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
New Kobo e-readers listed at Amazon and Walmart, disappears thereafter
Here is something for Kobo enthusiasts to rejoice in. The new generation Kobo devices that the company stated will officially make their market debut on April 30th is already available for pre-order on Walmart. What is intriguing is that the new Kobo devices also came to be listed on Amazon as well though such pages have since been made inaccessible. You have the main Kobo page … [Read more...] about New Kobo e-readers listed at Amazon and Walmart, disappears thereafter
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
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%
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
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
Kobo has introduced the Kobo Clara B&W E-reader
Introducing Kobo Clara BW, the upgraded black-and-white classic. Enjoy reading with Kobo Clara BW, featuring a glare-free E Ink Carta 1300 HD screen and complete 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 … [Read more...] about Kobo has introduced the Kobo Clara B&W E-reader
Has the Walmart and Kobo partnership ended?
Walmart and Rakuten Kobo partnered in 2018 to sell e-readers in over 1,000 US locations and online. As soon as this partnership was established, Walmart launched Walmart ebooks, where users who bought an e-reader from Walmart could buy ebooks through them. There was a dedicated Walmart ebooks app for Android and iOS that made things easier. Right off the bat, things were rocky. … [Read more...] about Has the Walmart and Kobo partnership ended?
Kobo may announce new e-readers on April 10th
Kobo has three new e-readers they plan to announce soon, as early as April 10th, 2024. The Rakuten Kobo Books account just posted an image telling people to prepare. The company is due to release the Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Clara Colour next week, and they will likely be on pre-order until sometime in May. These devices will use the E INK Kaleido 3 e-paper and the latest … [Read more...] about Kobo may announce new e-readers on April 10th
Kobo is sold out of the Libra 2 e-reader
Kobo is sold out of the Libra 2 e-reader in Canada on the main Kobo website. The device is still available through Chapters Indigo and Amazon.ca. The Libra 2 is also available at the main Kobo store in the United States and Amazon. Rakuten Kobo is gearing up for the forthcoming Libra Colour e-reader, which will be available to order next month. It remains to be seen if Kobo … [Read more...] about Kobo is sold out of the Libra 2 e-reader
Kobo Libra Colour and Clara Colour e-readers will ship out on May 8th
Kobo is gearing up to release the Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Clara Colour e-readers using Kaleido 3 colour e-paper technology. Fnac, the largest retailer in France, released the product page earlier today, and Chapters Indigo also had a product listing before they were both taken down a couple of hours later. The Libra Colour will feature a 7-inch screen, and the Clara Colour … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra Colour and Clara Colour e-readers will ship out on May 8th
Kobo Spring Sale: Libra 2 discounted
Amazon isn't the only company celebrating the arrival of the Spring season as Kobo too has announced a spring sale wherein it is offering the Kobo Libra 2 for a discount. You can now buy the Libra 2 for $169.99 which is just $20 less than the usual price. That might not make a huge difference though any discount is always something to cheer about. In any case, Kobo is never … [Read more...] about Kobo Spring Sale: Libra 2 discounted