Kobo rarely has discounts or savings on their flagship e-reader, the Forma. This is one of the best devices in the industry, since you can buy and read ebooks right on it and also borrow digital content from the local library. The Forma is currently on sale on Amazon for $219.99, which is $30 off the regular price, but the main Kobo website does not have the deal listed.The … [Read more...] about Kobo Forma is on sale for $219 in the US
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These are the most travel-friendly e-readers
E Ink displays are wonderfully cooling for your eyes and feel fantastic to the touch. They offer great alternatives to traditional LCD and OLED screens and help save millions of trees each year. It's only natural that you'd want to take your trusty e-reader along with you on your travels.The best travel-friendly e-readers and e-paper tablets pack light and don't require you … [Read more...] about These are the most travel-friendly e-readers
Kobo has new support for Apple M1 Chip and increases DPI
Kobo has just published a new firmware update for the vast majority of their e-readers. The company has added support for the Apple M1 chip found on various MAC laptops and the Mac Mini. In the past, if you connected Micro USB to USB-C, the Kobo would not be detected, this issue has now been solved for newer devices but Glo, Aura HD, Mini, Aura SD, and Aura H2O will still be … [Read more...] about Kobo has new support for Apple M1 Chip and increases DPI
Kobo Forma with case on sale in Australia for $375
Kobo often runs deals on their entry level e-readers, but never the Forma. This is why this sale in Australia is so important, it is the first time that Booktopia is running a promotion on the Kobo Forma with Sleep Cover Case for $375.00 AUS. Normally the Forma on its own is $428.99, so you get a huge savings 20% savings.The Forma is Kobo's flagship dedicated e-reader and … [Read more...] about Kobo Forma with case on sale in Australia for $375
Kobo is going to disable in-app purchases on Android in September
Kobo plans on disabling the ability the buy audiobooks and ebooks in their Android app, starting September 2021. Rakuten Kobo announced on their Japanese website that Google is changing their billing system and this is forcing them to close down their bookstore. The bookstore closure will only apply to paid content, free audiobooks or ebooks will continue to be made … [Read more...] about Kobo is going to disable in-app purchases on Android in September
Kobo Elipsa just received a new firmware update
The Kobo Elipsa just received a new firmware update, version 4.28.17925. This simply addresses various bug fixes and stability improvements. One of the features found in the changelog has to do with accelerated dithering, which makes text and images a bit better. This is the 3rd update the e-reader has received since it was launched a couple of weeks ago.The Elipsa is a … [Read more...] about Kobo Elipsa just received a new firmware update
Kobo Clara HD can now run postmarketOS
Do you want more flexibility and control over how the Kobo Clara HD works? A new Linux based system is available to install called postmarketOS. It basically turns your e-reader into a Linux tablet. To get it installed you need to open the device and replace the SD card and run a series of commands to install the new OS.PostmarketOS was originally developed for smartphones. … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara HD can now run postmarketOS
Onyx Boox Note 3 vs Kobo Elipsa
Are you looking to purchase an e-note in the next few weeks? The Kobo Elipsa is brand new and just started shipping. In this comparison video, we take a look at how this brand new Kobo product compares against the Onyx Boox Note 3, which has been one of the best products on the market.The Onyx Boox Note 3 features an E INK Mobius touchscreen display with a resolution of … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Note 3 vs Kobo Elipsa
The Kobo Elipsa is now available
The Kobo Elipsa came out on June 24th and many of the people who placed pre-orders should have them arrive this week. Various retail partners, such as Chapter Indigo in Canada will have them available in the store and available online. Walmart in the United States will not have the Elipsa in any of their stores and will only be selling it online. The main Kobo website removed … [Read more...] about The Kobo Elipsa is now available
Kindle and Kobo e-readers are on Sale
Amazon has heavily discounted various Kindle e-readers ahead of Prime Day, which officially kicks off on June 21st. Customers who live in the United States can pickup a Kindle Paperwhite for $80 and an entry level Kindle for $55. Which Kindle should you buy? If are you a really casual reader who reads maybe a book a month, the Kindle Basic should be good enough, but if you read … [Read more...] about Kindle and Kobo e-readers are on Sale
Kobo Libra H2O on Sale for $149
Kobo has just discounted their Libra e-reader. You can save $20 off of the sticker price by buying it online, in the US it is currently available for $149 from the main Kobo website and Walmart is matching it. In Canada, Kobo has also discounted it and can be purchased for $179, the regular price is $199 and Chapters Indigo also matched the price.The Kobo Libra came out in … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra H2O on Sale for $149
Walmart is now taking pre-orders for the Kobo Elipsa
Walmart has just unveiled a new product listing for the Kobo Elipsa. They are taking pre-orders online for customers who live in the United States. They will be shipping out the device on June 30th, and estimate that deliveries will occur on July 2nd. It is highly doubtful that Walmart will be stocking physical devices in their stores, as they have basically relegated all Kobo … [Read more...] about Walmart is now taking pre-orders for the Kobo Elipsa
