Kobo Clara Colour | eReader | 6” Glare-Free Colour E Ink Display | Dark Mode Option | Waterproof | Audiobooks | 16GB of Storage | Black

Initially, I had a Kobo Libra Colour, but found that it was a bit too large for my liking. While I did love the buttons, I just wanted something a bit smaller and lighter. The color screen was a must, so there weren't a lot of options. I gave this a try, and am more than pleased with it. It's about the size of a basic Kindle. Looks almost just like one, although the corners aren't as rounded, and obviously, it says "Kobo" across the front, rather than "Kindle." It's got 16 gigs of storage - more than enough for a library's worth of books if you don't have manga - and a decent color screen. Now, I say "decent," because it is e-ink, not because this device has a poor display. It's never going to be as bright or vibrant as an LCD, that's just the nature of the display type. But it still looks good for color panels in comic books and manga, and book covers as well. Not to mention, you can make annotations in different colors, for organization. The user interface is very simple to use. It shows you what you need to know, and nothing you don't. I find it much easier to navigate than stock Kindle software. I'd intended to install KOReader on it, but I have no need to. The base software works great for me. You can only use dark mode when you're actually reading a book, however, so the interface will always be in light mode otherwise. Not a huge deal, but a little disappointing nonetheless. You can actually add custom screensavers to your Kobo pretty easily, too. Just plug it into a computer, open the folder labeled, ".kobo," make a new folder in there called, "screensaver," and then put your screen savers in. It will randomly select one every time you put the device to sleep. You may need to increase the brightness and saturation if you want colors to show up clearly, but it's still a nice feature for customization! Not to mention how easy it is to sideload books onto it. Especially with Calibre. Effortless to put all your books on it. Plus, the store interface is pretty easy to use as well. You can also use Overdrive to get books rented from your local library onto it as well. There's no way to run out of things to read, really. Battery life is great, if you turn off bluetooth and wifi. I've been reading like crazy - have read a couple 400+ page novels with it over the past couple weeks - and it's still at 75% battery. I have my brightness a bit lower, so that definitely contributes, but still. You will get a lot of life out of this thing. Overall, I think this is a wonderful ereader. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to get into color ereaders without breaking the bank.

I love my clara color!! I have a libra color too but first I had a kindle paperwhite. Love the fact you can highlight in other colors! The brightness you can change with a swipe on the side of your page. helps when the sun setting and you need it brighter or at night time when you need it more dim. the light doesnt bother my partner aside of me sleeping. I love that its waterproof and I can read in the pool or in the hottub or even the bath! Next is the beach! The battery lasts over a month. I barely have to charge it! Its very responsive compared to kindle. Its reliable enough its my travel e-reader of choice! Another plus side to this is that I can hook up my library card to be able to borrow books right from OverDrive! (we got my friends kid one for her birthday!). only con i have, is you cannot email documents or epubs straight to the device like you can with kindle. You have to hook it up to your computer and use Calibre to upload those documents or files you want to add. But you can also buy right from kobo itself or even sign up for a kobo version of "kindle unlimited".

Very open ecosystem, very good quality, software is easy to use and navigate. Consistent updates, snappy enough for browsing libraries and the store. Color is there and a game changer compared to B&W, but don't expect to view high class photography. It does work very well for visual novels, though. I've only ever used the back light indoors and never really above 20%, though it's eink and if it's bright you don't need the backlight. Love the warm color filter in bed, though.

One of the best purchases I've made in a while. I've always wanted to get into reading, and this was the tool for me as it's lightweight and compact, as well as a great ecosystem of books available.

I love mine! I’ve had it since April of this year, the only thing is, I wish I would have bought the warranty. Today, some of the text was looking a bit faded. I thought it was my eyes, but nope. It’s only really evident when the back light is on. But I love the battery life, portability, and speed of it! It’s a great little device! Also, as a former Kindle user, it’s on the smaller side of e-readers. And it’s comfortable to hold with one hand! I HAD a pop socket on it, but my pup retaliated after I brushed her teeth…. Buy this, and you’ll likely read more. It’s my travel buddy, and I’ve reached my reading goal already for the year!

I bought this for my girlfriend and realized it wasn’t the one that allows for Drive and Dropbox connections, but instead of returning it I kept it for myself. Best decision I’ve ever made. I cannot live without this thing. Battery life is outstanding, lasts forever. Is extremely light weight, so you don't get tired using it. Screen is nice, just like paper and also has dark mode. And it is basically plug and play.

