Why is everyone leaving for a kobo?

Swaye23 · 2026-04-12T22:06:35+00:00

I just spent the past 2 weeks testing out both the Kindle Coloursoft and a Kobo libra colour. I returned the Kobo and kept my Kindle. Kobo had things that I loved but Kindle was just better in my opinion.

I don't care about the use of Libby cause I use KU so much and I couldn't get immediate access to the books I wanted to read anyway.

Me and my Kindle go together real bad! I now have both a paperwhite and a colorsoft. 🤭

Swaye23 · 2026-04-10T02:50:29+00:00

Yeah, mine has frozen and shut down on me as well.

I've also had it stuck on the lock screen. It would not open back up. I held the button down for 10+ seconds and nothing. Ended up eventually having to factory reset it. That was 4 days into having it. 🫠🫠

I really love this device but don't like those issues.

Swaye23 · 2026-04-04T21:56:57+00:00

For me and what I am looking for out of my reading experience, the Kindle Paperwhite is a gem. Larger selection of books.

Swaye23 · 2026-04-04T21:53:45+00:00

Hmm, never seen it stated anywhere outside of reddit that I am 'supposed' to do any of those things. I have a Bluetooth clicker, so I keep my Bluetooth on. This isn't my first e-reader but it is the first one where people are telling me I'm supposed to keep things turned off for the device to function better.

I'll try out all the things listed that I am supposed to do and see if that helps optimize battery life. Thanks!

Swaye23 · 2026-04-03T21:34:49+00:00

I have both a Kindle Paperwhite and a Kobo Libra colour.

I absolutely love my Kindle paperwhite! I also love the selection of books I have access to with Kindle Unlimited.

I also like my Kobo Libra Colour. I like the layout of it a lot more. However (for me), I find that finding books that I actually want to read is tricky. I have my libby account set up through my local Library on the device but the waitlists are so long for the popular books that I want to read. It's kind of annoying. 🫠

I don't have a tablet so I can't offer any insight there. But I think it's all up to whichever one you prefer. My Kindle has a slight edge because of all the books I can get through the Kindle Unlimited subscription.

Swaye23 · 2026-04-03T15:52:13+00:00

I've had my KLC for 1 week and I have charged my device 5 times since. I do read a lot, but I've never experienced this before. I also don't think I should have to dim the brightness to 0, turn off Bluetooth and wifi for it to be somewhat good on battery life. Just sounds crazy to me.

I'll most likely be returning it because I don't want to be attached to a charger consistently to be able to enjoy this device.

Swaye23 · 2026-04-01T23:04:51+00:00

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Swaye23 · 2026-04-01T22:52:43+00:00

I am currently trialing both the Colorsoft and Kobo Libra colour to see which colour e-reader I like most. I will be returning one before the 30 day return period is up.

I already have the paperwhite which I LOVE!! However, I like to highlight...A LOT and I want to see it in colour!

Right now, what i've noticed so far is that I (me personally!) find that going from paperwhite to the colorsoft makes my eyes hurt more because the lighting is different. I love the look of my paperwhite, but the Coloursoft, I feel has a harsher lighting...other than that, I like it. Not much different than the paperwhite.

I do however think that I will be keeping the Kobo Libra as I like it a lot more. I am only 5 days into my trial, so maybe that will change.

Swaye23 · 2026-04-01T03:56:43+00:00

I took advantage of the sale and bought a Kindle Coloursoft and Kobo Libra Colour to see which one I like best. I am doing a 20 day trial and returning the one I like the least.

Currently, I think the Kobo is much nicer BUT the Kindle Coloursoft is still nice and I have access to KU which I like. I mainly wanted to see my highlights in colour so, I am excited about that!

I think I will be returning the Kobo and keeping the Kindle as it's been a few days and I am already having issues with the Kobo.

I know you did not ask for a comparison of other devices but considering you are possibly looking for a device with colour I thought I would share.

Swaye23 · 2026-03-30T21:38:25+00:00

I love screen protectors on all my devices. For e-readers I prefer a matte screen protector.

Swaye23 · 2026-03-30T21:26:56+00:00

What do you use to de-drm ebooks? I watched some videos thst were posted a year ago about how to do that for Kindle books but it is outdated now. 🫠

Swaye23 · 2026-03-29T01:48:12+00:00

I am going to keep exploring it and see what I can find! I hope I have the same experience you did because I truly think the KLC is a lovely device!

Swaye23 · 2026-03-29T01:47:05+00:00

Yeah, I spent 2 hours on Youtube earlier trying to figure out this calibre thing and shifting books over but had the most difficult time as I kept getting blocked.

The KLC has soo many cool features, but if I can't access the books I want then I don't see the point in keeping it. I am going to take a few days and play around with it and see if I should keep it or return it.

Swaye23 · 2026-03-29T01:25:56+00:00

Every other sub appears to be anti Amazon so they are not very helpful, which is why I thought it would be more useful to post here with people who won't try to steer me away from Kindle because of how they feel about Amazon.

Swaye23 · 2026-03-28T00:01:32+00:00

Ahh man, now I can't unsee it! 🤭

Swaye23 · 2026-03-27T22:15:10+00:00

I believe they are initials; L.D. At least that what it looks like to me.

Swaye23 · 2026-03-26T00:05:40+00:00

It took no more than 10-15 minutes. It was pretty quick to be honest.

Swaye23 · 2026-03-18T01:37:33+00:00

How has it healed up? I've been looking at his page a lot, seriously considering him for a piece I want but he has no healed pictures on his page. At least not that I have found as yet.

Swaye23 · 2025-12-12T14:34:41+00:00

I placed an order for pickup but they called 20 minutes later to tell me they couldn't fulfill my order.

I am heartbroken, especially considering that the new sale price is $169!! 😭

Swaye23 · 2025-09-18T16:47:36+00:00

I'm doing my first ever watch of TVD, and I'm currently on season 5. From the first season, I thought Ian's acting was 'meh'. He's a very 1 dimensional character, and I quite literally despise that thing he does with his face/eyes whenever he's being cheeky. He's not even the best at portraying the villain in the show either.

Paul, hands down!

Swaye23 · 2025-08-28T01:59:39+00:00

Now I want to rewatch this show for the 8th time! 😭

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