🌈 Kobo Libra Colour Unboxing & Review 📖

The video begins with the host's excitement about the arrival of their pre-ordered Kobo Libra color e-reader. They discuss the additional purchase of the stylus, which is necessary for making annotations directly on the e-reader's pages. The host also mentions their choice of accessories, including a clear sleeve and a sleep cover designed to turn the device on and off. The price point of the e-reader and stylus is compared to similar devices on the market, with the host finding the price to be fair. They highlight the e-reader's 7-inch screen, side bar with clickable page-turning buttons, and the convenience of color annotation as key selling points. The host expresses their preference for annotating digitally over physical books and looks forward to demonstrating the device's functionality.

The host provides an overview of the stylus that comes with the Kobo Libra, noting its eraser function and replaceable pen tips. They compare the pen tip to an Apple Pencil and discuss the stylus's pressure sensitivity, which allows for variable line thickness. The build quality of the e-reader is mentioned, with the device being made of plastic but still feeling light and comfortable to hold. The design of the e-reader is praised for its thought-out features, such as the sidebar and buttons, and the option to magnetize the stylus to the device. The host also appreciates the choice of colors available and the overall ergonomic design. They discuss the device's features, including waterproofing, auto-rotate, adjustable brightness and warmth, and impressive battery life. The integration of OverDrive for library book borrowing is highlighted as a particularly useful feature.

The host explores the note-taking capabilities of the Kobo Libra, comparing it to the Kindle Scribe. They discuss the variety of pen options available for note-taking and the customizable nature of the notebooks, including different templates. However, the host points out the impracticality of using the device as a digital planner due to the small screen size and slow pinch-to-zoom functionality. They also mention the issue of accidentally turning pages or adjusting settings when resting a hand on the screen while writing. The host expresses their enjoyment of the hyperlink functionality within the e-reader but cautions about the potential for accidental clicks.

The host addresses the question of transitioning from a Kindle to a Kobo e-reader, particularly focusing on the issue of transferring Kindle books to the Kobo device. They explain the DRM protection on Kindle books and the process of using Calibre software to remove this protection, although they share their personal difficulty with this process. The host recommends testing the Calibre software before purchasing the Kobo device if transferring Kindle books is important to the viewer. They also mention that while Kobo does not support Kindle Unlimited, it does offer a similar subscription service called Kobo Plus. The host concludes with their positive impression of the Kobo Libra, especially for its annotation capabilities, but advises viewers to consider their current reading and note-taking habits before switching ecosystems.