Kobo has a new e-reader that is going to be released sometime soon. Manufacturing has ramped up and the company has just obtained FCC certification, which is the last step they have to make before it is released in the United States. In preparation for a new product, Kobo has redesigned their e-reader landing page on their website. It lists some of the key selling features, … [Read more...] about Kobo just redesigned their e-reader page
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Kobo e-readers now save words you looked up in the dictionary
Kobo has introduced a new feature with the 4.26.16704 firmware update. There is a new beta feature called My Words. Expand your vocabulary by saving words you've looked up in the dictionary. You’ll find words you’ve saved in More > Activity. To enable this feature, go to More > Beta Features > My Words.There are also some minor aspects of this new update. The "Back … [Read more...] about Kobo e-readers now save words you looked up in the dictionary
New Kobo ereader will be available soon
Kobo is going to be releasing one new e-reader sometime in the next few weeks. The company has just obtained FCC certification for a new product with the model number N604. It will have WIFI, Bluetooth and 32GB of internal storage. Pictures, user manual and the final specs are under a confidentiality agreement for the next 180 days,so we do not actually know what the finished … [Read more...] about New Kobo ereader will be available soon
Is the Kobo Forma 32GB e-Reader Discontinued?
Multiple sources have confirmed with Good e-Reader that Rakuten Kobo has discontinued the Kobo Forma 32GB model in all markets. The main Kobo website has been out of stock for a few weeks and all of their retail partners are no longer have it in stock. Kobo never officially announces when a specific e-reader has been shuttered. It does not appear that Kobo has any plans for … [Read more...] about Is the Kobo Forma 32GB e-Reader Discontinued?
Kobo Libra and Nia e-readers on sale for Valentines Day
Kobo rarely discounts their e-readers on their website, but they are running a sales promotion for Valentines Day. They are selling them directly, and all of their retail partners are also price matching the $20 discount. The Kobo Nia, their entry level reader that came out in 2020, is on sale in the US for $79 and in Canada for $109.99. The Kobo Libra, is their mid-range … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra and Nia e-readers on sale for Valentines Day
Kobo Forma 2 will support Audiobooks
Kobo is in active development of a second generation Forma e-reader. This device will look similar to the previous model, with a few key differences. It will have audiobook support and users will be able to buy them individually on the Kobo bookstore or subscribe for a monthly fee. Users will be able to listen via Bluetooth wireless headphones or earbuds.One thing that … [Read more...] about Kobo Forma 2 will support Audiobooks
Everything you need to know about Kobo e-readers
If you have received a Kobo e-reader for Christmas and have questions on what it can do? Kobo has been in business for over a decade and they specialize in E INK devices that have a bright and well curated bookstore. You can purchase the latest bestsellers and also self-published ebooks. There is a wide selection of graphic novels and manga too. If you want to save some money, … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about Kobo e-readers
Kobo Clara HD on sale for $99 until Christmas
The Kobo Clara HD is on sale in the United States for $99 until Christmas on the main Kobo website and Walmart. The e-reader can also be purchased in Canada for $119, the regular price is $149.00, so this is a pretty good deal. Chapters/Indigo is also matching the sale price, if you are near one of their bookstores and can brave the lines.The Kobo Nia might be the cheapest … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara HD on sale for $99 until Christmas
Kobo e-readers on sale for Black Friday
Kobo hardly ever discounts their entire line of e-readers, but they are running sales on every single model. This is the perfect time to pick up the Forma or Libra H2O. Each of these have a bookstore that can be used to purchase ebooks, manga and a slew of other content. You can borrow from a supported Overdrive library, browse and checkout the books, right on the Kobo.In … [Read more...] about Kobo e-readers on sale for Black Friday
Kobo e-readers now include a Notes icon for quick access
Kobo has issued a new firmware update 4.25.15875, that is being pushed out to all e-readers, except for thee Kobo Mini. They have added a new Chinese dictionary and users can now delete annotations, or tap the edit button to change it. If you have a Kobo Sleep Cover for the Forma or Libra, the device will now sleep properly when the case is closed.ChangelogAdded a … [Read more...] about Kobo e-readers now include a Notes icon for quick access
Kobo is running a two day sale on the Clara HD and Libra
Kobo has just launched a two day sale on some of their most popular e-readers. You can purchase the Kobo Libra H2O in Canada for $179, the regular price is $199. The Kobo Clara HD is also on sale for $119, the regular price is $149. Meanwhile in the United States, the Libra is on sale for $149, regular price is $169, and the Clara HD is available for $99, normal price is $119. … [Read more...] about Kobo is running a two day sale on the Clara HD and Libra