Kobo is running a rare sale for their latest generation e-readers in the United Kingdom. The Kobo BW and Kobo Clara Colour are both available for a £20 discount on the main Kobo website. You can also find the same deals on Amazon, if you don't want to buy directly from Kobo. What are the major selling points behind the Clara BW? Aside from the Carta 1300 screen, it has a … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara Colour and Kobo BW on Sale in the UK
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Kobo Plus is now available in Switzerland
If you live in Switzerland, there is a new way to read an unlimited number of audiobooks and ebooks via Kobo. In late May, Kobo Plus is now available in Switzerland; there are over 1.3 million eBooks and over 100,000 audiobooks, including titles in English, French, German, and Italian, for a low monthly fee. Swiss booklovers can access Kobo Plus via the Kobo Books App for … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus is now available in Switzerland
Kobo Libra 2 e-reader is discontinued
Kobo has discontinued the Libra 2 e-reader. While this device is no longer listed on the main Kobo website in all markets, it is still available on third-party retailers. For instance, Chapters Indigo in Canada is currently offering a $20.00 discount. There might also be units available in other countries. However, it's important to note that once the existing stock is sold … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra 2 e-reader is discontinued
Kobo Clara Colour and Libra Colour have a secret advanced system
The new Rakuten Kobo Clara Colour and Kobo Libra Colour are out of the box and do not have the best accuracy when it comes to displaying colours. Some users have said that colours look washed out, and the only way to mitigate this is to turn on the front-lit display to around 10% to 30% so as not to make the background and colours look dark. There is a new way to fine-tune the … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara Colour and Libra Colour have a secret advanced system
What is better? The Kobo BW or Kobo Clara Colour?
Kobo has two new six-inch e-readers in their 2024 product lineup, the Kobo Clara BW and Kobo Clara Colour. The first model is a pure black and white e-reader using E INK Carta 1300, the latest e-paper. It has a great response time, and page-turn speed is faster. At the same time, the Kobo Clara Colour uses E INK Kaleido 3 colour e-paper. What are the main differences? The Kobo … [Read more...] about What is better? The Kobo BW or Kobo Clara Colour?
E-Ink Ghosting Effect Can Reveal Sensitive Info Such as Passwords
Ghosting happens to be one of the inherent issues with an E-Ink display. Since e-paper displays take longer than conventional displays to refresh, remnants of the previous display are often visible even if the display changes. While recent innovations in this space have minimized the issue to a large extent, the fact is, it isn't eliminated altogether. Now, this can pose a … [Read more...] about E-Ink Ghosting Effect Can Reveal Sensitive Info Such as Passwords
Several Kobo e-Readers Devices Discounted
Kobo might be all the rage these days thanks to the recent launch of the 7-inch Libra Colour and the 6-inch Clara Colour and the Clara BW though things do not end here. The company has now announced a sale on a few of its older Kobo e-readers. Those include the 8-inch Kobo Sage and the 10.3-inch Kobo Elipsa SE, both of which have been discounted by $30 and $50 … [Read more...] about Several Kobo e-Readers Devices Discounted
Kobo Places Urgent Orders for Color e-Readers as Current Stock is Sold Out
Kobo is reported to have placed fresh orders for its Kobo color e-readers, the Kobo Libra Colour and the Kobo Clara Colour after the first batch of e-readers sold out faster than they had anticipated, industry analyst Ming Chi Kuo reported. Many of the companies that are part of the supply chain are working at twice their capacity to meet existing demand. As per the estimate … [Read more...] about Kobo Places Urgent Orders for Color e-Readers as Current Stock is Sold Out
Full Review of the Rakuten Kobo BW E-Reader
The Kobo Colour e-readers might be capturing all of the headlines on major news publications and tech review sites, and with good reason. The Kobo Libra Colour and Clara Colour are the first colour e-readers released by a major company. However, the Kobo BW is likely the best black-and-white e-reader in the Kobos catalogue; it destroys the previous generation Clara and trounces … [Read more...] about Full Review of the Rakuten Kobo BW E-Reader
The Kobo Libra Appears to be Discontinued
Kobo recently launched the Kobo Libra Colour and the same is already available to buy via Amazon. While that is great, the other related and not-so-enthusiastic development on this front is that the original Kobo Libra might be on the way out. Kobo hasn't officially stated anything on this though as the e-Book Reader Blog stated, the Libra has already gone out of stock in the … [Read more...] about The Kobo Libra Appears to be Discontinued
You can now order Kobo replacement parts from iFixit
When the new Kobo e-readers were announced, the company touted that these would be repairable. This is a way to extend the lifespan of the Kobo Clara BW, Clara Colour and Libra Colour. Kobo and iFixit have formed a partnership, where iFixit would directly sell replacement parts, and the system is now live in major markets, such as Canada and the United States. What type of … [Read more...] about You can now order Kobo replacement parts from iFixit
Hands-on Review of the Kobo Libra Colour e-reader
The Rakuten Kobo Libra Colour is likely one of the best e-readers and e-notebooks on the market. It utilizes the latest generation E INK Kaleido 3 e-paper technology, which makes the screen vibrant. There are several major selling points behind this new device. It has a 35% larger battery than the previous generation, Libra 2; it has physical page-turn buttons, Google Drive, … [Read more...] about Hands-on Review of the Kobo Libra Colour e-reader
Kobo releases new firmware for Colour e-readers
Kobo has just issued a new software update for their three new e-readers, the Clara Colour, Libra Colour and the Clara BW. These e-readers are known for their high-quality performance and affordability. There isn't much known about the new updates yet, but Kobo merely stated that there are stability improvements and bug fixes. It is nice to see the latest generation get some … [Read more...] about Kobo releases new firmware for Colour e-readers
Rakuten Kobo e-readers are now available on Amazon
Kobo has recently launched dedicated product pages for all their e-readers on the popular Amazon Store. This is a boon for those who value a hassle-free shopping experience, with the added benefits of a flexible return policy and swift delivery. You can explore the main Kobo page to view their diverse range of models. Additionally, they offer attractive bundle deals, allowing … [Read more...] about Rakuten Kobo e-readers are now available on Amazon