The Kobo Forma is now on sale and this is good news for anyone who is looking for an e-reader with an 8 inch screen and has access to Dropbox and Overdrive. Ever since the Sage came out, it was only a matter of time, before Kobo discounted their older model. The Forma is available from Amazon.com for $209 and on the Canadian version of the site it is $259 and on Chapters Indigo … [Read more...] about Kobo Forma on sale in Canada and US
Kobo e-reader news
The Kobo Elipsa can now play audiobooks
Good e-Reader broke the story a couple of weeks ago that the Kobo Elipsa would be soon be getting audiobook functionality and it looks like it has arrived sooner than expected. Today, Kobo pushed out the 4.30.18838 firmware update that allows users to buy audiobooks form the Kobo bookstore or download them with their Kobo Plus subscription program. Users will be able to listen … [Read more...] about The Kobo Elipsa can now play audiobooks
Kobo Plus eBook library subscription service launched in Australia
Kobo has launched its subscription e-book library service named Kobo Plus in Australia. Interestingly, Kobo is yet to officially announce the launch of the service though the same is already reflected on the company's official Australia website. With this, Australia would be joining a highly exclusive list of nations - Canada, Belgium, the Netherlands - where the Kobo Plus … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus eBook library subscription service launched in Australia
Kindle Paperwhite 5 11th Gen vs Kobo Libra 2
The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 11th Generation and Kobo Libra 2 are two of the latest e-readers to hit the streets and many people are wondering what the differences are. Both of their ecosystems are fairly similar, you can find the latest bestsellers and ebooks written by indie authors. You can buy audiobooks and listen to them with a pair of Bluetooth headphones. There are some … [Read more...] about Kindle Paperwhite 5 11th Gen vs Kobo Libra 2
Hands on Review of the Kobo Sage e-reader
The Kobo Sage is a new premium e-reader with a large eight inch screen. It is a dedicated ebook reader that has new audiobook functionality, the Kobo Store has a new audiobook section, which customers can buy and listen to it right on the device. This is accomplished via Bluetooth technology, so it is quite easy to use wireless headphones or an external speaker. The Sage is … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Kobo Sage e-reader
First Look at the Kobo Sage e-reader
The Kobo Sage is one of the most popular e-readers in the world and there were so many pre-orders for them, that Kobo is completely sold out on their website and their retail partners are too. This has resulted in them becoming scarce, but in the middle of November there should be more units available. The key selling points of the Sage is the large 8 inch screen, compatibility … [Read more...] about First Look at the Kobo Sage e-reader
Kobo Sage Sold Out in Canada and the US
The Kobo Sage just came out this week and people who pre-ordered it, a couple of weeks ago, are starting to receive it. This e-reader has a giant 8 inch screen and has the ability for Bluetooth headphones to listen to audiobooks. It also has full compatibility with the Kobo Stylus, so you can freehand draw and write inside ebooks purchased from Kobo. The demand for this device … [Read more...] about Kobo Sage Sold Out in Canada and the US
First look at the Rakuten Kobo Libra 2 e-reader
The Kobo Libra 2 is one of the newest e-readers and it is now available to purchase. The major selling points is the large 7 inch screen and it is using new E INK e-paper. It has Bluetooth and has the ability to listen to audiobooks and also buy them directly from Kobo. The physical page turn buttons are a major draw, since it is very easy to turn pages with just one hand. It … [Read more...] about First look at the Rakuten Kobo Libra 2 e-reader
Will you buy the Kobo Sage?
The Kobo Sage is going to be released next week and this device is garnering a ton of attention. It has a large 8 inch screen and can be used to take notes and annotations with the Kobo Stylus. The hardware performance has been dramatically improved with a quad core processor and finally a USB-C port. This is the first Kobo branded e-reader to have an audiobook store, in … [Read more...] about Will you buy the Kobo Sage?
Kobo unveils new power cases for the Sage e-reader
Kobo has developed a new type of case for the Sage e-reader. The Power Case has its own battery, which will automatically charge the the internal battery of the Sage when the power gets low. Just slip your Kobo Sage into its cover with easy magnetic attachment. This product keeps the screen safe during transport. It also acts as a sleep cover, which automatically sleeps and … [Read more...] about Kobo unveils new power cases for the Sage e-reader
Why did Kobo release Audiobook enabled E-Readers?
Yesterday, Kobo announced two new e-readers into their growing portfolio of devices, the Kobo Libra 2 and Kobo Sage. The company was really hyping Bluetooth and the ability to buy and listen to audiobooks with a pair of wireless headphones or an external speaker. Additionally, the Sage can support the Kobo Stylus, which is used for freehand drawing, taking notes or making … [Read more...] about Why did Kobo release Audiobook enabled E-Readers?
Kobo Sage is a 8 inch e-reader with a stylus and audiobook support
Kobo has a brand new product that they are going to be releasing at the end of October, called the Kobo Sage. This e-reader has full support for the Kobo Stylus, which first debuted with the Elipsa, and is fully compatible with the Sage, so you can make notes and freehand draw. The stylus does not come for free with the Sage, but is an optional purchase for $49.99. The biggest … [Read more...] about Kobo Sage is a 8 inch e-reader with a stylus and audiobook support
Kobo Libra 2 is a new e-reader with audiobook support
The Kobo Libra 2 is a brand new e-reader that has a number of really exciting features. It has Bluetooth support for wireless headphones or an external speaker, because this device has the ability to buy audiobooks from the Kobo bookstore. It also has physical page turn buttons, in addition to a capacitive touchscreen display, so users will have the option to use one or the … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra 2 is a new e-reader with audiobook support
