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I run KOReader on my Kobo, and I'm fairly sure that it supports docx.
In the manual it says:
> PDF, EPUB, DJVU, MOBI, CBZ, CBR, DOCX, RTF, HTML, TXT, XPS, FB2, PDB, CHM and ZIP
You can download Kindle books (including Kindle Unlimited books) from Your Content and Devices (ellipsis button next to the book title -> Download & Transfer via USB), and use Calibre to convert and upload them to a Kobo.
I don't know much about the capabilities of specific eInk devices when it comes to interacting with each others' "ecosystems", personally I just bypass all of that hassle by throwing everything into Calibre (stripping the DRM in the process using a plugin I may or may not be able to name on any given subreddit so I generally don't) and then it converts to whatever format is necessary when uploading books onto my reader.
What the other two people said about just using it like a flash drive will absolutely work, but I'll put in a plug for Calibre.
It will organize your library well, sync perfectly, and can instantly change formats - for example from epub to kepub, which adds some nice features (footnote pop-ups, zooming on pictures) to epubs.
It's a very well mad, completely free program.
It may just be an simple matter of updating your plugins.
Going over some basics:
By new upgrade you mean the Firmware 4.25.15875 release?
By syncing with Calibre do you mean the using the calibre-web integration or plug into your kobo and syncing via Calibre?
You can download the Kindle book from Your Contents and Management page (ellipsis button -> Download & Transfer via USB), then use Calibre to convert the file to kepub and upload it to your Kobo.
use Calibre[0] it has a news service, that will fetch sources and convert them to your favorite ebook format (ePub for us kobo peeps) and then transfer them to your ereader of choice (again Kobo for us).
Ligatures are not legacy but in use everywhere. For example all modern browsers use them if the font supports it. A lot of Google fonts do for example. That way ff will turn to the ff-ligature for example on serif fonts. This improves readability quite a lot in long texts.
To this in effect you can take a look here: https://fonts.google.com/?preview.text=ff%20fi%20fl&preview.text_type=custom
They can also be very artistic and very tailored to the font, e.g. in a handwriting font common combinations can become ligatures to give the impression of variation. Opentype is very flexible and almost like a programming language.
> They've also changed the backlight to change hue based on the time of day. This could be a huge improvement for people who are sensitive to that.
I'm not sensitive to it, but having used F.lux for years it's something I really appreciate and have always wanted in an e-reader. I hadn't read about that feature -- have more details leaked somewhere, or did I just miss it somehow?
When given a choice, I choose ePub over Mobi.
Essential software to me is Calibre, which does pretty much everything under the sun in loading your eReader. It even reformats files if you need.
Yes you can do that.. It's the "hard" way as it were. The easy way is to use Calibre (https://calibre-ebook.com/ ) It is book management software that will also sync books to your eReader(and it supports lots of them, including Kobo).
Calibre can import books of various different formats and convert them all to ePub, so they will work on your reader as well, which is another great plus! :)
I don't have my kobo with me to check right now, but from memory, I use Charis SIL.
A quick google search gives me this: https://www.fontsquirrel.com/fonts/charis-sil
Does look pretty good, so I'm guessing I remember right. I wouldn't be surprised if I use the bold version.
Pocket let's you save articles to read later and offline (once synced). It comes preloaded on Kobo devices. So when you're browsing the web on your computer or phone and you come across an article you'd prefer to read on your Kobo, you save it to your Pocket account, grab your Kobo, sync, and start reading. It's awesome.
Pocket can be used for much more than than though, many use it as a bookmarking solution.
Check it out yourself: https://getpocket.com/
This is the one I got. But if you just type in Kobo Clara Origami case on Amazon you get a few other options like this plain black one as well. I’m sure if you type the same on AliExpress or EBay you’d get some hits too.
I bought this one from Amazon because I wanted one I could remove and replace without too much effort, had hard sides to protect the screen while traveling, and I liked the styling. The makers have other cover types, though.
From what I could see, BestBuy is selling Kobo Glos in the US.
Hope you can get your hands on one, I've been really enjoying mine!
One of the first i downloaded, if not the very first. I was curious to read some Steampunk, as it always sounded right up my alley, and when i saw this was free i figured, "Why not? probably a bit like fan fiction if its free, but hey, its not like i have to finish it if i don't like it."
