edition. Aside from the touch screen, what are the salient differences between the two?
Just by looking at the Kindle, one can attest as to why the device is very popular. Amazon was able to convince customers that using E-Ink screen technology with basic color would be better in terms of reading experience and they were right! And the better news is that the new generations of Kindle are pretty much better in terms of specs and features. The WiFi connectivity is still there and there are loads of other features. The new Amazon Kindle retains the 6-inch E-Ink display. But the real improvement is really the most convenient way of reading and then the pages are able to turn a lot faster. The soft keyboard is also a big plus for searching and finding e-book titles.
The once mobile broadband feature from the old Kindle has been removed but the WiFi connectivity feature is retained, and that's for good reason. As such, you still can order titles wirelessly. There's little change in the menu or the Whispersync feature and the apps and items purchased can be accessed through the free Kindle apps available on Android and iOS.
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On the other hand, the Kobo eReader Touch is surprisingly more expensive this time around. However, that may actually come as an expected development considering the touch screen upgrade. Perhaps the most sought after feature of the Kobo is the fact that whenever a user downloads an e-book, he has the privilege to install the same item to other devices of his liking. This is possible because the Kobo series of e-readers are able to support a wide range of formats for e-reading, which specifically include PDF, TXT, MOBI, ePUB, RTF, HTML, and CBZ. Additionally, these devices can as well view comic and picture book formats like JPEG, GIF, and BMP.
Meanwhile, the Kobo device has the same screen size to that of the Kindle, so the Kindle vs Kobo battle on the screen is mostly on even terms. The entire device measures and weighs at 165mm x 114mm x 10mm and 185 grams respectively. There is also an over-the-air purchase of books for Kobo but it has the edge in terms of USB connectivity and charging.
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Now by looking at each device, potential buyers will certainly have varying opinions. Others may like the Kindle while some will try to experiment with the Kobo. It's true that Kindle has the edge in terms of popularity and marketing but it doesn't mean that the Kobo is a far lesser device in terms of quality.
It is well accepted that Amazon's Kindle is getting most of the praise and limelight when it comes to e-reading. However, just like the reign of kings and queens, Kindle's time in power is temporary. This is especially true with the looming rise in popularity of another e-reader on the block, WHSmith's Kobo eReader Touch Edition. Aside from the touch screen, what are the salient differences between the two?
Just by looking at the Kindle, one can attest as to why the device is very popular. Amazon was able to convince customers that using E-Ink screen technology with basic color would be better in terms of reading experience and they were right! And the better news is that the new generations of Kindle are pretty much better in terms of specs and features. The WiFi connectivity is still there and there are loads of other features. The new Amazon Kindle retains the 6-inch E-Ink display. But the real improvement is really the most convenient way of reading and then the pages are able to turn a lot faster. The soft keyboard is also a big plus for searching and finding e-book titles.
The once mobile broadband feature from the old Kindle has been removed but the WiFi connectivity feature is retained, and that's for good reason. As such, you still can order titles wirelessly. There's little change in the menu or the Whispersync feature and the apps and items purchased can be accessed through the free Kindle apps available on Android and iOS.
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On the other hand, the Kobo eReader Touch is surprisingly more expensive this time around. However, that may actually come as an expected development considering the touch screen upgrade. Perhaps the most sought after feature of the Kobo is the fact that whenever a user downloads an e-book, he has the privilege to install the same item to other devices of his liking. This is possible because the Kobo series of e-readers are able to support a wide range of formats for e-reading, which specifically include PDF, TXT, MOBI, ePUB, RTF, HTML, and CBZ. Additionally, these devices can as well view comic and picture book formats like JPEG, GIF, and BMP.
Meanwhile, the Kobo device has the same screen size to that of the Kindle, so the Kindle vs Kobo battle on the screen is mostly on even terms. The entire device measures and weighs at 165mm x 114mm x 10mm and 185 grams respectively. There is also an over-the-air purchase of books for Kobo but it has the edge in terms of USB connectivity and charging.
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Now by looking at each device, potential buyers will certainly have varying opinions. Others may like the Kindle while some will try to experiment with the Kobo. It's true that Kindle has the edge in terms of popularity and marketing but it doesn't mean that the Kobo is a far lesser device in terms of quality.
