Kobo Inc., a global leader in eReading with more than 10-million registered users, recently announced the entry of two new Kobo eReaders for the Japanese market: the Kobo Glo and the Kobo Mini. The highly-rated Kobo Glo front-lit eReader is now available for pre-order at 7,980 through the Rakuten-Ichiba online marketplace, with a shipment date of November 15th. The Kobo Mini, the world’s smallest full-featured eReader with a 5” touchscreen, will be available in December for 6,980. In addition, the award-winning Kobo Touch is now being sold at the low price of 6,980, which represents a 1,000 discount.
INTRODUCING THE KOBO GLO – READ COMFORTABLY DAY OR NIGHT
The front-lit Kobo Glo eReader, is the next generation in eReading. Offering one of the most innovative embedded reading lights in the market; Kobo ComfortLight technology is designed to provide a soft, relaxing, even, and adjustable experience – so people can relax and read anytime – day or night. The Kobo Glo includes a built-in SD slot to expand memory and has a durable high-resolution screen and customizable page-turning features, making it the perfect eReader for the book or comic lover. The Kobo Glo uses E Ink technology, customizable fonts and a no-glare XGA high-resolution 6” E Ink screen that is just like reading print on paper. The reader connects easily to Wi Fi allowing consumers to explore and discover recommendations in the Kobo eBookstore, and with a battery life of one month (ComfortLight on or off) people can read endlessly. The Kobo Glo eReader comes in Black or White with a selection of trendy coloured backs – Black Night, Pink Sunset, Blue Moon, Silver Star, and is available for just 7,980.
KOBO MINI – SMALL IS A BIG DEAL
The Kobo Mini is the world’s smallest and lightest full-featured E Ink eReader available today, offering the full Kobo experience at a great value. Proving that great things come in small packages, the 5” Kobo Mini easily fits in your purse or pocket and is loaded with all of the amazing features Kobo customers have come to know and love. Just like reading print on paper, the no-glare 5” E Ink screen is easy on the eyes – even in bright sunlight. The Kobo Mini is available in Black or White. Perfect for people on-the-go, young adults, and easy for first-time readers to hold and read, the highly portable Kobo Mini holds up to 1,000 eBooks. The Kobo Mini will be available for just 6,980.
BE THE FIRST TO OWN THE NEW KOBO GLO
Both eReaders will be sold through Rakuten’s online shopping mall, “Rakuten Ichiba,” and “Rakuten Books”, as well as other leading retailers. In addition, experiential centres are available at major bookstores, allowing customers to get a Kobo hands-on experience and to learn about the benefits of eReading.