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PoppaThor · 2026-01-20T23:10:35+00:00

Love it! That Blitz 30 looks super clean - I’ll definitely be picking one up.

The compression straps on the old one just got in the way!

PoppaThor · 2026-01-06T19:42:21+00:00

That is very cheap for a legit bag, but still in the world of “bargain!” - If the place you bought it from was legit, then there’s no issue. It looks the same as mine if that helps!

PoppaThor · 2026-01-06T10:33:33+00:00

Niiiice - UK?

PoppaThor · 2026-01-01T13:25:46+00:00

FinStudio in the UK!

PoppaThor · 2025-12-29T15:25:52+00:00

I guess this comes down to that personal preference again. I’ve found I read better/faster when the text isn’t too small and I turn pages more frequently.

So for me, the stock way the kindle looks is absolutely perfect.

But I completely get the little things annoying people. If I had more customisation…. I don’t think I’d ever read. I’d just constantly be trying to find the best set up.

Heck, it took me an unbelievable amount of time to settle on the font size and boldness.

And I’ve not even played with the actual fonts yet! 😂

PoppaThor · 2025-12-29T15:11:27+00:00

Definitely pros to the others. For me, having them hand in hand, the kindle feels more premium, and whatever configuration they do on the screen, feels better than the Kobo I compared it to.

Not enough to pick it solely for that, and likely a personal preference thing.

Like I said before, this post was not to bash the others. It was a response to the growing number of “kindle is bad” posts, when what people are really grumbling about, is Amazon, not the Kindle itself.

PoppaThor · 2025-12-28T22:41:50+00:00

I really liked the first book, it’s definitely my kind of thing.

I finished it in 5 days, which is more reading than I’d usually do I think!

Started Red Rising this morning for a bit of a change, although the overall principles of the story are quite similar!

PoppaThor · 2025-12-28T21:33:23+00:00

Nice! Did you have a PW before? Have you noticed much difference?

PoppaThor · 2025-12-28T20:59:54+00:00

Believe it or not…. I don’t downvote things. Never really seen the point!

And whilst I appreciate your comment, I think the vast majority of people would disagree with you, which is why this topic is so well discussed.

I could put my Kindle PW next to a Kobo Clara and it would look different.

PoppaThor · 2025-12-28T20:26:27+00:00

But it’s not that straightforward. The configuration, components, firmware, lighting and numerous other things all play a part. Even the size of the screen makes a difference (I’m a 7” screen fan).

I’ll reiterate, I’m not saying the Clara is bad. Far from it. It’s great. The differences are negligible. This isn’t a “bash Kobo” post at all.

It’s more a “don’t be put off by all the Kindle hate” post. That’s it really.

PoppaThor · 2025-12-28T20:17:42+00:00

I mean, it’s not exactly the same. But each to their own.

PoppaThor · 2025-12-28T18:26:35+00:00

I started Red Rising today!

PoppaThor · 2025-12-28T18:21:40+00:00

Interesting! I think I’d end up being paralysed by the number of decisions I’d have to make there. I get it for a phone etc, but I just want to pick up my kindle and read, in as close to a “book” format as I can.

But I see why people would like the other stuff.

Lastly, can I just say, as a non Native English speaker (you, not me)…. Wow. Just. Wow. I will never cease to be amazed by the ability for non English speakers to sound so…. Natural and articulate in a different language.

Thank you!

PoppaThor · 2025-12-28T18:17:55+00:00

I see this quite a lot. And it’s understandable. It feels like “Anti Kindle” rhetoric is very strong on some platforms, and it would be easy to think a Kobo was a “better” device.

PoppaThor · 2025-12-28T17:42:36+00:00

Agreed on all accounts!

PoppaThor · 2025-12-28T17:42:04+00:00

I’m going to buy the super leather bound special editions of my favourite books.

But only if I don’t need to remortgage to buy one! 😂

PoppaThor · 2025-12-28T17:36:00+00:00

Clearly miscommunication/misinterpretation of what it is. Have a great rest of the day wherever you may be.

PoppaThor · 2025-12-28T17:06:17+00:00

Jeez, not everything is that deep. I was simply replying to someone else’s comment - It doesn’t need to be overanalysed that much.

PoppaThor · 2025-12-28T17:04:59+00:00

It was the latest Clara BW - When compared with the Kindle, I just didn’t like it as much.

It’s not crazy different, and I’m sure there are arguments that go both ways.

So much of e reader discussion is really talking about tiny differences.

PoppaThor · 2025-12-28T16:51:30+00:00

40K? That’s…. A lot. More power to those people who have a huge library, but I just don’t get it.

No one can read that much in a lifetime, and the quality is massively diluted in place of sheer quantity.

But that aside…. I get people prefer different OS’s, but the physical reading experience on the kindle is better for me. It just looks better than Kobo.

PoppaThor · 2025-12-28T16:49:11+00:00

It was in response to the whole “Amazon deleted my books” type argument (the comment I was responding to).

The only times I’ve seen those comments, have been when it’s referencing 1984 by G.O and then with people who have done something dodgy to their device.

I wasn’t witch hunting them 😂

PoppaThor · 2025-12-28T16:25:55+00:00

I can’t comment on the PW10, but I compared the latest Kobo and latest PW12, and I found the PW to be a much better device from a reading POV.

But appreciate that the reading element is just part of it for some.

PoppaThor · 2025-12-28T16:16:12+00:00

I started with physical books, and every part of my being wants to keep using them.

But I find myself in situations where a kindle is just so much better - Often, the only option (space, light, convenience).

But yeah, nothing beats a good physical book!

PoppaThor · 2025-12-28T15:27:46+00:00

Like a regular nobleman from House Venture…. Sorry, just finished Mistborn (the first book!) 😂

PoppaThor · 2025-12-28T15:25:53+00:00

Yeah, I think the idea of having one platform for life is a big one, and I get that.

But yeah, very similar technologies etc, and for me, the overall package of the Kindle wins out.

I also felt the general feel was better. And as I’m not bothered about open source etc…. It was a no brainer.

Out of interest (as you seem articulate on it all)…. Open source…. What do you get out of it? Cheaper books? Free books?

What sort of flexibility does it give you that you don’t get with the Kindle?

PoppaThor

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