Walmart is the lone distributor for Kobo in the United States. In order for Walmart to sell more ebooks, they have just launched the Kobo Aura Walmart eBooks Edition, which actually has the Kobo store preloaded on the device. The only difference between this version and regular Aura Edition 2 is the price. The Exclusive Walmart Edition is selling for a paltry $69.00, which … [Read more...] about Walmart launches Kobo Aura – Exclusive Walmart eBooks Edition
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Kobo Aura Edition 2 Receives a $20 Discount
Kobo has discounted their latest generation e-reader, the Kobo Aura Edition 2. You can purchase it from their website and a number of their retail partners for $109.99, which is a savings of $20 off of the regular price. The Edition 2 features a six inch E-Ink Carta display with a resolution of 1024 X 768 and 212 PPI. These specs make it a very basic e-reader by 2016 … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura Edition 2 Receives a $20 Discount
Kobo Aura Edition 2 Review
The Kobo Aura Edition 2 is the latest e-reader to hit the market and it is closer to the Kobo Glo HD than a true spiritual successor to the Aura. It is an entry level device and very affordable. Hardware The Kobo Aura that was released in 2013 featured several improvements to its immediate predecessor, the Kobo Glo. The screen had a flat plastic panel, featuring an … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura Edition 2 Review
Is the Kobo Aura Discontinued?
The Kobo Aura was one of the best e-readers the company has ever produced when it originally came out in 2013. It has been sold out on the main Kobo website for most of 2015 and it looks very likely this device has been discontinued. When I first reviewed the Kobo Aura I said "The one thing that blew me away with this e-reader is how the screen is flush with the bezel. Most … [Read more...] about Is the Kobo Aura Discontinued?
Kobo Aura Now Available for $99
Kobo and their retail partners have permanently lowered the price of the Kobo Aura to $99. This is a great e-reader because the screen is entirely flush with the bezel, allowing for a more fluid touchscreen experience. The primary reason the discount is now perpetual is because of the recent release of the Kobo Glo HD. The new device is $139, which is the same … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura Now Available for $99
Kobo Aura VS Kobo Glo HD Comfortlight Test
The Kobo Aura and Kobo Glo HD both have an illuminated screen. This allows you to read in the dark or other low-light conditions. The source of "comfortlight" as Kobo likes to call it is 5 LED lights on the bottom of the bezel that project light upwards. Today, we give you a sense on how these two e-readers perform. Both of these e-readers have innovative ways to control … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura VS Kobo Glo HD Comfortlight Test
Is the Kobo Glo HD Worth the Upgrade?
E-Readers are for the most part, immune to the same sort of upgrade cycle we see with smartphones and tablets. The amount of RAM, processor and internal storage are fairly consistent and not much innovation is happening in the e-reader world. This leaves software and resolution as the main reasons why upgrading is worth it. Today, we ask the question, is the upcoming Kobo Glo … [Read more...] about Is the Kobo Glo HD Worth the Upgrade?
Kobo Aura vs Kobo Glo HD
Kobo has three e-readers in their current portfolio that they market all over the world. The Kobo Aura and Kobo Glo HD are two of the most notable and customers may be wondering, what is best for me? Today, we compare them against each other so you can get a sense on what they bring to the table. The Kobo Aura features a six inch capacitive touchscreen display with a … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura vs Kobo Glo HD
Kobo Aura HD is Officially Discontinued
Kobo has officially discontinued the Aura HD e-reader which was the first 6.8 inch device the company had ever launched. When this e-reader originally came out it caught Kobo off guard how much consumers loved it. CEO Michael Tamblyn told Good e-Reader that this model accounted for 25% of all hardware sales in 2013. This model has experienced poor retail visibility in the … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura HD is Officially Discontinued
Amazon Kindle Voyage vs Kobo Aura
The Amazon Kindle Voyage and Kobo Aura reflect two of the best e-readers ever made and they both have world class e-book stores. These two models have high availability in North America and Western Europe. Obviously, people want to know, what is better? What can they do and which one is deal for your needs? Today, we put them both head to head to give you a sense of the best … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Voyage vs Kobo Aura
Kobo H2O e-Reader Now Available in Australia and New Zealand
The Kobo H2O e-reader is now available to purchase in Australia and New Zealand. Angus & Robertson, Bookworld, JB Hi-Fi, and Myer all have it in stock. The Kobo Aura H2O features a 6.8 inch e-ink Carta touchscreen display with a resolution of 1430×1080. Carta Imaging Film offers a 50% improvement in contrast ratio over previous generation of e-Paper displays. This allows … [Read more...] about Kobo H2O e-Reader Now Available in Australia and New Zealand
Cinematic – Kobo Aura Giveaway
A few weeks ago we announced a brand new contest for a Kobo Aura. The premise was to see how it would hold up under extreme conditions. What exactly did we do? Well, we ran a poll on our YouTube channel to see if the Kobo Aura would simply survive and users would simply vote yes or no. Today, we are pleased to reveal the second part of the contest where we narrow the field … [Read more...] about Cinematic – Kobo Aura Giveaway
Kobo Aura HD vs Kobo Aura H2O
Kobo released the HD e-reader in April 2013 and the company expected it to only account for 3% of their overall revenue. This was primarily due to the 6.8 inch screen being unproved in the market and the premium cost. Within six months, it quickly became a bestseller and CEO Michael Tamblyn said now accounts for 25% of hardware sales. This has prompted Kobo to developer a … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura HD vs Kobo Aura H2O
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 vs. Kobo Aura H2O
In this video comparison we look at the flagship Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 and the Kobo Aura H20. This two e-readers have fairly similar technology, as they are both rocking  e Ink Carta, which result in faster page turns. The Kindle Paperwhite 2 is certainly one of the most popular e-readers in the world, and Amazon currently controls 70% of the global eBook market. Now … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 vs. Kobo Aura H2O