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
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Kaleido 3 display laid bare for the first time
The E Ink Kaleido 3 display looks great as an e-paper display. When looked closely, they look very similar to print on paper, which is the reason they are considered the next best thing to paper in the digital realm. While all of that is good, have you ever wondered what it might seem like when the display is viewed under the microscope. Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything did … [Read more...] about Kaleido 3 display laid bare for the first time
Seattle Library is decreasing the number of holds for ebooks
The public library is one of the ways that savvy users can get free audiobooks and ebooks. They can be read on your smartphone, tablet or e-readers. Kobo e-readers are especially good since they have Overdrive integration in all their devices, making browsing, borrowing, and reading possible. One downfall of libraries' digital shelves is that users can be put on a waitlist for … [Read more...] about Seattle Library is decreasing the number of holds for ebooks
Kindle Scribe down to one of its lowest prices in recent times in the UK
Kobo might be all the rage at the moment post the launch of its first color e-readers though Amazon is playing an old trick to win some shine back. The company announced a sizeable discount for its flagship offering, the Kindle Scribe which is now selling for £274.99. That’s 17 percent less than its regular price of £329.99 and will let you save £55 right away. The deal … [Read more...] about Kindle Scribe down to one of its lowest prices in recent times in the UK
Kobo introduce support pages for Libra Colour and Clara Colour
Kobo has just launched the Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Clara Colour models that come with some nice features. It's special considering that both happen to be the only color e-reader that Kobo has to offer. This also makes Kobo the first among the Big Three e-reader manufacturers to offer a color display. Now, the company has introduced useful guides and articles on its support … [Read more...] about Kobo introduce support pages for Libra Colour and Clara Colour
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
New Kobo Libra Colour, Clara Colour, and Clara BW discounted 19%
It has just been days back, April 10, to be specific, that Kobo launched three all-new e-reader devices, Libra Colour, Clara Colour, and the Clara BW. None would expect any of the e-readers to be available for a discount just yet though the Australian book retailer Booktopia has done just that. As TechRadar reported, the bookstore is already offering a nice 10 percent discount … [Read more...] about New Kobo Libra Colour, Clara Colour, and Clara BW discounted 19%
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?
Should e-readers and e-notes support larger SD Cards?
There aren't many e-readers and e-notes in the industry that use SD cards anymore. Some used to do it but now go with their cloud storage solutions. Several brands such as Meebook, HyRead,iFlytek, Mobiscribe, Bigme and Pocketbook are likely the most prominent players still supporting SD cards, but hardly anyone else does, except for the occasional outlier. When SD cards are … [Read more...] about Should e-readers and e-notes support larger SD Cards?
Tolino e-readers will no longer use Android
Tolino e-readers are primarily aimed at the European German-speaking market, and various models have been available since 2013. In 2019, Kobo started to design the hardware for all future e-readers, but the software is currently running on Android. This is all going to change, according to a new report, the software found on the upcoming Tolino Shine, Tolino Vision Color, and … [Read more...] about Tolino e-readers will no longer use Android
New Kobo e-readers are repairable
Kobo wants to extend the life of its latest generation of e-readers. The Clara BW, Clara Color and Libra Color will last a long time with a new initiative by Rakuten. Rakuten Kobo is partnering with iFixit, the leader in the technology repairability space, making it easy for customers to fix their e-readers and replace common components. A series of repair kits will be … [Read more...] about New Kobo e-readers are repairable
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
Kobo Clara B&W e-reader
The upgraded black-and-white classic Enjoy the simple joys of reading with Kobo Clara BW, featuring a glare-free E Ink Carta 1300 HD screen and full waterproof* protection. Bring your entire library anywhere with 16GB† of storage. Try Dark Mode or ComfortLight PRO to adjust brightness and reduce blue light. Made with recycled and ocean-bound plastic, Kobo Clara BW is a … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara B&W e-reader
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!