Why I'm Returning My Kindle Colorsoft...

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Sick of Kindle videos yet? No? well good me either!

In this video I go over the pros and CONS of the new Kindle colorsoft and why I'm gonna be returning it. As much as I desperately wanted to be a cool kindle pinterest girlie with it all decorated, lets face it - i'm not cool enough for that.

But i did find this super cool ereader called the kobo libra colour which allows me to annotate my books and i love it!!

So get ready for some lovely comparisons about the first color kindle and other kindles and kobo ereaders.

p.s. shoutout if you recognize the mcr shirt

stay slay,
eileen x

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00:00 intro
00:31 kindle paperwhite
01:11 pros and cons of kindle colorsoft
05:22 who is this for?
07:05 kobo colour libra comparison
11:01 outro

[myjet]

I returned my Colorsoft because of the yellow banding. It's ridiculous they didn't catch that in QC.

[shellw]

I held off getting the Kindle ColorSoft to wait for the reviews. I m one of those people who highlight a lot and I think the Kobo will be best for me. Great video, thank you. Good luck with your channel.

[TheSmellworthyReport]

Thanks for sharing your insight. I too will be returning my Colorsoft. I also tried two 2024 Paperwhite and all had splotchy yellowish gradients. Going back to my perfect Paperwhite 11 which has been a faithful companion. Maybe in a year when they get the kinks worked out I’ll reconsider.

[chickie]

I just found your channel, the algorithm sent me to you. I returned my colorsoft, for the same reason. I tried to get past the yellow blur at the bottom, but it felt like a coffee stain on a brand new $300 (after tax) device. I do plan to repurchase the colorsoft once they get their issues fixed. I don’t annotate or highlight my books. Once I’ve read them, I don’t usually go back to them. It’s such a let down. I’m glad I still have my old 6 year old paperwhite to fall back on.

[ANDIBO]

Also the kobo, when you press the button to rest mode it will show the book cover THAT YOU ARE READING for a second and then dim down, its a very nice touch

[philipc]

I have a Kobo Libra 2, the predecessor your colour version, and the 2021 Paperwhite. I prefer the Kobo because of the buttons, also it allows me to read articles I've saved to the Pocket app from other devices. Finally, to adjust the brightness I simply slide my finger along the left side of the screen. No having to go to settings. Those three pluses swing it for me.

[AndrewW]

Color EReaders are really for specific use cases, if you read graphic novels, manga, comic books, kids books and very dependent on color highlighting, etc. then the color EReaders are a positive/enjoyable experience but if you only read books that are text heavy (and do NOT highlight passages) then color might be a luxury or a trend setter item but not a necessity.

[hoikatia]

welcome to the kobo clan :) recently got my first ever ereader kobo clara colour, and im so happy with it <3

[brittca]

I just got my Kobo Libra Colour today and I LOVE IT!! I’ve also been a long time Paperwhite user… I’ll likely continue to use it to read the books I have that are stuck on there, but moving forward - Kobo is King 👑

Also, thanks to the algo for helping me find your channel. Excellent video, super chill and genuine.

[subhareadsbooks]

Hi! I just want to say that the is a GREAT video! I love the detail you shared and your reasons for returning the new Kindle. I did reach out to Amazon support and asked them about the yellow bar at the bottom of the screen, and they said it will be a firmware update that should fix this, releasing in the next two-ish weeks. Just wanted to share with anyone who is making a decision based on this, that Amazon is working on making this fix, and fast!

[thiagoglissoilopes]

Shoutout from Brazil.
Great review. The kindle color is not officially available in Brazil yet. Probably in the beginning of next year. But this review really helped me to decide if I want to swap from my old paperwhite or not.
Thanks!

[MindfullyMina]

Great review and your positive energy is so contagious! ❤

[fatine]

The fact that the sleep button on the kobo is in the back is great because it's impossible for it to go to sleep accidentally like on the Kindle. Also, the kobo and its pen are available in black and white and made out of recycled materials which is amazing

[mr.yonosenada]

I appreciate the honest review. It gives me some things to consider. And I certainly appreciate the My Chem rep! 🤘

[lizziet]

I returned mine. Couldn't ignore the yellow discoloration.

[fuhbs]

I'm looking forward to getting my first e-reader (still not sure if I should get bw or color, but I'm convinced of getting a Kobo), so I appreciate your honesty about color e-ink devices. I love your MCR tee and your cool vibes✨

[robynkahle]

I love mine so much, don’t have issues. I also have the Kobo and like that too.

[zillaquazar]

I am so glad I waited for the reviews I was really considering buying this but first of all the price was a bit high for my liking and now seeing that there are a lot of problems with it I am glad I waited. Thank you for your video it is very helpful. I will check out more of your videos right now.

[fmoland]

That's the reason you don't buy tech as soon as it comes out. Statistically it's imposible to catch every qualitu issue until it gets mass produced. Better wait six months give or take.

[edteachr]

Excellent video, thank you. I can relate to sitting alone at lunch and reading. Liked and subscribed!