![]() The screen was easy to read for long periods of time, the weight was perfect and I found it easy to get lost in my books – just as I could with a physical book. Designed for the sole purpose of enjoyable reading, it was a revelation and I haven’t looked back. The Kobo Glo eReader had none of these problems. The screen is not tailored to reading, the light is wrong and the weight of the device quickly becomes noticeable. It’s not just me who feels that way – I am yet to meet a person who sings the praises of eBooks on a multi-purpose device. They seemed to be a do-it-all product, and my thoughts went something along the lines of “why would I want a product with as narrow a focus as an eReader?” Books could be read on tablets, after all.Įxcept, reading books on tablets, laptops or other mobile devices is just not a great experience. To provide a bit of context, it was 2013 and iPads (and other tablets) were still in their infancy. That Kobo product was the Glo, and it didn’t take me long to appreciate what eReaders have to offer. Once upon a time I was one of those people, but my first experience with a Kobo product (many years ago) quickly changed my mind. ![]() Some people love them, some people don’t, and many people don’t quite understand why they exist… at least until they use one. ![]() For more information, visit my disclosure statement.ĮReaders have been around for quite a while. Any thoughts expressed about Kobo products in this article are based on my own experiences with the devices. Disclosure: Rakuten Kobo provided Blog of Dad with the Kobo Clara HD for the purpose of review and ongoing use.
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