New Colo[u]r Kobo ereaders and refreshed BW model. Compatible with Libby and Overdrive, easy to transfer ebooks from local library and your own library. Bluetooth for audiobooks too.
already 10% off, use code above for further discount
arrives 1st May 2024.
Sleepcovers also half price (plus discount): https://www.booktopia.com.au/search.ep?keywords=kobo+sleep&p…
That's a fair point, thanks.
won't have any issues loading your own books
With Kindle, you can simply email your books to an email account and then they'll appear on the Kindle. Does Kobo have a similar feature? Or do you have to use Calibre?
how to use the code?
Continue to checkout, on the right hand side under order summary section. There will be an expandable section to add in gift cert, promo code, etc.
thanks!! can't wait, it's almost my birthday too haha
I occasionally download free ebooks from prime reading. Is there a way to offload these books to kobo ereader?
Will this colour e-ink reader be good for comics as well? I have an iPad which I use for comic books and magazine reading but I find e-ink displays so much easier on my ageing eyes and visually closer to paper then a tablet display
These are 6" or 7" screens. I don't think it would be an enjoyable experience.
Something worth noting, the Kobo store price matches. So effectively, whenever Kindle has a sale (e.g. daily deals) they'll give you credit for the difference (plus I think 10%). Take a screenshot though as they can take greater than 24 hours to verify.
You can also buy from Google Play, which usually has the same prices as Kindle monthly deals (but not daily - use the Kobo price matching for that.)
I'd also recommend setting up an account with the US or UK store, as their prices, sales and range are usually much better.
Man I'm really curious about the colour eInk displays but I can't really justify a Kobo reader where I already have a different ebook reader (Pocketbook) with an active books subscription that I barely use :D
Great Deal! Order One!
Can these new ones do text to speech for a young reader ?
Fantastic deal, thank you. Interesred to see how colour is implemented. Sleep covers reasonable value too at about $20-25. $22.46 for the Libra version after the discount code
Geeze the stylus for the Libra Colour is…expensive !
$80 on Amazon?
Shows as $85 for me but yeah, the irony :) $108 on Booktopia with the discount posted here applied and thanks for the heads up
Would probably go 3rd party. Suface compatible pens should work with this
Excellent, been waiting for a colour version for ages but the only ones on the market were really expensive and had terrible UIs
I wonder how the battery is. I was looking into Boox color ereaders, but found that the color matrix darkens the screen making it necessary to boost up the front-light which then impacts battery life. You end up with days worth of battery rather than weeks. Still tempting though
I don't think it will be great.
Kobo internal storage is pretty easy to upgrade, for those concerned with size. Obviously your waterproof seal would be gone.
Kobli.me is a new tool I tested that solves that. All your books would be kept in your google drive except for those being actively viewed.
Can anyone comment on the note taking capabilities? I'd like to get an e-ink type product to take meeting notes, take notes when on training etc etc. I usually use old school notebooks but one of these or similar would be way more convenient.
Is this going to be too small, should I just fork out for something bigger? I probably don't need colour either.
The Remarkable is best for that.
This one is primarily for reading.
Remember you can combine it with 6% off gift cards (I got via Bupa SmartRewards). I have a old Kindle Paperwhite from 2018 so want to upgrade for a long time and this would the best deal to jump on. I got Libra Colour since I want to take notes as well.
Looks like price has gone up. Deal has been expired. Sorry
I won!
Dang missed it. I for some reason thought this deal would at least be available for a couple of days given that it doesnt come out until May 1st
Oh well, not the worst thing. I'll ease your FOMO by telling you the black and white contrast is significantly more shit than today's non colour eReaders.
Check it out :)
https://www.reddit.com/r/kobo/s/weMaEiTQ9O
For colour, sure this is a drawback but the updated b&w models are using Carta 1300 screens
Yeah I mean there's only one updated BW model
Damn been eyeing the Kobo Libra colour.
I see that JB HiFi has these in stock for sale today. I wonder if Booktopia will start shipping today or tomorrow.
Hmm has anyone’s shipped today? Was hoping to get it by the weekend.
Just called them. They are hoping for stock to arrive by Friday.
Dang, that's a big "hoping"
I would’ve thought Booktopia has a closer relationship with Kobo than Jb or HN. Yet they both manage to get stock, especially JB who got them in their stores.
arrives 1st May 2024.
