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
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Kobo Clara HD is on sale for $99 for Black Friday
The Kobo Clara is on sale in the United States at various online retailers for $99 USD, the regular price is $129. The main Kobo website is selling it for $99 for Black Friday and Walmart and Amazon are also selling it at this price too. This is the only e-reader they have discounted this year and there is zero savings on anything for Canadian residents, which includes Indigo … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara HD is on sale for $99 for Black Friday
Kobo has ironed out a secret distribution agreement with Amazon
Kobo has just come to terms with Amazon for a new distribution agreement for the Clara HD. The product is available in the United States and fulfilled by Amazon, which means Kobo sent a boatload of e-readers to various fulfillment centers. This means that it is eligible for 1 or 2 day shipping for Prime members and will be delivered to customers quicker then ordering … [Read more...] about Kobo has ironed out a secret distribution agreement with Amazon
Kobo Clara HD Director’s Cut Video Released
Kobo outsources their promotional videos to other companies, when they are gearing up for a product launch. The Clara HD was no exception and they contacted Icon Motion in May of 2018 for another product launch video. Icon just released a director's cut of the Kobo Clara HD release video and it is actually a good case study on how e-readers should be unveiled. Icon Motion … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara HD Director’s Cut Video Released
Kobo Clara HD now available in Australia and New Zealand
The Kobo Clara HD e-reader has been available in Canada and the United States for a number of months. This device has just launched in Australia at Myer, JB Hi-Fi, Angus & Robertson and Harvey Norman. It is also available in New Zealand in-stores at Noel Leeming, JB Hi-Fi and other select retailers and online on the main Kobo website, where you can also find online casino … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara HD now available in Australia and New Zealand
Kobo Clara HD and Kobo Aura 2 on sale in the US
The Kobo Clara HD and Aura 2 are on sale in the United States. You can purchase the Clara HD on the Kobo website and Walmart for $99 and the Aura 2 is available for $79 on both of those sites. This is the first time that these models have been discounted since before Christmas 2018. The Clara HD features an E-Ink Carta HD display with a 300 PPI display. The screen is not … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara HD and Kobo Aura 2 on sale in the US
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 Android, whereas all Kobo branded e-readers use Linux. When … [Read more...] about The Kobo Clara HD and Tolino Shine 3 have the same hardware
Kobo Clara HD vs the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4
The Kobo Clara HD and Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4 are two e-readers that directly compete against each other and cost the same. The hardware is vastly different on this two units, as the Kindle is waterproof and has Audible support, while the Kobo's major selling point is the color temperature system and built-in Overdrive library support. The Clara HD features an E-Ink Carta … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara HD vs the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4
Kobo Forma vs Kobo Clara HD
The Kobo Clara HD and the Kobo Forma are the only two e-readers that Kobo released in 2018 and they both offer different value propositions. The Clara HD can be considered an entry level e-reader and the Forma is the most expensive. This Good e-Reader video focuses on the industrial design of both e-readers and what they bring to the table. We take a look at ebooks, manga, … [Read more...] about Kobo Forma vs Kobo Clara HD
Reading outdoors on the Kobo Clara HD is glorious
One of the big advantages of E Ink based e-readers is that they display text perfectly in direct sunlight, as they are reflective displays – just like ordinary ink on paper. They have the same contrast ratio as a real book. The Kobo Clara HD does a solid job in direct sunlight and our most recent videos documents how great e-readers truly are. The Clara HD features an E-Ink … [Read more...] about Reading outdoors on the Kobo Clara HD is glorious