How very wrong i was. This book as ruined Steampunk/gas-lamp fantasy for me. The author's done an entire series, the quality of writing improves measurably with each volume, as unfortunately does the price (2.99 for the 2nd/3rd).
I have no yet found another free ebook that i enjoyed as much as this.
Download it.
DOWNLOAD IT NOW.
why are you still reading this post?!!?
*Edit- to say that this ruined steampunk for me, is to say that i enjoyed it so much all other steampunk (that i have thusfar read) is but a pale imitation. The same can be said for my experience with free ebooks. nothing has been enjoyed quiet as much as this.
I recommend checking out Standard Ebooks, as the project's explicit goal is to make high-quality public domain texts available on par with professional productions. I've volunteered with them in the past, so I can vouch that they set a very high threshold of labor required to get a text accepted.
On Gutenberg: Standard Ebooks is worth your attention. It's a volunteer project to create nicely formatted modern ebooks from Project Gutenberg and other public domain sources.
Use KOReader! It's an alternative software for ereaders. It's quite easy to install. It has a mode for cropping pdfs, I find it works well for textbooks and papers. For pdfs with small text I sometimes still have to read in landscape mode.
Sure thing! Be sure to PM me or reply here if you run into any problems, I might have an answer!
Also, here's the new manual. At first glance it looks great...
I've been messing with this idea between my GloHD and Huawei P20 Pro. So far the solution I've found is loading KOReader on both. Herewith what was keeping me busy until 1:30AM this morning:
Installing is fine. Kobo Start Menu on the Kobo, sideload KOReader, works great. On Android, sideload KOReaderAPK. Had a minor issue with the weird aspect ration of the screen, but apparently there's a specific fix for the Pixel 2XL so you shouldn't have that issue.
Books can sync with the calibre wireless connection or you can use the built in Zsync (book by book) to send it on the same wi-fi network, which I've done.
Now my only problem is, when I try pull progress from the other device it says "Latest progress is coming from this device" on both, even though they're logged into the same account and it's the exact same file that's open on both.
As soon as I can get that fixed, it's perfect. Also, KOReader on a standard android device is pretty good as a normal reader. Not flashy by any means, but super responsive and has a really nice status bar and progress indicator. Also super indepth analysis of how much reading you get in, which is a great motivator to make time, but I don't think this syncs between devices at the moment...
I have a Kobo Aura H20 1st gen and do occasionally buy Kindle books from Amazon.ca to read on it. So, yes, it is possible to sideload books from the Kindle store onto a Kobo. But it involves a few steps.
In a nutshell, use the Kindle PC app to download your books. You will have to use an older version of the Kindle app as the new Kindle format won't work. (Make sure that the app is set to not update!). On your PC, install Calibre (https://calibre-ebook.com/download) and the Apprentice Alf DeDRM tools (https://apprenticealf.wordpress.com/2012/09/10/calibre-plugins-the-simplest-option-for-removing-most-ebook-drm) then add your books (as files) from your PC Kindle library (~\Documents\My Kindle Content) into Calibre. Check to ensure that you can read the books from within Calibre - if you can't, then you won't be able to read them on the Kobo. Use Calibre to sideload them on your Kobo; it will automatically convert from Kindle format to Kobo's kepub format.
You can use a similar technique to strip DRM from Adobe Digital Editions ebooks and load them onto your Kobo or Kindle.
You get an "unsupported device" message but it lets you carry on past the warning. Then things get a bit experimental.
It kind of works. It's not happy though. It might be slightly better or worse than I think it is because I don't know uptodate at all. I'd err on the side of 'worse' though.
You might have some luck if you can link uptodate articles through Pocket which can then be pulled to the Kobo in a rather more friendly fashion.
Awesome! I am not sure on accessories, aside from the cover. Some good next steps:
- https://getpocket.com - works great with the kobo
- Check your local library to see if they support ebooks.
- /r/freebooks /r/freeEBooks
- If you start having problems with a corrupt Kobo DB, turn off syncing with kobo.com - It may just be when if you start creating shelves in Calibre that it happens
Great!
Create an account at Pocket if you still don't have one. Once you connect your Kobo to your Pocket account, you can save web articles to Pocket and they will show up on Kobo.
I always do this when I find a big text in the internet that I want to read, as reading in the kobo is far more comfortable.
Yep, I use my Libra H2O without a case. I don't worry too much about scratches and I'm not particularly accident prone, so it works for me. I do keep it in this sleeve when not using it though.
