GONE NOW: Free Kobo Reader (Calgary Forum Members Only)

[CalgaryPT]

I have an older (~ 5yrs) Kobo Reader. I just bought the newer Elispa Kobo reader that can do annotations. I'd hate to toss the old one as it works perfectly. Like all eInk readers you can read on it for weeks without needing to recharge it. It has the adjustable backlit feature as well that can be controlled with a screen swipe. Sorry I can't remember the model but it has a 6.5" (diagonal) screen. Comes with magnetic sleep cover that puts it to sleep, as well as wakes it when opened. Also comes with a USB charging cable.

eInk is great for reading outside or in dark rooms at night, unlike tablets. Connects to Kobo website via USB cable or via WiFi. All you need is a Kobo account—no monthly charge, you just buy the books you want. Alternately, you can buy a Kobo Plus membership for $9.99 per month which is all you can read.

While I don't intend to ask questions, I would prefer if whoever wants it will take it for personal use and not just resell it online. If you've wanted an eReader but didn't want to spend the money, or get frustrated with tablets that are too bright, drain your battery, and can't be used in bright sunlight...here's your opportunity.

Lots of good metal-related, engineering, science, and history books on Kobo these days. I'm happy to share my favourites if you want.

First come first served. You must pick up in NW Calgary.

 

[PeterT]

Bit of tangent question @CalgaryPT but did you chose Kobo over Kindle for specific reasons? My (older yet) Kindle is confirmed dead. I was mulling replacing with modern version. Many improvements have since occurred but still not sure I can justify. Turning into an Audible junky lifestyle wise, but they both have their place I suppose in an imaginary world where money is no object.

 

[CalgaryPT]

I don't recall the exact decision process. I've been a Kobo user from day one, so that's 12 years ago; I've had probably 4 readers before my latest one. I seem to recall that originally there were copyright issues with so many of the Kindle books in Canada that I got frustrated and chose Kobo after doing the research. It also had to do with genre selection—I burnt out on fiction in my twenties, and now read almost exclusively non-fiction. There were more non-fiction titles on Kobo available originally than Kindle. (Or more specifically—non-fiction titles that were licensed for Canada.)

I also liked that Kobo was Canadian (originally Shortcovers) and was readily available at Indigo (Chapters then). I also seem to vaguely recall hearing about a terrible customer service experience from a co-worker involving Kindle and the licensing of a title in Canada, which I'm sure influenced my decision. As it turns out, the few issues I have had with Kobo (and I mean maybe three in 12 years), were all solved quickly and pleasantly.

I don't recall any features on one reader vs. the other that influenced my choice heavily, including the one I am advertising here that is water resistant and tells you if there is water/coffee on the screen (even though I don't read much outdoors in the rain).

I too love Audible, especially when driving. However, the ability to do annotations on the new Elispa is my dream come true, and something I have been waiting for since the original Kobo came out. I have this weird quirk where I recall handmade annotations like a elephant—there is something about underlining a passage by hand, circling a word, or adding a sarcastic comment in the margin that is like hitting "Enter" in a database to my brain. It just sticks there forever—to the point where I can roughly find the page in the book years later. I can't remember my anniversary, or what I had for breakfast, but I can recall a stupid comment I made in a book I read ten years ago. I was never able to sell used university textbooks for this reason—they were all filled with notes and highlights...total write-offs.

Hope that answers your question Peter.

 

[CalgaryPT]

Gone to a good home now. Thanks all.