Has anyone got theirs yet? my order's still "in progress" 😐
Hasn't been shipped yet
They haven't even received stock from Kobo yet.
We know how eager you are to receive your new Kobo eReader. We are currently experiencing delays with receiving stock and unfortunately your order has been affected. Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience that may cause. We can confirm that stock is on its way to our Distribution Centre, and we are expecting to be able to ship your eReader to you early next week. If you would like to make any adjustments to your order due to this update, please feel free to reach out to our Customer Care team. Otherwise, be on the lookout for your shipping notification and tracking details.
sad, I was hoping it could arrive before my birthday :(
They still don't have stock, I'm hoping it'll arrive today (at Booktopia) and then they can ship it today as well. Then maybe it'll arrive before Friday. Otherwise it's looking like a next week+
:(
Yep nothing to give my child on birthday :(
And mother's day on my side :(
They are however, now listed as being "In Stock and Aims to ship next day"
@parta: Seems like the devices are in stock, but not the SleepCovers. I wonder if they'll split ship or wait for the covers to come in…hoping it's the former.
@sunsetsonwheels: I ordered the same things. No movement for me yet. I'm in no rush but it is a bit annoying.
Edit: Just got a shipping notice now.
@sunsetsonwheels: Chat told me my Libra will ship on Friday then the cover later on when it is available.
So they have them in the warehouse but it’s still going to take 2 days to post them…
I got this reply today:
Both Kobo Clara Colour and Kobo Clara Sleepcover are expected to arrive in our warehouse on or before 15/05/24.
I checked and got this in chat -
Your Kobo Libra is being ready for shipment and should be shipped if not today, by tomorrow the latest. I'm afraid that the sleepcover is still on its way to us so it'll be shipped separately by next week
I got…
Thank you for waiting. Your order is being ready for shipment and should be shipped by tomorrow or Friday the latest. I'm so sorry for the delay but rest assured we'll email you asap once it's shipped for your tracking details
Funnily I had a second case in one order and the Libra and another case in another order (older by a week).
The case order has been shipped by the older Libra and case order hasn’t.
Finally shipped. Clara colour + sleep cover.
Same. Both shipped separately and showing as arriving tomorrow.
Did you get express post or just located in Sydney?
Standard post on my end, showing as arriving Thursday or Friday.
Not in Sydney, but only 300km away.
@Castcore: Huh, guess there's no point in trying to hide my location when it's on my profile!
Most recent update is "We've got it" yesterday at 7pm, so looks like delivery tomorrow or Monday.
Mine has arrived in Sydney (Libra and cover)
Mine arrived today in Melb.
Yup, Auspost also showing mine's in Melb and expecting delivery next week. Now to start sorting out my library memberships.
Got delivered today for me, I'm excited to be able to use it over the weekend :)
Lucky duck. Enjoy your weekend. I guess I'll just spend my time setting up my ebooks and downloading some manwha or comics i'd like to read or something.
@coogeedweller: Mine arrive yesterday morning too. Just spent the night loading all my ebooks and putting some custom screensavers.
Just got my cover in a package but no Clara BW. Pretty disappointing, missed mothers day then she opened it today and got a cover and nothing else. Nothing on the order or emails that suggested it was in 2 packages either
Go on live chat on website.
They expedited my delivery
Lovely, just got them to replace it and express post.
you gonna have two BWs? nice!
Mine came in 1 package
Opposite problem here, but Clara Colour.
Shoot, that might be my fault. I opened my package this afternoon, and got a cover and 2 clara BWs, even though I only ordered 1!
Now to decide if i should do the right thing and let them know…
Hello. I am Booktopia customer service. I shall PM you the return address ;)
Looks like the issues might be due to them going bust shortly.
From a stock price of $3 3 years ago, they have now dropped to 6 cents.
These issues remind me of when I've ordered from companies shortly before they close previously, I think it's likely they'll either close down or be bought out. This is all pure speculation, however.
Hmm, what would happen if that did occur? No ongoing support for devices?
The devices will be supported, I was referring to the issues with Booktopia and their stock price.
![[Pre Order] Kobo Clara Colour $210.60, Clara BW $193.50, Libra Colour $291.60 - Free Delivery @ Booktopia](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/n/37/841137.jpg?h=97dd1bf6)
Doubt the software is too different to the existing clara 2e. Should be fine.