Maybe I'm a wuss but I find the H2O borderline heavy for extended use. A case would definitely shove it over the border.
Here is the link for the smaller case: kalibri Case Compatible with Kobo Clara HD - Real Leather Protective e-Reader Cover Case - Brown https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QH5NHTD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Q3P3C4TQFERHBRM45ZHE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Here is the link for the other case which I had custom made using this Etsy Shop - DM Leather Studio, I’ve ordered tons of stuff from them and the service is outstanding:
Here you go! It's plain looking but feels soft, and the case actually protects. It also does the sleep cover feature and has a kickstand and hand strap, so I'm happy. kwmobile Case Compatible with Kobo Libra H2O - Canvas Synthetic Suede Cover with Magnetic Closure, Kickstand, Hand Strap, Card Slot - Grey/Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZKDBD62/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_.w.TFbS45R64R?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I have this protection for mine.
The plastic on the back is ok. The front cover is a semi-rigid sheet of plastic. Hard enough to absorb the casual shocks of the daily life, but don't expect it to protect the screen if you drop a brick on it.
It does weight nearly nothing, and doesn't hamper handling when you read. You can also still access the ports for the memory card, the emergency reset, and the 2 controls for light and power.
The magnetic clip allows for auto waking (by the way, the metallic piece is not blue but silver: they didn't remove the protective adhesive before taking the picture).
Unless you are expecting very rough treatments on your backpack, and insist on storing your e-reader at the bottom of your bag against a hammer, you will be fine with this one 😊
(Also, don't buy it on Amazon : it did get mine for 6€ on eBay, shipping from Taiwan included 😉)
I like the idea of the cover with a strap on the back (an example is linked below). I didn't end up going with this one, but it was close! (I got the official cover instead)
https://www.amazon.com/BOZHUORUI-Case-Kobo-Clara-eReader/dp/B0BJTL372T/ref=sr_1_5?crid=88UMZN4WYMOT&keywords=clara%2BHD%2Bsleepcover&qid=1671655553&sprefix=clara%2Bhd%2Bsleepcover%2Caps%2C258&sr=8-5&th=1
I wouldn't recommend a screen protector. It'll just make your reader blurry.
I was going to link to the case I bought, but it is no longer available. The MoKo cases are supposed to be pretty good and cheap.
Just wanted to say that I moved from the gen 1 Paperwhite to the Libra 2 this year too, and you'll love the upgrade! My Kindle still works great, but the upgrade has been totally worth it. (If you're sideloading books, make sure you do it in a kepub format via Calibre.)
My case for Libra 2 sucks though. I picked up a fabric one, and the quality just isn't as good as the one I had for the Paperwhite. Functionally it works fine with the magnet and sleep cover, but it wasn't nice to hold. I've been using it without a case, because it's really comfortable and light without anything on it. I'll have to look for one that doesn't make it feels so bulky.
I use this style cable on my desktop for charging and sync. Very durable and you can buy extra connectors, I bought a few extra just so I don't have to remove them from some devices, I think I've had mine for three maybe four years.
Yeah. At least they get money from the sale. I'm glad Kobo at least makes it so easy to buy from other countries.
BTW: CJ Cherryh has many books for sale in the US. When is the last time you checked? Foreigner and The Pride of Chanur are both on sale for $3 each.
One big omission is Cyteen. I don't believe it is available as an ebook in the US.
I do not worry about the ghosting because all my Kobos behaves the same.
For stylus, I can’t speak for the official brand as it was out of stock here in Singapore at one point so I bought a third party which to my surprise is very high quality and works great. I’ve been using it daily without any problems on the sage.
RENAISSER Raphael 520C Stylus Pen... https://www.amazon.sg/dp/B0987J23K1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
The Clara doesn't have those issues. But it is a bit of a hurdle to liberate your ebook library and transfer it to a Kobo. What you could do is buy the new Kindle basic which comes out next week. It has a matte finish and a 300 ppi screen.
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-the-lightest-and-most-compact-kindle/dp/B09SWW583J
I like to throw my Kobo into my backpack, and take it with me everywhere I go. Because the e-reader obviously isn't the only thing in my backpack, I use a case for it.
