this NEW E-READER changes everything 🙌 (kobo libra COLOUR *honest* review)

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    00:00 wait, a COLOURED e-reader?!
    01:19 unboxing the kobo libra colour (& stylus & case)
    01:51 first impressions
    02:28 digital book annotating just got BETTER
    05:39 digital note-taking with an e-reader
    08:21 the cookbook test
    09:43 the PROS of this new e-reader
    11:31 why I still use TWO different e-readers
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  • @makaylagrant873
    @makaylagrant873 Місяць тому +60

    I already own my new libra color but can i just say this is the only review i watched that addressed annotating thoroughly 🙌 Very realistic review as well.

  • @geex2
    @geex2 Місяць тому +57

    The color e-ink looks like color photos in newspapers used to look. Color in newspapers has become more saturated since maybe the late 1990s, but they used to be very much like the Kobo Libra Color

  • @pjsandpages92
    @pjsandpages92 Місяць тому +3

    Love your review. I’ve been considering switching over to Kobo and this new color one is a big reason why! I love the way annotating works on it better than the scribe and think the color highlighters will help make the process more seamless from annotating my physical books!

  • @wiktoriapolitowicz5369
    @wiktoriapolitowicz5369 Місяць тому +12

    You can transfer your kindle ebooks to kobo. It doesn’t take long once you’re setup and it’s quite easy too!

  • @Pin_official95
    @Pin_official95 Місяць тому +33

    Just got my Kobo Clara Colour, love having colour covers and being able to read graphic novels in colour (even if that is only a small part of my reading habit)

    • @samir.padilla
      @samir.padilla Місяць тому

      I ordered Clara too. The portability is everything to me.

    • @midorichui6208
      @midorichui6208 Місяць тому +5

      My Libra colour arrived yesterday, I forgot how much I loved graphic novels as a kid, I am so in love with it that I read till 6am. But like you it really doesn't reflect my reading habits but the colour is such a great thing to have!

    • @larissadanek6646
      @larissadanek6646 Місяць тому +4

      Did you guys not feel like there is a screen door look to the screen?

    • @terriersforever23
      @terriersforever23 Місяць тому

      @@larissadanek6646I’ve definitely noticed that affect,reading on the b/w one is a lot more comfortable.

  • @trident2020
    @trident2020 Місяць тому +4

    Great review, you covered everything about the Kobo Libra Colour. I preordered mine from Kobo and received it 2 days after it became available. I love it, it's my very first color e-reader and I love that the book covers are in color. I also bought the stylus with it and I'm enjoying that I can write little notes, underline and highlight directly on the pages of the books, unlike the Kindle Scribe. I think Amazon is currently working on their own color e-reader so we might soon see what they come up with. I agree that it's an exciting time in the e-reading world now that color e-readers are becoming more common. It's something we've been waiting for some time now. I have a Kindle Paperwhite and will keep it because almost all my books are from Amazon's Kindle bookstore, but with my Kobo Libra Colour, I can borrow books from my library through the built-in Overdrive feature so I will take advantage of that more to save money instead of buying them.

  • @jessvanrose
    @jessvanrose Місяць тому +11

    I do like the colour for the e-books and the highlighting seems much easier BUT I love the larger screen on my kobo aura!

  • @hannalisss
    @hannalisss Місяць тому +3

    I got it last week and I am obsessed, i love it so much. My favorite thing are the buttons to be honest. Using the highlights all the time as well. Ordering the pen now, it was sold out when I bought mine.

  • @frandomsss
    @frandomsss Місяць тому +2

    Such a great thorough review thank you. P.S love your nails 💛

  •  Місяць тому +6

    Thanks! I love e-ink technology and I love, love my Kindle. So, when I saw this Kobo with colour, I thought it was just a tablet, but your explanation was so helpful. I love physical books, but for economy and space now I only buy physical when is a book that I will use to work with, if it is a novel I read it on my e-reader

  • @Simon-ih5ev
    @Simon-ih5ev Місяць тому +6

    I’m a big annotate but I’ve only ever used Kindle, so I’ll wait until Amazon comes out with their take on color e-ink

  • @SheriCarthan-MinistryHelp
    @SheriCarthan-MinistryHelp Місяць тому

    Oh my! This is the first I’ve heard of this device and i love it! ❤i see this in my near future!

