Kobo Mini eReader €34.99 in Argos (Half Price)

cripesonfriday · 10-06-2013 09:07PM #1

The Kobo Mini eReader is reduced in Argos stores at the moment, only €35, down from €70.
There is limited stock, and it's not available for home delivery but if you live near one of the shops that have it in stock it's a pretty good deal.

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5011197/Trail/searchtext%3EKOBO.htm

dingding · 10-06-2013 09:26PM

http://www.checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=5011197

Still a few in stock

Dodcrx · 10-06-2013 10:30PM

woohoo

fathers day pressie sorted

thank you very much

g0g · 10-06-2013 10:36PM

Can someone tell me in a nushell how this compares to the Nook deal which works/worked out a bit more expensive. Is Kobo better, worse or pretty much same?

padyjoe · 10-06-2013 11:36PM

Nook 6" screen, running android, Kobo Mini 5", running Kobo's proprietary software. Both uses the same e-ink technology.

Dman001 · 11-06-2013 12:02AM

The Nook seems to be favoured by reviewers though, with the Kobo's small screen said to be very restrictive! Currys in the UK have the Nook back in stock, but you'll have to go through Parcel Motel and they may or may not allow Irish Credit Cards. The extra hassle to score a Nook may not be worth the added benefit it brings!

123 LC · 11-06-2013 12:28AM

does a 5 inch screen feel really small?

g0g · 11-06-2013 08:12AM

Hhhhhmmm the more research I do the more I prefer the sound of the Nook again. If anyone wants an Argos Ashbourne code valid today for a Kobo just PM me.

lindtee · 11-06-2013 08:34AM

Was going to get one for the kids as there seems to be no movement on the Nook I ordered from Littlewoods, but the kobo mini seems to be just a little bit too small for my liking.

Also, the Nook Simple touch come outs better in most comparisions than the standard kobo not to mind the mini one.

shovel · 11-06-2013 08:52AM

Did not realize it was so small. Have a Argos Tralee reservation code valid for today .PM me

staengus · 11-06-2013 11:32AM

I have one of these, although bought it for full price and I think its great. marginally smaller than your normal Bic pen. Can change the font sizes to suit yourself.

beauf · 11-06-2013 11:53AM

Can you get the nook in Ireland though?

witnessmenow · 12-06-2013 11:00AM

I got this yesterday. It looks pretty nice to me

Just commenting on size as I haven't set it up yet:

I have a Sony e-reader PRS-T1 which is a fairly standard size reader (6") and the Kobo touch is not that much smaller, I think it is roughly the same width, its just a bit shorter.

The ebooks adjust to whatever size font you have (at least the PRS-T1 does), so you can make the font whatever you want and it will just mean you will need to change page more often.

johnf26 · 12-06-2013 11:42AM

thanks for this op just reserved one

messinkiapina · 12-06-2013 12:25PM

I'd imagine the nook is better, if you can get it. If not, €35 this should be well worth it. I've read several ebooks off my ipod and the reading experience was almost as good as a dedicated ereader, so I wouldn't be put off by the 5" screen, not at that money anyway.

Ciaran_B · 12-06-2013 12:33PM

I have a reservation for one in Stephens Green Argos that's expiring today. I'm not going to use it, if anyone wants it fire me a PM.

Code gone.

ilovesmybrick · 12-06-2013 03:35PM

I picked up one of these for my girlfriend yesterday and I have to say it is easily worth the price. The build quality oobvioously isn't up to the same standard as the Kindle, and initially I did think the screen was a bit small, but I have to say it is a great little device. If someone is looking for a cheap/replacement/present e-reader it is perfect.

starviewadams · 12-06-2013 07:27PM

Crap,none in stock anywhere in Dublin!

ccull123 · 12-06-2013 09:40PM

Would anyone please have a code for Dublin?

starviewadams · 13-06-2013 12:01AM

ccull123 wrote: »

Would anyone please have a code for Dublin?

+1 if theres another code going spare!

raddo · 13-06-2013 09:17AM

Long shot I know, but any chance someone has a code for one in Cork?

lindtee · 13-06-2013 10:44AM

raddo wrote: »

Long shot I know, but any chance someone has a code for one in Cork?

I went to collect one this morning as a gift for someone but asked to see the size before I left the store and it was miniscule so I returned it so that may still be available to reserve in mahon.

raddo · 17-06-2013 10:42AM

Picked up one of these last week, very happy with it.
Bit on the small size but does what it says on the tin.
Bargain at the price!

Tallon · 17-06-2013 11:37AM

Damn, can't believe I missed this

Ghost Train · 17-06-2013 08:27PM

Picked one up at the weekend, love the size of it. Would like if it had some hardware buttons for page turning but touch works fine, just the screen picks up finger prints and needs a clean.

witnessmenow · 18-06-2013 11:05AM

naughtb4 wrote: »

Any of these left anywhere?

Remember someone had an argos stock checker thing here before

There is a link to it in the second post

No luck though, its out of stock every where

Dodcrx · 18-06-2013 03:56PM

i should have bought a second one, i got one for my dad and i was jelous of him after giving it to him

shannon82 · 18-06-2013 07:21PM

Keep checking, I checked last night after seeing Tallons post and I got one in navan

Tallon · 21-06-2013 03:32PM

Mine just arrived this moring

Got a mate to pick it up in Monaghan (since no one lives there) and post it down

It's awesome! Herself will love it

Ghost Train · 23-06-2013 08:07AM

Seems to be available for ordering now

darragh o meara · 25-06-2013 03:39PM

I've one in order in cruises at limerick available today if anyone wants the code.

Send me a pm if interested.

Kobo Mini eReader €34.99 in Argos (Half Price)

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