Here are a few things you should know before you make the switch.
Kindle has been a household name for so long that it also has the advantage of people power.
This may not be the case for some of the lesser established brands.
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Fortunately, there are ways of converting your books, the easiest of which uses an external program calledCalibre.
Kindle is also integrated with Goodreads, which automatically logs your reading into your Goodreads account.
Kobo uses BorrowBox instead of Libby, which works well but involves a bit moreset-upthan the Kindle method.
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Why I Still Prefer Kobo to Kindle
It sounds pretty bleak.
The thing is, I absolutely think it’s worth it.
I just love the simplicity of Kobo devices.
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The emphasis is on the books, not the added extras that come with the wider Amazon environment.
No ads, no apps, just books.
I also love how open Kobo is.
Customizing and modifying Kobo functionality is easy.
The sustainability aspect of Kobo is important to me as well.
Kobo is really transparent abouttheir sustainability goalsand how they are achieving them, and this is a big draw.
My Kobo is made from over 85% recycled plastic and is designed to berepaired yourself.
If you decide to make the switch, don’t say I didn’t warn you.
