My Kobo Libra Colour - 3 Months Later

[@tsunfish9443]

Oh my goodness, you are the embodiment of the "takes off glasses and becomes prettier" trope haha ...I've been on agonizing on the fence for several weeks now since I was given a kindle basic which, while it drives me crazy taking several tries to turn the page, is still very nice and less than 3 years old Buuut....yeah I guess I'm gonna go order a libra color. If it isn't the magical experience I think it is, walmart can expect me at their returns counter lolol

[@M-J]

@@tsunfish9443 Thank you for that cute comment! 🤓 I don’t think you will have any regrets once you discover how much fun scribbling on books can be!

[@ellenjessegreenwood1594]

I’m in Canada and I bought the Kobo Libra Colour this week based partly off your reviews. I’m surprised that on my Kindle unlimited I could only have 20 books…and on my new Kobo subscription I can have as many books as I want. That… was the dealbreaker for me. Thanks for your reviews on this device.

[@BlairSlavin]

So you’re reading more than 20 books at a time?

[@ilyrich]

@@BlairSlavin Probably not but why have such a small limit forced on you

[@M-J]

Hi everyone, When I show Double Highlight, I am using a protected Advanced Reader Copy ascm file that has been converted to an authorized ePub by Adobe Digital editions. I hope that helps. - MJ

[@zmasterar]

I tried with an ascm file converted to epub, and also converted to kepub, butnothing, no double highlight :(

[@M-J]

@@zmasterar whaaaaat? That’s bizarre. It’s a very subtle color differential, but still of one device can so should another. 🧐

[@zmasterar]

@@M-J yeah, it's weird. Not a big deal for me, I tend to highlight and then underline some of the underlined parts if need to "highlight" that even more. It works better for my brain that way, but it would be nice to have the other options to for when a "underline" is "too much" (again, just how my brain works).

[@niksiever3135]

I love my Kobo Libra Colour. I prefer it to my Kindle. I did not know about the colour change. It looks fun.

[@M-J]

I love stumbling on something like that. Enjoy!

[@DeanMcGrath]

I know you said rhetorical question 😀. Can't help myself, Kobo stylus is active like Apple Pencil, Kindle stylus is EMR and does not need to be charged as it is inactive. The power is in the Wacom digitizer on the Kindle 😊

[@M-J]

Thank you, it's greek to me. lol

[@therickbarry]

@@M-J essentially, the Kobo stylus works by communicating with the device via a radio (maybe a Bluetooth radio?). That radio needs power, so there’s a battery in there to charge that radio, and that battery will eventually run out. The Kindle screen has a layer that has its own little electrical field running through it when the power is on. It gets its charge from the Kindle battery. There’s a material in the stylus tip that interrupts the charge, and a layer in the screen that senses where the charge is interrupted. There’s no radio or any kind of communication happening inside the Kindle pen, so it doesn’t need to be charged. All the electrical wizardry is happening in the kindle itself.

[@caitlyngb]

I love my kobo libra colour! In Canada you can get your library books on kobo but not kindle, which is a huge plus for me. I’ve loved the kobo since I switched in May, and I’ve read more graphic novels with the colour. Currently reading Tress of the Emerald Sea!

[@M-J]

That’s fantastic! Happy Reading! 😊

[@f1remandg]

Glad to know the little things make you happy, however that is a nice find and in effect if it works, you have double the colors, which means you can emphasize a point should you so wish on the same page, a word in a paragraph or a number etc.

[@M-J]

@@f1remandg it works!

[@michellegleave2550]

I’m in Australia, and here, our library ebooks are only compatible with Kobo, which is why I am contemplating purchasing one. Otherwise I’d be happy to keep using my Kindle for ebooks. Obviously I use audio and read physical books too but library books for me can only be read on my phone or tablet, so I’m thinking about a Kobo eReader. Thanks for offering your honest opinion!

[@M-J]

Thanks! I really do enjoy this device - but do see yourself.

[@Blush210]

See and that’s what steers me from a kobo. All the ceremonies just to get a netgallery arc…. Kindle makes it so simple. I just wish they would make a color oasis to scratch my itch for the kobo libra color tho lol

[@M-J]

It’s really not that bad TBH, and worth it to actually write ON THE TEXT. 😅. I hear you, regardless.

[@macymiller3417]

Im highly debating the kobo. Im not super invested in my kindle ill probably keep it for certain titles not available but i should be able to transfer almost everything i want to. The annotating feature is so appealing for me. 😍

[@M-J]

It’s honestly a great ereader for annotations!!!!! Debate it hard!

