Clara BW

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Clara BW

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Based on 411 Reddit mentions

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Having a surprisingly hard time finding an e-reader I like !

Have you tried a reader/brand that jams all the time and/or that requires you to "use a bunch of proprietary software bullshit" so people can avoid suggesting it? Cause this sounds like just a Kobo Clara B&W or basic Kindle

scamper_ in r/ereader

April 16, 2025 3:16 PM

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planning to buy my first e-reader

ngl that comment about Kobo in PH is kinda right. Kobo has no official presence there so warranty is a pain and you can't buy books directly from the device without a VPN. Kindle Paperwhite works fine in PH - you can still use Libby by sending books to your Kindle email. the screen is basically the

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LetterheadClassic306 in r/ereader

April 8, 2026 3:35 AM

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If you are looking for an eReader this Christmas, there is one from Europe - Pocketbook/Vivlio

every e-ink producer is color right now Nope. The Kindle line is still largely BW, and other well known options like Pocketbook or Boox still produce BW equivalents for each product line unlike Kobo, where they only have BW for their entry level device (Clara BW), and their giant outdated tablet fro

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UlfhfhdraViodbdhhet in r/BuyFromEU

December 8, 2025 1:33 PM

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Ancient Sony ereader PDF handling seems better than some modern ereaders? Is that evidence that I should buy one for cheap?

No, PocketBook and Kobo just do have different priorities. I would say Kobo offers a more stable and basic OS, while PocketBook offers more features, but also add some... quirks and irks? 😂 Also does Kobo may have better programmers, while PocketBooks is more friendly in adding new features. And the

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azoth980 in r/ereader

April 17, 2026 3:17 PM

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I own a Kindle Paperwhite 12th Gen and bought a Kobo Clara BW (review)

My Kindle has never done this Ghosting is much worse on the Kobo Clara. This is only one example as well. It shows up most when using the keyboard or lookup functions etc. When I say lagging I mean it’s slower than the Kindle, not necessarily taking forever. One of the most prominent examples is som

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Sleepy_Enigma in r/ereader

April 4, 2026 4:25 AM

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Suggestion: other e-reader apps

I appreciate that! But, unfortunately I have no idea how to do any of that. I’m not that “tech savvy”. Just wish they would have a native app like the Kindle app to simplify things. I have a Kobo Clara BW, but would be nice to just bring one device sometimes.

MorrowDad in r/Supernote

December 6, 2025 10:28 PM

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Worth the buy 2026?

If the Colorsoft bothered you, the Libra Colour is not for you! The screen-door-effect is so much worse on the Libra, on the Colorsoft there is only a slight texture in the background, the Libra looks shimmery, grainy and more like "printed on jeans fabric". I'm currently trying the Clara Colour in

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ImaginationDry1840 in r/ereader

March 22, 2026 4:08 PM

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