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From your report (that I find confusing, sorry), I have no idea if the fault lies in the App or the Tablet.Using another App on the same tablet might let you understand where the fault lies.
I seldom use the Kobo App, and I don't have a tablet, so I have no clue about them together.
OTOH, I've been using three different Kobos in many years, and I was always been happy with them.
AFAIK the Kindle ones are pretty good, but I - like you - always disliked Amazon "authoritarian" policies. Kobo is much more open in this sense.
Lastly, reading on a real eReader is a way better experience than on a RGB screen (PC, phone, tablet). If you like reading, investing in a Kobo might be the best move :-)
Hi, thanks for your input. I edited my original post for clarity but I can format them as bullet points here.- I have problems with highlighting text passages, as I can't highlight passages at all and I receive error messages
- I can't always turn the page, which like most e-readers, is a matter of toughing the right side of the page and swiping to the left, except this can also freeze the program
- Using it also feels clunky when moving to different parts of the app, including any of the drop down menus.
My goal is to downsize on devices overall, and I chose a tablet for more functionality and the ability to do more things like have the Libby app readily available, instead of buying another e-reader.
Your issues (bullet points) might be due to either the app or the tablet, but the app seems more likely.If you don't notice them using other apps, it's definitely the app.
You might also try a different ePub reading app, and check if it works better.
> My goal is to downsize on devices overall
I get this :-)
But reading on an eInk screen is a totally different experience. It won't strain your eyes.
Of course it's up to you, and how much you love reading for long times.
Hi,I just joined this group. I am planning to buy a Kobo device for reading. My question is how easy will it be to transfer my epub files (DRM-free and organized by author in folders) from my laptop to the device. Apologies if this is a very basic question....I have never owned an ebook reader till now.
Thanks!
Subbu wrote: "My question is how easy will it be to transfer my epub files (DRM-free and organized by author in folders) "Hi Subbu, it will be quite easy: loading your own files (EPUB, PDF, txt...) is called "side-loading" (as opposed to buying stuff using the Kobo shop).
To side-load something, just connect your Kobo to computer thru USB, and it will appear on your desktop (just like any USB drive).
You will be able to copy your EPUBs to your Kobo, and even create folders to organize them, if you like.
A word of caution, though: once you copy anything on the Kobo, do NOT move the file anymore (on the Kobo drive, I mean). The Kobo keep tracks of its inner drive in its own way, and if you move a file, the Kobo will see it as a newly copied file.
If you want to delete anything on it, do it using the Kobo interface, not your computer.
Lastly, in case your Kobo resets itself, it may wipe out anything on its inner drive (it happened to me a couple of times, once after updating its software). Syncing the Kobo will restore ONLY stuff you bought using the Kobo shop - NOT your own side-loaded files (those will be gone, including all of their notes or highlights).
Because of that, I highly recommend doing a periodical backup of your Kobo (I do it monthly). This way, if your Kobo resets itself, you can restore to it most of its content.
Anyway, I've been having issues with highlighting text passages, and I'll get an error message that tells me to try again later. I'll also end up with 'sticky' pages, i.e., I can't turn to the next page at all, which will happen when I attempt to highlight passages or if I swipe too quickly. The app will freeze making any of the touch screen features unusable, so I end up closing out of the app or putting the device to sleep so I can open it again. Is anyone else experiencing this issue? And is there a solution beyond using the Repair feature?
(I don't even know what the Repair feature does. For all I know it's a fake button that twiddles its digital thumbs until I've stopped paying attention.)
I considered buying the Kobo reader but already owned an e-reader associated with and had an account with [large online vendor]. I'm guessing the app is much more inferior to the e-reader, so maybe I shouldn't be too surprised? Any help is appreciated. Including virtual sympathy high fives.