Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo have abandoned on-board SD cards and these three brands represent the vast majority of e-reader sales in North America. In Europe and China many e-reader brands have also removed support for SD cards, this is evident with most of Onyx Boox's new devices and ditto with Tolino and … [Read more...] about Should e-Reader companies support SD Cards?
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The Sony PRS-T1, PRS-T2 and PRS-T3 has reached end-of-life
Sony was one of the earliest entrants to the world of e-readers and they released over a dozen models over the years. In 2014 the company exited the commercial sector and sold their customers to Kobo, which helped the Canadian company secure over 400,000 new users. Kobo issued an update for the Sony e-readers that were … [Read more...] about The Sony PRS-T1, PRS-T2 and PRS-T3 has reached end-of-life
The Kobo Clara HD and Tolino Shine 3 have the same hardware
The Kobo Clara HD and the Tolino Shine 3 have the exact same hardware. This is no coincidence, because Kobo is now responsible for designing the hardware for all Tolino e-readers. Deutsche Telecom sold Kobo their stake in the Tolino Alliance in late 2017. The software for Tolino e-readers is the same and it uses … [Read more...] about The Kobo Clara HD and Tolino Shine 3 have the same hardware
Kobo announces Emerging Writer Prize for Canadian Authors
The Kobo Emerging Writer Prize has been ongoing for the past five years and gives Canadian authors a chance to really get promoted on the Kobo platform and win some money. There are three categories this year; Literary Fiction, Romance, and Non-Fiction. The winning authors will be announced in June and will be awarded … [Read more...] about Kobo announces Emerging Writer Prize for Canadian Authors
Kobo is releasing a new e-reader on Mother’s Day with Audiobook support
Kobo is working on new e-reader that will have audiobook support via Bluetooth. Kobo audiobooks can be purchased on a per title basis, but the platform also offers a subscription system for a monthly fee and it also comes with a 30-day free trial period. Customers will get one credit a month with their subscription and … [Read more...] about Kobo is releasing a new e-reader on Mother’s Day with Audiobook support
Getting started with your new Kobo e-reader
Did you just get a new Kobo ereader as a gift for Christmas or just purchased one for yourself? Kobo is globally recognized as the second most popular brand in the world and their devices are easily accessible at thousands of bookstores. Although Kobo e-readers are not overly complicated, but there are a number of tips … [Read more...] about Getting started with your new Kobo e-reader
Everything is quiet with the Kobo and Walmart partnership
This summer Walmart started to carry Kobo e-readers and gift cards that could be redeemed for digital books in around a thousand stores in the United States. The company primarily was marketing the Clara HD and never got around to even installing demo units. Meanwhile on the Walmart website, they sell the entire modern … [Read more...] about Everything is quiet with the Kobo and Walmart partnership
Kobo e-readers now get Kobo Forma functionality
Kobo has just issued a new firmware update for their complete lineup of e-readers, and most of the functionality came from the new Kobo Forma. The Kobo firmware 4.12.12111 is compatible with the Kobo Touch, Kobo Glo, Kobo Glo HD, Kobo Touch 2.0, Kobo Aura, Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2, Kobo Aura … [Read more...] about Kobo e-readers now get Kobo Forma functionality
2018 Rakuten Kobo Book Report for Canada
The year is almost over and Kobo has just unveiled their annual Book Report, that once again reveals insightful eReading trends from the past year and which stories enthralled booklovers most. This report is applicable exclusively for Canadians.2018 stats about readersCanadians read on the road, with the … [Read more...] about 2018 Rakuten Kobo Book Report for Canada
Christmas and Boxing Day e-Reader Sales – Roundup
Christmas is a few weeks away and Boxing day soon thereafter. There are many deals and discounts to be had if you are looking for a new e-reader. This list will be constantly updated until the end of the year, so make sure you check back often.Walmart - The Kobo Clara HD is on sale, this is the latest gen e-reader … [Read more...] about Christmas and Boxing Day e-Reader Sales – Roundup
Black Friday Deals for e-readers – Roundup – Updated Constantly
This Black Friday there are many deals and discounts for e-readers. Good e-Reader is running a promotion where every single device we sell will be discounted by at least $20 or more! Amazon, B&N, Onyx, Remarkable, Sony and a number of other vendors are doing their own promotions.Remarkable - Take $100 off a … [Read more...] about Black Friday Deals for e-readers – Roundup – Updated Constantly
Kobo Forma 32GB now available on the Kobo website
Kobo released the Forma e-reader last month and the only model available was the 8GB edition. The 32GB version was only available in Japan, but that has changed. Kobo is now selling both models directly on their website for customers in Canada and the United States. You can choose what storage option you want during … [Read more...] about Kobo Forma 32GB now available on the Kobo website