To meet the needs of a diverse set of readers and reading conditions, the range also comes with distinct features such as colour temperature adjustment, quick page turns and a deep contrast, amongst others. Equipped with advanced technologies, the cutting-edge E Ink readers feature a glare-free screen, with Dark Mode and Comfort Light PRO with blue light reduction, allowing for more late-night reading without affecting sleep quality. The eReaders and accessories are available on Flipkart and other leading online marketplaces as of today.Īs India continues to explore the joys of reading in the digital age, Rakuten Kobo’s newest range of eReaders seamlessly blends design superiority and product innovation to offer an unparalleled digital reading experience for readers across the country. The device lineup is built to inspire, with an ergonomic design readers love plus Bluetooth® wireless technology so you can read eBooks or listen to Kobo Audiobooks all in one device. Of the three, the Kobo Clara 2E seems to be the best options for those who want to push their reading to the audiobook genre too.Rakuten Kobo announced the joint launch of Kobo Clara 2E, Kobo Libra 2 and Kobo Nia, a range of feature-rich eReaders that introduces Kobo’s digital reading offering to the readers in India. At the moment, the Kobo eReaders offer viable options for those who are looking beyond the Kindle. This might work as a strategy though Kobo still needs to compete with Kindle, which Indians consider synonymous with eReaders, with better pricing and selection. Kobo will need to think through this aspect if they hope to get more popular.įrom Kobo’s re-entry into India, I get the sense that eReaders are now catering more to book lovers who are okay with paying a premium and not really gunning for the mass market. Even some regular books seem to have pricing that has been converted from its Dollar pricing. The cheapest audiobook I could find was about Rs 900, and that too some random title. I found some of the pricing a bit odd, especially with the audiobooks. It would be better if the homepage showed new and interesting Indian titles, and not books by Kalam and Ruskin Bond that get sold more though it is not what book lovers are looking for. There is access to millions of titles, though I did not find a very strong India connection in the curations. The Kobo eReaders are easy to set up, but you will need an account to buy new titles. At Rs 10,999, the Nia might be what most users prefer as it ticks most of their requirements. It offers a good grip and is light enough to be held for hours as you binge on a page-turner. They are just looking to replace books and this plays that part very well. This does not offer a lot of the features of the other devices, though works pretty well as an eReader, which I think is the only expectation a lot of users have. The Nia is the basic eReader from Kobo with a 6-inch screen and backlight. Kobo Nia (Image credit: Nandagopal Rajan/The Indian Express) Kobo Nia I would use this more as an emergency feature. You can also browse the web directly from the device, though it is tough given the richness we are used to on Internet screens. ![]() There are some Beta features out of which I liked the ability to scribble on the touch screen. My Books tab shows the books you have already purchased and downloaded. ![]() The Home button gives you a curation of new books and audiobooks, while the discover tab lets you browse through new titles, curated by genres and based on what you have been reading. You can even search via Google or Wikipedia or inside the book. You can press on a word and get the meaning or even add a note there. And I loved how this has an easy switch to dark mode in the settings, certainly my preference now across screens. The screen is very sharp and it is easy to read under all kinds of lighting. The overall experience of using the Libra 2 was good. Dark mode on the Kobo Libra 2 (Image credit: Nandagopal Rajan/ The Indian Express) The settings also give you access to the WiFi settings as well as Bluetooth, which you can use to connect to an earphone in case you are listening to an audiobook. There is an interesting analytics tab that tells you how long the book will take to finish and other data points which can motivate, or deter, you. You can adjust brightness here and even make the eReader have a natural hue, which again is adjustable. The top of the screen has a panel that gives access to controls and settings. The 7-inch screen has touch, so you can navigate easily on the screen too.
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