Kobo Mini. Smallest ebook reader.

[adix_82]

Any bro here holding a kobo mini?

5inch enough for reading?

 

[alpc]

5", hmm... I guess if it's comparable with iPhone 5 reading space, then, well, it might not be so good for people who needs bigger fonts for reading.

The price I think would also plays a part in consideration.

 

[Limestone]

saw it on display in Japan. Still usable, still readable, but I don't see any reason to get it, since it's not much smaller than the glo or touch.

It's really for a niche group who might need an as-small-as-possible e reader for whatever niche reason they might have... maybe for ladies to fit into their dinner purses.

 

[adix_82]

saw it on display in Japan. Still usable, still readable, but I don't see any reason to get it, since it's not much smaller than the glo or touch.

It's really for a niche group who might need an as-small-as-possible e reader for whatever niche reason they might have... maybe for ladies to fit into their dinner purses.

Have already placed order with a red ruby SnapBack. My first e reader. Will post pic once it arrived.

 

[blade007]

Have already placed order with a red ruby SnapBack. My first e reader. Will post pic once it arrived.

how much you paid for that?

Im using my Kobo mini for 2 weeks now. loving it. Small, light, super portable, and great battery life.
One bad thing happened thou. the battery inside started rattling. I googled and seems like it happens to Kobo Glo sets too.
I opened up the set and reapplied some double sided tape and now it still working well

 

[adix_82]

how much you paid for that?

Im using my Kobo mini for 2 weeks now. loving it. Small, light, super portable, and great battery life.
One bad thing happened thou. the battery inside started rattling. I googled and seems like it happens to Kobo Glo sets too.
I opened up the set and reapplied some double sided tape and now it still working well

Haiz.. Hope it doesn't happen to mine. I wanna change the 2gb sd into 16gb. .

I paid total $144. Don know if its too ex. Bought from eBay. Singapore website sell 188

 

[blade007]

Haiz.. Hope it doesn't happen to mine. I wanna change the 2gb sd into 16gb. .

I paid total $144. Don know if its too ex. Bought from eBay. Singapore website sell 188

yeah hope it does not happen to my other set too. I bought 1 additional white one as a gift. My cousin bought both for me in Canada on BF sale

How do u change the SD? it is easily removable?

 

[nicepal]

5" is like the Samsung note.
If dn't mind small fonts or big fonts less words per Page. I guess to some the 5" screen is still doable.

 

[expositox]

Guys, Indigo having it for 49.99 canadian dollars now 30 bucks off, + free snapback cover. offer till 23rd Dec. But the thing is, they only ship to inside Canada, cannot ship to US.. I want!

 

[blade007]

Guys, Indigo having it for 49.99 canadian dollars now 30 bucks off, + free snapback cover. offer till 23rd Dec. But the thing is, they only ship to inside Canada, cannot ship to US.. I want!

thats the same price i bought! but I din get the free snap back cover

 

[expositox]

Anybody here got a way to ship from Canada & don't mind sharing? Really want the Mini

Edit: Nvm, got it from Best Buy, no free snapback cover tho..

 

[adix_82]

Anybody here got a way to ship from Canada & don't mind sharing? Really want the Mini

Edit: Nvm, got it from Best Buy, no free snapback cover tho..

The eBay seller really taking his own sweet time in uk. Till now still not send. No reply from him too. Can get money back from eBay?

Anyway, do u think white or black is better?

 

[adix_82]

My KOBO mini snap back arrived.. my eReader not yet..

 

[expositox]

My KOBO mini snap back arrived.. my eReader not yet..

Is the cover 'plastic-y' or like 'soft touch', kinda rubberised? I know Kobo Touch had a quilted cover, but this is just plastic right?

 

[expositox]

The eBay seller really taking his own sweet time in uk. Till now still not send. No reply from him too. Can get money back from eBay?

Anyway, do u think white or black is better?

White ships with a silver back, more to my liking. Plus doesn't look like normal Kindles, more unique. So I choose white. But to each their own.

Can, after 45 or 60 days can file a dispute with eBay. I forgot lol.. Days of buying from eBay are over, read too many horror stories of eBay sellers & buyers.

 

[adix_82]

Is the cover 'plastic-y' or like 'soft touch', kinda rubberised? I know Kobo Touch had a quilted cover, but this is just plastic right?

It's soft touch.

 

[cspropulsion]

Hey guys,

I have kobo minis white/black: significant other wants to stick to books.
Contact me at 96896437 if you wish to enquire more.

Regards,
Andy

 

[adix_82]

Finally... My black kobo mini finally arrived.

Updating firmware

 

[expositox]

Pretty! I got myself a white one when having X'mas sale. I think will arrive by end of this month

 

[adix_82]

Pretty! I got myself a white one when having X'mas sale. I think will arrive by end of this month

That's good. I got a extra set coming next week. White. Order it on impulse..

Used the black kobo mini for a few days

Pro
WiFi
Long battery life(without wifi)
Light weight
Kobo os is ok. No learning curve. Str 4ward.
Add fonts to mini with minimal hassle. Able to read Vietnamese ebooks. Chinese ebooks. Myanmar ebooks etc etc.
Support most ebook format. Just drag and drop using pc.
No ads

Cons
No back light.
Dated e ink.
2gb memory.(expendable thru DIY)

The pocketable size mini makes reading easy. On the go. Mobility make reading more frequent and easy. Waiting for bus, start reading. Waiting for food to arrive, start reading. Waiting to fetch your child,start reading. Etc etc. you will be surprise how fast u can finish a book.

I am still testing what is the best way to hold the kobo mini. Somehow 5inch square design need to find the best holding position and ways to flip the page.