Kobo has released its first generation of colour e-readers a couple of months ago. They initially ordered one million units of the Clara Colour and Libra Colour. The upstream supply chain can easily handle two additional million units to meet potential customer demand. Customers seem to be embracing the 7-inch Kobo Libra Colour compared to the 6-inch Kobo Clara Colour. The … [Read more...] about Kobo might release a 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 Elipsa by the end of 2024
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Certified Refurbished Kobo Libra 2 Back in Stock
The Kobo Libra 2 is available once again. However, before you start celebrating, here is the catch: the ones sold now are certified refurbished models. It being so, there are some savings to be made. The Libra 2 is now selling for $159 with free shipping, which is $30 less than what brand-new models would have otherwise cost. Both black and white versions of the Libra 2 are … [Read more...] about Certified Refurbished Kobo Libra 2 Back in Stock
The Top e-readers for Summer 2024
Summer is upon us, and it is time to curl up and read a good book. Most people read on their smartphone since it is always in their pocket. However, e-readers have a tremendous advantage because the screen does not get any glare from the sun, and the battery lasts for weeks instead of days. When it comes down to it, e-readers are the closest thing to actual paper. What are the … [Read more...] about The Top e-readers for Summer 2024
Kobo Summer Sale: Kabo Elipsa 2E and Kobo Sage Discounted
The Kindle Scribe isn't the only big-screen E Ink tablet that is on sale right now as Kobo too has announced a discount on its flagship device, the Kobo Elipsa 2E as part of a summer sale offer. The Elipsa 2E can now be bought for $350 which is $50 less than the regular price. The Elipsa 2E happens to be the only full-scale E Ink tablet device that Kobo has to offer at the … [Read more...] about Kobo Summer Sale: Kabo Elipsa 2E and Kobo Sage Discounted
Kobo Plus Subscription Service Launched in Spain
Rakuten Kobo has announced the launch of the Kobo Plus e-book and audiobook subscription service in Spain. With this, avid readers in Spain will have access to more than 1.5 million e-books and over 200,000 audiobooks for a fixed monthly fee. Currently, Kobo is offering three plans to choose from to suit diverse reading requirements. There is the Kobo Plus Read which will … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus Subscription Service Launched in Spain
Can Kobo Make a Better eReader Device?
With the recent release of the Kobo Libra Colour and the Kobo Clara Colour we have been treated to some pretty amazing devices, while also losing availability to others (Libra 2). Is it possible for Kobo to make a better eReader than what they currently have available? What is one newly implemented feature that would ensure that their devices remain ahead of the … [Read more...] about Can Kobo Make a Better eReader Device?
Kobo Libra Colour to be Provided Free to Taiwan Mobile 5G Subscribers
The Kobo Libra Colour e-reader is all set to make its debut in Taiwan, ChinaTimes reported. For this, Rakuten Kobo has teamed up with Taiwan Mobile to bring the Kobo Libra Color e-book reader to 35 stores across Taiwan. This collaboration is part of Taiwan Mobile's new "OP Technology Life" initiative under its sub-brand "OP Xiangle Life". The Kobo Libra Color features a … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra Colour to be Provided Free to Taiwan Mobile 5G Subscribers
Kobo Clara Colour and Clara BW Now Selling for a Discount
Kobo suddenly has a few color e-reader devices to offer that might make the Kindle devices look a bit dated. To make matters all the more tricky for the Kindle range, the Kobo Clara Colour can now be bought for a discount. Against a regular price tag of £139.99, the latest generation Kobo e-reader can now be bought for £119.99. This way, you get to save £20 right away. The Kobo … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara Colour and Clara BW Now Selling for a Discount
Kobo solved a crashing issue on their e-readers
Rakuten Kobo has just issued a software update for most of their e-readers. It just came out today, and the version number is 4.38.23038. The company has just solved a bug on their store that would crash when using the touchscreen and scrolling around. They also fixed a database bug when users would plug the Kobo into their computer with a USB cable and eject it before a … [Read more...] about Kobo solved a crashing issue on their e-readers
Kobo Clara Colour and Kobo BW on Sale in the UK
Kobo is running a rare sale for their latest generation e-readers in the United Kingdom. The Kobo BW and Kobo Clara Colour are both available for a £20 discount on the main Kobo website. You can also find the same deals on Amazon, if you don't want to buy directly from Kobo. What are the major selling points behind the Clara BW? Aside from the Carta 1300 screen, it has a … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara Colour and Kobo BW on Sale in the UK
Kobo Plus is now available in Switzerland
If you live in Switzerland, there is a new way to read an unlimited number of audiobooks and ebooks via Kobo. In late May, Kobo Plus is now available in Switzerland; there are over 1.3 million eBooks and over 100,000 audiobooks, including titles in English, French, German, and Italian, for a low monthly fee. Swiss booklovers can access Kobo Plus via the Kobo Books App for … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus is now available in Switzerland
Kobo Libra 2 e-reader is discontinued
Kobo has discontinued the Libra 2 e-reader. While this device is no longer listed on the main Kobo website in all markets, it is still available on third-party retailers. For instance, Chapters Indigo in Canada is currently offering a $20.00 discount. There might also be units available in other countries. However, it's important to note that once the existing stock is sold … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra 2 e-reader is discontinued
Kobo Clara Colour and Libra Colour have a secret advanced system
The new Rakuten Kobo Clara Colour and Kobo Libra Colour are out of the box and do not have the best accuracy when it comes to displaying colours. Some users have said that colours look washed out, and the only way to mitigate this is to turn on the front-lit display to around 10% to 30% so as not to make the background and colours look dark. There is a new way to fine-tune the … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara Colour and Libra Colour have a secret advanced system
What is better? The Kobo BW or Kobo Clara Colour?
Kobo has two new six-inch e-readers in their 2024 product lineup, the Kobo Clara BW and Kobo Clara Colour. The first model is a pure black and white e-reader using E INK Carta 1300, the latest e-paper. It has a great response time, and page-turn speed is faster. At the same time, the Kobo Clara Colour uses E INK Kaleido 3 colour e-paper. What are the main differences? The Kobo … [Read more...] about What is better? The Kobo BW or Kobo Clara Colour?