Minimalists Warned Me Not To Buy This, But It Changed My Life

Kobo Clara BW (Target) https://go.shopmy.us/p-71289246 Kobo Clara BW (Amazon if you must lol) https://amzn.to/4wPzL2d Does Your Library work with Kobo? Check Here: https://www.overdrive.com/libraries Why would a minimalist buy a single-use device that only does one thing? In this video, I’m sharing the one piece of "non-essential" tech that completely transformed my reading habits, taking me from reading 5 books a year to over 50. While many suggest using an iPad or a smartphone for everything, I’ve found that the lack of distractions on my Kobo Clara BW e-reader is exactly what I needed to reconnect with my love for books. I’ll walk you through my 16-year journey with Kobo, why I prefer it over the Kindle, and how it’s helped me manage eye strain and digital overstimulation. Whether you’re looking to reduce your screen time or find the best e-reader for library books (shoutout to Libby and Overdrive!), this humble device might just be the solution. Chapters: 0:00 The single-use device minimalists warn against 0:35 Why I chose Kobo over iPad back in 2010 1:41 My first Kobo (Lavender & textured!) 2:00 Introducing the Kobo Clara BW 2:12 How E-Ink technology works (for non-engineers) 2:34 Why no apps and no color is a feature 3:03 Kobo vs. Kindle: Why I avoid Amazon 3:41 How to use Overdrive and Libby for free library books 4:53 Getting free classics with Project Gutenberg 5:14 Battery life and longevity (3 devices in 16 years) 5:56 Reclaiming the "low-stimulation" world of the '90s 6:49 Accessibility: How e-readers saved my middle-aged eyes 7:54 Reading at night without a book lamp 8:18 Waterproofing and reading at the beach 8:41 What I’m reading: "To Marry an English Lord" 9:17 Is $170 too much for a one-task device? 10:41 Saving myself from the "attention engineering" of apps #ReadingHabits #Minimalism #Kobo #KoboClara #EReader #DigitalMinimalism #BookTube