  • @sistersidney_
    @sistersidney_ 22 дні тому

    such a thorough review, thanks so much!!

  • @debra9916
    @debra9916 Місяць тому +3

    I love the muted colors for highlighting. I don’t use an e-reader, but I do read a lot on my iPad. If I were to buy an e-reader, I would want one in color, for sure.

  • @SpreadLove56
    @SpreadLove56 Місяць тому +50

    A lot of people don’t seem to touch on the fact that the screen is super grainy compared to the original kobo readers. That’s one huge downside of compensating for the colours. I definitely prefer the natural look of the old kobo better.

    • @larissadanek6646
      @larissadanek6646 Місяць тому +5

      I just got mine and I noticed this, too. It has a screen door look to it.

    • @twobabyboyz
      @twobabyboyz Місяць тому +4

      This is the thing I’m having the hardest time with. I have a kobo Clara 2E and kindle paper white and just purchased the kobo libra color and I’m struggling with the screen quality.

    • @hannalisss
      @hannalisss Місяць тому +7

      I have the Clara HD and now I have the new libra color and I am in love with the color! Love the new screen! 🥰

    • @imannamei9042
      @imannamei9042 Місяць тому +1

      I was deciding between the clara BW and clara colour, I chose the BW because of this exact reason lol. If there’s a book I love the colour/design and want to annotate it in person, I’ll just buy the physical copy :)

    • @MasticinaAkicta
      @MasticinaAkicta Місяць тому

      There is a price to everything. There is a BW version of the 6" model that has a new Encarta Screen. The Encarta 1300. The latest, and best, of BW e-ink. I am told it is pretty darn sharp.

  • @mindy656
    @mindy656 Місяць тому +3

    I have a kobo Clara and a kobo libre H20. I got the libre for faster processing and to read while taking a bath. I don't annotate but i do love manga, manhwa, Japanese light novels, and sometimes fanfics.
    I prefer kobo cuz i can buy or convert to epub and put it on the device. I heard kindle isn't good for putting your own files. I'll wait for the technology to mature a bit longer then upgrade to a new kobo. Thanks for the review! Exciting to see the advances in eReaders.

  • @landogriffin333
    @landogriffin333 4 дні тому

    Thanks for the review. Your comment about it not sufficing as a general note taking tool helped me make my choice!

  • @Atarix777
    @Atarix777 Місяць тому +2

    Great video, just what I was looking for. I guess I'll order a Kobo now :)

  • @Arthishow
    @Arthishow Місяць тому +14

    There’s only one question that needs to be asked before anything else is discussed: where are the notes stored? Is it stored in a cloud in a proprietary format? For many years now reviewers don’t realise that taking notes on those device is quite useless if you can’t really format it and share it the way you want but it’s the first question that should be asked. Are you going to be free to manage your notes with its or are you going to be dependent on a paid cloud service, with its formatting limitations and caveats…

    • @frankincenseandmyrrh2284
      @frankincenseandmyrrh2284 20 днів тому

      Great point. If you’re talking book annotations on the epub file, I think they would not even be viewable in the cloud or another device, but I’m not sure. If you’re talking about notes in a Kobo notebook (not tied to an ebook), there is more file type flexibility and sync with Dropbox and Google docs

  • @stephensmith8474
    @stephensmith8474 Місяць тому +5

    The swipe down from the top “hack” to switch between book and notes was super helpful. Thank you!

  • @user-bp2uj4lz3t
    @user-bp2uj4lz3t Місяць тому +1

    Loved this video! I also have both Kobo and Kindle!

  • @HelloNatta
    @HelloNatta Місяць тому +3

    I was on the fence about it buy once I watched your video I pulled the trigger 😂 thanks

  • @GrayHomeVideo
    @GrayHomeVideo Місяць тому +10

    Fun to see a video from someone who reads as much as I do! And also owns both Kindle and Kobo. I'm mostly a Kobo gal, since 2013, but I do have a Kindle Oasis 2.
    I'm not sure about color yet, because I'm older, and near-sighted and my eyes are fussy. I own three 8" Kobos, the Aura One, the Forma, and the Sage (my most favorite reader yet). I love the larger size, and that's another reason I'm unsure about the Libra Colour, because a 7" screen feels so small now.
    I have the Kobo Stylus 1 for my Sage and use it to jot down thoughts, but I'm not much of a book annotator. Loved the idea of making notes on cookbooks when trying out a recipe! I hadn't thought of that, but it's a great idea!
    Anyway, enjoyed your video.

