Functionality is great. If you're a purchaser of e-books, you can save thousands to this device on just the 8GB memory. I love how I can request books directly from Overdrive using my public library membership on the device itself. It is a bit of a shame, though, that you can't see what number you are in the queue when you put a hold on an item. You are only notified when the book becomes available for you to borrow. The display also gets a bit funny when you turn pages -- it's like it briefly pixelates and flashes from dark to light, but I wonder if that's something intentional and I'm just missing the point of it. But a very easy quirk to...view more Functionality is great. If you're a purchaser of e-books, you can save thousands to this device on just the 8GB memory. I love how I can request books directly from Overdrive using my public library membership on the device itself. It is a bit of a shame, though, that you can't see what number you are in the queue when you put a hold on an item. You are only notified when the book becomes available for you to borrow. The display also gets a bit funny when you turn pages -- it's like it briefly pixelates and flashes from dark to light, but I wonder if that's something intentional and I'm just missing the point of it. But a very easy quirk to get used to. It's amazing having all this content at your fingertips!

Brought as an e-reader after a lot of research, lives up to its rep, would recommend, as easy to use, set up and buy books. Recommend you get a good cover which as you close it it saves your page. Kobo prices for books are good especially if you go VIP ($10 a year) just pick and choose as the deals are offered. Is to read lighter than most books, easy to turn the page, great in any light so far.
Sadly no option for newspapers or magazines Brought as an e-reader after a lot of research, lives up to its rep, would recommend, as easy to use, set up and buy books. Recommend you get a good cover which as you close it it saves your page. Kobo prices for books are good especially if you go VIP ($10 a year) just pick and choose as the deals are offered. Is to read lighter than most books, easy to turn the page, great in any light so far.
Sadly no option for newspapers or magazines

Bought on special prior to Lockdown2020 and it's been great - access to local library books via Overdrive and able to sideload epubs from my computer too. Haven't run out of anything to read yet.
Battery life is excellent and the e-ink screen really feels like a rest from screen time and has minimal glare for outside in the sunshine. Bought on special prior to Lockdown2020 and it's been great - access to local library books via Overdrive and able to sideload epubs from my computer too. Haven't run out of anything to read yet.
Battery life is excellent and the e-ink screen really feels like a rest from screen time and has minimal glare for outside in the sunshine.

Bought a kindle paperwhite 4 but found out that it doesn't have overdrive. So return it and bought this one instead. Best decision ever. With overdrive I can borrow books from the local library. Save me time, money and trouble into purchasing books. Bought a kindle paperwhite 4 but found out that it doesn't have overdrive. So return it and bought this one instead. Best decision ever. With overdrive I can borrow books from the local library. Save me time, money and trouble into purchasing books.

Seems intuitive, and no issues so far. Light. Bought it specifically to be compatible with borrowing from my library. There is one limitation on synching, though, which the e-Library team looked into and said that they "... discovered last year that an eBook has to be available in the Kobo store and OverDrive for it to be synched through Kobo wifi... it has to be the same ISBN available on both." and So, it sounds like this is unfortunately the default situation with Libby and Kobo Overdrive not automatically synching. But if the e-reader is the only device you read on then I imagine it's not a problem? Seems intuitive, and no issues so far. Light. Bought it specifically to be compatible with borrowing from my library. There is one limitation on synching, though, which the e-Library team looked into and said that they "... discovered last year that an eBook has to be available in the Kobo store and OverDrive for it to be synched through Kobo wifi... it has to be the same ISBN available on both." and So, it sounds like this is unfortunately the default situation with Libby and Kobo Overdrive not automatically synching. But if the e-reader is the only device you read on then I imagine it's not a problem?

This is a great, no-nonsense e-reader.  I bought it to replace my much-loved and well-used Kobo-Glo, which finally gave up the ghost.  [Note - take care when inserting and removing the charging cable.]  The front-lit screen is perfect for maintaining a clear page without any glare - in bright light, dim light and at night with no light.  At night the light colour changes to a sort-of orange colour, which I don't mind at all.  Works well with e-books borrowed from the library (which covers virtually all my reading) - coupled with Adobe Digital Editions as a transfer platform.  I recommend the cover accessory.  Apart from protecting the device,...view more This is a great, no-nonsense e-reader.  I bought it to replace my much-loved and well-used Kobo-Glo, which finally gave up the ghost.  [Note - take care when inserting and removing the charging cable.]  The front-lit screen is perfect for maintaining a clear page without any glare - in bright light, dim light and at night with no light.  At night the light colour changes to a sort-of orange colour, which I don't mind at all.  Works well with e-books borrowed from the library (which covers virtually all my reading) - coupled with Adobe Digital Editions as a transfer platform.  I recommend the cover accessory.  Apart from protecting the device, it automatically puts it to sleep as soon as it's closed. Although it's a bit strange at first it doesn't open like a book cover, which it did for the Kobo Glo.  I have not regrets buying this product; it fits the bill perfectly for a straightforward, uncomplicated and compact e-reader.

A great little e-reader especially as it has a back light in it and a special light for reading at night. Would definitely recommend A great little e-reader especially as it has a back light in it and a special light for reading at night. Would definitely recommend

Love it. Five Books to First Charge. Some times page does not change at first touch. Easy to read and setup Love it. Five Books to First Charge. Some times page does not change at first touch. Easy to read and setup

By: FirstW524 25/04/21

Verified Owner

its awesome and she loves it as it sure beats holding up a book. its awesome and she loves it as it sure beats holding up a book.

I haven't read books since I was younger and picking this up has allowed me to slam out books in a way I didnt think was possible, incredibly convenient having over a week of battery life per charge and extremely easy on the eyes at night with the orange night mode would recommend I haven't read books since I was younger and picking this up has allowed me to slam out books in a way I didnt think was possible, incredibly convenient having over a week of battery life per charge and extremely easy on the eyes at night with the orange night mode would recommend

Product arrived on time. Excellent little eReader. Easy to handle, great and easy way to purchase books. Excellent overall. Product arrived on time. Excellent little eReader. Easy to handle, great and easy way to purchase books. Excellent overall.

So light and easy to carry around. Small and I thought the size would hinder my experience as I am used to reading on my laptop but the size is perfect! Just like reading a book. Easy on the eyes for night reading. Excellent battery life. Overall great purchase. So light and easy to carry around. Small and I thought the size would hinder my experience as I am used to reading on my laptop but the size is perfect! Just like reading a book. Easy on the eyes for night reading. Excellent battery life. Overall great purchase.