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Kobo Wifi (Black)
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Online Price: $139.00
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Kobo Wifi (Black)
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The Kobo WiFi is a compact 6" eReader, with eInk screen and multi-directional D Pad. Available only in Black, the WiFi model comes with 100 free eBooks pre-loaded to start your library. A single charge will last a fortnight (average use with the WiFi on) and there is built-in storage for 1000 eBooks.
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Why raise the price!
14/08/2011
Whitcoulls use to have this for $199, like borders still have it:
http://www.borders.co.nz/kobo-ereader
But when since Dick Smith has announce they are bring in the kindle for only $210:
http://dicksmith.co.nz/offer/kindle
Whitcoulls raises the price $50!?!?
If you still want a kobo, but it from borders, if you are unsure atleast consider the kindle (its has a 10X better screen)
Ps.. please whitcouls fix the review guidelines... its in another language- LikeLiked by 2 people
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Kobo E-reader
29/09/2011
I brought one of these 5 months ago. I enjoyed using it until I turned it on a week ago and the screen had gone on it. It has not been easy to get this fixed, Whitcoulls do not want to know about this as it is out of their 1 month warranty
and it is very hard to get in touch with Kobo to help with the problem. Have tried phoning and emailing but 5 days later still waiting on a reply
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Kobo E-reader
29/09/2011
I brought one of these 5 months ago. I enjoyed using it until I turned it on a week ago and the screen had gone on it. It has not been easy to get this fixed, Whitcoulls do not want to know about this as it is out of their 1 month warranty
and it is very hard to get in touch with Kobo to help with the problem. Have tried phoning and emailing but 5 days later still waiting on a reply
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Kobo Wifi Black
22/06/2011
Super: Easy to set up, Battery charges quickly ,reading availble in a short time. No problem with paper pages not staying open as with books. I give it 10/10- LikeBe the first to like this review
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Beware Kindle
19/08/2011
Buyer beware, Kindle doesn't support Overdrive, which is the Adobe platform you need to borrow e-books (at least in Christchurch). If you are a library lover, this is a serious drawback. Kobo looks like a good deal in comparison.- LikeBe the first to like this review
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Kobo vs. Kindle
23/08/2011
I've had my Kobo for a year, and it has been great. But I will also be getting a Kindle. What is the difference?
Both are e-ink devices, which means that you won't get eye strain the way you can from a PC screen (which is backlit). Both support several font sizes. They are similar in size and weight, and both come in a range of popular colours - black.
The Kobo comes pre-loaded with 100 classic books. The Kindle comes pre-loaded with a dictionary, so you can look up words you don't know as you read. The Kindle has a keyboard, the Kobo does not.
But the main difference between the two is the actual format of the ebooks - for those who remember, it's like the difference between VHS and Betamax.
Kobo reads epub files, which is basically the industry standard (Nook also reads epub files). You can buy epub books from Whitcoulls, www.kobobooks.com and many other online booksellers, although it pays to comparison-shop, because prices differ. Even though the Kobo website is based in Canada, all the prices (for me) are in NZ dollars.
Kindle reads mobi files. You can ONLY buy regular mobi books from www.Amazon.com, and all the prices are in US dollars. However, there are more free books offered on Kindle that Kobo, and many books are only published in Kindle format.
You can also buy mobi and epub books from www.smashwords.com, but these are mostly self-published books, not the books in bookshops or the library.
Regading library lending, my understanding is that in New Zealand, libraries will offer the epub format. Amazon say that Kindle library lending will be available in the US later this year, but I doubt it will be extended to NZ any time soon. Kindle lending will be through OverDrive, the same system as is currently used in NZ libraries.
I would recommend that if you are not sure which one to buy, check out the Whitcoulls and Amazon websites and see which one has more of the books you like, and which is cheaper.
You can also download Kindle for PC (which will allow you to download and read mobi files on your PC) and/or Adobe Digital Editions (which will allow you to download and read epub files on your PC).- LikeBe the first to like this review
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Kobo vs. Kindle
23/08/2011
I've had my Kobo for a year, and it has been great. But I will also be getting a Kindle. What is the difference?
Both are e-ink devices, which means that you won't get eye strain the way you can from a PC screen (which is backlit). Both support several font sizes. They are similar in size and weight, and both come in a range of popular colours - black.
The Kobo comes pre-loaded with 100 classic books. The Kindle comes pre-loaded with a dictionary, so you can look up words you don't know as you read. The Kindle has a keyboard, the Kobo does not.