I've considered using a sleeve, but I want something firm to protect the screen, so I use a case like this. I don't find the case adds much to the weight. I also enjoy the fact that it allows me to open my Kobo like a book. :)
Incidentally, I've also dropped my Kobo once or twice, and it has survived every time. In one case, the case got damaged but the Kobo itself came through without a scratch. And cases are easier and cheaper to replace than e-readers!
So, my advice is to either take very good care of your e-reader at all times in all circumstances, or buy a case for it.
I once saw an article that referred to cases for electronic devices as being like insurance policies: how much would you spend to insure your device against damage?
Clara hd is pretty easy to open, its not glued just plastic clips. From there you can replace it yourself.
Heres a battery that would probably fit, to be 100% certain measure the one that is inside your clara. This one is 2.8mm thick, 50mm wide and 83mm long. https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Battery-Kobo-Ebook-eReader/dp/B07S889T12
I was going to recommend my cover. But then since you mentioned wanting to use it as a stand, you might want to check out kwmobile Origami Case Compatible with Kobo Clara HD - Case Ultra Slim Fit PU Leather Cover with Stand. I don't care for these types of covers, because I never need a stand. But if I were to buy one it would be this one.
I just got a Sage a couple of weeks ago, and picked up the 520C from Amazon with it as the price at $27 shipped is excellent(compared to other MPP stylii from known manufacturers). The price history shows it dropping pretty quickly, I think the 520C is maybe being discontinued in favor of the 530? The 520C is the same as the 520 except with USB-C, while the 530 has a tailcap eraser in addition to the barrel button eraser, the only significant differences I could find, so if you want the tail cap eraser, that one is $42 shipped. Not sure 520C is discontinued, but pretty sure I read somewhere that the 530 was the replacement for the 520/520C... but whatever, it works great! https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B09PYSJSBZ
Also, I didn't like the case options (or the prices :D) for the factory Sage cases, so I figured I would buy the cheapest case to protect the Sage while I shopped around for one I liked. Turns out this case is awesome, I stopped looking. Definitely excellent for $14 shipped (or $12 for used like new, in original packaging, packaging damaged, which I think is code for "on sale" sometimes): https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B09QC8LVJW
I know this thread is old, but has anyone found a third party case that just goes on the back of the Sage? I want to be able to add a pop socket to it and love this one on my kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096BZGT11?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I have a Libra 2 and I use a knockoff of the official sleepcover. I've payed it less than a half and I'll get bored of the color anyways so I'll get a new one in three or four years. Besides, the official cover for the Libra 2has a design flaw in my opinion. The side where the usb c port is is left bare, it isn't protected while the chinese knockoffs use a more traditional design where the ereader is completely encased with just a small gap for the usb port. I'm not sure how the cover for the Sage looks exactly or if they have changed the design for the Libra 2 cover lately but this is what I use.
I recently switched from using a Kindle Oasis 3 to a Libra 2, this question used to get asked on a regular basis on r/kindle - This was regularly suggested as a solution Nillkin®Magic Tag Qi Wireless Charging Patch
Obviously you also need a Qi Charger ;)
See here for further information: https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2021/02/04/how-to-add-wireless-charging-to-kindle-ereaders/
Never personally bothered with it myself, so can’t comment on how effective it is :)
I'm not sure where they got their stock for my replacement. When I tried to do an online replacement it came up with an error so I then contacting them by phone and they assured me on the phone they had a replacement which is now confirmed to be shipped and on the way.
It's on the Amazon AU site back at the $249 price instead of the $219 I got it for.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072J5B3BR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is what I use. I travel light and this tiny adapter allows me to use the USB-C cord I already carry.
This one seems to have good reviews on Amazon
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So just to follow up, I just purchased The Three Body Problem from Amazon (again, Kindle sale only, otherwise I would've grabbed from Kobo. Grr...) and imported it into Calibre using the same method. When I imported it, it initially just shows author and ID on the right-hand side, but when I went to edit the metadata individually, I saw that it had populated the isbn and publisher, as well.
(Was going to attach screenshots but imgur seems to be down ATM)
Firstly be aware that there are two differing types of micro USB cables that exist, cheap charge only cables (designed solely just to charge a device) and data cables (designed for both data transfer & charging).
You need to ensure that the cable you are using is data compatible, any micro usb cable marketed for use with Arduino or Raspberry Pi boards etc will be data compatible and ought to work.
So I'm assuming that this is your test book?
