I received a Kobo Libre Colour for Christmas, and I absolutely love it! I have a Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, and wasn't sure how it would compare, but I like it so much better than the Kindle. I love that Libby/Overdrive is integrated into the device. And the physical page turn buttons are FABULOUS. It makes it so much easier to hold with one hand, and I can switch between my right and left hand by rotating the device. That is SO convenient if you are holding a drink, or are under the blankets in bed. I love being able to highlight in different colors, write on the pages, etc. If I had to choose one device, the Kobo would definitely win. In fact, I may give my Kindle to a family member.
In Australia it's a no-brainer because Kindle doesn't allow Bluetooth (audio device) outside of US or UK. On top of that, Kobo has colour, is half the price & half the size of the Kindle Scribe, is waterproof - and best of all, lets you connect to local libraries! So glad to have discovered this device.
I’ve been Kindling since the very first ones large with a physical keyboard. Kindle got me through my online masters in 2005 when I took all my pdfs and journals because I was carrying my work from place to place and teaching. I’m 65 now and my eyes are giving me hell to pay but I love all things tech and less bulk. My husband got hooked too. lol. Just received my Kobo Libra Color yesterday and your site was very helpful. I just had trouble figuring out One Drive but I finally got it to work and downloaded my first library book last night. I’m loving it. Trying to be patient enough to navigate it like a breeze. Thanks.
I spent months looking at color ebook readers and I chose this one. It is really nice. I picked up a Meta Pen which was only half the price of the official stylus and it works perfectly.
One downside to the Libra Colour not mentioned often is that all handwritten stylus notes taken are lost if you ever switch devices or reset this device. For me, the notes I take are important to me and I don't want to lose them. And who wants to export their notes as lots and lots of PDFs disassociated from the books? Not me. So, for me, no-go.
@@rider9187 Yes, you can export your notes as PDFs. Once again, your notes do not stay with your ebooks when you change to a new device or reset the current one. When I take book notes, I rely on the 'context' of the page in the book to give the notes relevance. Exported pdfs of the notes is not the same at all, IMO.
Love this in depth review. I watched alot of reviews and they usually just say the specs but this video is really nice since I want to see the device really thanks!
Just got my Kobo Libra Color 3 days ago. Learning as I go. Thanks to your video I just activated my Overdrive account and was able to download a book from my local library. 😁 I had been reading books on my iPad but don’t like to take it out of the house. The Kobo is smaller, more easily portable and comfortable to use for longer periods of time. Next thing I want to learn is how to put my Kindle books onto the Kobo. Cheers! ☕️ 🐈 📖
That's awesome. Congratulations. Overdrive is a MUST if your local library supports it. Glad you got that setup. As for converting Kindle books to Kobo 😳 that's gonna be tough. As you can imagine, Amazon does not want you doing that. That's the walled garden approach of Amazon. 😢
Great product, but the stylus is very expensive. Since the last update: if you use a cheaper different brand (which works just as well) they give you a annoying pop-up everytime you open notebook.
For a company that provides such Open Access, PDF and ePub documents, etc. It's kind of ridiculous that you have to deal with that just because you don't want to use their stylus.
Bro I bought this for myself for Christmas and it's my first ever E reader (late Christmas gift). It looks like it's one of the best for ~$220 cant waittttttt.
Question about borrowing the book with overdrive, when you annotate write and highlight on the page does it save anywhere when it’s time to return the book?
Hey, thanks for the video! Already watched it twice 😅 I want to buy this Kobo as my first e-reader. I do still have a question if you don't mind, does it connect to Goodreads? Thanks for this content!! ❤️
Thank you for the detailed review. I know highlights in books can be exported, but can you also export the handwritten notes taken with stylus and other notes in books?
How does the actual writing feel? Is it slippy? It looks like you write with your hand in the air? Why not lean your hand in the case, is that not easier? Is it handy writing for longer text?
It feels good, natural. I do think the Amazon Kindle scribe feels more like paper IMHO. As for the wrist, I'm a lefty. We naturally lift our hands.. were weird like that.
@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt okay thanks, so it does not output video but does it support palm rejection? Like when you use your stylus and at the same time your palm rests on the screen, are there any writing issues or unwanted palm inputs into the screen?
@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt Thanks Bro! Could you also make another video for taking external pdf files and making changes to it and then exporting the pdf with edits into our laptop?
