This is a question we hear often and see frequently in our inbox: which e-reader is able to open common ebook formats? Can the Kindle do everything, is Kobo better, or Sony the best? The short answer is quite simple: you have to choose your side. The long answer is … Read >
Tag: Kobo
Competitively priced waterproof ereader Kobo Libra H20 with sharp 7 inch screen
Ebook retailer and ereader vendor Kobo has introduced an ereader that should attract large groups of book lovers. The Kobo Libra H20 has all the features a modern ereader should have, including frontlight and it is waterproof, the screen is a bit bigger than in basic models, and considering the … Read >
Water-resistant and dustproof ebook reader products for travelers
Kobo Forma.
When a book lover is planning to take a vacation, the inevitable question is: which books to take along, and which device to use for reading? Fortunately, the number of books that can be packed in a suitcase is almost irrelevant because even the cheapest ebook reader, phone … Read >
8-inch ereader Kobo Forma has been designed to stand a knock or two
Kobo was one of the first companies to market larger than six inch e-readers, and it also has pioneered in bringing features like frontlight and waterproof shells to devices. Now, Kobo has introduced a high-end ereader with 8 inch screen, front light, and rugged features that the company believes will … Read >
Ebook news digest: author and editor relationship, 10.3-inch ereader/writing tablet, Kobo and Walmart
News on ebooks, writing and ereaders
The Author-Editor Relationship: Same Planet, Different Worlds
Excellent advice to writers about editors and publishers. This is a long Questions & Answers article, but studying it is worth every writer’s time. Even experienced published authors can find valuable tips in this post.
Ebook news digest: best tools for nonfiction writers, large screen ereader, insight from failed book
News on ebooks, writing and ereaders
The Best Writing, Editing and Publishing Tools for Aspiring Nonfiction Authors
Book Ghostwriter
The emphasis of this article that lists tech tools and books for nonfiction authors is on editing. Tools and books for other stages of the writing and publishing process are mentioned … Read >
These two ereaders are the best – which one to choose?
Two most acclaimed ereader devices at the moment are the Kobo Aura One and the Kindle Oasis 7-inch model. Both are larger than an ordinary 6-inch ereader and both have practically every feature required in a reading device – they are even waterproof. If you are planning to get the … Read >
The new class of ereaders: products with 8-inch screens
For many years, people who read ebooks on ereader devices have settled on products that have six-inch screens. Nothing wrong with a 6-inch display, but there are people who would like to read on a larger screen. Now, the time has come for more choice. Not only has Sony introduced … Read >
Hands-on video: comparison of an ereader and a tablet as ebook reading devices
Recently, we studied the Kindle ereader and the Fire tablet in order to discover their differences as ebook reading devices. We concluded that – in addition to the price – the biggest differences were display, multipurpose vs single-purpose product and battery life.
The Ebook Reader blog recorded a video … Read >
Convenient reading on a large screen: Kobo Aura One ereader comes with a 7.8 display
It seems that we are not the only ones who have been wondering why the majority of ereaders are six inches in size. A compact device has its advantages, but when it is time to do some serious reading, we prefer larger screens. Kobo has introduced the Aura One ereader … Read >