The Rakuten Kobo Libra Colour is coming out at the end of April, and this device has lots to be excited about. It employs the latest generation of E INK Kaleido 3 e-paper. What are the major selling points? It can take notes and write on books with an optional Kobo Pencil 2. The colour filter array is at the top of the stack and has a hollow screen, so the colour accuracy is … [Read more...] about First look at the Kobo Libra Colour e-reader
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First Look at the Kobo Clara Colour e-reader
Rakuten Kobo has done something that they have never done before. Their latest generation, Kobo Clara, uses an E INK Kaleido 3 colour e-paper panel, allowing users to read colour content, such as comics, manga, magazines, and PDF files, or browse the web, and the screen can provide over 4096 different colours. Kobo is the first large company to employ this technology and … [Read more...] about First Look at the Kobo Clara Colour e-reader
iReader Smart 5 e-note and Neo 2 Pro e-reader launched
At its spring conference held on April 23, iReader announced the launch of its new Smart 5 e-note device which comes as an upgrade over the Smart 4 e-note that the company had launched last year. The company also announced the Neo 2 Pro e-reader at the same event. Here is a lowdown on both the devices.iReader Smart 5 iReader Smart 5 e-note device comes with a 10.3-inch E … [Read more...] about iReader Smart 5 e-note and Neo 2 Pro e-reader launched
First Look at the Kobo Clara BW e-reader
Kobo has a trio of new e-readers that will be in customers' hands at the end of April. One of the most popular and cost-effective is the Rakuten Kobo Clara BW, a black-and-white e-reader. What are the major selling points? This will be the first Kobo with a new e-paper panel, Carta 1300; it will also be repairable, so users can purchase kits to fix the circuit board, screen or … [Read more...] about First Look at the Kobo Clara BW e-reader
Decoding Comic Authentication
People collect comics for many different reasons; nostalgia, artistic appreciation, investment potential, and cultural significance. For many, comic books serve as gateways to cherished memories of adolescence, bringing them back to a happy time through stories, characters, and the adventures which captured their imaginations in the first place.The artwork and storytelling … [Read more...] about Decoding Comic Authentication
Everything you need to know about the new Kobo e-readers
Kobo will release the Libra Color, Clara Color and Clara BW e-readers at the end of April. These are the first colour e-readers that the company has ever released, and they are a huge deal. Today, I spoke with a few people at Kobo and discovered many things that nobody was discussing.If you want to know more about the new Rakuten Kobo e-readers. Check out our preview of the … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about the new Kobo e-readers
Celebrating the Heart of Literature: Independent Bookstore Day
In the bustling landscape of the literally scene, one unique event stands out: Independent Bookstore Day. This annual occasion is always held on the last Saturday in April, and is a tribute to the resilience and passion of independent bookstores.Cherished by book lovers and local communities alike, Independent Bookstore Day reminds us of the invaluable role … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Heart of Literature: Independent Bookstore Day
How will Amazon make Gallery 3 work for Color Kindles?
E INK invested over 100 million dollars in making Gallery 3 a reality. This colour e-paper technology was based on Advanced Color E-Paper (ACEP) a few years ago. It was initially developed for digital signage with still images, such as sandwich boards, digital menus and advertising. The refresh rate for ACEP is abysmal; each time a new state change is initiated, it flashes over … [Read more...] about How will Amazon make Gallery 3 work for Color Kindles?
Sony Reader for PC and Reader for Mac Downloads has ended
Sony announced a couple of months ago that its Reader software for PC and MAC has been discontinued on March 31st, 2024. True to their word, the programs are no longer available. This was the primary way users could download firmware updates to their e-readers and sideload books on their devices. Several PRS-T series of e-readers are still in circulation, and some people are … [Read more...] about Sony Reader for PC and Reader for Mac Downloads has ended
Rare Superman comic breaks records selling for $6M
Action Comics #1 is iconic for many reasons, but part of what makes it so valuable, is that this was first edition to introduce Superman.Last week, a rare copy the book was bought by an anonymous collector for a record breaking 6 Million dollars US. This price tag makes it the most expensive comic ever sold. The previous record was for the same edition, Action Comic #1, … [Read more...] about Rare Superman comic breaks records selling for $6M
New Hanvon N10 2024 and N10 Mini 2024 e-note devices launched
Hanvon has introduced two new e-note devices, the N10 2024 and N10 Mini 2024. Of these, the N10 comes with a 10.3-inch e-paper display while the N10 Mini features a 7.8-inch E Ink panel. Both come bundled with a Wacom electromagnetic pen though the pressure sensitivity has undergone an upgrade so that it now supports 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity compared to the earlier … [Read more...] about New Hanvon N10 2024 and N10 Mini 2024 e-note devices launched
Tolino Announces Shine, Shine Color and Vision Color
Tolino has just announced three new e-readers the Shine, Shine Color and Vision Color. These devices are the same, hardware-wise, as the new Kobo Clara BW, Clara Color and Libra Color. This is because Kobo does all of the hardware of the Tolino brand, but the software is quite different. Kobo uses Linux as the primary operating system, but Tolino has always used Android.The … [Read more...] about Tolino Announces Shine, Shine Color and Vision Color
The Kobo Libra Color e-reader and e-note is excellent!
Kobo has just announced the Libra Color, their first e-reader and e-note with Kaleido 3 colour E INK technology. You can buy ebooks, manga, and comics, read them in vibrant colours, and use them as a digital notebook. Bring magic to your margins by annotating your pages, organizing your thoughts, and highlighting inspiring lines, all in colour. With Kobo Stylus 2 compatibility, … [Read more...] about The Kobo Libra Color e-reader and e-note is excellent!
Kobo Clara Colour has a Kaleido 3 screen
Kobo has just announced the Rakuten Kobo Clara Colour. A 6-inch dedicated e-book reader with an E INK Kaledio 3 screen can display over 4096 colours. This device is available for pre-order on April 10th and will ship out at the end of the month.Step into the world of colour covers, illustrations, and more with Kobo Clara Colour. As if Kobo Clara couldn’t get any better, it … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara Colour has a Kaleido 3 screen