Did some already ask about audio books, how to get onto th Libra... not just bought from Kobo? Doesn't seem like there's a good option in everything you covered.
Brand spanking new to the KOBO Libra Colour today, it just arrived and I'm wondering about the "audio books" feature and you mentioned needing blutooth headphones/earbuds/whatever so I'm wondering if you can just use corded earbuds/headset or if it has to be blutooth. Thanks to anybody that can answer. Cheers!
Hi! Thanks for the deep review Is it possible to export notebooks as text file, or just PDF / image file? (or will the PDF be a readble one that you can copy its text and paste into a word sheet?)
Why does the screen flash black every time you tap on a function, turn a page, scroll, etc? That seems so annoying and would drive me crazy. Is that just how it is? It makes it seem glitchy.
The biggest problem i have with the libra color is that The text is not sharp and the black are greyish compared to my 10 years old kindle paperwhite. They could fix it by giving contrast option for the user when reading pdf but not. I’m forced to use a hack to get the contrast option so my eyes are less tired. Seriously why they do that, the core functionnality is a reader. Even my 10 years old reader have this option.
weird question! can you highlight on top of a highlighted color? for pdf files on PC, i can highlight with a color on top of another highlighted color and get a color combination (ej. pink on top of yellow making orange) is that possible on the kobo libra? Also, is it possible to turn off the flashing animation/effect when refreshing or switching menu tabs? thank you SO MUCH for the clear and thorough review!! 💙📖
When your writing on it can your hand touch the screen or does it start opening other pages and messing with it? Do you hold the pen above it to make it work?
I appreciate you taking the time to make this video; however, was it necessary to talk and move between the screens so fast?? I have a new Libra Colour and thought I might watch to see if I've missed something. Unfortunately, I couldn't keep up with you and had to keep stopping and replaying something. It just wasn't worth the time, so I didn't watch the entire video.
Can you connect an account that has multiple library cards connected at once like I can on Android Libby app? Or can you only link one card at a time in overdrive ? Thanks
It would have been better in areas, for example the notebook 'demo', if you had experimented and learned it first before trying it the first time on camera saying you trying to demo it.
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I received a Kobo Libre Colour for Christmas, and I absolutely love it! I have a Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, and wasn't sure how it would compare, but I like it so much better than the Kindle. I love that Libby/Overdrive is integrated into the device. And the physical page turn buttons are FABULOUS. It makes it so much easier to hold with one hand, and I can switch between my right and left hand by rotating the device. That is SO convenient if you are holding a drink, or are under the blankets in bed. I love being able to highlight in different colors, write on the pages, etc. If I had to choose one device, the Kobo would definitely win. In fact, I may give my Kindle to a family member.
So awesome to hear this. I'm always curious about people switching e-reader platforms! Thx for watching and posting. 😁
In Australia it's a no-brainer because Kindle doesn't allow Bluetooth (audio device) outside of US or UK. On top of that, Kobo has colour, is half the price & half the size of the Kindle Scribe, is waterproof - and best of all, lets you connect to local libraries! So glad to have discovered this device.
I’ve been Kindling since the very first ones large with a physical keyboard. Kindle got me through my online masters in 2005 when I took all my pdfs and journals because I was carrying my work from place to place and teaching. I’m 65 now and my eyes are giving me hell to pay but I love all things tech and less bulk. My husband got hooked too. lol.
Just received my Kobo Libra Color yesterday and your site was very helpful. I just had trouble figuring out One Drive but I finally got it to work and downloaded my first library book last night. I’m loving it. Trying to be patient enough to navigate it like a breeze. Thanks.
I spent months looking at color ebook readers and I chose this one. It is really nice. I picked up a Meta Pen which was only half the price of the official stylus and it works perfectly.
double tap will also convert writing to text. i ended up putting paperlike on it. makes the writing experience a little better
Good tip!! Thanks for commenting.
One downside to the Libra Colour not mentioned often is that all handwritten stylus notes taken are lost if you ever switch devices or reset this device. For me, the notes I take are important to me and I don't want to lose them. And who wants to export their notes as lots and lots of PDFs disassociated from the books? Not me. So, for me, no-go.
What do you mean it does not save? Do you happen to know if kindle scribe can save your notes even if you switch to a new device?
