The third generation Kindle Oasis is Amazon's flagship e-reader and the recently announced Kobo Libra H2O can be considered their midrange edition. Both of these ebook readers feature the same asymmetrical design and have manual page turn buttons, although the Oasis are indented on the side of the screen, taking a capacitive touchscreen approach, whereas Kobo has raised ones. … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis 3 vs Kobo Libra H2O
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Kobo Forma vs the Kobo Libra
The Kobo Libra is the latest generation e-reader and it is going to be available in a week or two. This device borrows the same asymmetrical design from the larger Kobo Forma. Although they both look the same, there are MANY differences between the two models.The Libra features a 7 inch E Ink Carta HD display with a resolution of 1,680 x 1,264 and 300 PPI. The screen is … [Read more...] about Kobo Forma vs the Kobo Libra
Kobo Libra H2O Review
The Kobo Libra H2O is the latest generation e-reader from Kobo. This device is going to be available around September 15th in North America and will hit Europe and other markets later this year. The big selling points is that it has manual page turn buttons, a new e-reading system and the same design sensibilities as the Kobo Forma, but it costs $100 … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra H2O Review
Will you buy the new Kobo Libra H2O?
Kobo has just announced the new Libra H2O e-reader and it will be available in a week or two. This device has the same asymmetrical design as the Kobo Forma, but this one is going to retail for 169 in the US and $199 in Canada. The big selling points are the manual page turn buttons, the waterproof nature and the color options; black and white.The Libra features a 7 inch E … [Read more...] about Will you buy the new Kobo Libra H2O?
Kobo announces the Kobo Libra H20
The Kobo Libra H2O is the first e-reader that Kobo released in 2019. This device has the same form factor as the Kobo Forma and Kindle Oasis 3. It is going to retail for $169 when it is available as pre-order on September 10th and will be available from most retailers on the 15h. It comes in black and white.The Libra features a 7 inch E Ink Carta HD display with a … [Read more...] about Kobo announces the Kobo Libra H20
Kobo Clara HD Director’s Cut Video Released
Kobo outsources their promotional videos to other companies, when they are gearing up for a product launch. The Clara HD was no exception and they contacted Icon Motion in May of 2018 for another product launch video. Icon just released a director's cut of the Kobo Clara HD release video and it is actually a good case study on how e-readers should be unveiled.Icon Motion … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara HD Director’s Cut Video Released
There is a new Kobo e-reader coming out soon
Kobo is going to be releasing a new e-reader in the next few weeks. The company has just obtained FCC certification to sell the device in the United States. It is going to have 8GB of internal storage and powered by a 1200 mAh battery. Like all other Kobo e-readers it will have wireless internet access to access the Kobo bookstore, Overdrive and Pocket.Netronix is the … [Read more...] about There is a new Kobo e-reader coming out soon
Walmart launches Kobo Aura – Exclusive Walmart eBooks Edition
Walmart is the lone distributor for Kobo in the United States. In order for Walmart to sell more ebooks, they have just launched the Kobo Aura Walmart eBooks Edition, which actually has the Kobo store preloaded on the device. The only difference between this version and regular Aura Edition 2 is the price.The Exclusive Walmart Edition is selling for a paltry $69.00, which … [Read more...] about Walmart launches Kobo Aura – Exclusive Walmart eBooks Edition
Kobo Clara HD and Kobo Aura on sale at Walmart
Amazon Prime Day might be getting all of the attention, but Walmart hopes you will stop by and pick up a new Kobo e-reader. The Kobo Clara HD is on sale for $99, the regular price is $129.99. The Kobo Aura is also on sale for $69.96 and the normal price is $99.99.If you had to choose between the two units, I would recommend the Clara HD. It is newer and will still be … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara HD and Kobo Aura on sale at Walmart
Indigo and Kobo sign a new agreement for audiobooks
Indigo Books and Music does not sell digital audiobooks, but they have been selling tapes and CD's for the past 15 years. They currently has an assortment of 387 unique physical audiobooks across its retail chain, with about average of 100 unique physical audiobooks in each large format store. The Canadian bookseller cannot ignore the rise of digital audiobooks and they have … [Read more...] about Indigo and Kobo sign a new agreement for audiobooks
