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CokemonZ

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#312521 24-Apr-2024 12:03
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Hi GZ'rs

 

Doing a long trip with the family (6 weeks) later in the year. We are all solid readers so keen to get eReaders to stop lugging books around.

 

Looking for 6 (yes 6) units.

 

Heavy users of the library, and not keen to sync 6 devices manually, so pretty keen on having overdrive integrated.

 

With the new ones about to come out hoping a few of you will be upgrading to the colour models :)

 

Don't need audio/bluetooth, not fussy about size, and condition just needs to be reasonable.

 

Main criteria is the overdrive/libby integration and the long battery life that ereaders have. Already have a couple of ipads and phones, not looking for tablets or phones for this use case.

 

Cheapest one I can see is the Kobo Nia for $200, but if buying new would consider going for the Clara Colours at $275 for comics and kids books to give you an idea of budget.


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  #3222216 24-Apr-2024 12:07
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[Pre Order] Kobo Libra Colour $315 Delivered @ Booktopia - OzBargain

 

Didn't test if this is actually expired, and might not match your $ and timing, but I got a preorder libra colour plus sleep-cover for $314 shipped from AU.

 

I was watching kobo prices for a long time before buying this. They don't come down that often and the kobo site never has any refurbs in stock but keeps them listed on the site.





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  #3222229 24-Apr-2024 12:37
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Thanks for that - Found the code, and did it.

 

A good price but am going to wait and see if I can get some second hand.

 

Made me realise I hadn't thought about covers either.


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  #3222297 24-Apr-2024 13:27
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I just wanted the libra, but secondhand prices were higher than the full order I just made. Got lucky with this release.




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  #3222320 24-Apr-2024 14:07
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I have a Kobo Sage (with case) that I don't use. I wanted the larger screen but replaced it with the Kindle Scribe in the end. Probably outside your price range, tho, even second-hand as new, they are over $500. Welcome to pm if interested in making a realistic offer.


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  #3222330 24-Apr-2024 14:14
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Appreciate the offer, but price is the big driver here.


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  #3223008 26-Apr-2024 10:18
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Occasionally, Kobo has certified refurbs on their site: https://nz.kobobooks.com/collections/certified-refurbished-ereaders

 

They're quite reasonable, but looks like they're currently out of stock. 





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