848: eReaders and Workflows with Jason Snell

Mac Power Users

May 10, 2026•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 848

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Jason Snell joins the show to discuss the state of e-readers, why dedicated reading devices still beat the iPad, and whether Kindle or Kobo is the better ecosystem today. We also dive into libraries, physical books, note-taking devices, and color e-ink.

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