It’s an easy process to install KOReader on Kobos, though that’s ultimately to have more options. The Kobo software is already decently capable and doesn’t shove ads down your throat like Kindle does.
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zerofk@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
Follow up question: any recommendations? I definitely don’t want kindle, and the only alternative I often see mentioned is kobo. But it seems that also comes with its own software pre-installed? Can it be easily replaced without jailbreaking? Do you need a kobo account for anything?
Are there other brands that don’t try to push you into their ecosystem?
DebatableRaccoon@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
piranhaconda@mander.xyz 2 weeks ago
I have a box palma 2 and a supernote a5x. I like both, but for different things. The palma 2 is primarily for reading fiction. The supernote is for handwritten notes, doodles, or reading larger format textbooks or research paper PDFs.
dustyData@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Kobo is one of the most open and cheap platform. Great variety as well in features and models.
I want to upgrade my really old kindle for a Clara colour.