Kobo Libra Colour White eReader with Case Bundle

I have been using the libra colour for almost two months and really like it. The color quality is great and it is nice to have colored highlights and book covers-I appreciated it more than I thought I would. The screen brightness and color temperature are easy to adjust and offer may options depending on you preference and the lighting around you. I really like the physical page turn buttons and the contours and materials are comfortable in my hands. The case is great-it wakes and sleeps the device without automatically and the case can turn into a stand which comes in handy. The bookstore has a very large selection and it was easy to connect with my library card and borrow books. This is a nice reader and I recommend.

I'll preface with I recently became a pretty avid reader on Kindle after never really finding the appeal of an eReader. Yet, I definitely felt so short falling with my paperwhite. Mostly surrounding easily sideloading non Kindle books and having better customization around fonts/styles/general appearance of books. The one positive I will give Kindle over Kobo is that it takes time to adjust to the difference in the appearance of the screen and the text, with the Kobo having a grainer appearance, where paperwhite has a crisp screen with very little fatigue from longer periods of reading. Yet, the flexibility options of Kobo is unmatched for the price point. Kobo's e-store has frequent sales on good titles and if you have a lot of content on your own, it plugs right in Calibre on your desktop for ease. I downloaded about 100 of my own ePub's with just the click of a button. After a bit of tweaking with the text settings, I could easily settle into text that was just as comfortable as reading from my paperwhite. I also prefer the physical page buttons and general layout. If you desire a color reader, this truly in my opinion is the better option; including the ability to use a stylus if you're a frequent annotator which I am not, and cannot attest to it's quality.

I wasn’t sure if a color e-ink reader was actually worth it, but after using the Kobo Libra Colour, I’m honestly really glad I bought it. Reading Experience The screen looks great. Text is super easy on the eyes, and the color is nicer than I expected. It’s not tablet-level bright, but it makes book covers, comics, and little illustrations look way better. It just makes reading feel a bit more “fun.” Design The white version looks clean, and the shape is perfect for holding with one hand. The page-turn buttons are a game changer—way more comfortable than tapping the screen nonstop. It’s also waterproof, so I don’t have to baby it. Performance Battery life is classic e-reader levels (aka forever). The lighting is really good, and I like being able to adjust the warmth at night. Bluetooth works fine for audiobooks, and 32GB storage means I’ll never run out of space. Pros – Especially Compared to a Kindle Open file support — Reads EPUB, PDFs, and sideloaded books easily (no awkward conversions). More control — Better font and layout options without jumping through hoops. Color reading — Makes comics, children’s books, and illustrated content look nicer. Physical page buttons — So much more comfortable than tapping the screen every time. Library freedom — Borrowing library books is smoother and less annoying than on some Kindle setups. No forced ecosystem — You don’t have to buy all your books from one store. What I Like Most Reads pretty much any file I throw at it Feels great to hold Color actually adds more than I expected Buttons! Weeks and weeks of battery Small Downsides Colors are a bit muted, and the text isn’t quite as bold as pure black-and-white e-ink devices. Neither issue bothers me personally, but worth knowing. Overall If you’re on the fence, I’d say go for it. It’s super comfortable to use, the color is a nice bonus, and honestly it beats my old Kindle in a bunch of ways. I’m really happy with this purchase.