    • @DZ-cq3gs
      @DZ-cq3gs Місяць тому

      How is the battery life on the sage? I've seen mixed reviews. Trying to decide between the libra color vs the sage, and I'd love the 8" screen on the sage but if the battery is terrible I'll probably end up with the libra.

    • @GrayHomeVideo
      @GrayHomeVideo 26 днів тому

      @@DZ-cq3gs I'm fine with the Sage battery life. Terrible is in the eye of the beholder, and every device has trade-offs. I wouldn't pick Sage if you need a device to take away from civilization and electric outlets for more than a few days, otherwise, it's my favorite e-ink reader ever out of the 13 devices total that I've owned since 2011. The screen is amazing!

  • @Seolhwaneul
    @Seolhwaneul Місяць тому +2

    OMGGGG You got thr Libra Colour I'm jealous LOL I don't really read comic books but the notetaking feature... I want it so bad lol

  • @radanewr8319
    @radanewr8319 Місяць тому

    Great pros and cons of the either. Giving your perspective for a decision. Great 🎉🎉

  • @kritischelezer
    @kritischelezer Місяць тому

    Thanks for your review and thoughts. I've been using ereaders ever since I won my first Sony PRS-something in a competition, where I sent Sony idea for my 'dream ereader' (it had a pull-out screen; the device itself was just a round bar). I also have the Kobo Aura H2O, and the Librea 2 (as well as a now discontinued Kobo mini, which works again after I installed a new battery myself). I own so many ereaders as they just won't die (which is great) but new features sometimes convince me to upgrade. But I also have an ipad mini, specifically bought for note taking, as that was not possible on ereaders at the time. I love writing on the ipad mini, I keep a journal on it and used it to annotate (with colours!) scientific papers and books while studying. But the writing experience with a stylus on the ipad is strange; the screen is so smooth, you glide across it, something you really have to get used to. And my ipad these days has an empty battery so fast, I've been wishing for a comparable ereader for years now. But is the Kobo Libra colour it? I think it still is not.. The writing experience appears (from reviews) to be like the ipad: not really a 'paper feel' like I heard you can have on the Boox Air 3C. Also, the screen is not big enough to annotate A4 size papers without zooming in, and the zoom function is still klunky, from what I can see. So maybe the Boox is better for me? But I wonder if the screen size is big enough.. and then there is the battery life.. In any case, I am not yet convinced there is a colour ereader like the one I want. Maybe I have to be patient just a couple of years longer.

  • @TupperAlf
    @TupperAlf Місяць тому +1

    very useful review - thank you!

  • @Angie_TT_
    @Angie_TT_ Місяць тому +1

    I have a kindle oasis and I do love it cause it’s the perfect size for me, it’s really comfortable to read at night with it. But I live in Spain and here we can’t use our library card with kindle, so I just bought a kobo libra colour and I can’t wait to get it, so I can borrow both books and graphic novels from the local library.

  • @veryyeepyy
    @veryyeepyy Місяць тому

    First of all, great video! You answered a lot of questions I had about the Libra.
    Personally I'm torn, I've had my Paperwhite since October 2023, and the idea of a colour e-reader appeals to me so much.
    Unfortunately the prices are very different here in Australia ($488 for the Libra colour and stylus), I'm not sure I can justify making the upgrade 🥺
    The idea of annotating sounds great but I'm unsure if I'd use it at all.
    Personally do you think there's enough added features to the Libra Colour?

