It’s got a similar 6-inch, 300ppi front-lit E Ink touchscreen display, which is super easy to read on.
Ebook reader upgrade#
If you’re already tied into Kobo’s ecosystem, the Clara HD is a great upgrade to older models like the Glo or Touch 2.0, and if you’re looking for a new e-reader, it’s definitely the best non-Amazon option-though it’s hard to recommend it over the Paperwhite for any other reason. The screen on the Kobo Clara HD resembles natural light depending on the time of day. The easy choice: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Their hardware is every bit as good as Amazon’s, and their wide range of available titles will definitely satisfy all your reading needs. If you dislike Amazon’s business model, question their ethics, or simply don’t want to give even more money to a billionaire like Jeff Bezos, then a Kobo is an easy choice.
Amazon is clearly committed to its roots as a bookseller and is highly likely to stick around and keep providing support for your device. If you’re getting an e-reader for the first time, going for a Kindle is a safe bet. The Kindle is by far the most popular line of e-readers. If you’ve already invested in Nook and have no problems accessing their store, sticking with it is not a bad idea, but given these circumstances, it’s definitely hard to recommend buying one as your first e-reader.
Ebook reader update#
Plus, they update their hardware less frequently and users have flagged their plastic build as inferior to that of Kindles and Kobos. After pulling out of the UK in 2016 (and leaving existing customers in a bit of a bind), they’re now only available in the US. If there’s an independent author you love and they only publish on one store, that might be a reason to choose one over the other, but beyond that, all stores largely stock the same array of titles and let indie authors self-publish.īarnes & Noble’s Nook Store raises a few red flags, though. There’s not a lot of difference between these alternatives. There are two other major choices with dedicated hardware available: the Kobo Store, and Barnes & Noble’s Nook Store. Since the word “Kindle” is now synonymous with “e-reader,” it might seem Amazon has already won the e-book war, but the online retailer is not the only option. But still, choosing which store you want to go with is a major decision because you’ll have to stick with it at least for the foreseeable future.
If you’re buying an e-reader for the first time, you’ll definitely have more freedom. Switching operating systems involves changing your entire ecosystem if you do so, be prepared to buy your entire library all over again. If you have a Kindle, stick with Kindles, and if you have a Kobo, stick with Kobos. If you’ve already amassed a sizable e-book library and want to update your e-reader, the most important feature to look for is compatibility. Porting the same file to your Kindle (Amazon), or even reading it on the Kindle app for iPadOS or iOS, isn’t a simple process and requires breaking the digital rights management (DRM) seal that protects the file. This means that depending on where you buy your e-books (Amazon, Google Play, Barnes & Noble, the Kobo store, etc.), you will only be able to read your book on devices with a specific operating system.īuy Little Women on iTunes and you’ll only be able to open it on the iBooks app on your Apple devices.
Ebook reader software#
The library conundrumĮ-book readers aren’t really standalone devices-they’re the hardware expression of a whole software ecosystem. Unlike smartphones, the e-book landscape shifts glacially, but there are a few great options that weren’t available a few years ago.
And if you’re stuck with an old e-book reader and want to upgrade, now is a good time to do it. It’s never been easier to carry around what would be a large hardcover to read on your commute or your vacation. If you love reading but are still new to e-readers, you’re in for a serious treat. It was originally published on April 25, 2020.Į-book readers are one of the clearest signs the future is now- having an entire library in your pocket powered by a battery that almost never runs out is exactly what my seven-year-old self was dreaming of (sorry, iPhone).
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