Good to know
I’ve asked the ai and it seems it is possible to export your handwritten notes
@@rider9187 Yes, you can export your notes as PDFs. Once again, your notes do not stay with your ebooks when you change to a new device or reset the current one. When I take book notes, I rely on the 'context' of the page in the book to give the notes relevance. Exported pdfs of the notes is not the same at all, IMO.
I'm confused.. so you want to transfer your notes onto another device? I mean I get it if the notes will be deleted once you reset everything
Same question here: can you export highlights and handwritten notes in book?
Nice review.
Can you add your own audiobooks and books? And can you read a book while listening to an audiobook?
Great review. Thank you.I think this eReader is in my future, even though I've been with Kindle since the very beginning.
It's much more open. I love the kindle devices but you're very much in Amazon's walled garden.
Love this in depth review. I watched alot of reviews and they usually just say the specs but this video is really nice since I want to see the device really thanks!
Awesome. So glad it was helpful. Thx for watching
Just got my Kobo Libra Color 3 days ago. Learning as I go. Thanks to your video I just activated my Overdrive account and was able to download a book from my local library. 😁 I had been reading books on my iPad but don’t like to take it out of the house. The Kobo is smaller, more easily portable and comfortable to use for longer periods of time. Next thing I want to learn is how to put my Kindle books onto the Kobo. Cheers! ☕️ 🐈 📖
That's awesome. Congratulations. Overdrive is a MUST if your local library supports it. Glad you got that setup. As for converting Kindle books to Kobo 😳 that's gonna be tough. As you can imagine, Amazon does not want you doing that. That's the walled garden approach of Amazon. 😢
Great product, but the stylus is very expensive. Since the last update: if you use a cheaper different brand (which works just as well) they give you a annoying pop-up everytime you open notebook.
For a company that provides such Open Access, PDF and ePub documents, etc. It's kind of ridiculous that you have to deal with that just because you don't want to use their stylus.
Bro I bought this for myself for Christmas and it's my first ever E reader (late Christmas gift). It looks like it's one of the best for ~$220 cant waittttttt.
100% one of the best. You'll love it. Congratulations and merry Christmas!! 😁 Thx for watching
The best video 🙏♥️
Thx for watching!
Question about borrowing the book with overdrive, when you annotate write and highlight on the page does it save anywhere when it’s time to return the book?
Good question. I'm not sure but will try it!
!! I only use overdrive, and if it doesn't save, I'm going to see if boox will..
I have some PDFs of books in my Dropbox. Can I move those books to Kobo?
Absolutely. It'll even connect directly to Dropbox or Google drive and create a folder for you to move those files into. It's super easy
@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt Thanks! This is really good to know!
Hey, thanks for the video! Already watched it twice 😅 I want to buy this Kobo as my first e-reader. I do still have a question if you don't mind, does it connect to Goodreads? Thanks for this content!! ❤️
No Goodreads. 😢 They seem to have a deal with kindle. Bummer not to see it on Kobo.
@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt Goodreads is owned by Bezos, and therefore, in effect, by Amazon.
I believe Goodreads is owned by Amazon, unfortunately
Thank you for the detailed review. I know highlights in books can be exported, but can you also export the handwritten notes taken with stylus and other notes in books?
Excellent
How does the actual writing feel? Is it slippy? It looks like you write with your hand in the air? Why not lean your hand in the case, is that not easier? Is it handy writing for longer text?
It feels good, natural. I do think the Amazon Kindle scribe feels more like paper IMHO. As for the wrist, I'm a lefty. We naturally lift our hands.. were weird like that.
Can it connect to a laptop for me to be able to teach students online?
And, does it support palm rejection?
Not sure what you mean? It can connect to a laptop to transfer files (PDF,etc) but it does not output video.
@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt okay thanks, so it does not output video but does it support palm rejection? Like when you use your stylus and at the same time your palm rests on the screen, are there any writing issues or unwanted palm inputs into the screen?
Yes, it has palm rejection. Works pretty well in my experience. I'm a lefty. 😁
@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt Thanks Bro! Could you also make another video for taking external pdf files and making changes to it and then exporting the pdf with edits into our laptop?
Making changes in the Kobo?
Does it have palm rejection when writing using the pen.
Did some already ask about audio books, how to get onto th Libra... not just bought from Kobo? Doesn't seem like there's a good option in everything you covered.
