Which Kobo model is best?
If you’re looking for a bigger screen and a physical page-turn experience, the Kobo Libra H2O is the best option for a high-end e-reader. It matches the features of more expensive Amazon options at a fraction of the price, with a comfortable design and durable construction.
What are the different Kobo eReaders?
The ultimate in readability
- Kobo Mini. $59.99* Small is a big deal.
- Kobo Touch. $99.99* The most natural reading experience.
- Kobo Glo. $129.99* Read comfortably, day or night.
- Kobo Glo HD. $129.99* The clearest, most book-like screen.
- Kobo Touch 2.0. $129.99*
- Kobo Aura. $149.99*
- Kobo Aura HD. $169.99*
- Kobo Aura H2O. $179.99*
Can I still use Kobo Touch?
Some Kobo eReaders, tablets, and Kobo apps are no longer manufactured or supported. Rest assured, no items in your Kobo library will be affected. You will continue to have access to all reading material you have purchased or downloaded from Rakuten Kobo.
Is Kobo Glo touch screen?
The Glo, which lists for $129.99, also features a 1,024×768-pixel-resolution, 6-inch e-ink display (yes, it’s a touch screen) that Kobo says makes text and images appear crisper.
Can I read Amazon books on Kobo?
Nope. Kobo uses its own store, so it won’t take amazon purchases. Furthermore, Kobo also uses a different propietary ebook format and DRM, different to the kindle propietary format.
Who is Kobo owned by?
Rakuten
Kobo Inc.
Formerly | Shortcovers (2009) Kobo Inc. (2009–2016) |
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Key people | Takahito Aiki (Chairman) Michael Tamblyn (President and CEO) |
Products | e-books, e-readers, audiobooks, tablet computers, reading applications |
Number of employees | Approx. 350 (July 2017) |
Parent | Rakuten (2012–present) |