Why is Kobo Aura discontinued?

Why is Kobo Aura discontinued?

It looks like this e-reader is officially discontinued, because it been completely removed from the Kobo website and most of their retail partners, such as Chapters Indigo. Walmart is continuing to sell the Kobo Aura Walmart Edition, at a reduced price of $69.

Is Kobo Aura the same as Kobo Aura One?

The Kobo Aura One is the bigger sister to Aura, and it looks almost exactly like it — except it has a 7.8in HD display and touch screen. The main difference is in what the screens can do, plus the Aura One is waterproof.

What replaced the Kobo Aura?

The e-reader category was exciting once — or at least as exciting as one could hope from such a space. It was a vibrant category, with plenty of key players, each looking to outdo one another.

What is the best eReader for Australia?

The best ereaders available in Australia

• Best ereader overall. Kobo Libra H20. 4.75. Starts at. $269. Display size. 7-inch.
• Best cheap ereader. Kobo Nia. Starts at. $149. Display. 6-inches. Weight.
• Best mid-range ereader. Kindle Paperwhite. 4.5. Starts at. $239. Display size.
• Best Kindle ereader. Kindle Oasis. Starts at. $399. Display. 7-inches.

Do they still make kobo aura?

Kobo has discontinued the Kobo Aura One e-reader. It is out of stock on the company’s own website and all of their retail partners in Canada, EU and United States are no longer carrying it. This e-reader has basically been replaced by the Kobo Forma.

What is the difference between Kobo Aura and Kobo Clara?

Obviously the biggest difference between the two is the size. The Clara HD has a 6-inch screen and the Aura One has a larger 7.8-inch E Ink screen. The Kobo Clara HD is more toward the budget end of the spectrum design-wise, with a price of $129.

How old is the Kobo Aura?

The Kobo Aura HD (also called the Aura HD) is a limited-edition Kobo eReader device designed and marketed by Kobo Inc. It was revealed 15 April 2013 and allowed for preorders the next day at a price of 169.99 USD/CAD. It arrived in stores in Canada and the United Kingdom on 25 April 2013.

When did the Kobo Aura come out?

The Kobo Aura One was released on 6 September 2016 and it is the first e-reader with a 7.8-inch E Ink Carta HD waterproof touchscreen display with a 300 ppi screen.

Is Kobo Aura discontinued?

How much is a kobo aura worth?

Price: $219 The Kobo Aura ONE is an e-reader built by and for readers. It ticks all the boxes when it comes to features, comfort and convenience. It’s priced at a hefty $349.95 but for your money you’re getting one of the most feature packed e-readers you can buy.

Does the Kobo Aura have a backlight?

In line with the current e-reader trend, the Kobo Aura comes with backlighting, operated by the button along the top edge. With the ComfortLight (as the company calls it) at 100 percent, we recorded an average brightness of 405 lux, which was brightest toward the top of the page.

What is Kobo Aura?

The Kobo Aura is the fifth generation of E-book readers designed and marketed by Kobo Inc. It was revealed 27 August 2013 at Kobo’s Beyond the Book Event in New York City, along with three new Kobo Arc devices. Available for pre-order the same day, it cost $149.99 USD/CAD.

How much is a Kobo Aura worth?

Can Kobo get virus?

Windows Defender or other antivirus software on Windows 10 may detect the Kobo Desktop app as a virus. After you update your antivirus software to the latest version, the Kobo Desktop app will no longer appear as a virus. If you have a Mac: Ensure that you update Mac OS to the latest version.

Can you use OverDrive in Australia?

As a result of their RBdigital acquisition in 2020, OverDrive now provides ebook and audiobook access to virtually all public libraries in the country. “Libraries in Australia have welcomed the acquisition of RBdigital by OverDrive,” said Malcolm O’Brien, OverDrive Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand.

Can you read OverDrive books on Kindle in Australia?

Currently there is NO Kindle eBook lending platform available to Australian public libraries. Without it being available, we simply cannot offer such a service.