Anyway to get Libby on this?
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In terms of font size, kindle only gives you fixed font size to select. But kobo can let you select any font size.michelangelo88 wrote: ↑ I think it’s adequate in my view. It could be better for sure. But I think this is a deliberate choice so as to make the device light and small.
6” display is the size of a shortish paperback.
I’ve owned a kindle in one form or another since it’s launch. I don’t think that the size or “tapping” have ever crossed my mind. But that’s just me.
Honestly, isn’t tapping on a screen almost natural now?
Also, the text properties are changeable.
Ereader size is personal choice for sure. I just think 6 inch is pretty much phone size. Remind me that someone tried to read "war and peace " in iPhone lol
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Any thoughts on 8gb vs. 32gb on Kindle Paperwhite? Never owned an e-reader before but 8gb seems plenty of space for text files.
Thinking to pull trigger on Paperwhite having mulled over buying it for the last 4 years.
Thinking to pull trigger on Paperwhite having mulled over buying it for the last 4 years.
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RedFlagCrake wrote: ↑Any thoughts on 8gb vs. 32gb on Kindle Paperwhite? Never owned an e-reader before but 8gb seems plenty of space for text files.
Thinking to pull trigger on Paperwhite having mulled over buying it for the last 4 years.
Go with 8gb
The 32gb is supposedly big enough for audiobooks. But if you were listening to audio books, just use your phone.
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If you just use for text based book, even 2gb is enoughRedFlagCrake wrote: ↑ Any thoughts on 8gb vs. 32gb on Kindle Paperwhite? Never owned an e-reader before but 8gb seems plenty of space for text files.
Thinking to pull trigger on Paperwhite having mulled over buying it for the last 4 years.
The people who store thousands books in ereader usually the ones who are too "busy" to read
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My Kobo Touch is still going strong at an average of 30 books per year.
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Tough to decide between the two. I’ll head over to best to actually hold them on my hand see what is more comfortable.
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I think that has been expected every year since colour eink screens were introduced a decade ago. I'll believe it when I see it.Super strokey wrote: ↑ Just a heads up that Amazon is expected to introduce a colour eink kindle next year.
It will be way more expensive of course and possibly won't come though haha... Just wanted to pass on some info on it.

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Which generation is this ereader?
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The Kobo Libra with the same form factor and 7" eInk screen is a lot less money. I got mine at Staples for $150 on sale. It's very thin and light, but has a smaller battery than previous generations, and Kobo still hasn't solved the comfortable grip problem after all these generations.michelangelo88 wrote: ↑ Compared to the standard kindles, Oasis seems like quite a splurge. If it's in your budget, why not. But if you're waiting for a deal, it very rarely drops in price.
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Similar experience
I feel kindle hardware quality is better than kobo . Might be just quality control issue
Light in kobo seems always have (hardware?) issue. It's always getting dimmer and dimmer after use for awhile. No such issues in kindle
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So, can you upload books from PC?
Does it recognize other languages?
Does it recognize other languages?
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Thank you! What case would you recommend for the Paperwhite?michelangelo88 wrote: ↑
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If you’re in a hurry, then get something of any of the Canadian retail sites.
If you’re not in a hurry, then check AliExpress or eBay.ca. You essentially have 2 options (there might be others but they are not as popular). The lighter of the 2 options is a simple case with a magnetic cover that’ll perform wake/sleep function. The slightly heavier option is a case that will have a elastic strip on the cover’s inside where you can slip in your hand, this allows you to hold the kindle without gripping it (very convenient when you are doing a long book reading session). I have the latter. All non branded cases are of the same quality so go with the cheapest option with your preferred shipping option.
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Anyone buying the paperwhite, do a price match with staples to match bestbuy price and enter the air miles mega miles coupon code 75171 to be able to complete a mega miles offer and get the reader at the discounted matched price 

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Thanks, not sure what is the mega miles offer, but I'll try that:)
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