The Kobo Mini has just received a mandatory software update and it must be installed by February 28, 2019. Without this update, the Kobo Mini eReader will no longer be able to exit the setup process after a factory reset is performed. If you are unable to do this before February 28, you will need to install the update manually using the Kobo Desktop Application for Windows or … [Read more...] about Kobo Mini receives mandatory software update
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Kobo Aura H2O is Discontinued
Kobo has discontinued their first generation Aura H2O, which is their first generation waterproof e-reader. This device first came out in 2014 and it was the last model that had an SD card to increase the internal storage. Kobo continues to sell the Kobo H2O edition 2, which debuted last year. Kobo only has three e-readers in their current portfolio. The Kobo Aura One, Kobo … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura H2O is Discontinued
The Kobo Mini 2 Might be a Reality
Kobo has been making e-readers for almost a decade and the company is the closest competitor to Amazon. Since 2013 they have experimented with larger sized screens and the recently released Aura One is the best device in their portfolio. The Kobo Mini was the most pocket friendly e-reader ever made and the low price made it an instant bestseller for many years. In 2015 Kobo … [Read more...] about The Kobo Mini 2 Might be a Reality
The Kobo Mini e-reader is sold out
A few weeks ago Kobo announced that it was going to bring back their five inch Mini e-reader back for a limited time. The company had a number of units that were sitting in their Canadian warehouse and decided to market them to residents of Canada and the United States. This whole situation was a bit of a fiasco because customers received demo units, instead of new e-readers. … [Read more...] about The Kobo Mini e-reader is sold out
Kobo is losing customer trust with Kobo Mini Ficasco
Kobo announced last week that they were bringing back their five inch Mini e-reader that originally came out in 2012. They said on their product page that they enhanced the e-paper display from Vizplex to e-ink Pearl, which would dramatically increase the overall performance. The e-readers were a hit and Kobo sold out their entire supply within a new days. People are starting … [Read more...] about Kobo is losing customer trust with Kobo Mini Ficasco
Kobo Mini e-Reader available for a limited time
Kobo has brought back their five inch Mini e-reader and is being marketed for $49. This device is only available from November 3, 2015 through November 7 and comes with a free sleepcover. The Kobo Mini has a pint size five inch touchscreen display. The original model that came out in 2012 employed an antiquated e-ink Vizplex, but this new iteration of the Mini uses e-Ink … [Read more...] about Kobo Mini e-Reader available for a limited time
Contest: Win 3 Kobo Mini e-Readers
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Exclusive Contest! Today Good e-Reader and Kobo are partnering to give away three brand new Kobo Mini e-Readers! This is one of our biggest contests yet and is open to everyone. The Kobo Mini has a pint size five inch touchscreen display running an older version of e-ink Vizplex. It has a resolution of 800×600 pixels and gives you the … [Read more...] about Contest: Win 3 Kobo Mini e-Readers
Kobo Launching Valentine’s Day Promotion for Mini e-Reader
Kobo is planning on launching a Valentine’s Day promotion for its five inch Mini e-Reader. It is slatted to begin on January 25th and run to February 14th 2013. Patrons will be able to pick up this device for $59.99 and also get a free snapback case in the color of their choice. This promotion surfaced in a memo released by Kobo, by way of Ingram to Indie bookstores … [Read more...] about Kobo Launching Valentine’s Day Promotion for Mini e-Reader
Kobo Mini Available in the USA for $49
When Kobo officially unveiled its Mini e-Reader, it was the first stab at a five inch model. It might not have caught on like wildfire, but there is nothing like a good old fashioned price-drop to build demand. From December 21st to December 23rd, the Kobo Mini, will be available for the amazing low price of $49.99. The stores participating in the limited price reduction for … [Read more...] about Kobo Mini Available in the USA for $49
Kobo Earns Parent Tested Parent Approved on New e-Reader Line
Kobo announced today that the company has earned the certification of the Parent Tested Parent Approved on the Mini and Glo e-readers. PTPA is North America’s largest volunteer parent testing community with more than 60,000 parents. The organization, which was rated the Most Trusted Seal by 22,000 parents, works with independent parent volunteers to evaluate products in their … [Read more...] about Kobo Earns Parent Tested Parent Approved on New e-Reader Line