The touchscreen works correctly and it is nicely compact. Slim thin faux leather cover sleeve case for kobo glo hd 6. Brightness read day or night, dark or light just like a printed pag. Click to enlarge just like its older brother, the aura hd, kobo s newest ereader features a 6 inch pearl e ink clarityscreen with 16 levels of gray scale. Well add it to the kobo catalogue within 72 hours and keep it there as long as you.
In the video below youll learn how to use calibre ebook management software and adobe digital editions to get. Kobo which formats does this latest ereader support. Early user manual for the kobo aura hd reveals new. Compact and comfortable discover a simple and natural ereading experience with kobo aura and get lost in your story on the 6 carta e ink touchscreen. The kobo aura edition 2, as the name suggests, is rakuten kobos followup to their aura ereader that came out in 20. May 29, 20 the kobo aura hd is compatible with epub files the current ebook standard plus mobi, pdf, rtf, txt, and html files.
Kobo clara hd kobo aura h2o edition 2 kobo aura edition 2 kobo aura one kobo forma kobo. Frequently asked questions rakuten kobo ereader store. Its an early user manual for the kobo aura hd, and while it doesnt offer a complete explanation for the aura hds features it does drop a. Open up to over 6 million ebooks and audiobooks on awardwinning ereaders and the free rakuten kobo app. This is the 5 th generation ereader from kobo, released in the year 20. We spent some proper handson time with the kobo aura hd, a new limited edition ebook reader that has made waves by virtue of its supersnazzy display. Kobo today announced the launch of its audio bookstore and subscription plans. Strangely enough, it doesnt feel like a successor at all, despite the naming convention that heavily suggests that. Kobo strikes gold with the welldesigned aura hd, a premium ebook reader with. Kobo has unveiled a new highdefinition ereading device, which will be available from australian and new zealand retailers in june. It is headquartered in toronto, ontario and is a subsidiary of the japanese ecommerce conglomerate rakuten. The kobo aura hd doesnt have easy access to public. The kobo aura h2o offers one of the most authentic reading experiences of any ebook reader and it even has a cool design. New kobo aura h2o ereader clears the fcc, has wifi and a 6.
Kobo produces several ereaders with epaper screens. The walmart ebooks app is a free ebook app thats compatible with both iphone and android, and allows you to read and listen to your content, manage your library and more. In this good ereader video we show you how to load ebooks on the kobo aura hd via dropbox, calibre and adobe digital editions. Where amazon developed and added kdp for authors and publishers, kobo and kwl has the feel of a publishing platform and community built from the ground upspecifically for books, readers and authors.
The aura hd is a new form factor for kobo, a largeformat reader with a highres, 6. Kobo aura hd s battery lasts up to two months with the light on or. Kobo ereader project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Add ebooks with adobe digital editions rakuten kobo.
Are you having trouble gaining any traction or growing your reader base outside the kindle store. It was the first kobo ereader with builtin overdrive support. The readers special features are what set it apart from amazons. Well add it to the kobo catalogue within 72 hours and keep it there as long as you want. Apr 24, 20 kobo s new aura hd features the highestresolution screen on an ereader, featuring a 6. On good ereader blog youll find more kobo tutorials. They expanded upon all of their critical commercial success and released an ereader that. That screen resolution is actually higher than the screen on the nook hd 1440x900. Oct 18, 20 ereader prices were supposed to go down, but apparently kobo didnt get the memo.
The kobo clara hd was designed to excel at reading the two most popular electronic book formats, pdf and epub. The kobo aura hd is compatible with epub files the current e book standard plus mobi, pdf, rtf, txt, and html files. The kobo aura hd also called the aura hd is a limitededition kobo ereader device designed and marketed by kobo inc. Hook up to a wifi connection, then your ereader will sync to your account and download your new book. Brian ebooks ebook technology ereader device kobo 34 comments. Wouldnt it be empowering not to be dependent upon a single retailer for the majority of your ebook income. The kobo aura six inch ereader just saw a wide commercial release in the last few weeks. Nov 23, 2016 but a number of ereaders, including the kobo glo hd, deliver many of the same featuresplus higher resolutionfor nearly the same price. The kobo aura hd is a limitededition kobo ereader device designed and marketed by kobo. Can i use the accessory for kobo touch on kobo touch 2. It has its very own two variants, kobo aura hd for highresolution requirements and kobo aura h 2 o, which.
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On the cheaper end, its lineup consists of the base model kobo touch, the smaller kobo mini, and the kobo glo, which has an illuminated screen. Its quite obvious that users who want to buy a waterproof device for reading ebooks will compare these three models. Kobo frequently asked questions politics and prose bookstore. Eink screen for 229 euros, the digital reader, 201689. The kobo aura is the smaller brother of the kobo aura hd.
Kobo aura hds battery lasts up to two months with the light on or. The aura h2o is the first waterproof ereader and has an upgraded version of the aura hds 6. With a 6 hd screen, this ereader delivers an almost booklike experience. Sep 22, 2017 kobo is out innovating amazon in the ereader department. Kobo launches audio bookstore the independent publishing.
