Kobo Mini 5" E Ink Touchscreen Wi-Fi eReader $49 (50% off) Delivered @ JB Hi-Fi

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  mskeggs on 20/06/2013 - 07:04

  +4

  Good device, small and light. E-ink is the best for reading text. Better form factor than a kindle, in my opinion.
  At $50 it is just about disposable. It uses Epub, a widely available format, and you can convert Mobi (kindle) format books using Calibre free software.
  The Kobo book store uses Adobe DRM, which is really, really clumsy, but can be easily removed.

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  Skky on 20/06/2013 - 08:07

  site has been updated at 8AM - got 2. thank you OP

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  Bappy on 20/06/2013 - 08:22

  Good Deal - Thanks OP!
  Sorry didn't get a chance to check the sepcification.
  Can anybody please confirm if this book supports PDF format?

  Also how about scanned books? I have collection of some books that has been scanned to PDF format (using photocopier), so the page orientations are not best however they are readble from PC monitor. Wondering if anybody tried these kind of scanned books in a eBook reader?

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    sien on 20/06/2013 - 08:41

    +1

    The Kobo does support pdf.

    However, the page size is often a hassle.

    For things like textbooks, if the pages are large then moving over the page on an ebook reader that has a slow update rate can be a bit of a pain.

    Novel sized pages often work well.

    A tablet can be better for reading pdfs. The $150 Acer Android tablet could work well.

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      mskeggs on 20/06/2013 - 18:18

      Agreed. Not suitable for scanned books. The resolution is ok, but the text is just too small.
      You can pan around the page for a bigger display, but it is an exercise in frustration.
      This reader is good for reading e-text novels or other text heavy docs, in e-pub or a convertible to e-pub format.
      I bought a PDF from the Kobo shop, but while it is readable, the text is uncomfortably small.
      Buy this if you want a cheap, coat pocket size, take anywhere reader to substitute for a book.

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  norimono on 20/06/2013 - 08:26

  +1

  Officeworks is also showing $49

  http://www.officeworks.com.au/retail/products/Technology/Ebo…

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  sahat on 20/06/2013 - 08:32

  Has anyone try the build-in dictionary ? Is it good and helpful for children ?

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    Rutger on 20/06/2013 - 17:17

    Just tried it and yes it does seem complete and would be quite helpful for a child.

    As for the size yes 5" does seem small but it's quite easy to get used to even being a fast reader.

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  wbeer on 20/06/2013 - 10:06

  +1

  5" is very small to read a book…

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    Geewhizz on 20/06/2013 - 10:34

    I agree, but 5" would be just that bit more portable.

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      dealman on 20/06/2013 - 12:34

      The only problem with this one is can't read at night (without the lights on)

      unless I am missing something.

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        mskeggs on 20/06/2013 - 18:14

        +1

        Like a book, yes.

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        dealman on 22/06/2013 - 09:24

        hmmm.

        And unlike the Amazon Paperwhite where you can read on Eink with the lights turned off.

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        mskeggs on 24/06/2013 - 08:31

        What's the best price on a paperwhite again? Is it under $50?

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  JohnHowardsEyebrows on 20/06/2013 - 12:57

  Just picked one up at JB on Bourke St for $49, great deal. There were still about a half dozen left.
  Now - can I get the autobiography of Don Bradman, and the Robert Menzies Book of Empire Jokes?