Amazon's Kindle device falls short in delivering an optimal experience for Instapaper users.

In the world of reading materials, Michael Kozlowski, a renowned writer based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, has been a consistent voice for eighteen years. His expertise lies in audiobooks, e-books, and e-readers, making him an authority in the field of technology related to reading materials.

Recently, there have been changes in the e-reader landscape, particularly with Rakuten Kobo replacing Pocket with Instapaper on their devices. This move has brought Instapaper, the largest player in the read-it-later service, into the spotlight.

For Kobo users, Instapaper is now natively supported, with all content appearing in the Articles section. However, there are some challenges when it comes to managing Instapaper articles on the Kindle. Deleting articles can be difficult due to the lack of official support, and there is no way to sort articles into dedicated folders or collections.

Instapaper does offer Kindle integration, but it requires a premium subscription, priced at $6 a month, known as Instapaper Premium. This service allows users to send articles to their Kindle using the official Instapaper extension for Google Chrome.

On the Kindle, users can browse the modern web with Amazon's Silk internet browser, visit their favourite websites, and even enable a reader mode by disabling JavaScript and CSS for easier article reading. However, stories from Instapaper are mixed with other reading content on the Kindle, which may not be ideal for some users.

One of the advantages of Instapaper is the ability to bookmark websites and read them across all devices. This feature allows users to save articles for later reading, making it a convenient tool for those who want to manage their reading list efficiently.

In summary, the integration of Instapaper with e-readers, particularly the Kindle and Rakuten Kobo, offers a new way for users to manage their reading content. While there are some challenges, such as the lack of official support for deleting articles on the Kindle and the inability to sort articles into dedicated folders or collections, the convenience of being able to bookmark websites and read them across devices makes Instapaper a valuable tool for many readers.