When you look at Kobo’s current lineup of ebook readers, it feels like there’s something missing at the lower end of the price scale. They used to offer the Kobo Touch 2.0 for $89, which was very similar to the current $79 Kindle (both have the same low-end 167 ppi E Ink Pearl screen with […]
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How to Use Multiple Libraries on Kobo Aura One
One of the unique features with the Kobo Aura One is its ability to search for and download library ebooks directly from the Kobo store for free. Other Kobo ebook readers and most ePub ereaders in general require using a computer to download library ebooks and Adobe Digital Editions to transfer them to the reader. […]
Large Print Mode on Kobo eBook Readers Makes UI Text Larger
Have you tried the new Large Print Mode setting that was added to Kobo ereaders with one of the recent updates? I hadn’t noticed it until just now because it wasn’t mentioned in the release notes, but it’s a new feature they added recently. The Large Print option is located under Beta Features in the […]
Will You Buy eBooks From Walmart?
Two weeks ago Kobo and Walmart announced a new partnership that will make Walmart Kobo’s exclusive retail partner in the United States, so Kobo’s ereaders will finally be available from retail stores in the US once again. Additionally, Walmart will start selling ebooks and audiobooks from Walmart.com and through co-branded apps with Kobo for Android, […]
Kobo Aura Edition 2 Marked Down to $99
Once again Kobo has the 2nd gen Kobo Aura on sale for $99, matching the price of the Kindle Paperwhite that’s also on sale this week. Of course the Kobo Aura doesn’t have ads like the Paperwhite that cost an extra $20 to remove, so it’s even cheaper when considering that factor. The Kobo Aura […]
Walmart to Start Selling Kobo’s eBooks and eReaders
Kobo has announced that they’ve partnered with Walmart to bring Kobo ereaders back to the US. Walmart will also start selling Kobo’s ebooks and audiobooks. As the press release states, Walmart will become Kobo’s exclusive mass retail partner for the Kobo brand in the United States. There’s no specific date yet on when Walmart will […]
Kobo Aura H2O with Free SleepCover Deal (1st gen)
Once again Kobo has a deal where you can get a free sleepcover with the purchase of the 6.8-inch Kobo Aura H2O. It’s the 1st gen model and it’s selling for $159, and the cover usually sells for $40 so it’s not a bad price for both. Kobo released the 2nd generation Kobo Aura H2O […]
Book Cover Screensavers are Underrated
One thing I appreciate about Kobo ereaders is the fact that they show the cover of the book that you’re currently reading on the screen when the device is in sleep mode or turned off. I don’t know why showing book covers on the sleep screen isn’t a common feature across all ereaders. It makes […]