  • @FloraFairbairn
    @FloraFairbairn 5 днів тому

    I did pre order… and got the Kobo Libra COLOUR. I already had a Kobo Libra eReader that I loved… and I do love the buttons for page turning. It reduces dirty finger prints on my screen… but I was excited to be getting a bit of colour with this Kobo Libra COLOUR. I already knew that it would be pastel rather than vibrant. To me personally… the Kobo Libra Colour gets a big thumbs up. I bought a couple of different Kobo covers at the time of ordering. I didn’t fancy the clear cover. I like the protection to the screen with the book style cover. My Kobo gets dropped into my handbag so the protection to the screen is sensible. I’ve had the larger Kobo… but the Libra I find is an easier size to carry in my bag.
    I have to say I hate reading on my iPad or iPhone or a note pad… if you sit outside to enjoy the fresh air and try to read the light just is impossible to see the screen. It’s fine if you’re reading inside… but if you’re in the middle of a book that you’ve been reading and you’re traveling on a bus or train or sitting outside… for easy reading I’d much rather have an eReader. So for me it would be my new Kobo Libra COLOUR that would win.

  • @emmykathryn12
    @emmykathryn12 Місяць тому +4

    I have never owned a Kobo, but I have looked at them. I have a Kindle at the moment and am looking to upgrade. Hmm...more choices. This could be good or bad 😅

  • @wendyfit1
    @wendyfit1 22 дні тому +1

    Thank goodness this review is by a fellow Canadian. Will the Kobo with Overdrive also seamlessly adjust to the Libby app (formerly Overdrive) for public libraries? I had to return a Kindle because it is not compatible with Canadian Libby users. Wonderful review, from a Vancouver reader!

  • @brilliantminds19
    @brilliantminds19 17 днів тому

    Hi, Caitlyn! Great review 😍
    I also have the same plan: to have 2 ereaders (I already have the PW SE and am planning to get the Libra Color for my graphic novels) :)
    I am just really having a push-and-pull moment everytime I see a review and someone points out that on the LC the actual screen is kind of grainy (jean fabric look) as is with most colored ereaders :(

  • @eeveefae
    @eeveefae Місяць тому +4

    Is there any way to export your annotations? It would be great to have a PDF file of all the notes in a book when analyzing later

  • @oowatwat
    @oowatwat Місяць тому +11

    Love this review! Just a correction on wording, I would go use "borrowing" as opposed to "renting" books from the library. Just because the word renting implies paying to access the books!

    • @lizbrooks2822
      @lizbrooks2822 Місяць тому

      I was thinking the same thing. It threw me at first, because I thought she was indicating she had to pay to access the library books.

  • @dcpowered
    @dcpowered Місяць тому

    Have you tried the Onyx Boox Note Air 3? Thanks for this nice review!

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts Місяць тому +2

    This is so good, fascinating video ☺☺

  • @steverolfeca
    @steverolfeca Місяць тому +2

    I ❤ my Libra Colour. Still looking for the right 10” tablet, though. My Kindle Scribe has a great display, but the single-core chip and half-baked firmware are too limiting. I returned a Boox Note Air 3C because of the clumsy UI, ghosting, and dim, grainy colour. Kobo’s simple UI, intuitive lighting control and the decision to put the colour layer on top have won me over. The stylus and handwriting conversion is good, if not as sophisticated as Boox, reMarkable, etc. I'd love to see Kobo develop a more sophisticated version of the Elipsa 3 to replace the Scribe. Oh, and installing Bookerly (font) improved readability noticeably.

  • @336chynadoll77
    @336chynadoll77 25 днів тому

    Thank you for your honest review. Does this have dark mode? And what do you feel about the lighting?

  • @kriannnne
    @kriannnne 23 дні тому

    Thank you for this review! I've just started getting into reading more and I mainly read on my Samsung S24 Ultra (which isn't bad at all), but I kind of want to get something where I don't have to rely on my phone battery. I've never purchased an eReader before and have been binging on reviews and honestly, I think this is the one I'd prefer because of the color and the fact that I can use Overdrive also.

  • @f.frknkocaaslan4440
    @f.frknkocaaslan4440 Місяць тому

    Thanks for review. I'm using kobo libra h2o for 4 years. Do you think it is worth to upgrade for Libra colour? I guess screen resolution and cpu is same:(

  • @zohrapops4493
    @zohrapops4493 Місяць тому +2

    I have the KOBO Libra 2, love it

  • @kyra8138
    @kyra8138 18 днів тому

    I own a Kobo Aura One like you, as well as a Kindle Paperwhite and I use both pretty regularly but my Kobo is my ride or die. I love the size of it which is why I haven't upgraded (and also because it still works!). If I could just get something the size of my Kobo Aura with the e-ink colour, I'd be sold. I mainly want to be able to read graphic novels on my Kobo without having to use my old iPad.