I have not played with the Kindle 4 PC method in some time. It sounds like you set everything up correctly, so my only thought is maybe that the book's publication date is fairly recent, and perhaps Amazon has changed something with the way they ship the metadata file such that Calibre/DeDRM isn't seeing it.
> It's in Calibre as an AZW3 filetype and I CAN open it in the Calibre E-book viewer - scrolling the mouse wheel moves me forward and back through the book but there's not a single icon or title bar or way to navigate.
So you confirmed that the book has been correctly decrypted, right? The text in it is readable? If it weren't, Calibre would throw a pop-up error thjat the book is encrypted and/or all of the text in the book would be garbled.
Unless anyone else has ideas, there's one other thing you could try. You mentioned you had a physical Paperwhite, so I'm assuming you should still have the "Download and Transfer via USB" option on your Amazon account when you go to My Content and Devices -> Books. Try downloading the book that way (hopefully it gives you an azw3 file--if it gives you a kfx, then we might be in trouble), and then in Calibre, go to Preferences -> Plugins -> [dedrm] -> Customize Plugin -> Configuration: eInk Kindle eBooks. In that screen, add the serial number of your PaperWhite.
You should now be able to decrypt the ebook that was encrypted to be delivered to your PaperWhite. Try importing that book (the one you downloaded earlier through Amazon via your browser), and see if it still has the same metadata problems.
I don't think it is available on IFTTT as a task, but why use it when IFTTT already has RSS extraction and Pocket integration? And it work on cloud, so you have to do nothing, you just turn on your Kobo and it automatically download all the articles!
https://ifttt.com/applets/gnf8UbSV-automatically-save-articles-from-an-rss-feed-to-pocket
I use it for Tom's hardware, Wired and other tech news sites
> I really loathe that my old micro USB device left is the Kindle so even though I heard the Forma is nice, I think the lack of USB-C will annoy the heck out of me.
It's less of an issue than you might think, IMO. I mean, yeah, I'd like to reduce the number of different cables I have to keep lying around, too, but it's gonna be awhile before micro-USB is completely removed from the equation: legacy devices and smaller USB devices still seem to use it. If you've got non-premium bluetooth earbuds, they probably still charge over micro-USB.
The majority of my devices these days are now USB-C or charge wirelessly, so I can mostly get away with just having a USB-C cable. But for the oddball, I suggest just getting something like this. I keep one in the living room for guests (especially if their iPhone is too old to support the wireless charging cradle nearby), so that's pretty much all you need. Maybe keep one more around in your travel bag, but I think it's unlikely that you're going to need to top off your Kobo battery at an airport, etc.
How does this work to bypass the need to login as a subscriber?
Also, is the NYT-Pocket IFTTT applet you're referring to "Save popular NYTimes articles to Pocket"? That doesn't seem to be about saving whatever articles you want in Pocket... but more of saving a curated set of articles (ones deemed "popular")...
Basically you create an account on https://ifttt.com (If This Then That), this lets you create a so-called applet which is an action caused by another.
Then, in the search bar, you should type "RSS pocket" or something like that and add that applet; this lets you insert the rss feed URL RSSand connect your pocket account to your IFFT one.
So whenever a new article is posted on that feed you get a new article in your pocket account and can be synced directly on your Kobo.
It sounds way more difficult than it is.
The toml file is processed then written back every time. If you add some comments, for example, you'll see that they are gone next time you open it, because the processor ignores and discards comments.
It's possible that whatever changes you made were not kosher and Plato just ignores them and sets them to default values. What specifically did you change that did not stick?
Also after you save changes, immediately reload to see if changes are there. Maybe your editor/Mac os isn't actually saving anything.
Currently you can only set one destination for saving
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I can recommend this one (or similar by this vendor): kwmobile Schutzhülle kompatibel... https://www.amazon.de/dp/B094JCFZ3N?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share works well with the sleep mode as well, no issue with battery
It's the official Libra 2 SleepCover in the lavender color. Bought it primarily for the color and the magnets on the back.
A cheaper alternative that looks about the same and I've personally had experience with (Libra H2O) is the kwmobile one on Amazon. It covers the device more but it doesn't have the lavender color or magnets on the back.
no otg, not supported by kobo. But if you buy a parallel cable from the mobile to the ebook it will work, you will only need a file explorer, which is "cx explorer" in Playstore, and that's it. The cable that I bought from Amazon is: https://www.amazon.es/dp/B07CWDYP18/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_A1ZYK6TKD9CHPSHAQ30H?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I'd be hard-pressed to give you specific numbers, but I can say that I read my Sage every evening with backlight at 10-40% for 20-40 minutes and after a week and a half the battery is still ~60%.