[@SylviaSilver]

I just ordered a Kobo, I have a Kindle Paperwhite and a Scribe which I love. I plan to transfer my Nook library to the Kobo. I just can’t justify buying another Nook device from Barnes & Noble. I can’t seem to find any how to videos on the transfer. Any suggestions?

[@M-J]

Hmmmmm. I’m new at transferring myself. I would search specifically for Nook to Kobo videos. Maybe watch tutorial videos on Calibre as well - maybe you will discover the tip you need. Best of luck & enjoy your Kobo.

[@nat4465]

Color just makes things more exciting 😍

[@M-J]

I agree with you. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@mismatmom]

Omg, purple! I have to get one. How do you like the buttons vs the touchscreen from the kindle? So you are saying the kobo does not come with a speed setting for the fan! You look great and very helpful video.

[@M-J]

I enjoy both devices. You don’t have to use the buttons on the Kobo, touch screen or swiping works as well. I’m not sure I understand the speed setting, but I have zero complaints about the device. Thanks!🙏🏻

[@mismatmom]

I was joking about the fan speed. You looked so relaxed with that wind through your hair. Enjoy!

[@M-J]

@ I didn’t even put 2 & 2 together. Jokes avoid me somehow. 😂

[@lylainewu1200]

Watching your videos, I have been thinking about the Kobo Libra Colour 2 for WEEKS! I have been using Kindles for YEARS, I want to wait for Kindle to come out with their colour version (rumored to come out next year… but it feels like FOREVER). I guess I have only one question that will give me the final push to consider the Kobo, how do you revisit all the annotations? Including the ones on the library books and are they still available after the books are returned?

[@M-J]

@@lylainewu1200 Hello 👋🏻 I’m going to have to put this to the test for a future video with specific details! I can tell you there is a dedicated “annotations” menu for purchased books and owned ARC’s as well as link to Dropbox and Google Drive. I hope that little bit of info. helps for now.

[@skepticalmechanic]

@@lylainewu1200 color Kindle just released today!

[@justineetzkorn9594]

Thanks for the review! I've got an older Kobo Nia (I've had one Kobo or another for about fifteen years now), and was thinking of getting the pretty colour one when this one reaches its natural end. It's great to know the battery life is still really good. In a bit of a reading slump, but I'm hopefully starting _ACOTAR_ in the next few days in audio, and _The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding_ on the kobo (Yay! Library!)

[@M-J]

Thanks! It’s a great e-reader. I’m enjoying ACOTAR so far.

[@justineetzkorn9594]

@@M-J Yes, me too! I'm extremely mixed on romantasy as sometimes I love it, and sometimes it feels very thin (I wish I had Gareth's sunny outlook), but a few chapters in and I'm really enjoying it.

[@M-J]

@@justineetzkorn9594 excellent!

[@Indydi]

Might just get one of these to replace my Kobo Libra, which has a micro-USB port for charging. Currently reading Grapes of Wrath. I read Of Mice and Men as a middle schooler, and remembered liking it, so I read it again recently. WOW. Very short, but such a great book!

[@M-J]

It’s a fantastic little device. Everything is a USB C these days - which is nice. What a great book, indeed!

[@jenlewis8003]

I tried to double highlight Sadly it doesn't work on my kobo libra color That purple highlight would have been so cool

[@tif603]

@@jenlewis8003 i’ve never seen anyone do it i’m trying to figure it out too, not working either. :(

[@M-J]

@@jenlewis8003 I am showing it on a ePub ARC that I converted using Adobe Digital Editions a maybe that’s the missing price?

[@M-J]

@@tif603 Hmmmm. I was able to replicate it twice. I used an ARC acsm file that Adobe Digital Editions converted over to an ePub - maybe that’s the secret?

[@eriebeverly]

Thanks for the tech check-in and I appreciate the segment ended like a fashion shoot. Glad you figured out the ARC situation.

[@M-J]

@@eriebeverly That breeze was perfectly timed! 😂😂😂

[@DianeSLoftis]

Thank you for doing this :) You’re awesome!! Dear Santa, …..

[@M-J]

A fantastic Christmas gift!🎁

[@KeyfobTyler]

Ive been on the fence about which e reader to get for weeks, i think i definitely want to go Kobo due to Canadian library tomfoolery but beyond that im not sure. I have no need to ever write on books, and i would be using it for a healthy mix of regular style books and manga, which is basically all black and white anyway. Since the Libra BW has been discontinued this seems like my best option, even though the colour part doesn't necessarily appeal to me. Just not sure if a 6 inch screen would be sufficient for manga though if i went with a smaller model, and heard the Sage battery life is horrid

[@M-J]

I would maybe wait a little, and reassess. Seems like New models of different brands are coming out every week - what about BOOX or BigMe?

