Kobo has just partnered with Pick n Pay, one of the largest retailers in South Africa. The Kobo Touch will be available starting today for R995 and customers will have access to the Kobo online bookstore.“We’re excited to enter a new continent, and are happy to do so in partnership with top retailer Pick n Pay,” said Michael Serbinis, CEO, Kobo. “Together, we will transform … [Read more...] about Kobo Partners with South African Based Pick n Pay
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Contest: Win a Kobo Mini e-Reader
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Free Contest! Today we are giving away our review copy of the new Kobo Mini e-Reader. This is the latest 5 inch device, making it extremely pocket friendly. This contest is available to anyone, no matter what country you live in!The Kobo Mini has a pint size five inch touchscreen display running an older version of e-ink Vizplex. It has a … [Read more...] about Contest: Win a Kobo Mini e-Reader
Amazon Kindle PaperWhite vs the Kobo Glo
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video Comparison! Today we evaluate two of the latest generation e-Readers with glowing functionality. We are of course talking about the new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and the Kobo Glo.The main emphasis of this video is checking out nighttime reading and how both technologies stack up against each other. We document how PDF and ebooks look … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle PaperWhite vs the Kobo Glo
Are e-Reader Companies Expanding Too Fast?
The largest companies in the world involved in the e-reader industry are all seeking to expand into foreign markets. Over the course of 2012, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Kobo are increasing their presence in Europe. Why have these companies turned on the accelerator and is it good for business?Canadian based Kobo was purchased by Japanese e-Commerce giant Rakutan at the … [Read more...] about Are e-Reader Companies Expanding Too Fast?
The Kobo Mini Is Now Available in the USA
The Kobo Mini e-Reader is now available for customers in the USA at Best Buy. You can order it online now that the unit is visible and even pick them up in the stores. The Kobo Glo still has no estimated date in which it will be available, but at least the Mini can be yours today!The Kobo Mini has a pint size five inch touchscreen display running an older version of e-ink … [Read more...] about The Kobo Mini Is Now Available in the USA
Kobo Makes a Massive Push into New Zealand
Kobo has just formed partnerships with Booksellers New Zealand and The Paper Plus Group. This will bring new e-Reading devices and the Kobo bookstore to customers on a retail level and online.Kobo established its first partnership in New Zealand with Whitcoulls in 2010, and is now working with independent bookstore members of Booksellers NZ and the Paper Plus Group to bring … [Read more...] about Kobo Makes a Massive Push into New Zealand
Zola Pushes Back Start Date, Signs New Bookstores
GoodeReader reported last month on the startup of a new ebook seller, Zola. What made Zola’s business model so interesting at the time was its plan to sell content that other platforms weren’t selling in digital form, such as its first time, Audrey Niffenegger’s The Time Traveler’s Wife. According to a post by Jeremy Greenfield for Digital Book World, Zola’s launch has been … [Read more...] about Zola Pushes Back Start Date, Signs New Bookstores
How to Load eBooks on the Kobo Mini eReader
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video Tutorial! Today you will learn how to copy ebooks to your new Kobo Mini! In some cases you might purchase books in EPUB format from Barnes and Noble, Sony, Smashwords, and many others. You will need Adobe Digital Editions to transfer them to your device and we show you how! Calibre is a free open source program that allows you to change … [Read more...] about How to Load eBooks on the Kobo Mini eReader
How to Load eBooks on the Kobo Glo
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video Tutorial! Today you are going to learn how to load ebooks on the new Kobo Glo e-reader. During the course of this video you will be extensively trained in Calibre, Adobe Digital Editions, Drop Box, and Windows Explorer. Each one of these programs serve different functions and they may not all be applicable to your specific needs. Many new … [Read more...] about How to Load eBooks on the Kobo Glo
Review of the Kobo Mini eReader
The Kobo Mini may be small in stature, but shows that good things come in small packages. This new device is hitting most retail channels right now and is the company's first five inch reader. How does it stack up against the Touch and Glo models in the company's current product portfolio? We dive deep into the issues and deliver a comprehensive review on this new … [Read more...] about Review of the Kobo Mini eReader
Kobo Touch Firmware 2.1.4 Released
The Kobo Touch has just received updated firmware that gives it many of the same functions as the recently released Kobo Glo. The company is working very hard to ensure that there is homogenization across the entire line of devices, so the same features will be available on the current lineup of e-readers.Users now have the ability to install dictionaries in their preferred … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch Firmware 2.1.4 Released
Best e-Reader Apps for the iPad
The iPad is a multifaceted device, but one of the primary functions is ebook reading. Apple has devoted significant resources to ensure ebook reading on the iPad is a pleasant affair. Presented below are a few apps that vie for consumer attention rated for ease of use, depth of content, and overall experience.iBooks:iBooks is Apple's very own ebook reading application … [Read more...] about Best e-Reader Apps for the iPad
Kobo Touch vs. the Kobo Glo
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Comparison Video! In the last few days, many new devices have hit the market and our tech lab has been in overdrive! No, we're not talking about borrowing books from the library, but working hard to test out the new Kobo Glo! This e-reader just came out today and we pit it head to head against the previous generation Kobo Touch.The essence … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch vs. the Kobo Glo