  • @ochoheido
    @ochoheido Місяць тому

    I bought my Kobo Libra 2 less than a year ago and although I love it, I wish I didn't buy it then because I would definitely buy the Libra Color now because I read a lot of graphic novels (and enjoy the color covers of regular books). I wouldn't get the stylus because highlighting is all the note taking I usually do in books so I'm curious... is the "notebook" tab completely useless without the stylus? Or can you still draw/write things with your finger? Is a pop-up digital keyboard an option (like how I can add notes to my highlights on my current Kobo)?

  • @speedbird737
    @speedbird737 19 днів тому

    Good to see Kobo spelt colour correctly! well done guys

  • @user-lu8cw5iv1r
    @user-lu8cw5iv1r Місяць тому

    I enjoy reading books too! Although I am not satisfied with the translated editions, I am not proficient enough to read English-edition books on my own. With the help of the web extension Immersive Translate, I can grasp the basic meaning of the passages. I hope I can get closer to these intriguing books.

  • @englishbeauty88
    @englishbeauty88 Місяць тому

    My whole life until now, at 26 years old, I’ve thought I could never be an e reader person, I love books physical form but I’m not reading as much as I want because I never have enough space in my bags or I don’t want to drop my book in the hot tub or whatever it may be, I really started leaning towards them because of their compactness and because a few of my friends have them and they read soooo many books because of their e readers and I thought hmm maybe I’m missing out, maybe it’s harder for me to read the font of most books etc; so I’m really curious ! I just ordered this and can’t wait, that was the one thing stopping me for years, I didn’t want to have a bw one only

  • @joseeblanchard
    @joseeblanchard Місяць тому +5

    Just got mine today. Waiting for the stylus .. amazon being slow lol can’t wait for may 20th, im so excited :)

    • @englishbeauty88
      @englishbeauty88 Місяць тому +1

      Mine is coming in on May 11 or 14 and agh I can’t wait either, I just keep watching reviews to get me through

    • @OprB17
      @OprB17 Місяць тому

      I haven’t been able to order the stylus. It’s sold out everywhere I’ve looked. Is there a good alternative?

  • @emanuelef2
    @emanuelef2 Місяць тому

    I have a Kobo Libra first edition and the backlight is not very good, as it is coming only from one side one part of the screen is more brighter the the other. Do you know if this problem is also affecting this new Kobo? Thanks

  • @k_reads_romance_
    @k_reads_romance_ Місяць тому +1

    Hi ! I like your video, it was really interesting to have your opinion. To reply to your questions, I have a kindle basic 2022 and I love it. I love the possiblity I have to take so many books with me while I go out or travel without worrying about the fact that they're gonna take too much space in my bag or suitcase. Not seeing the cover in colours on my kindle doesn't bother me at all. I actually like it this way. The format and size of the kobo libra colour is not fiting for me. I prefer smaller and more portable e-reader. I feel like this colour e-reader is too big for me and the right margine where the buttons are could be more of a con for me. I love to annotate my books and I think that on the kindle it's easier since I don't have to take a pen with me. it's an all in one device and that's also why I got a kindle. 💜💜💜💜💜💜

  • @kimberleygrootendorst
    @kimberleygrootendorst Місяць тому

    I have an kobo auro from 2017. Already having it for 7 years now. I’m thinking about switching to this new one with colour.. or maybe i should wait for the next generation.. there is always room for improvement. So don’t know yet… 😊 It looks very beautifull!!

    • @studio64_nails
      @studio64_nails Місяць тому +1

      I'm glad you said this! I have the Aura and Paperwhite like Caitlin has and I see the comments that the reading is grainy on this one. I'm going to try and stay strong and hold out for the next generation and see if they fix that.

  • @MasticinaAkicta
    @MasticinaAkicta Місяць тому

    I have an color ebook reader here. Boox something something. Not being one of the big three its support for a decent shop is, painful.
    But it has color, and if you read manga on it, it is quite something to behold.
    So I am happy to see KOBO actually tip their foot in that market and finally get one. Kobo has a lot of books on their service after all. And, its color e-ink tech will be later and better.

