Barnes and Noble and Kobo have both released new e-readers this year. They are the Nook Glowlight 4e and the Kobo Clara 2e. On a fundamental level that both have access to the same digital books from major publishers. You will be able to read books from small presses too. The main difference is the quality of text when reading, the Clara has a 300 PPI screen, whereas the Nook … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara 2e vs Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 4e
Kobo e-reader news
The Kobo Clara 2e is now available
Kobo announced the Kobo Clara 2e a couple of weeks ago and it has been available as pre-order from their own website and their retail partners. This week, it is now finally available for purchase in North America, Europe and Australia. Kobo is selling it directly if you want to order it directly through them, but Chapters Indigo, Walmart, Amazon are shipping it right … [Read more...] about The Kobo Clara 2e is now available
Switch easily between different Kobo Books with new gesture controls
Kobo has introduced new gesture controls to switch between multiple ebooks at once. Swipe down while you’re reading to easily switch between your 3 most recently viewed items. Users will need to install the latest 4.34.20097 firmware update for virtually all Kobo e-readers and once this process has been finished, the new gesture controls will be unlocked.Gesture controls … [Read more...] about Switch easily between different Kobo Books with new gesture controls
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite vs Kobo Clara 2e
The 11th Generation Kindle Paperwhite is one of the most popular e-readers in the world and Amazon dominates the sector. Kobo, is the global number two player and they have just released the Kobo Clara 2e. Both of these book readers have a lot in common on a pure hardware level. You will get a glorious 300 PPI screen, which makes all of the fonts look razer sharp. They are both … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite vs Kobo Clara 2e
Kobo Clara 2e e-reader – Hands on Review
The Kobo Clara 2e is one of the most environmentally friendly e-reader in the world. The overall body is made of 85% recycled plastic, in addition to being 10% ocean. plastic. In keeping with this theme, it is waterproof, so you will be able to use it while lounging by the pool or reading in the bathtub. It is rated iPX8, so it should be good for up to 60 minutes completely … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara 2e e-reader – Hands on Review
First Look at the Kobo Clara 2e e-reader
There were plenty of rumors that Kobo was planning on refreshing the Clara HD e-reader and they have done so in a big way. The second generation model is called the Kobo Clara 2e and there are numerous selling points. It has an E INK Carta 1200 display, which dramatically increases performance across the board and it features Bluetooth, so it is finally possible to buy and … [Read more...] about First Look at the Kobo Clara 2e e-reader
E-Readers to consider if you hate the Kindle
The Kindle is one of the best e-readers out there. It has held on to that position for more than a decade now, which should provide you with an idea of how good the device is as an e-reader. Even if competitors have managed to launch e-readers that are well built and affordable, most are often not able to match up to the sheer scale of the Amazon ecosystem that the Kindle … [Read more...] about E-Readers to consider if you hate the Kindle
Will you buy the Kobo Clara 2e?
Kobo is currently taking pre-orders for the Clara 2e. This is a brand new e-reader that is made of 80% recycled plastic and has a number of new features. It is waterproof, which makes it the first six inch reader to have an IPX 8 rating, so it is good for 60 minutes submerged in fresh water. You can use it in the bathtub or at the beach. There is a new USB-C port and it has … [Read more...] about Will you buy the Kobo Clara 2e?
Kobo Clara HD 2e e-reader is available on September 22nd
Kobo has just announced the Kobo Clara HD 2e and pre-orders begin today and it will be shipping out on September 22nd. This brand new device that is made of 85 percent recycled plastic—including 10 per cent ocean-bound plastic—includes Bluetooth wireless technology and is Kobo’s first 6 inch waterproof e-reader. Kobo’s custom-designed and protective SleepCovers are also made … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara HD 2e e-reader is available on September 22nd
Kobo launches new commercial for Kobo Plus
Kobo rarely launches commercials, they might do one a year, normally around the holiday season. They have just launched a new advert that is promoting Kobo Plus, their online subscription service. The campaign has two goals: To show that there’s no shame in reading something that falls more into genre fiction than bestseller, but also to highlight Kobo Plus’ wide array of … [Read more...] about Kobo launches new commercial for Kobo Plus
Overdrive for Kobo e-readers will not be affected by the Overdrive shutdown
One of the big advantages of a Kobo e-reader is being able to attach your library card in the settings menu and unlock a new UI entry for your local library branch. This is done through Overdrive, which is the largest digital distributor that power libraries digital collections. Overdrive announced that it was discontinuing their app, which is old and clunky, and instead … [Read more...] about Overdrive for Kobo e-readers will not be affected by the Overdrive shutdown
Kobo users will no longer be able to earn Kobo Super Points
The Kobo Super Points program is undergoing some drastic changes in the coming months. Currently, Kobo has two tiers as part of the Kobo Super Points Rewards program: a free tier, and Kobo VIP Membership, which costs $10 a year (£6 in the United Kingdom). As of September 19th, 2022, the company will be unifying the program to the single, exclusive Kobo VIP Membership tier. Kobo … [Read more...] about Kobo users will no longer be able to earn Kobo Super Points
Kobo is now displaying advertisements on their e-readers
Kobo is now displaying advertisements on most of their e-readers when they come out of sleep mode. A full page advert is now showing up that prompts users to subscribe to Kobo Plus and lets them know about the free 30 day trial. This ad shows up no matter if WIFI is turned on or turned off, since the image is being pulled from the device and not the internet. This is the first … [Read more...] about Kobo is now displaying advertisements on their e-readers
The Kobo Elipsa and Clara HD are on sale
This summer there have been non-stop deals for people who want to buy an e-reader for the first time or upgrade an older device to something brand new. Amazon has run a copious amount of deals that culminated with Prime Day. Kobo, has also had the odd deal here and there, but they are running a new sales promotion for the Kobo Elipsa, which is their flagship digital note taker … [Read more...] about The Kobo Elipsa and Clara HD are on sale