Kindle Scribe is a great gadget if you love writing e-notes and reading e-books. The e-reader has a 10.2-inch, glare-free screen and many exciting features for a beautiful reading experience. But considering its limitations like lack of templates or heavy weight, you might look for Kindle Scribe alternatives. If this sounds like you, we’ve got you … [Read more...] about 3 Best Alternatives to Kindle Scribe in 2023
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Kobo Mother Day Sale is here, discounts available on the Kobo Sage, Kobo Clara 2E, Kobo Elipsa
The Kobo Mother's Day Sale is here and there are some nice discounts on some of the best Kobo devices for the taking. For instance, both the Kobo Sage and the Kobo Clara 2E are now selling for $20 less than the usual price. For the Kobo Sage, that comes to $239.99 for the e-reader that offers an 8-inch E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen display and a quad-core CPU on the other side … [Read more...] about Kobo Mother Day Sale is here, discounts available on the Kobo Sage, Kobo Clara 2E, Kobo Elipsa
Now is a good time to buy a Kobo e-reader
Kobo is running a Mother's Day promotion for many of their latest-generation and a few of their older e-readers in Canada and the United States. Now is the perfect time to purchase the Kobo Clara 2e, Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra H20 and the Kobo Elipsa 1st generation. These sales occur on the Kobo website and other retail partners, such as Chapters Indigo, Walmart and Amazon.In … [Read more...] about Now is a good time to buy a Kobo e-reader
Kobo needs an e-reader trade in program
Kobo is the global number two player in the e-reader industry. They have been making them since 2010, and they release a couple of new models every year. The e-readers and digital note-taking devices are sold on their network of websites, online through their retail partners and in stores worldwide. Kobo has been making a big push into environmental sustainability in the past … [Read more...] about Kobo needs an e-reader trade in program
Kobo issues clarification with regard to their latest software update
Kobo has recently made an announcement regarding an important software update for their e-readers. As The e-Book Reader stated, users of older models were sent an email with limited information about the update, causing a lot of confusion in the process. To address these concerns, Kobo has added a notice on their help website with further details.As per the latest … [Read more...] about Kobo issues clarification with regard to their latest software update
Remarkable 2 vs the Kobo Elipsa 2e
Remarkable has been in the note-taking business far longer than Kobo, and this is their primary focus. The company only has one model on the market, developing the brand, advertising, firmware updates and support. They bill the product as distraction-free, without all the bells and whistles of more capable e-notes. Remarkable issues update every couple of months, introducing a … [Read more...] about Remarkable 2 vs the Kobo Elipsa 2e
Kobo Elipsa 1 vs Kobo Elipsa 2e
The Kobo Elipsa first generation and the Kobo Elipsa 2e are the only large-screen e-notes in Kobos's portfolio. The Kobo Elipsa came out in late 2019, and the Kobo ELipsa 2e just came out last week. Some might wonder if it is worth the upgrade if you own the original model. There is a dramatic increase in specs with the new model and some essential software features. The pen … [Read more...] about Kobo Elipsa 1 vs Kobo Elipsa 2e
Kobo adds some nifty new PDF features on the Elipsa 2e
Kobo has issued a minor firmware update for their latest generation Kobo Elipsa 2e. The company has just enhanced the overall PDF experience. When you close a PDF, your e-reader will remember your most recent zoom level and position for when you reopen it. This is handy since the Elipsa is primarily geared toward reading, editing and annotating PDF files.The shopping … [Read more...] about Kobo adds some nifty new PDF features on the Elipsa 2e
Kobo Arc tablets will no longer connect to the Kobo Bookstore
Kobo has announced via email that they are no longer supporting Kobo Arc tablets and will no longer be able to connect to the Kobo bookstore. This change will occur on May 25th, 2023. These tablets will not receive a mandatory firmware update, which upgrades their security, such as TLS and SSL. All of their s older ebook readers with E INK screens will be getting the update, … [Read more...] about Kobo Arc tablets will no longer connect to the Kobo Bookstore
Kobo is sending out emails about a mandatory firmware update
Hundreds of users have reported receiving emails from Kobo about a mandatory firmware update that needs to be downloaded and installed by May 25th, 2023. This is a legit email sent from Rakuten Kobo, so it is authentic. Kobo has stated that in order to continue to access the bookstore to buy ebooks, manga, graphic novels and other digital content, the update must be … [Read more...] about Kobo is sending out emails about a mandatory firmware update
Kobo Elipsa 2e is shipping on April 19th, will you buy one?
The Kobo Elipsa 2e is a brand-new e-reader and digital note-taking device. Kobo announced it a few weeks ago and started taking pre-orders. This second-generation product has several new things that should appeal to many users. The pen has been redesigned; it is now 25% lighter and charges via USB-C; the old pen used batteries. The processor has changed from a single-core … [Read more...] about Kobo Elipsa 2e is shipping on April 19th, will you buy one?
Rakuten Kobo Elipsa 2e Hands on Review – Massive upgrade
The Rakuten Kobo Elipsa 2e is their second shot at a large-screen e-paper display that is primarily geared towards taking notes, freehand drawing, annotating PDF files and editing ebooks. There have been a few massive improvements to this model, that the first-generation Elipsa did not have. The front-lit display has been upgraded from a Comrtfortlight to Comfortlight Pro, … [Read more...] about Rakuten Kobo Elipsa 2e Hands on Review – Massive upgrade
Kobo Plus e-book and audiobook subscription service launched in the US and the UK
Kobo has announced the launch of its Kobo Plus subscription service in the US and UK alongside the release of the Kobo Elipsa 2E. Similar to Kindle Unlimited, subscribers can pay a monthly fee for unlimited access to a select library of e-books and audiobooks. Kobo's Kobo Plus catalog currently features over 1.3 million e-books and over 100,000 audiobooks, with additional … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus e-book and audiobook subscription service launched in the US and the UK
First Look at the Kobo Elipsa 2E, a great e-reader and e-note
A couple of days ago, Kobo announced their second-generation Elipsa 2E e-note and e-reader. This product is a solid upgrade from the first-gen model that came out in 2021, and it is an improvement in every single way and not merely an incremental upgrade. It has a dual-core 2 GHz processor, which is 45% faster. Illumination has improved the front-light display with the … [Read more...] about First Look at the Kobo Elipsa 2E, a great e-reader and e-note