Kobo Mini eReader €34.99 in Argos (Half Price)

cripesonfriday · 10-06-2013 9:07pm #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 9:26pm

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 8:12am

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 8:34am

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 8:52am

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 3:35pm

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 7:27pm

Crap,none in stock anywhere in Dublin!

ccull123 · 12-06-2013 9:40pm

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 9:17am

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 8:27pm

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 3:56pm

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 7:21pm

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

Tallon · 21-06-2013 3:32pm

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 8:07am

Seems to be available for ordering now

darragh o meara · 25-06-2013 3:39pm

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

Send me a pm if interested.

laros · 27-06-2013 8:20am

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

There's a few of these back in stock around the country.

theteal · 27-06-2013 11:00am

So lads, possibly the wrong place to ask but, this or the nook simple touch?

I'm heading away for a week and I've already got the game of thrones books in epub form to get me through it. This purchase would very possibly only be used for this week (and perhaps subsequent years holidays) as I usually just read on my phone at night - this will not suffice when reading in sun light. Over here, the kobo is £25 in asda, the nook is £29 in currys.

Would I be getting much extra for my 4 additional pounds?

Ghost Train · 27-06-2013 11:12am

theteal wrote: »

So lads, possibly the wrong place to ask but, this or the nook simple touch?

I'm heading away for a week and I've already got the game of thrones books in epub form to get me through it. This purchase would very possibly only be used for this week (and perhaps subsequent years holidays) as I usually just read on my phone at night - this will not suffice when reading in sun light. Over here, the kobo is £25 in asda, the nook is £29 in currys.

Would I be getting much extra for my 4 additional pounds?

Nook is more hackable... can install some androids apps on it etc

Kobo is just about pocket-able

http://versusio.com/en/kobo-mini-vs-barnes-noble-nook-simple-touch

m4rkiz · 27-06-2013 3:34pm

if you feel adventurous and have that many ebooks there is a good chance you can open it and resize data partition as two i have bought had 4GB card with 2GB unused and they working fine after resizing with Parted Magic

more info http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=193321

PaddyFagan · 27-06-2013 8:06pm

Thanks OP and Iaros - just picked up one in Naas.

Dodcrx · 28-06-2013 1:46pm

just got one for myself after i origgnally got one for dad

TJ_M · 29-06-2013 12:38pm

I have it reserved in the Carlow store for collection today, anybody wants reservation, pm for code

gunnerfitzy · 29-06-2013 4:58pm

I reserved the last one in Mahon however after some further research I've decided it's not for me. If anyone wants the code PM me.

juneg · 01-07-2013 8:30pm

Sorted out my new kobo thanks op.

I'd be glad of any websites ye know for downloading books though thanks

beauf · 01-07-2013 9:18pm

connect both to computer

theteal · 02-07-2013 10:54am

I picked up 2 yesterday in Asda. I had a decent play around with them yesterday evening, a bit slow in places but I'm still very happy. The page refresh needs to be set to 2-3 pages, I'll stick with 2 I think. Loading books was just a simple case of dragging and dropping via windows, folder structure was a non issue. That's my week away sorted

Here's a pic beside a SGS3 for size reference

TJ_M · 02-07-2013 11:16am

I ordered this Case from amazon.co.uk for approx € 9 delivered.

Free delivery when your order is over £ 25 pounds, Alternatively use parcelmotel.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/CaseGuru-eReader-Cover-Folio-Wallet/dp/B009W107K6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372759750&sr=8-1&keywords=CaseGuru+Kobo+Mini+2012+eReader+5+%22+inch+Book+Case%2FCover%2FFolio+Wallet+%28Black%29

wingnut · 02-07-2013 4:24pm

I picked up the Kobo branded sleep case for this in Harvey Norman's Limerick (they are doing the Kobo for €49 I think) . At €20 it was not far off the price of the reader but I plan to use it a lot so its money well spent. It puts it to sleep when you close and wakes up when you open:

http://www.whsmith.co.uk/Products/Kobo-Mini-Sleep-Cover-Case-Black+General-Electronics+36253067

Great little device!

witnessmenow · 02-07-2013 4:38pm

Is sleep that important for an ereader though?

darragh o meara · 06-07-2013 5:51pm

Price is gone back up to €69.

wingnut · 07-07-2013 1:20am

witnessmenow wrote: »

Is sleep that important for an ereader though?

Not really. I think you can turn any cover into a sleep covert with a magnet. It's handy from the point of view that the second you open the cover it resumes from sleep.

juneg · 30-05-2014 10:46am

Does anybody know how to convert kindle content to kobo please?
I have a lot of books on my kindle but I prefer to take my kobo ereader around as it is smaller.

any help appreciated thanks

fdevine · 30-05-2014 11:00am

Hi juneg

Off topic and digging up an old thread but what you need is a program called Calibre which will convert one format to another.

It would be frowned upon to advise how to remove DRM from Kindle books so I won't go into that and some DRM cannot be removed anyway.

If you google Calibre, Calibre add-ons etc. you'll find what you need.

Sunny Dayz · 30-05-2014 11:06am

Dammit - I didn't notice the date on this thread till I was on the second page

smellmepower · 30-05-2014 12:34pm

juneg wrote: »

Does anybody know how to convert kindle content to kobo please?
I have a lot of books on my kindle but I prefer to take my kobo ereader around as it is smaller.

any help appreciated thanks

If you Google "convert azw to epub shelfless" the first result explains in layman's terms how to get kindle content to another device.

I buy ebooks from amazon all the time and use Calibre and the directions from that site to get them onto my Nook reader.

Kobo Mini eReader €34.99 in Argos (Half Price)

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