Kobo may have a nice assortment of e-reader devices to offer that compares well to the Kindle range but there is one thing that the Kobo lacks which Kindle e-readers have to offer. It is screensavers that appear on the display of the Kindle e-readers whenever they are on standby. It is not that the lack of screensavers on the Kobo is a huge deal, but it adds to the aesthetic … [Read more...] about How to add screensavers to your Kobo e-reader
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Why Gallery 3 display tech can be the best option for the Kindle
Think of e-readers and you will have visions of devices sporting monochrome displays that look like paper. This, in spite of the fact that we have had some advances in color e-paper display technology for a while now. There has been Kalaedo 3 followed by the more recent Gallery 3 displays. A couple of devices featuring color e-paper displays are available too. Notable among … [Read more...] about Why Gallery 3 display tech can be the best option for the Kindle
Kobo Australia announces Black Friday 2022 Sale
Black Friday sales are set to commence soon and Kobo has said it is all set to join the party. The company said it will be holding a special sales event in Australia from November 18 to 28. During the period, there are going to be discounts to the tune of $20 to $50 on select Kobo e-reader and e-note models - the Kobo Clara 2E, Kobo Sage, and the Kobo Elipsa Pack. The offer is … [Read more...] about Kobo Australia announces Black Friday 2022 Sale
Rakuten Kobo is doing business with 3PL for e-commerce fulfilment solutions
Rakuten Kobo has entered into a partnership with the Wigan-based third-party logistics specialist, 3PL that will enable the latter to provide both B2C and B2B fulfillment solutions for the Kobo range of e-readers in the UK, BusinessManchester reported. Kobo is among the largest e-reader solution providers in the world and has more than 6 million e-books and audiobooks to offer. … [Read more...] about Rakuten Kobo is doing business with 3PL for e-commerce fulfilment solutions
Kobo e-readers now officially available in Malaysia
Kobo announced it is launching its products in Malaysia, the website Lowyat reported. That includes its entire line-up of e-readers - the Nia, Libra 2, the Sage as well as the latest Clara 2E. The Elipsa e-note is not going to be available at the moment, it seems. Among these, the Kobo Clara 2E stands out from the rest owing to its environment-friendly attributes. The … [Read more...] about Kobo e-readers now officially available in Malaysia
Kobo Clara 2e e-reader – Hands on Review
The Kobo Clara 2e is one of the most environmentally friendly e-reader in the world. The overall body is made of 85% recycled plastic, in addition to being 10% ocean. plastic. In keeping with this theme, it is waterproof, so you will be able to use it while lounging by the pool or reading in the bathtub. It is rated iPX8, so it should be good for up to 60 minutes completely … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara 2e e-reader – Hands on Review
Overdrive for Kobo e-readers will not be affected by the Overdrive shutdown
One of the big advantages of a Kobo e-reader is being able to attach your library card in the settings menu and unlock a new UI entry for your local library branch. This is done through Overdrive, which is the largest digital distributor that power libraries digital collections. Overdrive announced that it was discontinuing their app, which is old and clunky, and instead … [Read more...] about Overdrive for Kobo e-readers will not be affected by the Overdrive shutdown
PChome 24h and Kobo alliance see 50 percent jump in users
PChome 24h, the popular Taiwan-based e-commerce website that has formed an alliance with Kobo to sell e-books and Kobo e-readers via its site announced a 50 percent jump in the number of registered Kobo members. As the site money.udn reported, this makes for a win-win situation for both parties given the manner each is getting to benefit from the collaboration. The 'Kobo … [Read more...] about PChome 24h and Kobo alliance see 50 percent jump in users
Rakuten Kobo offering exciting discounts on Kobo e-reader and e-book at Taipei Animation Festival
The 2022 Taipei International Animation Festival and the Reading Citizen Book Fair have kicked off in the Taiwanese capital, TechBang reported. While that should be good news for anime fans in the region, what is also special is that Lotte Kobo too is part of the festivities this time. Not only will the latest Kobo e-reader be up for display but there is going to be attractive … [Read more...] about Rakuten Kobo offering exciting discounts on Kobo e-reader and e-book at Taipei Animation Festival
Kobo Elipsa Pack includes SleepCover and Kobo Stylus for free
The Kobo Elipsa is among the more popular e-note devices that got launched in 2021. The 10.3-inch E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen display is brilliant. The Elipsa is not just great for reading e-books but can also be used to take notes or draw diagrams and such. The handwritten notes can be easily converted into typed texts, besides, also annotate in the margins while reading. The … [Read more...] about Kobo Elipsa Pack includes SleepCover and Kobo Stylus for free