  • @billreinehr8740
    @billreinehr8740 Місяць тому

    Have a Kindle Oasis, Kobo Libra 2 & Nook Glowlight 4+ . Am about to retire the Nook. Prefer the Kobo software and access to Overdrive. If there was an easy way to read Google Play Books with the Kobo, would drop Kindle (may do so anyway). Don’t need the color but am not ruling it out. Just because it’s neat? Yes. Really first rate review. Thank you.

  • @studio64_nails
    @studio64_nails Місяць тому

    I have the Kobo Aura 2E, Sage and Kindle Paperwhite. If I knew they would have come out with the colour one I would have not bothered with the Sage. How is the battery life with the new colour one? The battery on the Sage was a disappointment for me.

  • @reneebarrette4514
    @reneebarrette4514 Місяць тому +1

    I bought this specifically for the upgraded annotating abilities!

  • @lenadublin3453
    @lenadublin3453 Місяць тому

    Thanks for doing this review. I trust your opinion.

  • @-johnny-deep-
    @-johnny-deep- Місяць тому +1

    I really envy fast readers like you. it would be a chore for me to slog through one 300 page book a month. So, I became a mathematician instead of a literature major! 😊

  • @rayes7331
    @rayes7331 13 днів тому

    I have kobo libra, not the colour but the regular waterproof one and i love it, no clear cover just a nice lilac cover, as for note taking i dont really do that or highlighting so so ething simple with basic features and the light work great for me oh and lots of storage, i have a ton of books, duno when ill get to them all but atleast i know theyre there lol
    Im gonna have to look into connecting the libby app to my kubo so i can borrow/rent from the local library

  • @diane9531
    @diane9531 13 днів тому

    What is the battery life like on the new colour Kobo? I've heard mixed reviews.

  • @canuckyheather
    @canuckyheather Місяць тому

    Thank you Caitlin for this review. When you say you “rent” from the Toronto Public Library for your kobo - do you actually mean rent or borrow? As in there is a charge to get library books on your e-reader from the library?

    • @lakenrowley2029
      @lakenrowley2029 Місяць тому +1

      It’s free!! Kobo have built in app called overdrive which you make an account and add your library card details :) can then borrow and download onto your kobo

    • @canuckyheather
      @canuckyheather Місяць тому

      @@lakenrowley2029 thank you! :-)

  • @ShiHall
    @ShiHall Місяць тому

    I’ve never owned a ereader before and will be buying one this month. Will I be able to download the goodreads app onto the libra color device?

  • @Alaska_Eshmadai
    @Alaska_Eshmadai Місяць тому

    the screen is darker than the black and white version then the battery is only 2000mha... my kobo libra 2 has 1500mha and with 3-4 hours of daily reading, i have to recharge it once a week ( leaving it in stand by)

  • @jules1990
    @jules1990 18 днів тому

    I've bought the kobo clara BW and cant fault it. Far better clarity than the colour version. If you read comics and like pictures then yes get the colour

  • @niksiever3135
    @niksiever3135 28 днів тому

    I love e readers. I own several Kindles and a Kobo Libra 2 which I prefer over any of the Kindles.

  • @smoklares9791
    @smoklares9791 Місяць тому

    How is reading during the day with the backlight turned off? I've seen comparisons and Libra 2 is much more readable.

  • @raybayer2379
    @raybayer2379 Місяць тому

    I read on a Kindle Oasis and even though it's discontinued I still think it's the best reader ever made. I'm not at all interested in color or note taking. Only reading.

  • @cortneybowman7297
    @cortneybowman7297 Місяць тому

    Curious if you will love the buttons

  • @rui4691
    @rui4691 Місяць тому +2

    can someone tell me if it is possible to read korean manhwa with long panels on it? not regular manga with normal pages, but ones with long pases? I cannot find any information about it and this is the reason I want to buy this e-reader for

    • @llamabean529
      @llamabean529 Місяць тому

      I think you'd have to zoom but should be possible

    • @danieladrakecoveich8175
      @danieladrakecoveich8175 27 днів тому

      I also want to know about this, I mostly read manhwas

  • @pjlacey3990
    @pjlacey3990 Місяць тому +2

    I already have a Libra 2 and a Clara, and a Kindle Paperwhite. I would love the Libra 2 Colour! Trying to save money at the moment.

