Supported still image formats gif, jpeg, png, tiff touchscreen. The kobo glo hd is a 6inch ebook reader with a monochrome carta eink display with a builtin light. The 6 xga pearl eink touchscreen is highly responsive. Kindle books bought from amazon are totally incompatible. Born with a secret power he must hide telryn trip yert has always been a little odd, with hunches that are too accurate to explain. Last year, kobo made a splash on the ereader scene with the great kobo. Kobo mainly has the epub and pdf formats, and you have to convert other file formats to either pdf or epub. How to read kindle books on kobo kobo is great enough to make ones reading easy. Ive been using kobo readers since 2010, and what seems to fail on my devices is the charging connection.
When it comes to pdf files and comics, the kobo ereaders are rather basic and dont offer very much in terms of features. Unfollow kobo glo ereader to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If you want to read kindle books on kobo, youll have to remove the drm from them and convert them to the format supported by kobo. Plus it comes with 100 totally free ebooks which you can instantly enjoy following purchasing it.
The kobo mini is the first ebook reader from kobo to use a 5inch e ink screen instead of the 6inch screens more commonly used on most other ebook readers, including the kobo glo and kobo touch. This software kobo desktop can also manage your ereader library. The kobo glo is an ereader released on 6 september 2012. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features.
Kobo glo hd product details technical specifications. Matching ebook formats to ebook readers can be confusing. 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. Regarding features and the user compatibility, pdf and epub file formats have the edge over the other formats that are currently available. This is a great ereader for the money if youre not an amazon fan, the kobo glo hd could be the ereader youve been searching for. 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. With the purchase of kobo vip membership, youre getting 10% off and 2x kobo super points on eligible items.
Last year, kobo made a splash on the ereader scene with the great kobo ereader touch. This device reads a wide array of formats including, epub, pdf, cbr. This sd card contains the entire operating system, which means there is no internal drive. The kobo glo comes in black or white with options for different colored backs. One of the big advantages kobo has is the great support for multiple ebook formats. The kobo glo ebook reader supports an abundance of ebook formats, allowing you to read just about anything in your favorite format. Some books in the kobo bookstore may be in a pdf format which requires. The main application, the digital reader, supports a variety of ebook formats. Push the limits of your reading experience whether youre righthanded or a lefty, try kobo formas new pageturn buttons to move through your story. To download library ebooks from overdrive, you will need to use a computer to download the ebooks and transfer to your kobo device. 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. When it comes to pdf files and comics, the kobo ereaders are. It is important to note that in order to load ebooks on the kobo glo hd they have to be in epub or pdf format. After all, its the only other ebook reader to sport.
Kobo which formats does this latest ereader support. The kobo glo hd is a 6inch e book reader with a monochrome carta eink display with a builtin light. 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. Open up to over 6 million ebooks and audiobooks on awardwinning ereaders and the free rakuten kobo app. Nov 10, 2012 all it lacks is the magic of the kindle ebook buying system.
Try upgrading the firmware on your kobo touch to the latest. Overdrive with kobo ereaders kobo aura, glo, mini or touch. These kobo ereaders dont use ade to transfer ebooks. Follow the steps below to sign into overdrive and get started. Hier findest du alle informationen zum kobo glo ebook reader. The good the kobo glo is a lightweight, wifienabled ereader that has an impressive frontlit, highres eink display with a touchscreen interface. Magic is feared and forbidden in iskandia, so hes struggled his whole life to hide his eccentricities. Ereaders with smaller 5inch screens used to be more common, but there havent been any new models released since the sony prs350 over two years ago. Wide variety of supported e book formats, including some document formats such as pdf and rtf. Jan 10, 20 the good the kobo glo is a lightweight, wifienabled ereader that has an impressive frontlit, highres eink display with a touchscreen interface.
Kobo s latest aura ebook reader brings the aura hds technology down to a smaller device size and lower price point. Adding kobo books using kobo desktop software kobo offers free software for your computer to let you read books and shop for new ones. Use the list below to see what file types your kobo ereader and kobo books app support. It always provides the best light to read by with comfortlight pro, and a natural, printlike reading experience on its superior 6 hd screen. The kobo glo is the fourth generation of kobo ereader devices designed and marketed by kobo inc.
How to read kindle books on kobo any ebook converter. The eagerly anticipated kobo glo ereader has just hit the market and. Plus, with free toprated kobo apps, you can read across devices you already own. Durable elastic straps will securely hold the device in place. Mar 17, 2018 theres a new post over at mobileread with a long list of hacks and utilities available for kobo ereaders there are a ton of addons and mods for kobo ebook readers so the list is quite helpful if you want to tweak your kobo. File formats your kobo ereader and kobo books app support. An ebook format should offer a good reading experience, be an open standard format or at least openly licensed, have the support of both publishers and. Its easy to link your dropbox account to your ereader and find your new items under the my dropbox menu.
Kobo library, and to update your books with bookmarks or annotations you made while reading on another device. The kobo ereader supports adobes popular pdf format, which gives it access to many independentlypublished books and bookstores, and it supports the. Kobo libra h2o, forma, aura one, aura h2o edition 2, aura edition 2, and clara hd note. Kobo is a big deal in several countries outside the us, most notably canada. Downloading free library ebooks to your kobo ereader follow these instructions for blackandwhitescreen devices like the kobo aura, aura h2o, touch 2. Tap an item to download and read it, just like with your kobo ebooks. In the end, if you have a kobo glo, kobo touch or even a kobo aura, i would recommend you upgrade to the h2o. Handson with kobo s glo and mini ereaders nook simple touch with glowlight. Try resetting the kobo sometimes this cures the problem for a little while, but then it reappears, in which case you have to reset again and again try only putting one or two books onto the kobo at a time and do not keep large collections on the kobo. Mar 31, 2017 caseable follow the sky for kobo glo and kobo glo hd. Though the kobo ereader seems to be supporting a broad range of kobo formats, epub and pdf stands out from the rest.
