Kobo Clara HD eReader $164 + delivery @ Harvey Norman (Online Only)

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douglasac10 on 14/12/2020 - 15:59 harveynorman.com.au (431 clicks)
Last edited 14/12/2020 - 17:28 by 1 other user

Not as cheap as previous deals, but it's still better than nothing if you're in the market for one.

If you don't want to pay for shipping, it's $169 at JB Hifi. You could see if they're willing to price match - I managed to get them to price match the recent Booktopia deal (without shipping) when that was sold out, but YMMV.

It looks like it's past the date where they'll guarantee it arrives before Christmas so bear that in mind if you want it as a gift.

One of the main benefits of the Kobo over Kindle is the native Overdrive integration, so if your public library supports it (e.g. if you are a member of any SA public library) you can borrow books straight to device with no need to deal with the atrocity that is Adobe Digital Editions.

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  HunterBargainHunter on 14/12/2020 - 16:15

  +1

  does the library thing work in Victoria?

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    techno2000 on 14/12/2020 - 16:18

    +3

    It works very well.

    I referred to this page and joined Eastern Regional Library for free as they have the biggest ebook catalogue.

    https://adrian.simionov.io/general/2020/02/26/overdrive-arou…

    I am actually under Moreland Library but their ebook catalogue is very small.

    Just use the libby app on your phone or on your computer to browse and add books.

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      Telex on 14/12/2020 - 16:31

      Thanks for sharing this link… this is good stuff

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    douglasac10 on 14/12/2020 - 16:20

    +2

    Depends on the library. Punch in your council here and see what comes up.

    The only reason I mentioned the SA ones is because all the public libraries are in one network in SA and share resources, including the Overdrive catalogue, which is statewide there.

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      Jackson on 14/12/2020 - 17:05

      I tried putting in my suburb and a few surrounding ones in NSW and nothing unfortunately

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        douglasac10 on 14/12/2020 - 17:12

        +1

        They might use BorrowBox or another service, which will still work with the Kobo, you just have to use the Adobe Digital Editions software to download and transfer the eBook to the Kobo.

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          Jackson on 14/12/2020 - 18:48

          @douglasac10: CBF, easier to go the alternate route for things

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  AK88 on 17/12/2020 - 12:40

  is Kobo better than Kindle?

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    douglasac10 on 17/12/2020 - 13:57

    +1

    Personally, I think so.

    The main benefit of the Kindle is the large Amazon collection you can buy from, but you can't borrow library books to it like you can with the Kindle. However, you can only easily buy books for the Kindle from Amazon. With the kobo you can buy form anyone who supports ePub (among others) which is basically the rest of the ebook industry.

    The Kobo also is a bit more customisable (e.g. Very easy to add custom fonts).

    Ultimately though it's another Android vs. IPhone stole issue. They both work well, just depends on which one works best for you.

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      AK88 on 17/12/2020 - 14:26

      Could you use "Calibre" with kindle to achieve the same results?

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        Ulysses31 on 18/12/2020 - 16:07

        If breaking copy protection, absolutely.

        Bad form, though