The other thing is that you can use the kobo without ever connecting to a network or setting up an account. (edit Kobo eReader.conf and add "SideLoaded=True")

The other thing is that you can use the kobo without ever connecting to a network or setting up an account. (edit Kobo eReader.conf and add "SideLoaded=True") Because of this I would easily recommend it. I bought a clara 2e, loaded all my books via usb, and have been happily reading offline. I also have a remarkable 2, but the kobo has a backlight.