E-book-focused company Kobo has finally revealed its first-ever devices using color e-ink, and they’re gorgeous.
Ever sinceAmazon’s Kindle devicesbegan taking off in popularity, other companies have created high-quality alternatives for those looking for other options.
Kobo is one of them, and the company has finally revealed its first-ever lineup of devices that are using a color e-ink screen.
“We are pleased to be the first global ebook platform to offer affordable color eReaders, bringing both your books and our bookstore to life with a beautiful spectrum of gentle hues. It’s everything you love about print, with all the benefits of e-reading,” said Michael Tamblyn, CEO of Rakuten Kobo.
Kobo’s flagship device, theLibra Colour,comes in at $219 with its 7″ color e-ink screen that the company is marketing towards journalers, note-takers, and booktok’ers.
It doesn’t come with the stylus, however, so you’ll have to shell out another $70 before you can write on the screen. The Libra Colour looks wonderful to use though, with a slightly curved edge that features two page turn buttons.
For those on a budget, theClara Colour,comes with a slightly smaller 6″ color e-ink screen with no page turn buttons as well as no support for the Kobo Stylus.
They both look gorgeous, and seeing color e-ink screens make their way into a more mainstream device is a welcome upgrade for readers, comic book lovers, and more.
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Dylan Horetski is a Senior Writer on Dexerto’s US team. He is an expert Entertainment reporter, covering Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Tech, and viral news. He also has bylines at IGN. You can contact him at: dylan.horetski@dexerto.com
