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Probably because the EPUB file has some problem. Amazon is very strict about EPUB validity.
> Amazon is very strict about EPUB validity. They're also bad at converting perfectly valid epubs to their own format.
My biggest confusion about Send-to-kindle, is that you can't send an `AZW3` file. It's the format that Amazon uses; it works if you transfer it by USB; for some reason, you just can't send it by email. Makes no sense to me.
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Kindle Paperwhite (2021) is one of the fastest E-reader available right now (in term of responsive ness). Kindle device have excellent dictionary too, especially for non-latin language. (Japanese dictionary implementation on Kobo is not very good). Kobo is more open and is price competitively with Kindle. It's also much more customizable if you are into that. There are also a lot of Android e-ink tablet like BOOX. Th…
What about battery replacement? Seems like no matter how good the display and build quality, all eBook readers are bound to stop holding a charge after 3-4 years. I feel like the ongoing availability of newly-produced replacement batteries and the difficulty of replacing them are the primary factors in choosing an ebook reader. My 2015 Paperwhite barely lasts 20 minutes after I pull the charging cable, even back in 2…
I don't think any e-readers are designed to be user-replaceable except the very first Kindle. As for DIY replacement, I don't really know, sorry.
> A replacement battery manufactured shortly after the reader is going to be as bad as the one that came installed by the time I need it.
Is it? I was under impression that battery mostly degrade with cycle count. At least, there are plenty of people still use Kindle from 10 years ago.
> [...] warranty replacement is a solution.
Then I think you are mostly limited to Kindle or Kobo. Most other e-reader or e-ink tablet are mostly shipped from China so warranty and replacement are going to not be as good.
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It's trading customisation/flexibility for ease of use, at a (potentially) higher cost. The older kindles with 2G/3G "Whispersync" functionality had another major drawcard of working just about anywhere, even if you didn't have wifi coverage or a phone with data services. I have in the past used this to load several more books while in an airport in a foreign country between flights. Many people if you hand them a Ki…
The Kobo Store is really easy to use - plus Overdrive (library ebook software) is natively integrated into Kobo as well. It’s basically equivalent to Amazon and when you purchase from Kobo (or check out from local library) it shows up automatically when you sync via wifi. They’ll even price match Amazon (credit for difference in cost +10% bonus) just by filling out a form.
Finally! Amazon should have done this long ago. ePub v3 supports everything MOBI does and it has really extensive support across platforms. This is HUGE for people with a big eBook collection.
Note that the Kindle devices themselves still do not support ePub files. (EDIT: as of the last time I checked a month or two ago, but maybe this has changed?) Previously, you could send a MOBI file to your Kindle email address, and it would be delivered to your Kindle. Now, you have to send them an ePub file, and Amazon will convert it to an AZW3 file (which is structurally very similar to MOBI) and send that to your…
> Amazon has announced the retirement of its proprietary MOBI file format for eBooks, and a transition to the EPUB format for use on Kindle devices and apps.
which makes me wonder if they know more than we do?
I very consciously did not buy a Kindle when choosing an Ereader about a year ago. The Kobo H2O is incredible and has served me very well. The format support is wonderful, and the stock OS does more than I need (though there is a whole community of custom OSes that also look cool). Combined with Calibre, I don't even see what the Kindle value prop is.
I'd imagine something like Most people just buy books from Amazon I expect, so they don't really need multi-format support.
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Kindle Paperwhite (2021) is one of the fastest E-reader available right now (in term of responsive ness). Kindle device have excellent dictionary too, especially for non-latin language. (Japanese dictionary implementation on Kobo is not very good). Kobo is more open and is price competitively with Kindle. It's also much more customizable if you are into that. There are also a lot of Android e-ink tablet like BOOX. Th…
What about battery replacement? Seems like no matter how good the display and build quality, all eBook readers are bound to stop holding a charge after 3-4 years. I feel like the ongoing availability of newly-produced replacement batteries and the difficulty of replacing them are the primary factors in choosing an ebook reader. My 2015 Paperwhite barely lasts 20 minutes after I pull the charging cable, even back in 2…
I very consciously did not buy a Kindle when choosing an Ereader about a year ago. The Kobo H2O is incredible and has served me very well. The format support is wonderful, and the stock OS does more than I need (though there is a whole community of custom OSes that also look cool). Combined with Calibre, I don't even see what the Kindle value prop is.
The lack of 5 ghz wifi and micro usb are slightly annoying, but overall, I love it.
Is this to stop users from downloading MOBI files with old versions of the Kindle app and export them with Calibre? Or was that already over?
Aside: what's the best e-reader device (ignoring cost)? I'd like to invest in one soon, something robust and durable, good contrast. I kinda like the idea of running open source software on an ereader but I'd probably consider it merely nice-to-have.
I have a Pocketbook HD3 Touch, and really like it. It's a 6" monochrome model, with white-to-red-tint backlight. Previously I owned their 360 model - with a clip-on cover and at 5" size, it was perfect to slip into a jacket pocket for bag-less outings. Sadly ebooks in that size are rare now.
Pocketbook are known for supporting lots of formats of ebooks, and being 'pretty open', but your expectations will vary there, I'm sure. They did bring out a similarly sized colour eink model about 2 years ago which looked tempting, though I personally don't have much material in that size that'd benefit from colour, and moving around text book, let alone A4 sized material on a 6" screen would be awful.