The Kobo Elipsa is a new digital note taking tablet and e-reader that will be released at the end of June. Many sources in the company have disclosed to Good e-Reader that pre-orders are off the charts. What is even more unexpected is that despite the device having Bluetooth, the Elipsa will not have audiobook functionality at launch, nor will you be able to connect up … [Read more...] about Kobo Elipsa will not have audio functionality at launch
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Remarkable 2 vs the Kobo Elipsa
The Remarkable 2 has quickly become one of the most endearing digital note taking devices. The company has a complete line of accessories, such as a premium stylus and different cases. The product has been on the market since early last year and many users love the distraction free writing experience. The Kobo Elipsa is a new product that pulls double duty, it is a fully … [Read more...] about Remarkable 2 vs the Kobo Elipsa
Hands on Review of the Kobo Elipsa
Kobo is the global number two player in the e-Reader industry. The company has done a very good job over the years with international expansion and selling their devices in a retail setting. This allows customers to play around with the units before they buy them, this is something that Amazon has not really been able to solve, outside of the US, with their small footprint of … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Kobo Elipsa
First Look at the Rakuten Kobo Elipsa 10.3 inch e-note
The Elipsa is the first professional digital note taking device that Kobo has ever produced. The company primarily focuses on consumer grade digital readers, but this new 10.3 inch device is a different beast entirely. The hardware is slick and polished and the UI is similar to other Kobo products, you can borrow ebooks via Overdrive and read Pocket articles.The Kobo … [Read more...] about First Look at the Rakuten Kobo Elipsa 10.3 inch e-note
The Kobo Elipsa is a 10.3 inch e-note and e-reader
Kobo has just announced the Elipsa, which is their first E INK product that is geared towards professionals. You can freehand draw, jot down notes, edit and make highlights in a dedicated app, and you can also do the same thing in PDF files and ebooks. The Elipsa is your book, notebook, and bookstore combined, bundled with everything you need to make your ideas a … [Read more...] about The Kobo Elipsa is a 10.3 inch e-note and e-reader
Kobo Plus Now Available in Portugal
Kobo Plus is an unlimited audiobook and ebook subscription service that first launched in the Netherlands in 2017 and Canada last year. Kobo has signed an agreement with Portuguese publishing group LeYa to launch Kobo Plus e_LeY. Exclusive contents available for Portugal will be provided by LeYa and other Portuguese publishers and publishing institutions joining the platform. … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus Now Available in Portugal
Kobo e-readers are on sale in Australia, Canada and US
Kobo is running an e-reader sale for Mother Day and now is a great time time to pick up a new device. In Canada, the entry level Nia has received a $20 discount and available for $109.99, Chapters Indigo is also matching the discount. The flagship Kobo Forma has received a $30 savings and is available for $269.99. Meanwhile, in the United States, the Nia is also on sale for … [Read more...] about Kobo e-readers are on sale in Australia, Canada and US
Kobo just redesigned their e-reader page
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
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