[@millie9814]

Thanks for explaining acronyms, I wish more people would do that!

[@M-J]

Anytime!

[@Kritz_Reads]

I still love mine....but the lack of non-mainstream titles on it still has me reaching for my kindle. I have accidentally double highlighted before...but now I need to try mixing the colours!

[@M-J]

Yeah, KU is where it’s at! So cool! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@anotherbibliophilereads]

I have been tempted by the Boox over the Kobo for color eink because that device can run the Kindle app as well as most other ereader applications. But I don’t annotate which seems like the Kobo strength.

[@krzysamm7095]

@@anotherbibliophilereads I have both the kobo color and the Bigme color ( Boox competitor ) and I like the Bigme better as I have all of my reader apps in one place.

[@gracefulsaint]

You're cracking me up! Thank you. :)

[@M-J]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@ExtraT82]

Thank you for the review MJ. Glad you’ve enjoyed your experience especially as an annotator. Just getting used to the Kobo Nia & love it as a big library user (no UK Library Kindle compatibility) but good to know about future possibilities 👍🏻

[@M-J]

Thanks, it’s turning into my favorite e-reader.

[@MasterPsychic]

Love the tarot stickers, plus great review!! Thanks for this. I am debating getting the new color kindle or this.

[@M-J]

Watch my latest video for the run down.

[@dbitgood1]

Yes, you are a mighty influencer! Now I want one! I'm currently reading the first Perry Rhodan Neo (sci-fi) novel on my kindle fire.

[@M-J]

@@dbitgood1 Nice! I love a little Science Fiction. It’s a great device - ask Santa! 🎅🏻 - cheers, MJ

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Nice update! I hadn’t spotted that double highlighting trick

[@M-J]

Thanks. You don’t know ALL the tricks. ☺️

[@blane1814]

Subscribed 💌

[@M-J]

Hello 👋🏼

[@blane1814]

@ 💁🏼‍♀️💋💋

[@sburns834]

I'm in Australia was thinking of getting the coloursoft but it'll end up being $479 aud and I can't fathom spending $400+ on something that doesn't come with internet. I've been a kindle girlie since 2010, and just feel like it's over the top. I need new tech. Also Libby isn't available for kindle here in aus. And I ARC to, and spoke to my friend who i ARC for if there would be an issue and she said no they have a epub version.

[@M-J]

Check out my latest video!

[@tragic_comic2189]

Love the tarot stickers. Just got the new kindle paperwhite (which i love). But I'm thinking of getting this as well. I love the annotation features. But kindle unlimited is also a great deal. Looks like I'll just have to have both lol

[@M-J]

Thanks! That’s the way I roll and I’m a happy reader because of it! ☺️ A lot of the e-book deals I’ll get for the Kobo and hold on to KU. I’m just not a fan of Kobo Plus. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@JohanAdrian]

First time I watch your vids. I can't tell what infatuates me more, The Kobo Colour or you *.* My god, those eyes *.*

[@M-J]

The Kobo has better battery life and won’t leave snarky comments like I do. 😂😂🤣

[@jakibotham5600]

im in the UK just bought it and love how light it is and the colour screen but found trying to download books from Libby/Overdrive very frustrating and cant get it to work. dont like the fact books are expensive and cant use the library so will be sending it back

[@M-J]

Ugh! Sorry to read that. The Libby/Overdrive system should be much better than what it is in the UK. I’ve heard complaints along those same lines.

[@stuartgriffin1001]

Looks impressive. I have looked at their site. I have a Kindle and a Nook. But I may get a Kobo reader at some point

[@M-J]

It’s a fun one for sure!

[@marylinsadventures1677]

Thank you, you convinced me to purchase the kobo and I love it. I also purchased the pen loop you suggested and love it. I find myself reaching for it more than my paperwhite due to the color. It is so worth it.

[@M-J]

You are so welcome! I am so glad you are having a wonderful reading experience! Thanks for sharing with me. 😊🤗

[@LauraFreyReadinginBed]

I just got one for my birthday. On my way to buy a stylus!

[@M-J]

Happy Birthday! I hope you LOVE it! Don't forget stylus sleeves if you want to change the color. 😊

[@BlairSlavin]

Well, this review is 4 weeks old, so probably won’t see the comment. But to the creator. When you introduce a term, you might want to explain what it means. ARC? Now I have to look it up online instead of you making it a simple explanation in your review.

[@M-J]

@@BlairSlavin Please don’t assume. Hello, I see you. Learning is amazing! Have a fantastic day!

[@gmano]

If you go to 0:56 of the video, she has “Advanced Reader Copies” written on the screen to explain what an ARC is as she mentions the term.

[@M-J]

@@gmano Thanks for the watching my back! 🤗