The Amazon Kindle, Pocketbook and Rakuten Kobo have better value for users who want to read for years to come. E INK technology does not dramatically change every couple of years. I know some Amazon users with 5-6-year-old devices, which are perfectly suitable for their needs. The Kindle and Kobo also have a better software experience; both companies issue firmware updates for … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle and Rakuten Kobo e-readers have better value
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5 Best E-Readers for 2024 for All Age Readers
Source Are you still reading hard books or physical books? Well, using an e-reader can give you a new reading experience while offering you a huge library online. Here, we will discuss the best e-readers of 2024 to help you choose the one for yourself. Take a look! Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Whether you are a regular reader or love to read your favorite book on weekends, … [Read more...] about 5 Best E-Readers for 2024 for All Age Readers
Rakuten Kobo unleashes “Main Character Energy” in its 2023 e-reader campaign
Rakuten Kobo, the popular e-reader brand, is bringing back its successful "Be a reader, not a follower" campaign for 2023, building upon last year's triumph. With a touch of humour, Kobo has evolved the campaign into a brand platform, urging readers to embrace their "main character energy." The campaign, as Ibbonline reported has been developed by Toronto agency 'The Garden'. … [Read more...] about Rakuten Kobo unleashes “Main Character Energy” in its 2023 e-reader campaign
Did Walmart just leak the new Kobo e-reader?
Walmart has started to sell Kobo e-readers, audiobooks and ebooks in 1,000 of their retail locations in the United States last week. They have been promoting their foray into digital content in a big way and they even took out a full page advert in the print edition of the New York Times Book Review. I think they might have inadvertently tipped the new Kobo e-reader that will … [Read more...] about Did Walmart just leak the new Kobo e-reader?
Kobo Launches eBook access Program Targeting OEM
2014 has been a benchmark year in the e-reader industry, due to the rise of Android as being the preferred operating system. Barnes and Noble and Sony have always ran Android as the backbone of their devices, while everyone else tended to use Linux. The main problem with these two companies is that it was a locked down version of the OS and did not allow users to install their … [Read more...] about Kobo Launches eBook access Program Targeting OEM
Kobo Signs Landmark eBook Deal with Walmart
Kobo has just signed a deal with retail giant Walmart to have its ebooks featured on the company's main Canadian website. This gives customers the ability to buy almost 2.3 million ebooks with one-click check-out services. The Kobo e-reader and Kobo Wireless have been available at most Walmart locations since May 2010, so the two companies have an existing relationship prior … [Read more...] about Kobo Signs Landmark eBook Deal with Walmart
Kobo Wireless available at Bestbuy in the USA
Kobo has been a very easy brand to get in Canada, but not so much in the USA. This has changed today as the Kobo Wireless is now available at most Bestbuy locations in the United States. The Kobo Wireless is on sale with a special promotion at only $99.99 and will be $129.99 when the sale ends! Not only can you buy it in the stores but you can also purchase it online at … [Read more...] about Kobo Wireless available at Bestbuy in the USA
Why Kobo needs to implement eBook Lending
Kobo is a relative new player on the e-reader scene. They have only been around for a little over a year and initially rose to prominence with their e-readers and ebook store. The company is also leading the pack when it comes to application development for reading on almost every platform, and has tremendous social media integration. In order for the Kobo line of electronic … [Read more...] about Why Kobo needs to implement eBook Lending
Kobo Closes Series C Investment Round with Indigo Books
Kobo has recently closed its latest investment round with their majority shareholder Indigio Books. Canadians may know of Indigo books in the form of retail chain Chapters, where the Kobo e-Reader is easily found for purchase. Indigo Books and Music Inc was one of Kobo's founding shareholder and from day one believed in the long term viability of partnering itself with a … [Read more...] about Kobo Closes Series C Investment Round with Indigo Books
Kobo Wireless eReader Now Available at Future Shop
Those aspiring to own a brand new Kobo e-reader are in for some good news. The popular e-book reader can now be picked up from any of the 146 Future Shop stores spread throughout Canada. In fact, Future Shop is the largest retailer and e-tailer of consumer electronic goods and the home grown Kobo e-reader will get to enjoy tremendous market penetration now that it is listed on … [Read more...] about Kobo Wireless eReader Now Available at Future Shop
Another Sign E-Readers have infiltrated Popular Culture – Kobo e-reader on NBC`s `The Office`
E-Readers have gone from being a fringe gadget from only a few years ago when the major players in the game were Amazon and Sony in North America to a popular culture phenomenon. We now see daily commercials for various e-readers, such as Kindle and the Barnes and Noble Nook. Another sure sign that e-readers have infiltrated popular culture is the recent appearance of the Kobo … [Read more...] about Another Sign E-Readers have infiltrated Popular Culture – Kobo e-reader on NBC`s `The Office`
The Original Kobo e-Reader is no longer being Manufactured
Many sources in Canada are confirming that the original Kobo e-reader (non wireless model) is being phased out of distribution to retail stores. While Kobo has not officially declared this, sources matter say they will soon announce the impending North American suspension within a week or two. Many well documented problems have plagued the Kobo E-Reader since its original … [Read more...] about The Original Kobo e-Reader is no longer being Manufactured
Kobo and Swindon team up to bring Kobo Wireless e-Reader to Hong Kong
Kobo - best known for their Kobo line of e-Readers available in most retail stores in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the USA - have formed a strategic partnership with Swindon Book Co to bring the new Kobo Wireless to Hong Kong. Swindon has been in the books business since around 1918, so of course they are a substantial player in the local market. They are also the … [Read more...] about Kobo and Swindon team up to bring Kobo Wireless e-Reader to Hong Kong
Kobos new program to give ebooks as gifts
Kobo is now allowing people to buy gift-cards with eBooks for this holiday season as well as many new electronic gift ideas to sattitute the ravenous appetite of your favorite e-reader lover on your holiday list. Kobo, whom is best known for their eBook store and Kobo Wireless e-reader is releasing a Gift Guide that will allow customers to buy e-Readers, eBooks, and … [Read more...] about Kobos new program to give ebooks as gifts