I'm a long time Kindle reader, ever since I got the original Kindle Paperwhite (1st Gen) as a present. It has been my only eReader for the past ~13 years. But it has recently become unsupported by Amazon. That means I can no longer download books onto it nor sync my progress. I thought I would be able to side load it, but turns out that only works for DRM free books. Amazon have not given a means of side loading the books in my collection. Meaning I can't load books from Amazon onto it, that are not already present.

That's a slap in the face. So I want to jump ship and switch to Kobo. Especially as they seem less locked in. The device that has caught my attention is the Kobo Clara Colour. The BW model seems superior in some ways, but it feels like a bigger upgrade to get colour. I think I'll also be using the device in dark mode, where I believe there's less of a quality impact.

However, while looking at the device on

https://ereader.kobo.com/en-ie/products/kobo-clara-colour

I noticed the following

Battery
Black: 1500 mAh, weeks of battery*
White: 1900 mAh, weeks of battery*
*A single charge on the eReader lasts up to 42 days, based on 30 minutes of reading per day with the front light at 30% brightness and WiFi and Bluetooth® wireless technology off.

That has caught me off guard. The Black coloured case (which is my preference) has a smaller battery capacity than the White. That's an unusual difference. Checking with AI, it seems the first release in 2024 (model number N367) came with the smaller battery and only the black case. But in 2025 they refreshed the release (model number N367B) with an option to get a white case and an increase in the battery size.

Throwing AI at this, it suggests that some of the new Black models are actually N367B and come with the larger battery. Chatting with Kobo support they suggest only the white model has the larger battery.

I like a larger battery as it means more time in between charges. That's one of the foundational benefits I see with an eReader. But I think the black case will hold up for longer and matches my preferences.

Has anyone bought a Black Clara Colour and found it to be a N367B with the larger battery? Or is it truly the unusual decision where only the white case has the better battery?

@kobo I own a #Kobo Elipsa 2E ereader, which cost a whopping €400. A few days ago, I noticed a crack in the outer frame, near the reset button. I contacted #Kobo_Italia support for repairs, but they don't offer any support or repairs for this model, their top-of-the-line, essentially disposable model. Furthermore, the warranty doesn't cover damage deemed to be attributable to the user. Be careful when buying.

Hi everyone

I have a kobo id like to upgrade but I'm just wondering what the process is. If I want to use nicklemenu later on as a launcher, do I need to install it first?

What are other cool apps I can install?

I got a KLC for a test drive with a possibility of returning it. I'd like to run KOReader on it so that I get Bookshelf, Bookends and other beatiful/useful plugins, so that I can properly test as if it was my daily driver. If it stays, it stays. :) If I don't like it for some reason, I'm going to return it, so I'd like to restore it to factory defaults. AFAIK restoring the device itself is not enough.

In order to uninstall KOReader, I just delete .adds/koreader and in order to uninstall NickelMenu I put an empty uninstall file in .adds/nm and reboot. Then I can additionally restore the device to factory defaults.

Is that correct?

The Weekly Review - Issue 4 2026 - https://blog.codemaclife.net/post/the-weekly-review-04-26

- Finding the right markdown writing app, Testing out @kobo and Picking the right task management app (TickTick).

Also a shout to @dsebastien for Concepts!

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I’ve been working on an eReader remote for iOS for a while.

It doesn’t work with Kindle (sorry), but it’s been tested with Bluetooth-capable Kobo (@kobo) and Boox devices.
It’s free, and ad-free.

If you try it and like it please consider leaving a review!

I mostly use it to read in bed (see attached photos) 😅

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/emote/id6757416135

Bought an ebook from @kobo, turns out it was an outdated edition. Contacted support, and then told me that since I had already downloaded the book, they couldn’t refund me. Like, you didn’t give me the book I bought, wtf?

I told them I’d do a chargeback if I don’t get a refund, and *now* they say they’re escalating it and I’ll hear back in two days. Safe to say I won’t be buying from them again. As much as I dislike Google, they sell many DRM-free ebooks, and I’ll give them business for that

The Kobo Elipsa 2E is our favorite note-taking e-reader.

Kobo is discounting two of its best e-readers. The Kobo Elipsa 2E, a competitor to the Kindle Scribe, is available for an all-time low of $349.99 ($50 off) from Rakuten Kobo and Target. Meanwhile, the Kobo Libra Colour is available for $209.99 ($20 off) from Amazon, Target, and Rakuten Kobo. The sale runs through July 10th.

The Kobo Elipsa 2E is my top pick for taking notes while reading. Its spacious 10.3-inch display lets you write directly on ebook pages — whether in margins, between lines, or wherever inspiration strikes — giving you a natural, paper-like experience. While Amazon’s Kindle Scribe supports on-page writing, its tools are far more limited; you can’t freely annotate, circle text, or mark up pages with the same ease. For anyone wanting an e-reader that doubles as a digital notebook, the Elipsa 2E offers a more intuitive and versatile experience.

Kobo Elipsa 2E

The Kobo Elipsa 2E is an ad-free 10.3-inch e-reader you can write on with the included stylus. It offers a whole host of useful features, like the ability to convert handwriting to typed text and a great selection of pen types.

Where to Buy:

$399.99 $349.99 at Target $399.99 $349.99 at Rakuten Kobo

Meanwhile, the Kobo Libra Colour is worth a look if you want something smaller but still feature-packed. Like the Kindle Colorsoft, it features a compact 7-inch color display that makes highlights, annotations, and comics pop compared to monochrome screens. Although the Colorsoft’s hues are slightly more vibrant, the Libra Colour provides a pleasant, easy-on-the-eyes experience. It also includes physical page-turn buttons and stylus compatibility (sold separately), allowing you to mark up text or jot notes — features that the Colorsoft lacks despite costing more.

Kobo’s main drawback is the lack of native Kindle book support, but it makes up for this with broader file format compatibility and support for direct borrowing from public libraries through OverDrive. Plus, if you don’t mind a few extra steps, you can always convert Kindle books for use on Kobo devices.

Read our review of the Kobo Libra Colour.

Kobo Libra Colour

The Libra Colour is one of the newest e-readers from Kobo and one of the first with color. With both OverDrive and Pocket support, it gives readers considerably more options than e-readers from bigger brands like Amazon.

Where to Buy:

$229 at Amazon $219.99 $209.99 at Target $219.99 $209.99 at Rakuten Kobo

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The title says it all. Have there been any announcements about a replacement read-it-later app?

Last night the Kobo CEO had a longer thread on Bluesky talking about how, when, and where they are using AI and what type of AI they are using.

Short version is that they are against using Generative AI that is trained on authors content without their expressed and explicit consent. But have used small models that help with proper metadata, flag explicit material for proper review, look for malicious duplication or auto-generated AI modifications of existing books or scraped websites.

They also reposted it to their writinglife blog.

Wow! DOOMFLOWER is at number 5 in Young Adult - YA, Horror on @kobo!

#horror #newbooks #YAbooks #YAhorror

Anyone heard anything? Would love a 7" carta 1300 screen.