I know that from reviews I read, one of hte best ways to save battery is to turn off bluetooh (which is how it connects to a stylus) and presumably turning off WiFi as well would help, though I haven't tried as it's not draining fast enough for me to care. Also, from other reviews I read, part of the issue is the quad-core CPU. Basically it needs quad-core for stylus support, but when just reading normally it needs single core. Initially it was quad-core all the time, and a firmware update has made it single core default and quad-core only when using the stylus.
The "official" way to improve battery life is to get a PowerCover which will double the battery life.
As much as I generally hate YouTube reviews (vastly prefer text), I suggest checking out that link in my previous post. One problem in the tech world is that tech gets reviewed when it's released, and rarely after even if it has seen significant firmware/code/other revisions that improve (or worsen) the product.
In short, battery life for me is fine. I do think it's slightly worse than my old Kindle Paperwhite, but that was a larger battery (1,320-1,700 mAh vs 1200 mAh) and a smaller screen. But at the rate I'm going charging my ereader once every 2-3 weeks vs every 3-4 is fine to me.
This is the case I bought for my Clara:
I basically just searched on Amazon for 6” universal e-reader cases and read reviews to make sure people with my same model had used the case.
I have this one: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09LYN9VHW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've found it to be very good - it's compatible with the open/close sleep feature, magnets are strong enough to stay closed when it's in a handbag, it's very light and fits the libra very snuggly with cut-outs in the right place. The only thing it lacks that some may like is a stand/way to get it to stand.
I have a couple powerbanks, I have never had any issues with charging anything. I have an older version of this anker powerbank that I use to charge my kobo sage without any issues, including a bunch of other usb devices like a usb soldering iron and xbox/ps4 controllers.
I bought this one and absolutely love it. I know it's not made for a Libra 2, but you'll see I actually left a review with pictures showing it being used as such.
I picked up this one from Amazon back in January and it's pretty good:
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Personally, I wanted one that was a "book" style case, that had decent storage for the stylus and took advantage of the auto-sleep function on the Elipsa when you closed the cover. This one is serviceable, my only real complaint is it's pretty hard to get the stylus out of it when you are ready to use it. I'm still looking for something else, preferably in leather, but pickings are pretty slim still for cases for this thing. I guess this is because the Elipsa is still pretty new.
I got mine from the German Amazon (because they have a better selection and also because we're in Ireland so we didn't want to risk import fees from the UK), but my husband and I both got the origami style folding cases similar to this one:
YISHI Folding Magnetic Stand Protective Case Cover for Kobo Libra 2 E-reader Protector Lightweight Slim Waterproof Soft TPU Sleeve Auto Sleep Wake https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09P57118F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_i_97N6DPYRW5YWKE8CZDK8
They're magnetic so the sleep and wake up functions work perfectly, and the cases are very sturdy and comfy to hold. Neither of us have used the origami feature though so can't comment on that.
I use (and adore) this flip case but also purchased this one as I like the hand strap. Both feel super high quality and protect my device really well!
It was a struggle to find these (about 3 months ago) but I like there are more and more on the market now, across both eBay and Amazon.
The third option is Etsy - many local sellers will make “sleeves” for devices and most that are designed for the Kindle Oasis will fit a Libra 2.
Happy reading!
I'm late to the party, but there are still no great options...I did find some cheap oragami cases, and then bought a pen holder to stick on the side
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09N7FYM2Z/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_PTFJTPN0JN46GSS2VEVY
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XM9WB8M/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_G4DF1GC245BKE595YX33
Of course
Tablet holder:
Page turner (there are others on Amazon for things like your phone but this is the only one I found that works for Kobo):
https://www.amazon.com/SYUKUYU-Control-Reading-Surface-Android/dp/B08T8CZYF3
Not seen anything like these at all but I bought this one and it's very lightweight, folds back and is held firmly in place and completely flush by the magnets. I think the Libra 2 in thin enough that folio cases don't feel bulky which is perhaps why there's not really been a need for cases like these? https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09LYN9VHW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the one. It seems they are currently out of stock on Amazon US and Amazon Canada does not ship to the US, but it may be available on other stores (or back at Amazon soon).