  • @Kyaro8888Cari
    @Kyaro8888Cari 56 хвилин тому

    Color is good for manga, maybe? Some of the chapter title pages are in full color, while the rest of the book is in black and white. I dunno. And also, I just wish the Kodo library had more options in Japanese (I think most of their manga is in English). I just mean, like, for language learning. I'm learning Japanese and I'm interested in getting some kind of an e-reader for reading Japanese books, preferably cool and awesome manga! I've never had an e-reader before, so I'm just kind of exploring for now. Thanks for the video.

  • @RovingReader
    @RovingReader Місяць тому

    I LOVE The 12 Week Year!!!

  • @michael-mvtd
    @michael-mvtd Місяць тому

    How do you manage multiple libraries through Overdrive on Kobo? I have two libraries on OD but can only access one at a time via Overdrive on Kobo.

  • @kahlur
    @kahlur Місяць тому

    Does it have expandable memory?

  • @albin2232
    @albin2232 Місяць тому

    Are there any e ink popup book readers?

  • @angie5734
    @angie5734 21 день тому

    can you read textbooks?

  • @lordtardar4639
    @lordtardar4639 Місяць тому

    Can you transfer and read PDF and EPUB files hassle free?

  • @nadialittlesecrets
    @nadialittlesecrets Місяць тому

    Does anyone know if the Kobo Libra Colour you can turn it upside down like the Kindle Oasis?

  • @ablair7007
    @ablair7007 Місяць тому

    Great review, I see the stylus is magnetic too. Kobo Libra Colour looks awesome! Why are you "renting" books from your public library instead of just "borrowing" them though?

  • @WitchyWellbeing
    @WitchyWellbeing Місяць тому

    Does anyone with hand pain know if the kobo is comfortable to hold? The main reason i use my kindle more than physical books is because i have chronic pain and holding books can cause pain in my hands and wrists, so the size is a big thing i need to take into consideration when my kindle dies. Any help?

    • @englishbeauty88
      @englishbeauty88 Місяць тому +1

      I’ve seen a ton of people using pop sockets on theirs and they say it feels like nothing and having the pop sockets helps them not have to hold the book in a way that cranks their hand

    • @WitchyWellbeing
      @WitchyWellbeing Місяць тому

      @@englishbeauty88 oh that's a great idea, thank you!

    • @chaddaifouche536
      @chaddaifouche536 Місяць тому

      The Kobo libra color is very lightweight (200g = 7oz), and the physical buttons, prominent (one) side bezel and grippy back make it nice to hold in my humble opinion. But ideally you should find a shop or a friend that lets you test it to see how it works for *you*.

  • @sairaali1419
    @sairaali1419 Місяць тому

    This is amazing. But can amazon ebooks be read on kobo?

    • @eightbitminiboss
      @eightbitminiboss Місяць тому

      Kindle ebooks will need to have their DRM removed before they can be used and converted on non-Kindle ereaders.

    • @makaylagrant873
      @makaylagrant873 Місяць тому

      Through not very legal means, yes 😅. After a bit of searching around you can find a way to remove the DRM on kindle books.

    • @chaddaifouche536
      @chaddaifouche536 Місяць тому +2

      @@makaylagrant873 That depends a bit on your jurisdiction : stripping the DRM to share the ebook is definitely illegal everywhere but stripping the DRM of an ebook you bought to read it on another support is much more murky. After all there are even places where the law says interoperability is an obligation…
      I'll argue that regardless of its legality, stripping DRM only for your own convenience (and to ensure you keep a backup that will work forever) is perfectly moral.
      You can find videos explaining how to convert your Kindle library to Kobo though the process is tedious if you have a very large library.

  • @fulvioperrone5417
    @fulvioperrone5417 Місяць тому

    What is the experience of writing and annotating books like?

  • @seanrobsob8883
    @seanrobsob8883 Місяць тому

    I have a libra BW and paperwhite. The libra software is terrible compared to the Kindle. Has this reader improved on the BW.

  • @ambyes
    @ambyes 25 днів тому

    Thanks for the review. Sorry you have so many rude comments. People are terrible.

