The kobo glo supports most ebook standards, including epub. The kobo glo comes in black or white with options for different colored backs. It was particularly annoying being required to enter. Quickly add and delete a large number of books on your ereader. Kobo clara hd is the perfect reading companion for any booklover. Downloading all your books to your kobo ereader at once. The kobo glo hd, released on 1 may 2015, is an ereader with an e ink carta screen and is the successor to 2012s glo. Kobo aura digital ebook reader 4 gb 6 inch screen with touchscreen backlight ebay. Aside from color, the various models are otherwise identical from a features and software standpoint. Designed with the help of our most passionate customers, kobo aura one was crafted to view full product details. It has a 1,024 x 768 resolution eink display, much higher than the 800 x 600 resolution of. Discover a radical new look for kobo ereaders with an ergonomic curved design, and lightweight enough to hold for hours, kobo forma is our most comfortable ereader yet. Since the e book is an inventory product, there will be scratches on individual ebooks, but it will not affect reading. Get tips on how to shop smarter and find popular products.
It is the first lighted ebook reader from kobo, and is very much akin to kobo s other two currently available ebook readers, the kobo mini and kobo touch. When you put your ereader to sleep and then wake it up. The kobo glos lighted eink display is better quality than the kindle paperwhite and the nook with glowlight, but the ereaders other attributes may not be enticing enough to lure e book. Under the hood is a 1,200 mah battery, which is only slightly smaller than last years kobo aura. The kobo glo supports a range of formats including epub, pdf, html and cbr with around three million books, newspapers and magazines available from the kobo bookstore. Now kobo has introduced a new ereader, the kobo glo, which also has an integrated light. Actually, its even more than twice, when you take into consideration a portion of the memory the same in 4 and 8 gb devoted to system files. It also works with jpeg, gif, png and tiff picture formats so you can view images and non ebook documents as well. The kobo glo is an ereader released on 6 september 2012. Kobo has officially debuted its latest ebook reader, and its called the kobo forma. Kobo has already agreed to replace the unit but with one that doesnt have the same 300 ppi that the kobo glo hd has. And unlike the kindle, it supports books bought from multiple online stores. The kobo glo is the fourth generation of kobo ereader devices designed and marketed by kobo inc. Shop ebooks and keep yourself happily occupied as you move from one read to another.
It is the successor to the popular kobo touch was introduced alongside the kobo mini and kobo arc. A 6inch e book reader with a monochrome carta eink display with a builtin light. For a convenient and customized reading experience on an e ink, antiglare screen that reads just like print on paper. The kobo glo hd is a solid ebook reader with an unassuming, lightweight design and clear, paperlike display that ought to satisfy users looking for an affordable alternative to. The glo was succeeded in 2015 by the higherresolution glo hd, with 4gb builtin storage. The kobo glo is the fourth generation of kobo ereader devices designed and marketed by. The innovative kobo sleepcover is a bookstyle case with smart technology that turns your kobo. The kobo glo hd is a 6inch ebook reader with a monochrome carta eink display with a builtin light. Oct 08, 2018 kobo recently added overdrive support to all the current kobo models, a feature that was previously only available on the kobo aura one for the past two years this is a big deal because it means that kobo ereaders can now easily download free ebooks borrowed from public libraries directly to the device wirelessly without having to use a computer and adobe digital editions to transfer the. It uses touchscreen navigation and has wifi for buying ebooks. It means you can store twice as many ebooks on kobo aura one than on competing devices. Ereader 40 pages ebook reader kobo aura user manual 59 pages ebook reader kobo touch user manual 45. The kobo ebookstore gives you access to over 5 million ebooks and your kobo aura lets you store up to 3,000 ebooks so youll never be without a great read. Start reading on your kobo ereader and pick up on your smartphone, tablet or desktop with the free kobo app.
Oct 10, 2018 kobo has officially debuted its latest ebook reader, and its called the kobo forma. It always provides the best light to read by with comfortlight pro, and a natural, printlike reading experience on its superior 6 hd screen. These two readers actually have a fair bit in common when it comes down to the specs on paper. Unfollow kobo touch ereader to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Lets focus on what matters most the screen, and its ability to replicate the real paper.
Turning your kobo ereader on and off turning your kobo ereader off or putting it to sleep both help your battery last longer. Kobo ereaders make it easy for you to move around a b. Open up to over 6 million ebooks and audiobooks on awardwinning ereaders and the free rakuten kobo app. Get connected to your local public library right from your kobo aura one with builtin overdrive.
