Hi folks - I have been reading books on mobile devices since the first Palm Pilots but the Kobo is my first dedicated ebook reader. I transitioned from my iPhone and wanted the better battery life when I go canoe tripping. This being my first ebook reader, and never having tried out any others, I really having nothing to which to compare and find the Kobo a pretty bare-boned reading experience. Having come from an iPhone (Stanza) I am very aware of the time it takes for pages to turn and the slowness of the device when loading books, changing menu options, display options, etc...
How does the Kindle compare in those respects? I have no need for 3G, wireless, web, touch screen, or text to speech which is why I got a Kobo as opposed to any other ebook reader - I didn't need to pay for those extras. However, is the user experience of reading a Kindle much different? If so, my wife may get the Kobo while I get a Kindle.
Thanks!