  • @zohremaghsoodi9761
    @zohremaghsoodi9761 Місяць тому

    I've never owned an e-reader. Now I'm intrigued. Would it be useful for a university student; for studying and taking lecture notes?

    • @englishbeauty88
      @englishbeauty88 Місяць тому +1

      I honestly think another tablet would be better, it’ll get frustrating to have to be patient with switching between the notebook and the book in a timely manner unless you have pre-recorded lectures and can note take at your own pace

    • @zohremaghsoodi9761
      @zohremaghsoodi9761 Місяць тому

      I see, thanks.

    • @edeka3
      @edeka3 Місяць тому

      Which one would you recommend for said uses? ​@@englishbeauty88

  • @harley69210
    @harley69210 Місяць тому

    i don't need a color e-reader (mostly); i think for my use case, it makes more sense to stick to my ipad for that, but highlight colors and the ability to mark up your books is a total gamechanger. WHY is this not on kindle? 😭

  • @ixtis777
    @ixtis777 28 днів тому

    Libra 2 👍👍👍

  • @anthonykoller4459
    @anthonykoller4459 Місяць тому

    That’s almost two books a day, how do you find time to eat and sleep 😮

    • @1991xoxoshazz
      @1991xoxoshazz Місяць тому +1

      It’s two books a week

    • @anthonykoller4459
      @anthonykoller4459 Місяць тому +1

      @@1991xoxoshazz oh you right my bad, I need a book on maths 😃

  • @warnerblair
    @warnerblair Місяць тому

    Button life on an ereader is best life

  • @RolyGuacamole
    @RolyGuacamole Місяць тому

    I dunno why, I thought you said you read 90 books a day 😭😭😭

  • @est-fm9ui
    @est-fm9ui Місяць тому +2

    Unpopular opinion: I don't need colour in my ereader. If I wanted colour, I'd just read it on my iPad or buy the physical copy. If it's just about the cover, I don't care because I browse the stores in person or on my browser on my phone, tablet or laptop. 😅 I don't need colour for the ereader.

    • @ifacedownworship
      @ifacedownworship Місяць тому

      Yes, me too. The screen too is darker and grainy for these colored e-readers.
      However, I must admit I highlight with different colors!

    • @est-fm9ui
      @est-fm9ui Місяць тому

      @ifacedownworship oh, I totally get wanting to highlight in different colours. ❤️ If people want/need the colour e reader, then I'm not saying it's a bad thing.
      They look pretty cool. 😅

  • @ursulaoelofse4731
    @ursulaoelofse4731 Місяць тому +1

    I don't like the colour. It looks faded and washed out. I'll stick with black and white.

    • @ifacedownworship
      @ifacedownworship Місяць тому

      And the screen also is darker and grainy.

    • @ursulaoelofse4731
      @ursulaoelofse4731 Місяць тому

      @@ifacedownworship true. Somehow I don't think it would be worth it to purchase it like that. It would have to be a major improvement in the color e-ink technology before I would even consider buying one.
      Personally, I don't get the hype about color. Books are printed in black and white with only the cover in color, so if you really want to see the cover in color, then download the kindle app, or whichever app you use to read ebooks on your phone. I don't understand the fuss. I'll stick with my current kindle paperwhite 11th generation.

  • @massiveloopzstudio273
    @massiveloopzstudio273 23 дні тому

    storage

  • @cecilaramone
    @cecilaramone Місяць тому

    Sorry, you lost me at “renting” from the library 😶

  • @JuandeHaro
    @JuandeHaro Місяць тому

    pretty hands!!!

  • @raiusdaltar1483
    @raiusdaltar1483 14 днів тому

    If you read 100 books a year, you should not be saying things like "there's certain books..."

  • @monikakamila
    @monikakamila Місяць тому

    I’m not an e reader girlie 😊

  • @hdtravel1
    @hdtravel1 Місяць тому

    Lot's of rambling - a product review needs to be better planned - thumbs down

  • @CDubya.82
    @CDubya.82 Місяць тому +1

    Can you not speak more than 1 sentence without the need to jump cut?

  • @mirijung7515
    @mirijung7515 Місяць тому

    I'm stunned that with all the books she reads she doesn't recognize that Kobo did compensate her with the eReader and Pen??
    Isn't that the whole reason why we're watching this REVIEW? 😢
    Girl Bye!