I have been absolutely OBSESSED with my Kobo! After finally taking the plunge into e-readers (and giving my eyes a break from screens), I couldn’t be happier with this choice. I went with Kobo because I already had a large library of EPUB files, and it’s been so easy to use. It connects to my computer like a regular USB drive- just drag and drop your files. As a first-time e-reader owner, I also want to share that the free Calibre app has been incredibly helpful for converting and sending files. Another feature I love is the adjustable lighting/dimming strip along the left edge! It makes it so easy to change the brightness wherever I am, even when reading in the dark. The device also remembers exactly where you left off, so picking up your book again is seamless. I can’t wait to keep discovering more books on it!

I absolutely love this ebook reader. Like any ebook reader, it helps me focus on the activity of reading. Where this really shines on the hardware side: - The color cover of the book you’re currently reading (along with progress) triggers me to pick up and read again. I’m reading a lot more than I did before getting this reader. - The location of the button to wakeup the device is perfectly placed to allow for me to grab it and start reading, all one handed. On the software side: - The wakeup feature is lightning quick. I can squeeze in a quick read, regardless of how little time I have. - The colored highlighting incentivizes me to highlight even more than I would normally. - I like to read more than one book at a time and swiping and switching takes a couple seconds, which is enjoyable. - The ebook format compatibility is second-to-none. - Using overdrive is a breeze. The only con that the book store is a little lacking. I would 110% buy again.

Absolutely amazing, screen quality is great and the colour screen is incredible, the greyish filter you get on colour screens is barely noticeable

I was humming and haring about this purchase, but it was worth every penny love it!

Io prima non leggevo mai, non avevo l'abitudine di prendere un libro e mettermi a leggere, così ho pensato di prendere un ereader per vedere se la cosa mi invogliava di più. Dopo tanta indecisione se comprare un Kobo o uno della concorrezza più famosa, ho deciso di prendere questo perchè ritengo abbia molti ma molti più vantaggi. Primi tra tutti: la libertà totale di importare libri in estrema semplicità, di evidenziare a colori, aggiungere note, aggiungere parole nuove al vocabolario ecc.. Adesso praticamente leggo ogni giorno e non salto un appuntamento, nel giro di 1 settimana ho letto almeno 35ore (c'è una sezione che tiene traccia delle statistiche in generale e per ogni libro) e sto leggendo 3 libri contemporaneamente senza nessuna difficoltà. Fantastica anche l'opzione "instapaper" che non conoscevo affatto, che consente di salvare articoli presi magari dal web mentre siete al pc (grazie ad una estensione chrome) e leggerli poi sul Kobo. I colori li trovo molto belli ed in un certo senso trovo sia molto meglio che non siano proprio vivaci e ultra definiti come possono essere quelli su cellulari e televisioni.. Più o meno sono più colori pastello ma sono molto belli. E' veramente leggerissimo da tenere in mano ed eventualmente si può leggere anche da sdraiati tenendolo facilmente con una mano sola visto che è anche molto maneggevole. Io lo stra-consiglio ovviamente a quelli che sono già lettori ma soprattutto ai NON lettori!

My second purchase for my niece. Strongly recommend getting this if you are in Singapore using NLB resources. The fact that this device is connects to Singapore's NLB ebooks already indicates the necessity to have this. Color is real and warm. It really elevates the reading experience. I like a stand alone device as it keeps kids honest about what they are doing on the ipad. Also, ipad's color may not gentle on the eye. Contrast to Kindle... Sometimes i tend to accidently press the button at the bottom and sleeps it. Clara's button is at the back where your finger will normally rest holding the device. and that helps....

This is my first e-reader, I would’ve gone for the B/W model but the prices were the same for both of them, so I went for the magical gift of colours. The software is intuitive and transferring your local books from laptops is a breeze. The price may seem on the higher end, but if you’re a book nerd, it’ll worth it trust me. Getting decent accessories at an affordable prices is the only con I can say. The screen quality is actually great, even tho people said the resolution won’t be as sharp and it will be darker, I adore the grainy effect, it looks like a newspaper. And the compact size is perfect for me, i can easily carry it in my bag without it feeling like a liability.