![]() ![]() The gold is available with 32GB storage, but wi-fi only, while the graphite has 8GB storage (wi-fi only) or 32GB storage with included mobile connectivity. This is especially handy if you want to buy a new title when you’re away from wi-fi, such as on the beach. Free really means 4G included for the lifetime of the product, to download books you buy. ![]() It’s the only reader to have a version with what’s called free mobile connectivity. It is pricey, and for many the paperwhite will be easily good enough. It has the subtlest frontlight which adjusts to the ambient light automatically (though the new paperwhite now also boasts this) and can be adjusted from pure white to a warm, gentle amber shade. The oasis is remarkably thin: 3.4mm at its thinnest, but 8.4mm where the battery sits. This ebook reader is stunning, not least thanks to its aluminium design which comes in two colours: gold and graphite. ![]() Some even have lights that can change colour from a cool blue to a warmer orange to make them more comfortable to read at different times of the day. ![]() And because it’s light directed at the screen, rather than the backlighting from a tablet that shines at you, ebook readers don’t tire your eyes. You can read in a darkened bedroom without disturbing your significant other, thanks to the lights that can now even be found on entry-level models. But for convenience, ebook readers can’t be outdone. Sure, you can’t match the feel of paper, or the way you can know how far you are through your latest book just by how it feels in your two hands, instead of relying on a percentage indicator. Now, with better displays, clever navigation and lots of extra features, they almost come close to the brilliance of, you know, real books. The Kobo line of readers is notably cheaper when purchased outside of the United States, with many refurbished versions available from the Rakuten Kobo website.The first ebook readers were clunky and simplistic, but even so, they changed everything. The premium Kobo Elipsa 2E also opted to include a stylus which can be used for taking notes. The Kobo line is very similar, with the base Kobo Nia starting at $109.99/£94.99. The Kindle Scribe offers the same reading experience as its siblings but is best described as a smart notebook, bundled with a stylus for writing and doodling. The most expensive Kindle is the Kindle Scribe (2022), which launched at $339.99/£329.99. The base Kindle model is currently in its 11th generation and launched with a $99.99/£84.99 price tag. Image Credit (Trusted Reviews) They both offer a wide selection of readersīoth Kindle and Kobo offer a selection of e-readers that cater to different price points and purposes. This makes the Kobo the better choice if you’re hoping to borrow books instead of buying them outright, and may make them the best option for those living outside of the United States. It’s worth noting that you can also borrow books from libraries using a Kindle, but only in the United States.Įvery Kobo reader has OverDrive built in, so once you have a library card you can easily borrow books in America, the UK and Canada, among other regions. However, the biggest difference is that Kobo devices can download books that are borrowed from many public libraries through a service called OverDrive. Kobo offers a similar service in the form of the Kobo Store, which has the same access to ebooks and audiobooks. Users can also sign up for a Kindle Unlimited membership, which gives members access to hundreds of ebooks, audiobooks, news and magazine subscriptions. The easiest way to download and read books on a Kindle is by using the Kindle Store, which hosts a wide selection of books. Amazon Kindles are tightly integrated with the Amazon ecosystem. ![]()
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