Good ereader blog has prepared a video tutorial on how to add own books to kobo ereader. Eink technology makes text pop off the screen for a crisp reading experience, while a 4gb internal memory lets you store up to 3,000 ebooks. It has a 6 e ink pearl screen and is the little brother to the 6. A couple of weeks ago kobo announced a new reading device, the aura hd. That screen resolution is actually higher than the. Kobo glo hd 6 digital ebook reader with touchscreen black. Fintie kobo clara hd case slim fit premium vegan leather folio cover with auto sleepwake for kobo clara hd 6 ereader, classic black. Koly magnetic magnet ultra slim thin faux leather cover sleeve case for kobo glo hd 6.
The industry seems to have settled on six inches as the optimal display size for. This restriction is set forth by the publisher and is the same for all drm files. It contains the same processor, onboard storage, and software as the aura hd, with dustwaterproofing, certified to be immersed for up to 30 minutes in up to 1 meter of water with. Downloading all your books to your kobo ereader at once. The main application, the digital reader, supports a variety of ebook formats. Kobo clara hd case ultra slim smart protective folio cover with auto wakesleep function for kobo clara hd 6. As you turn pages in your ebook, different ink particles move to the surface of your screen, appearing as text and pictures that look just like print on a page. Can i load or read my amazon kindle purchases using kobo. The kobo libra h2o sets the bar for nonamazon ebook readers with flexible. Publish your ebook in a few short steps just create a kobo writing life account, upload your manuscript, and set the price. This particular device falls onto the most top end of the ereader variants from kobo. Kobo has just unveiled an ereader that puts even amazon to shame and could well restore the concept of a premium priced and premium quality ereader. The lightweight design is comfortable to hold for hours of reading. Kobo aura digital ebook reader 4 gb 6 inch screen with touchscreen backlight.
An ereader is similar in form, but more limited in purpose than a tablet. It has its very own two variants, kobo aura hd for highresolution requirements and kobo aura h 2 o, which is a waterproof model. Consumer reports, electronic musician, and sound and vision, as well as on cnet. Kobos new aura hd features the highestresolution screen on an ereader, featuring a 6. Kobo clara hd is the perfect reading companion for any booklover. When you buy two amazon kindle paperwhite ereader with special offers. Kobos publishing platform is called kobo writing life kwl, and like smashwords, kwl has a more author and readerfriendly branding about it. What if i already own an earlier generation kobo ereader. The kobo aura is the latest ebook reader from kobo. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to. Adobe digital editions ade is free software that lets you add ebooks to your kobo. Kobo will make you jump through some hoops but eventually you can hand it over to adobe digital editions. The device compatibility is shown in the name of the accessory or product description. You can add ebooks to your kobo ereader using ade from.
Instead of the typical 6 inch display, the kobo aura hd has a screen that measures 6. Kindle direct publishing indie digital publishing made easy. It can handle ebooks with no drm or adobes drm scheme. The aura hd is equipped with a 1ghz cpu, wifi, 4gb storage and a microsd card slot, and it has a frontlight. In terms of product specs, this model is almost identical to kobos premium ereader, the aura h2o. In the video below youll learn how to use calibre ebook management software and adobe digital editions to get own books to kobo. When i complained about this issue they just said the publisher didnt want the. The kobo aura one is the culmination of everything kobo has done in the ereader arena since 2010. Click to enlarge just like its older brother, the aura hd, kobos newest ereader features a 6 inch pearl e ink clarityscreen with 16 levels of gray scale. Rakuten kobo today uncovers another dimension of storytelling, adding audiobooks to the kobo experience and offering booklovers the opportunity to experience the joy of being told a story. The kindle paperwhite is a solid ebook device with 6 font styles and 8 sizes compared to 10 font styles and 24 sizes on the kobo aura hd. Ultra slim smart protective folio cover with auto wakesleep function for kobo clara hd 6. Kobo touch 2gb, wifi, 6in lilac like kindle ebook reader.
If a file is drm protected it may be downloaded 6 times in total. Many people often wonder how to load ebooks they purchased from other stores or downloaded from. Ereader prices were supposed to go down, but apparently kobo didnt get the memo. The kobo glo supports most ebook standards, including epub. Its easy to take your entire library wherever you go with the kobo glo hd. Sep 01, 2016 the kobo aura edition 2 is the latest ereader to hit the market and it is closer to the kobo glo hd than a true spiritual successor to the aura. The hd has a slightly smaller screen 6 rather than 6. Us indie booksellers increase ebook sales under kobo. An ereader, also called an ebook reader or ebook device, is a mobile electronic device that is designed primarily for the purpose of reading ebooks and digital periodicals. Oct 03, 2014 the kobo aura h2o offers one of the most authentic reading experiences of any ebook reader and it even has a cool design. Free delivery view details certified refurbished kobo clara hd. For example, kobo aura h2o sleepcover is designed exclusively for the kobo aura h2o and it is not compatible with other devices such as kobo glo hd, kobo touch 2. Just create a kobo writing life account, upload your manuscript, and set the price. Kobo aura one, aura edition 2, aura h2o, mini, glo hd, touch 2.
A firsttime authors guide to getting published, marketing and promoting your book, and building a successful career. The kobo aura edition 2 was released with the kobo aura one in september 2016 as a refreshed version of a beloved classic. The kobo aura hd has a 6inch highresolution frontlit display, but its real selling point is the overtwomonthlong battery life, giving it more than enough power to compete with the kindle paperwhite. The kobo clara hd is a brand new six inch ereader that is the spiritual successor of the kobo aura edition 2 and the kobo glo hd.
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