Kobo glo hd product details technical specifications. Dec 09, 2016 kobo glo hd product details technical specifications. May 10, 2012 kobo claims that the vox can run for up to 7 hours with wifi disabled. The specs of the kobo glo s display are a pointforpoint match with the new amazon kindle paperwhite. Enhanced ebook navigation get lost in the story, not in the book. Kobo released the kobo aura h2o edition 2 in may 2017. The kobo glo hd didnt so much change my life as it changed how i view my sleep. Apr 11, 2015 kobo h2o vs kobo glo hd full comparison. Switch between devices easily and without losing your spot with the synced bookmarks feature. However, after just more than a week, the home screen just froze and no matter what kind of reset i did, it just couldnt be fixed.
As the name implies, its the 2nd generation modelthe original h2o was released back in 2014 and was one of the first waterproof ebook readers. The kobo touch wins in couple of important categories against the nook. Check out these builtin features, available on every kobo ereader, that enhance your reading experience. May 07, 2015 the kobo glo hd is a solid ebook reader with an unassuming, lightweight design and clear, paperlike display that ought to satisfy users looking for an affordable alternative to amazons kindle. Kobo desktop is a free app for your pc or mac that lets you shop for ebooks in the kobo store and manage books on your ereader. The kobo glo ebook reader supports an abundance of ebook formats, allowing you to read just about anything in your favorite format. Builtin kobo ereader features making reading lives better means we like to go the extra mile. What is the difference between kobo aura hd and kobo glo. Both kobo glo hd and kindle voyage have 6inch hd eink touchscreen display, with the same pixel density of 300 ppi. Unfollow kobo glo ereader to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Therefore, amazon devices such as the kindle paperwhite are still the best option as far as access to the best selection of ebooks and value for money are concerned the amazon kindle unlimited service is the equivalent of netflix for ebooks, and a monthly subscription. I found that downloading titles from the kobo bookstore was not quite as straightforward as when using the kindle bookstore. The device comes with an 8 gb internal memory, compared to 4 gb in every other ereader from popular brands. Push the limits of your reading experience whether youre righthanded or a lefty, try kobo formas new pageturn buttons to move through your story.
Youll love the comfortable feel you get when you hold its soft quilted back. Push the limits of your reading experience try kobo formas new pageturn buttons to move through your story. Kobo recently added overdrive support to all the current kobo models, a feature that was previously only available on the kobo aura one for the past two years this is a big deal because it means that kobo ereaders can now easily download free ebooks borrowed from public libraries directly to the device wirelessly without having to use a computer and adobe digital editions to transfer the. The specs of the kobo glos display are a pointforpoint match with the new amazon kindle paperwhite.
It also works with jpeg, gif, png and tiff picture formats so you can view images and nonebook documents as well. Setup is easy and free, all you need is your library card. This kobo glo specs include library personalization, predictive search. Youll find all of the tech specs at the end of the post. Mar 20, 20 the kobo glos lighted eink display is better quality than the kindle paperwhite and the nook with glowlight, but the ereaders other attributes may not be enticing enough to lure e book lovers. Nov 10, 2012 all it lacks is the magic of the kindle ebookbuying system. All it lacks is the magic of the kindle ebookbuying system. Wifi, an eink screen and epub compatibility on kobos kindle paperwhite. Find out which is better and their overall performance in the ereader ranking. The original kobo glo was a simple product, promising a relatively inexpensive ereader with a crisp display, even backlight, and plenty of books to choose from. Last year, kobo made a splash on the ereader scene with the great. Kobo desktop is a free app for your pc or mac that lets you shop for ebooks in the kobo store and manage books on. Kobo aura digital ebook reader 4 gb 6 inch screen with.
The kobo glo supports ebooks in the following formats. Browse your library, look up words, and switch between screens quickly, easily, and intuitively with kobo glos highly responsive touchscreen. Kobo glos revolutionary comfortlight illuminates the screen with a soft, adjustable glow so you can read any ebook any time of day under the perfect light no lamp required. The 6 xga pearl eink touchscreen is highly responsive. While the kindle and the nook get all the notoriety, kobos new glo is an impressive ereader that also features a selfilluminated screen. The kindle store remains at the top of the chain in the ebook space, and it doesnt seem like this will change any soon. The nook touch and kobo touch are both solid, quality ebook readers for the price, but id personally choose the nook over the kobo at this time simply because i like the pageturn buttons and the hackable android os.