Kobo Libra Colour returns to $230 price point

For those not tethered to Amazon, the Libra Colour offers a compelling alternative to the $249.99 Kindle Colorsoft. It features a seven-inch color display suitable for comics and annotated texts, protected by a waterproof exterior and customizable warm lighting. Beyond the screen, the device boasts 32GB of storage—double that of its Amazon rival—and maintains broad support for EPUB files, allowing users to source content beyond a single storefront.

The tactile experience sets the Libra Colour apart, specifically the inclusion of physical page-turning buttons. While not a primary digital notebook due to its smaller form factor, the device supports the Kobo Stylus 2 for handwritten notes and integrates with Instapaper to sync web articles for offline reading. For users seeking a versatile e-reader that prioritizes file flexibility and physical controls, the current $30 discount marks an optimal window for purchase.