But the main difference between the two is the actual format of the ebooks - for those who remember, it's like the difference between VHS and Betamax.
Kobo reads epub files, which is basically the industry standard (Nook also reads epub files). You can buy epub books from Whitcoulls, www.kobobooks.com and many other online booksellers, although it pays to comparison-shop, because prices differ. Even though the Kobo website is based in Canada, all the prices (for me) are in NZ dollars.
Kindle reads mobi files. You can ONLY buy regular mobi books from www.Amazon.com, and all the prices are in US dollars. However, there are more free books offered on Kindle that Kobo, and many books are only published in Kindle format.
You can also buy mobi and epub books from www.smashwords.com, but these are mostly self-published books, not the books in bookshops or the library.
Regading library lending, my understanding is that in New Zealand, libraries will offer the epub format. Amazon say that Kindle library lending will be available in the US later this year, but I doubt it will be extended to NZ any time soon. Kindle lending will be through OverDrive, the same system as is currently used in NZ libraries.
I would recommend that if you are not sure which one to buy, check out the Whitcoulls and Amazon websites and see which one has more of the books you like, and which is cheaper.
You can also download Kindle for PC (which will allow you to download and read mobi files on your PC) and/or Adobe Digital Editions (which will allow you to download and read epub files on your PC).- LikeBe the first to like this review
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Great value
23/09/2011
I bought this eBook reader on the 23/09/2011 and I love it, works great for pdf files, even my maths ones and multiple columns. I don't need a colour screen (kiddle is also B&W). I doesn't come with the latest firmware but once you have downloaded the kobo desktop (google it, not the Whitcoulls one) I will update it to the latest version (for free of course) currently v1.9. This battery comes almost fully charged, and it should last 1 month or 5000 page turn according to the internet. It only reads pdfs and epub but that ok with me as I can always convert my document to theses using calibre (manual talks about calibre so Im not promoting it). The screen is small at my point of view dimensions are 12.5cm by 9cm, however most e-readers are around this size. If you are going to buy this product do a bit of research on the internet so you get the feel of the features, even download the manual (goggle kobo user manual). I know 1GB can hold 2000 books but for me I see it only being about 100-200 as most of my books are over 5MB, being so having a SD slot will be a life saver, with a maximum capacity of 32GB I have no complains. Take note that kobo only has 8 shades of black where kiddle has 16, however I think 8 shades is fine. It does not have any text-to-speech option but the font size can be changed easily and you can view as landscape with is useful of images. I am glad I bought this kobo 2, a good price to say what you pay is what you get. Again do a bit of research before you buy to make sure it is what you want. I believe a refund may be available as long you don't put books on it, (ask Whitcoulls before you buy what if it doesn't work for me)- LikeBe the first to like this review
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Great value
23/09/2011
I bought this eBook reader on the 23/09/2011 and I love it, works great for pdf files, even my maths ones and multiple columns. I don't need a colour screen (kiddle is also B&W). I doesn't come with the latest firmware but once you have downloaded the kobo desktop (google it, not the Whitcoulls one) I will update it to the latest version (for free of course) currently v1.9. This battery comes almost fully charged, and it should last 1 month or 5000 page turn according to the internet. It only reads pdfs and epub but that ok with me as I can always convert my document to theses using calibre (manual talks about calibre so Im not promoting it). The screen is small at my point of view dimensions are 12.5cm by 9cm, however most e-readers are around this size. If you are going to buy this product do a bit of research on the internet so you get the feel of the features, even download the manual (goggle kobo user manual). I know 1GB can hold 2000 books but for me I see it only being about 100-200 as most of my books are over 5MB, being so having a SD slot will be a life saver, with a maximum capacity of 32GB I have no complains. Take note that kobo only has 8 shades of black where kiddle has 16, however I think 8 shades is fine. It does not have any text-to-speech option but the font size can be changed easily and you can view as landscape with is useful of images. I am glad I bought this kobo 2, a good price to say what you pay is what you get. Again do a bit of research before you buy to make sure it is what you want. I believe a refund may be available as long you don't put books on it, (ask Whitcoulls before you buy what if it doesn't work for me)- LikeBe the first to like this review
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Kobo E-reader
29/09/2011
I brought one of these 5 months ago. I enjoyed using it until I turned it on a week ago and the screen had gone on it. It has not been easy to get this fixed, Whitcoulls do not want to know about this as it is out of their 1 month warranty
and it is very hard to get in touch with Kobo to help with the problem. Have tried phoning and emailing but 5 days later still waiting on a reply
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