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Kobo Libra H2O 7" eReader (Black) $219 + Delivery ($0 C&C /In-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

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Kobo Libra H2O 7" eReader (Black) $219 + Delivery ($0 C&C /In-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
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PVS7 on 30/06/2020 - 19:26 jbhifi.com.au (871 clicks)
Last edited 30/06/2020 - 22:02 by 2 other users

I have been looking for an e-reader lately and found the Kobo on special at JB Hi-Fi. Got one today from my local store.

My quick review after a day's use: Like the 7 inch screen & the thick bezel on one side with physical buttons. I personally found it very good to hold with the thick bezel. The 7" screen is pretty good.

Kobo has inbuilt support for OverDrive which allows you to borrow ebooks from your local library. I was able to connect to my local library and borrow books. Don't need to buy books :-).

It is also waterproof.

Kobo also has a Sketch Pad as a beta feature if you are interested. (You need to activate developer mode.) I have used Nook & Kindle previously and I like the Kobo Libra best so far. The extra 1 inch adds to the reading experience.

Harvey Norman also has it on special for $218 but it's delivery only at an extra cost.

NOTE: Don't forget to buy JB Hi-Fi gift cards beforehand from Suncorp for 5% additional discount.

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  • GeneralAdmission on 30/06/2020 - 19:45

    $215.95 at BookTopia + Shipping. Maybe able to price match

  • Farmos on 30/06/2020 - 19:53
    -1

    Kindle paperwhite user for a few years now, and can't see how thick = good. On the paperwhite you just touch the side of the screen and it turns the page, you touch a word and it gives you the oedictionary meaning. Unless this thing is better for graphic novels somehow, ie it allows you to bring up the images one by one like they work on your phone, then I'd recommend the paperwhite.

    • MasterScythe on 30/06/2020 - 19:58
      +1

      The thick bezel is good if you read for 3+ hours per stint.

      Paperwhite, and older kobos etc are really only easily held at the bottom, and even though theyre light, after hours they start to fatigue.

      Also, kobo does the same tap to turn, tap to dictionary.

    • Averell on 30/06/2020 - 19:59

      Try that thick once and I'm sure you'll like it. It is much much easier to hold the device on that thick part.

      Regarding the size of the screen, imho, 7" is still small. If you are reading novels, then 6" is fine. But reading pdf files is different. I used a paperwhite (6") for 4 years, then I have a Kobo 8". Never look back.

    • PVS7 on 30/06/2020 - 19:59
      +1

      Sorry if my comment was confusing. The Kobo has both physical buttons and touchscreen. You can touch on the side of the screen to turn pages and touch word for dictionary. I read in one of the reviews that it works well with manga and comics but I did not check it yet.

    • la838 on 30/06/2020 - 20:32
      +2

      Along with what everyone has said, it also has auto rotate so you can switch to your other hand without fuss. It can read the open source epub format for all the open source and royalty free books.

      Best of all it has the Pocket web extension which downloads web articles to read later, and I've found it bypasses most paywalls.

  • CyberMurning on 30/06/2020 - 19:58
    +1

    Kobo has inbuilt support for OverDrive by which you can loan ebooks from your local library. I was able to connect to my local library and loan books. Don't need to buy books :-).

    I have older Kobo can I also do that? Which local/state are you referring to, and what are the steps to register and borrow?

    • PVS7 on 30/06/2020 - 20:03

      I registered to Greater Dandenong library (Victoria) this morning. They have online registration available now due to COVID-19. Once I got the library membership I created a OverDrive account on my Kobo and used my library username and pin to connect & borrow books.

      Not sure if this feature is available in older Kobo models. You can check by going into "Settings" and look for OverDrive.

      • Averell on 30/06/2020 - 20:14

        I have a 2016 version. Overdrive is there.
        I tried with libraries in Victoria (Hobsons Bay/ Wyndham) as well as some others in NSW. All work.
        However, the ebook catalogues are usually not the same as the paper ones.

      • CyberMurning on 30/06/2020 - 23:58

        Mine is touch, way too old and doesn't have overdrive

  • reacher on 30/06/2020 - 20:21

    Kobo updated the firmware and now support dropbox

    • Averell on 30/06/2020 - 20:27

      Isn't that only for the Forma?
      Anyway, for all others, you can install a plugin (open-source), which allows you to sync with Dropbox/GoogleDrive

      • PVS7 on 30/06/2020 - 20:44

        Can you please let me know where can I find the plugin for Libra H2o. Thanks.

        • Averell on 30/06/2020 - 21:55

          The installation package is in this page https://github.com/fsantini/KoboCloud/releases
          The installation guide is in this page https://github.com/fsantini/KoboCloud (just skip the 'build' section)
          A bit of manual installation, but not so difficult.

          • PVS7 on 30/06/2020 - 22:12

            @Averell: Thanks.
            I googled and found the GitHub page. Been trying for the last one hour but it is not working for me. Tried multiple times for Google Drive and Dropbox with no luck. Maybe it won't work for Libra H2O with the latest firmware. There were couple of people reporting the same issue on GitHub and also on a YouTube video which has detailed video instructions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3t68w3SFKA

            • Averell on 30/06/2020 - 22:47

              @PVS7: I tried to 'build' it manually and it didn't work. Then I tried the 2nd time with the pre built package and it worked. My Kobo Aura One is with the latest firmware (13/05/2020). The last time I 'sync' was 2 days ago.

              Did you see any sync logs at all?

              • PVS7 on 01/07/2020 - 10:25
                +1

                @Averell: Thanks a ton. I used the pre built package and it is working now.

  • Nokia 808 on 30/06/2020 - 21:19

    Couple of questions for the users please:
    1. Can I change front light colour to Sepia? My Kindle Paper White doesn’t have this
    2. Is there a way to read Kindle books on this? TIA.

    • lastkey on 30/06/2020 - 21:51
      +1

      1- Yes. Kobo call it ComfortLight PRO – Adjustable colour temperature. I have this device and love this feature.
      2- Yes, you can do it but it’s not straightforward but not very difficult either. Google your question. You’ll find the solution.

      • Nokia 808 on 30/06/2020 - 22:56

        Thanks mate

  • vicez on 30/06/2020 - 23:05

    If you need more than 8GB, maybe Clara HD is better since you can easily upgrade the storage with a microSD card. This one is soldered on.

    • limucat on 30/06/2020 - 23:08

      Stupid question but can the microSD on the libra be d-soldered or its not possible at all with the Libra?

      • vicez on 30/06/2020 - 23:10

        haha, not sure. I know for sure claraHD is using a microSD as storage. You will still need to open the back panel and migrate the data (google is your friend) but it is definitely not hard to do.

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