Rakuten Kobo released a few e-readers at the beginning of 2024 with the Libra Colour, Kobo Clara Colour, and the Kobo Clara BW. These were the last new devices that they released in over a year. It doesn't look like they have any plans to release an updated Sage, a Libra BW, or a new Elipsa e-notebook anytime soon. Usually, when Kobo has plans for updated hardware, they file … [Read more...] about Kobo hasn’t updated their e-readers in over a year
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Will Kobo Stop Selling E-Readers in the United States?
Kobo has two different distribution methods for selling e-readers in the United States. They sell them directly on their own website, which is how most people buy it. They also sell them on their new Amazon Store. They used to have distribution at Walmart, but that partnership ended a couple of years ago and before that they had an agreement with Boarders Books, until that … [Read more...] about Will Kobo Stop Selling E-Readers in the United States?
Kobo Clara Colour and Kobo Sage Sold Out in the United States
Kobo operates its online shop, where it sells e-readers directly to users in most major markets. The current-generation e-readers are easy to find, and the older models are generally available in limited quantities. Users can save some money by buying certified refurbished models. The Kobo Clara Colour and the Kobo Sage are sold out and can not be purchased. When viewing the … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara Colour and Kobo Sage Sold Out in the United States
Rakuten Kobo Should Discontinue the Elipsa E-Notebook
Rakuten Kobo has always focused on consumer e-book readers. It entered the industry in 2010, just a few years after Amazon released the Kindle. Rakuten Kobo releases a few new products yearly to keep things fresh and refine existing devices. In 2021, they released the Elipsa, their answer to the Remarkable and many other e-notes from Onyx Boox to Supernote. Unlike their e-book … [Read more...] about Rakuten Kobo Should Discontinue the Elipsa E-Notebook
E-Notebook sales are trending downwards
E-notes or e-notebooks are products that typically have an E-ink screen and whose primary function is to replace paper and enhance portability. The Sony Digital Paper was the first one to spawn an entire industry, and this one supported PDF files. Many liked how light it was and could now read thousands of pages of dense documents and sign them as needed. Very quickly, new … [Read more...] about E-Notebook sales are trending downwards
Kobo Libra Colour and Elipsa 2e on Sale for Mother’s Day
E-reader companies know that women buy the most books, including e-books. Many reports put this at anywhere from 64% to over 70% of all purchases. When Mother's Day rolls around yearly, Rakuten Kobo runs a series of sales promotions on its website. They are currently offering the Libra Colour for $20.00 off and the Elipsa 2e $50.00 for Canadian Residents. Kobo isn't running … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra Colour and Elipsa 2e on Sale for Mother’s Day
NetGalley e-books can be wirelessly sent to Kobo e-readers
Netgalley is one of the largest companies for ARC e-books. Publishers send them copies of their digital books before the official release to generate buzz on social media and get early reviews. This helps a book gain traction as soon as it comes out, which is why many review snippets exist on an Amazon or Kobo book listing. Netgalley has just announced that they have formed a … [Read more...] about NetGalley e-books can be wirelessly sent to Kobo e-readers
Here are the best E INK E-Notebooks for Spring 2025
Many people need a dedicated e-notebook that is easy on the eyes and has a long battery life. E-ink is the closest you will get to reading on actual paper. Some prefer tablets such as the iPad to draw and take notes with the Apple Pencil, but the drawing experience is not excellent and is app-reliant. E-Notebooks have key functionalities: freehand drawing, taking notes, … [Read more...] about Here are the best E INK E-Notebooks for Spring 2025
Amazon, B&N and Kobo Will Not Release New E-Readers Anytime Soon
Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Rakuten Kobo have no plans to release new e-readers or tablets anytime soon. The three companies have not filed any FCC applications, which is often the last step they have to take to attain certifications to sell them in the United States. Normally, when these are filed, it often takes between 2-3 months for a product to hit store shelves. This … [Read more...] about Amazon, B&N and Kobo Will Not Release New E-Readers Anytime Soon
Kobo is Doing the Wrong Thing by Abandoning Page-turn Buttons
Rakuten Kobo invested heavily in color e-paper for its latest generation of e-readers. They released the Libra Colour and Clara Colour and discontinued the Libra black and white and Nia. The Kobo Sage is getting really old, suffers from tremendously horrible battery life, and is increasingly getting harder to find. Kobo has always embraced e-readers with physical page-turn … [Read more...] about Kobo is Doing the Wrong Thing by Abandoning Page-turn Buttons