In my experience I feel like the touch is better with my screen protector. Notice that is a protector that is anti-fingerprints too, so I don't know, it seems like my fingers slide better. But sometimes the kobo can lag at highlighting anyways.
This is the one I bought for my H2O: https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B07ZKT6R25/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I got this one and have been really happy with it. I didn’t want one with the origami fold cover, just one that folds back like a book cover and this fit the bill.
This is the case I got for my Kobo Clara HD. I've had it for a little over a year so far. It's done an excellent job providing protection from scratches and the occasional drop as well. Fintie Case for Kobo Clara HD -... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07HMPTH1Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I've been using this for a few years now and it's held up very well. Would definitely buy it again.
Yeah... it is the only drawback in my personal view. I love my Kobo in every other way.
I like the book style covers that just flip open/closed more than sleeves, but have been considering this:
https://www.amazon.com/Durable-Paperwhite-Handmade-Hide-Drink/dp/B01MY88WGR
it is this one right ?
https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B09BQZY6V9/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_212G51YE1AYT44MXCZT6?psc=1
how easy is it to put the reader in,and remove it ? cuz I'd prefer the official case but removing it is a pain In the arse
what level of protection does it bring you? against shocks,falls ,scratches ?
thanks !
Been using this, fits the Libra 2 perfectly. I didn’t want to add extra weight/bulk to the device. I love how light it is.
I got this case from Amazon (Canada). Works perfectly for sleeping or waking up the Kobo Clara HD. It is ver light also.
WALNEW Kobo Clara HD Case - Slim Lightweight Auto Wake/Sleep Smart Cover Protective Case for 6-inch 2018 New Kobo Clara HD E-Reader, Mint Green https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07MYVYMP3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_AGWQMMNHH9EMR9P68B3X?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
The weight was the reason I didn’t want to get the origami case myself. Instead I bought https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076GZMHD5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_Z0SHWC9W8NWQTNG5630D?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 which fits perfectly.
Yes, it seems to be available on mac.
If you dont plan to use calibre for anything else, just use kepubify.
I'm using kepubify with calibre-web and kobo integration.
The Kobo store is not as easy to use as Amazon but sometimes the books are cheaper. It's possible but fiddly to turn books from Amazon into epubs to read on a Kobo.
Project Gutenberg is the classic source for free out of copyright books. P. G. Wodehouse and Jerome K. Jerome for example.
I use the software Calibre (https://calibre-ebook.com/) so that I can manage the meta data but if you don't want to use that it is just a mater of connecting the EBook to the computer via the USB cable and dragging the files from the computer to the EBook reader.
P sure you can't borrow books using Overdrive—Kobo only supports that feature in US and UK markets.
You can purchase books directly from the Kobo store. Alternatively, you can side load them onto your Kobo with your computer. If your ebooks are in epub, you don't need to actually convert them, but Calibre [ https://calibre-ebook.com/ ] can be used to convert books if they're in Amazon formats.
What do you need from an ereader? Water resistance? Backlight? Do you want to use page turn buttons?
Case Cover for Kobo Libra 2 2021 Ereader with Auto Sleep Smart Function,Lightweight Slim Leather Cover(Rose Red) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09MK6RP8R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_DQJQZ7CEBMVT534HPGAE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
[second update!] Anker was indeed the key! Here is the exact Anker cord that worked: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07213D35X?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
(The other one was probably just too long.)
Hooray--and thank you again!
I’m not sure if the Libra2 will fit with a case on tho. It’s a perfect fit w/o case. Hopefully it does because I just ordered a sleep cover.
I had a similar problem with my Touch and using Windows 7 and for a short time with Windows 10 too.
I read somewhere that using a USB hub will make the Kobo work with windows. Just a basic one like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003M0NURK/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_FFTGF40TF9S3X26MCQ0H?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I have carpal tunnel issues in both pinkies (and lesser extent ring fingers) from typing for years at work and for fun as well: I unfortunately understand the concerns.
I find my Libra to be the most comfortable e-reader I've ever used, and much more comfortable than a physical book, these days.
Again, I put a pop-socket in the middle of mine (right in the middle, near the button side, one work perfectly for both hands as you switch) and it changes holding it from pretty-easy to effortless and painless. If I had to do it again, I'd get a strap like this I saw on someone else's post as it looks like it'd offer more hand positions, but I've never tried it.
