Kindles are the most popular dedicated reading devices, but Kobo offers some really solid alternative ereaders, and Kobo’s devices have some advantages over Kindles. Below is a list of five things Kobo ereaders do better than Kindles, in no particular order. Some people consider ePub support to be another advantage for Kobo, but I fail […]
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How to Use Kobo’s New Sideloaded Mode
With the last software update for Kobo ereaders, Kobo added a new Sideloaded Mode that lets you use a Kobo device without signing into a Kobo account. I think it’s mostly meant to make setting up a new device easier without a Wi-Fi connection, but I think Sideloaded Mode will also appeal to those that […]
Big Discounts on Kobo eReaders
It’s time for another round of sales on Kobo’s ebook readers, and this time prices up to $80 off at Walmart. The Kobo Elipsa pack is marked down to $319. It includes the Kobo Elipsa with a 10.3-inch screen, along with a case and a Kobo stylus. That’s a heck of a good deal for […]
Kobo Software Update 4.31 Released, Adds Sideloaded Mode
It’s time for another round of software updates for Kobo ereaders, and pretty much all Kobo models are included. The new firmware version is 4.31.19086. For the most part it seems to be a fairly minor update that expands on language support, but apparently it fixes some bugs too and it’s supposed to improve battery […]
Some Screen Defects are Covered by Kobo’s Warranty
If your Kobo ereader has screen problems, you might care to know there are certain defects that are covered by Kobo’s warranty. There’s a page on Kobo’s support website that talks about some of the screen problems that are covered by their warranty. Here’s a quote from the page: “If your eReader screen has dead […]
Kobo Sage PowerCover Now Available to Order
When Kobo released their new Kobo Sage ereader in October, they advertised a unique charging cover accessory to go along with it but oddly it wasn’t available to purchase and it hasn’t been for the past couple of months. It looks like Kobo finally got some in stock because now the Kobo Sage PowerCover is […]
Kobo eReaders on Sale Again, Starting at $79
Yesterday the Kobo Libra H2O was marked down to $99 at Walmart, but unfortunately that deal didn’t last very long because now the price is already up to $129 (which is still $20 less than Kobo’s sale price). On the plus side, Kobo is running another round of sales on their ereaders before Christmas, and […]
7″ Kobo Libra H2O on Sale for $99
Deals on dedicated ebook readers keep turning up this time of year, and now there’s another good deal on a Kobo ereader at Walmart. The Kobo Libra H2O is currently marked down to $99 with free shipping. It’s being sold by Triplenet Pricing, not Walmart directly. It normally sells for $169 so that’s a really […]