How to expand internal storage of kobo ebook readers. Heres a basic list, using four of the most common models of ebook reader ereader and the file formats they support. On windows all you have to do is drag the ebook file over the kepubify. As we all know, amazon offers a proprietary format, instead of the free and open ebook standard format epub, that only work on their kindle devices. If youre using an older kobo ereader, like an earlier kobo aura, touch 2. Kobo clara hd is the perfect reading companion for any booklover. It also works with jpeg, gif, png and tiff picture formats so you can view images and non ebook documents as well. Lets focus on what matters most the screen, and its ability to replicate the real paper. Kindle ereaders work a little differently than other ereaders in this profile because theyre made specifically for kindle books. While the kobo glo certainly seems like it would be better than the kindle fire for outdoor reading w bright sunshine, its hard to see how it can compete with less expensive multimedia devices such as the snappy and versatile kindle fire. The images showed up fine in the kobo app and libby.
Hier findest du alle informationen zum kobo glo hd ebook reader. Dec 09, 2016 kobo glo hd product details technical specifications. Some are effectively out of date, such as microsofts lit. The kobo touch, glo, mini and aura are wireless capable devices, but are only able to access the kobo bookstore. This software feature originated on the kobo aura hd and was brought to the kobo glo with a software update.
Sep 15, 2011 the wikipedia page on ebook formats lists a couple of dozen, but most can be discounted. While the kobo glo certainly seems like it would be better than the kindle fire for outdoor reading w bright sunshine, its hard to see how it can compete with less expensive multimedia devices such as the. For drmfree ebooks, you just need to download ebook from kobo website, and convert the epub books to pdf format. From the home screen, tap the menu in the upperleft corner. Aside from color, the various models are otherwise identical from a features and software standpoint. How to expand internal storage of kobo ebook readers video october 8, 20 by nathan theres a littleknown trick to expand the available storage space on kobo ebook readers, including the kobo aura hd, the kobo glo, kobo mini, and kobo touch sorry the kobo aura is left out. With the huge popularity enjoyed by both the e book readers, there is a constant conflict in the minds of the reader, kobo or kindle.
The kobo glo supports ebooks in the following formats. You can easily read cbr and cbz files, and can change linespacing. Connect your ereader to your computer using the usb cable. Find out which is better and their overall performance in the ereader ranking. All it lacks is the magic of the kindle ebook buying system.
Amazon kindle paperwhite vs the kobo glo good ereader. You could say the glo hd is kobo s answer to amazons kindle voyage, and you wouldnt be far off. Ereaders also known as ebook readers or e ink readers are available from a number of manufacturers, and have displays that resemble ink on printed paper. The kobo glo eink reader is made by kobo, a canadian company, in order to compete with the industry heavyweights such as the nook simple touch glowlight, as well as the amazon kindle paperwhite. That means you can read any openformat ebook on your new kobo glo. Exclusive to kobo clara hd, the kobo sleepcover allows for handsfree reading at the perfect.
It also features an expansion slot for additional memory, supports epub files, and is compatible with any ebook store that uses the adobe drm format. Good ereader is proud to report that we have found a hidden sd card on the kobo glo hd. I always use the cable that comes with them, but somehow, eventually, it doesnt connect properly andor consistently. List of hacks, mods and addons for kobo ereaders the ebook. Follow the first 5 steps below to set up your ereader so that you can read free ebooks from your library. Overall performance is faster and the layout is better as well. Kepubify can easily convert epub ebooks to kobo epubs the. Youll find all of the tech specs at the end of the post. Downloading free library ebooks to your kobo ereader. It seems that, for me, what dictates purchasing a new kobo is the charging port. Downloading all your books to your kobo ereader at once.
These instructions are valid for the following ereaders. When users have the choice between either kobo or kindle, most of them choose kobo over kindle because of various parameters on which it performs better. Most of kobo books are epub format, but for some reasons, you may want to convert kobo books to pdf, such as read them on tablets or print them to be read on hand, etc. How to borrow overdrive ebooks on your kobo ereader. Download this app from microsoft store for windows 10, windows 8. Both kobo glo hd and kindle voyage have 6inch hd eink touchscreen display, with the same pixel density of 300 ppi. It adds a few tricks of its own, but its still not enough to switch from a kindle. The kobo glo supports most ebook standards, including epub. What is the difference between kobo clara hd and kobo glo.
I was reading a library book in kepub format and was seeing a lot of blank spaces where images should be. Overall, the kobo glo is a lightweight ereader which distinguishes itself from the competition with its comfortlight technology for reading in the dark. It runs its own ebook store, which recently had everything we looked for that isnt published by amazon. This wonderful case is designed by bianca green, and handcrafted by caseable from recycled materials. Push the limits of your reading experience try kobo formas new pageturn buttons to move through your story. Learn how to borrow ebooks directly on these kobos. 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 will prompt you to either keep reading or manage your library.