Rakuten Kobo to release its first color e-readers, 'Kobo Libra Color' and 'Kobo Clara Color,' on May 1st
Rakuten Kobo has announced the Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Clara Colour , the first colour-enabled e-readers equipped with the colour e-paper
Kobo Libra Colour: Rakuten Kobo eBook Store
https://books.rakuten.co.jp/event/e-book/ereaders/kobolibracolour/
Kobo Clara Colour: Rakuten Kobo eBook Store
https://books.rakuten.co.jp/event/e-book/ereaders/koboclaracolour/
The Kobo Libra Colour is a model that follows the 'Kobo Libra 2' and allows one-handed operation by using not only the swipe on the touch panel but also the physical page turning button. The built-in storage is about 32GB.
The Kobo Libra Colour's touch display is 7 inches diagonally and has a resolution of 1680 x 1264 pixels. The pixel density is 150 ppi in color and 300 ppi in black and white. The adoption of color e-paper not only enables color display, but also supports stylus input using the Kobo Stylus 2 (sold separately). Stylus input can be used in 10 pen colors + 4 marker colors, making it possible to take notes with more information.
The waterproof function of Kobo Libra Colour is equivalent to IPX8, so it can be used safely in the bath or kitchen. Two main body colors are available: white and black. The price is 34,800 yen including tax, and it is scheduled to be released on May 1, 2024.
YouTuber Dylan Can Read has released a preview video of the Kobo Libra Color.
The package looks like this.
Kobo Libra Colour
The color display has a built-in backlight, so colors appear quite pale.
The Kobo Clara Colour is equipped with a 6-inch diagonal touch display using E Ink Kaleido 3. The resolution is 1448 x 1072 pixels, with a pixel density of 150 ppi in color and 300 ppi in black and white. The built-in storage is about 16 GB.
The waterproof performance of Kobo Clara Colour complies with the IPX8 standard. The main body color is black only. The price is 24,800 yen including tax, and it is scheduled to be released on May 1, 2024.
YouTuber Dylan Can Read has also released the following advance review video for the Kobo Clara Colour.
The package looks like this.
When you attach the cover and hold it in your hand, it is about the following size.
The color display was turned on. Even in a dark place, the colors were visible, but still pale.
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