You can literally drag and drop mp3 files under 200mb to the Kobo. It's super easy.
@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt thanks!
@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt How do you do that? Can you explain how to do it, please
Mate I am missing the change the size of the page icon, any ideas?
🤔 super odd. Have you reached out to the company?
@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt thanks for the reply I will contact them
Yes, i do have a question. How do you erase markups on book pages?
The second button from the bottom on the stylus should be your eraser button. Hold that down and erase your markup
Brand spanking new to the KOBO Libra Colour today, it just arrived and I'm wondering about the "audio books" feature and you mentioned needing blutooth headphones/earbuds/whatever so I'm wondering if you can just use corded earbuds/headset or if it has to be blutooth. Thanks to anybody that can answer. Cheers!
Congratulations! Welcome to the Kobo club. 😜 There is no headphone jack unfortunately so it would have to be Bluetooth headphones.
Hi! Thanks for the deep review
Is it possible to export notebooks as text file, or just PDF / image file?
(or will the PDF be a readble one that you can copy its text and paste into a word sheet?)
can you make handwritten notes on an ebook in the libby app on this kobo?
i mean books borrowed from the library via onedrive, not the libby app of course
How does it work with PDFs? Is it only through google drive or Dropbox?
No, you can literally plug it in to your PC and drag/drop a PDF onto the device. Very flexible device in that sense
also, can you have multiple library cards connected via onedrive?
You mean overdrive?
@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt yes
Why does the screen flash black every time you tap on a function, turn a page, scroll, etc? That seems so annoying and would drive me crazy. Is that just how it is? It makes it seem glitchy.
Also was coming here to say this! Was really interested in this reader but I can’t tolerate that black flash
This is how e-readers are, same with the kindle.
@HiHi7530 💯%
That happens when the e-ink resets because after a while you can get some shadows from previous words for example
The biggest problem i have with the libra color is that
The text is not sharp and the black are greyish compared to my 10 years old kindle paperwhite.
They could fix it by giving contrast option for the user when reading pdf but not.
I’m forced to use a hack to get the contrast option so my eyes are less tired.
Seriously why they do that, the core functionnality is a reader.
Even my 10 years old reader have this option.
I can see what you're saying. The Paperwhite is known as having great contrast, and I think these color screens are still a work in progress
I am having issues highligting. Do you think it is the pdf file ?
Depends on the PDF. Does it have actual text or is just an image??
@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt it's probably the later
weird question! can you highlight on top of a highlighted color? for pdf files on PC, i can highlight with a color on top of another highlighted color and get a color combination (ej. pink on top of yellow making orange) is that possible on the kobo libra? Also, is it possible to turn off the flashing animation/effect when refreshing or switching menu tabs? thank you SO MUCH for the clear and thorough review!! 💙📖
Brother do you know if you can send your highlights to yourself somehow, the equivalent of amazon's emailing feature?
Thank you in advance!
When your writing on it can your hand touch the screen or does it start opening other pages and messing with it? Do you hold the pen above it to make it work?
There is palm rejection
I appreciate you taking the time to make this video; however, was it necessary to talk and move between the screens so fast?? I have a new Libra Colour and thought I might watch to see if I've missed something. Unfortunately, I couldn't keep up with you and had to keep stopping and replaying something. It just wasn't worth the time, so I didn't watch the entire video.
Sorry to hear that. I guess I was just excited. I'm always looking to get better here on RUclips. Thx for the feedback my friend.
Can you connect an account that has multiple library cards connected at once like I can on Android Libby app? Or can you only link one card at a time in overdrive ? Thanks
Just one library card at a time
After having the scribe, not being able to write in a note is a deal breaker for me🙈
It would have been better in areas, for example the notebook 'demo', if you had experimented and learned it first before trying it the first time on camera saying you trying to demo it.
This is bad, everything is out of focus. Cannot understand anything. Is it my iPad screen? Or the WiFi in the plane?
Def not the video. Gotta be the wifi. Sometimes plane wifi restricts streaming to 360p
I just bought this crap and want my money back. This ereader sucks. It look so generic and cheap. I prefer keep using my kindle paper white.
What did you not like about it? Just the looks of the device ?
Or was it just too difficult to learn to use Calibre to convert Kindle books to Kobo?
Kobo is more ergonomic and functional than Kindle