Kobo has experienced a massive shortage when it comes to the Aura One e-Reader. When this device was released late last year it has been chronically out of stock on the Kobo website and many of their bookselling partners have been sold out for months. It looks like Kobo has solved their supply chain issue and the e-reader has lost its limited stock designation. The Aura One … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura One Now Has Wide Availability
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Kobo Aura One e-Reader is back in Stock on the Indigo Website
The Kobo Aura One e-reader is back in stock on the main Chapters/Indigo website after selling out in December. Canadian and US residents can now place online orders and have their devices shipped out right away. The Aura One is still not available on the main Kobo website after selling out in October, although the company has said that they are receiving new units sometime in … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura One e-Reader is back in Stock on the Indigo Website
Kobo Aura One Does Not Work Underwater
The Kobo Aura One e-Reader is rated IPX8 for waterproofing, so it can be immersed in up to two 6.5 feet of water for up to one hour. When the e-reader is completely submerged in water it has limited functionality. You cannot turn the pages of an e-book or access anything that relies on the touchscreen. Once you take it out of the water the touchscreen functionality returns. … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura One Does Not Work Underwater
How does the Kobo Aura One Handle PDF Files?
The brand new Kobo Aura One is now available and many people are wondering how it handles PDF files. Sadly, the rendering engine really struggles with both large and small files. One of the drawbacks of the Aura One is the PDF experience. Anything that relies on pinching and zooming is lackluster. It takes at least five to seven seconds for the page to fully render. I would … [Read more...] about How does the Kobo Aura One Handle PDF Files?
Pre-Orders of the Kobo Aura One are now shipping
The Kobo Aura One e-Reader is now shipping to out to customers who pre-ordered one. People are reporting that notifications are being dispatched to their email addresses, which include tracking numbers. It looks like Americans and Canadians are the first markets to have first dibs on the largest e-ink display that Kobo has ever produced. The Aura One has a lot of things … [Read more...] about Pre-Orders of the Kobo Aura One are now shipping
Kobo Aura Edition 2 vs Kobo Aura One
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Comparison Video! Today, we take a look at the new Kobo Aura Edition 2 and the Kobo Aura One. Both of these new devices are available to order and many people are wondering what makes them unique. 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 … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura Edition 2 vs Kobo Aura One
Kobo Aura One Review – 2016
The Kobo Aura One is the culmination of everything Kobo has done in the e-reader arena since 2010. They expanded upon all of their critical commercial success and released an e-reader that is unlike anything else. Hardware The Aura One features the largest E-Ink screen that Kobo has ever produced. It is 7.8 inches and the resolution is 1872 by 1404, which works out to … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura One Review – 2016
Kobo is developing a new 7.8 inch e-Reader
Kobo is actively developing a new 7.8 inch e-Reader called the Kobo Aura One. This new device will be ideal for reading e-books, manga and digital newspapers. The Kobo Aura One will have a competitive advantage in most countries where it will be sold in local bookstores. It will provide a larger screen than the Amazon Kindle Oasis or the Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight … [Read more...] about Kobo is developing a new 7.8 inch e-Reader