If you're using an e-reader, you want EPUB or MOBI, not PDF (although they can be converted).
The two main manufacturers of e-book readers are Amazon and Kobo. Kindles are cheaper and more plentiful on the used market (in the US anyway), but they're about the same price new. You can load books from your computer onto either one easily using the free software Calibre. Kobo is compatible with more file formats, although Calibre can automatically convert books for you.
The main difference between Amazon Kindle and Kobo are store integration. Kindles with Amazon, and Kobo with Kobo Store and with Overdrive (public library). If you pirate your books or download free ones, this is irrelevant, though.
Entry-level devices (Kindle base model, Kobo Nia) will typically have a lower-resolution and/or lower contrast screen, almost every modern device has a built-in light. Mid-range devices (Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Clara) have a high-res and high-contrast screen, and other nice features (water resistance on the Paperwhite, adjustable-color lighting on the Clara).
Paperwhites are in short supply - there's supposedly a model with the Oasis adjustable color temp. lighting coming next year and probably some more storage or something since they're flogging Audible real hard on these things.
I've been following this, because I'm looking for something to come close to replacing my Voyage in case I need to bring it back from the verge again :sadness:
I use my kobo only for reading library books and articles via pocket. I really enjoy mine but I had one library book that wouldn't show up and when I tried converting it to a format that should've worked it still didn't show up.
I read exclusively pirated books and I use a Kobo. I prefer the interface and design to Kindle and didn't want to deal with Amazon branding and ads. Calibre for library management.
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If you're using an e-reader, you want EPUB or MOBI, not PDF (although they can be converted).
The two main manufacturers of e-book readers are Amazon and Kobo. Kindles are cheaper and more plentiful on the used market (in the US anyway), but they're about the same price new. You can load books from your computer onto either one easily using the free software Calibre. Kobo is compatible with more file formats, although Calibre can automatically convert books for you.
The main difference between Amazon Kindle and Kobo are store integration. Kindles with Amazon, and Kobo with Kobo Store and with Overdrive (public library). If you pirate your books or download free ones, this is irrelevant, though.
Entry-level devices (Kindle base model, Kobo Nia) will typically have a lower-resolution and/or lower contrast screen, almost every modern device has a built-in light. Mid-range devices (Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Clara) have a high-res and high-contrast screen, and other nice features (water resistance on the Paperwhite, adjustable-color lighting on the Clara).
Paperwhites are in short supply - there's supposedly a model with the Oasis adjustable color temp. lighting coming next year and probably some more storage or something since they're flogging Audible real hard on these things.
I've been following this, because I'm looking for something to come close to replacing my Voyage in case I need to bring it back from the verge again :sadness:
I use my kobo only for reading library books and articles via pocket. I really enjoy mine but I had one library book that wouldn't show up and when I tried converting it to a format that should've worked it still didn't show up.
DRM is most likely the cause there.
I read exclusively pirated books and I use a Kobo. I prefer the interface and design to Kindle and didn't want to deal with Amazon branding and ads. Calibre for library management.