Small and affordable e -ink tablet Kobo sage announced.Libra 2 also starts reservation

Recently, I understand the goodness of E -ink!

The lighting experience of the e -ink -adopted electronic paper terminal "Remarkable" is wonderful, but I was a little dissatisfied with the size and price "big" and not compatible with e -books and light screens.

Rakuten KOBO's new e -ink tablet "Kobo Sage" is a small and inexpensive electronic notebook.In addition, it is an excellent product that has an additional function to enjoy audio books with e -book leaders and wireless headphones.

KOBO is the first electronic notebook terminal "ELIPSA" (10) (10).3 inches) has been announced.This is simply that the e -book leader Kobo Libra is upgraded to a stylus pen.The screen shines and can be taken, but the page turning button and the color temperature adjustment function that are convenient for reading are eliminated, and the specifications as an e -book leader have been downsized.The price was 46,990 yen, equivalent to Remarkable 2, but the writing experience was not good, and sales seemed to have been a little difficult.

The latest Kobo sage may be one replacement for Elipsa and Remarkable.The price is 38,000 yen including tax, and the separately sold stylus pen "KOBO stylus" is 4,980 yen including tax.It can also be used as an e -book leader, and you can also take notes, draw pictures, and write e -books and digital files to digital files.However, the size is compact, and it is a small and lightweight device with a 8 -inch e -ink display.Unlike other electronic notebooks, one end is thin (so -called "side chin") design, so it is easy to hold with one hand, and physical buttons for turning pages are arranged on the edge.Easy specifications.

The 8 -inch display that adopts the ENK Carta 1200 is a high -resolution of 1440 x 1920 (300ppi) and is characterized by its gentle eyes.In addition, a COMFORT LIGHT PRO, a color temperature adjustment function that is proud of KOBO, is also installed.This is automatically adjusted the color temperature of the front light according to the time of use.The storage is 32g and it is a bit disappointing that it does not support the extension with a microSD card.The USB-C port is installed for charging and synchronization.Since the waterproof function of the IPX8 standard is well taken over, it can withstand 2 meters of water depth for 1 hour.

In addition, Bluetooth has been added as a new function for Kobo devices in general, so if you have a wireless headphone, you can stream the audio book from the Kobo bookstore.

The optional dedicated sleep cover (4,980 yen including tax) is available in two colors, light green and black.If you use a stylus pen, you may want to buy a dedicated power cover (9,980 yen including tax).The automatic sleep/wake function when screen protection and cover are opened and closed, but the power cover has a built -in battery of 1,200mA, so it is convenient when you forget to charge or go out.By the way, with a pen holder that fits the stylus pen.

KOBO also announced the company's e -book leader "LIBRA 2" (23,980 yen including tax) with the company's waterproof function.It is said that the 7 -inch E ink Carta 1200 touch screen has improved response, but the resolution remains 1,264 x 1,680, and the color temperature adjustment function "ComfortLight Pro" has been maintained.Functions such as waterproof grade IPX8 and 32GB storage are the same as sage, but the battery is slightly larger 1,500 mAh.

The separately sold sleep cover has a little more color variations than the original Libra.Nevertheless, LIBRA 2's biggest attraction is that it is equipped with a USB-C port instead of the conventional microUSB, and it has been compatible with Bluetooth.Like sage, you can download the audio book from the Kobo book store and enjoy it with a wireless headphone.

If you already have an e -book leader, you may not need to upgrade, but Kobo Libra 2 is highly recommended for those who buy the first one.It may be better than the new Kindle series new products announced.