Hope you love yours! And if not, hope you can return it. . .
I like my case for a few reason:
- Makes the device look like a book
- Kickstand means I can set it in front of me on a desk/table and only tap to turn pages
- Strap on the back keeps my hand secured, so I can hold the Kobo with almost zero effort
I got this one for my Clara HD.
Adding a ($10 Mosiso) case to my Kobo Forma enhanced my experience a lot. Easier sleep/wake, case is thin and nice to hold, and I felt more comfortable being able to close it and know that the screen was protected when I wasn't using it. YMMV if you have another model.
I don’t know of an integrated site but if you are looking for something independent of Amazon then try the StoryGraph - I really like it as an alternative to GoodReads (and you can import your GR history).
> these require open source reader software like KOReader or Plato which run alongside the default reader software
Alternatively, setup Calibre-Web. In addition to giving you a full featured web interface with multi-account support to share your library with friends, it has Kobo integration that works with the native reader interface.
You get a URL generated that you put in the Kobo config file to "replace" Kobo's server. When you do a normal sync, all your Calibre will just automatically show up in My Books to download just like anything in your Kobo purchases (it also continues to check Kobo's server so you can see your purchases and buy from the store)
I just got the Sage a few weeks ago
> very handy, but it can't download kepub files, we have to rename it kepub.epub
i had never heard of kepub before but it explains why the kobo versions from https://standardebooks.org/ are labeled '.kepub.epub'
is kepub a different format than epub?
an interesting tip...
I've been told that you can play audio files on the kobo (like an audiobook for example) if you put them in a zip file with the extension mp3z
i haven't tried it myself though
The performance changes mainly mean that pages are auto calculated (so, if you increase the font, pages left in book increases as well). This is opposed to epub pages which do not change based on how big or small the text is (this is how kindle pages work too).
All books purchased through Kobo or borrowed through Overdrive are automatically in Kepub format.
You can upload from Mac! Use https://calibre-ebook.com/download - it will connect to your Kobo and allow you to drop files onto your Kobo. You can also use Kobo desktop.
To automatically convert epub to Kepub when sending books to Kobo, just install the KoboTouchExtended plugin on Calibre. It's really simple!
This one works really good with the Sage. RENAISSER Stylus Pen for Surface, USB-C Charging, Made in Taiwan, 4096 Pressure Sensitivity, Compatible with New Surface Pro 8 & Pro 7/Laptop Studio/Go 3/Duo 2, Rechargeable, Raphael 520C https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0987J23K1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_CKJNNX7BCS50EYVC0FAJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Yes, it swivels as well, so installing it in the middle will allow you to swivel it for use with either hand.
I bought mine from a danish webshop, but it seems to be available on Amazon as well: https://www.amazon.com/Baseus-Ultra-thin-Kickstand-Universal-Smartphone/dp/B06XXSTXS4
Try twilight. It lets me turn the color temperature below what the built in one and it lets me darken the screen further.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.urbandroid.lux&hl=en_GB&gl=US
>quoted text I just did the mod yesterday right after i got my Clara HD. I basically followed this youtube video and had no problems. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRdV5ukt_Q0
After the upgrade, I noticed a significant speed improvement in the page turns, and general navigation.
I don't know which one is the fastest but the one i got is this one from amazon (https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-128GB-MicroSDXC-Memory-Adapter/dp/B08GYKNCCP?c=ts&ts_id=3015433011) Which I tested and it was double the speed of the one the Clara HD comes with.
Straight from the OP. Neither I nor anyone else is beholden to you or your demands. As mentioned, I shared my experience and why, in my opinion, it makes sense that page turn speed improved. Simple as that, if you wish not to experiment with a simple, affordable mod, that's your choice, but it still is not my job nor anyone else's to convince you that is worth your time or effort. For me it was, for the OP it was, and for others it also will be. Not getting the answer you wanted does not make a post low effort or rude, and in fact, you have yet to contribute anything meaningful to the OP's inquiry.
Hello brother, I live near the Belgium frontier, in France.
Recently I bought this one on Amazon : kwmobile Étui Compatible avec Kobo Libra H2O - Étui à Rabat Magnétique pour Tablette en Similicuir Noir
https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B07Z4R1N67/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's cheap, looks badass (especially in dark mode as my Kobo is black), and has a nice grip.
I should have buy it earlier !