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Small is a big deal
Powerful and pocket-sized
Kobo Mini is the world’s smallest and lightest full-featured* eReader, so it’s great for reading on the go. Complete with a no-glare natural Pearl E Ink touchscreen and built-in Wi Fi, it’s the full Kobo experience at a great value.
All the value, no compromise
At 134 grams (4.73 ounces) and with a 5" touchscreen, Kobo Mini is the lightest, smallest full-featured* eReader on the market. Don’t let its size fool you, though. Kobo Mini is packed with all the features Kobo is famous for, but now they’re pocket-sized for easy reading on the go. Kobo Mini is truly the anywhere eReader.
* Full-featured eReaders are defined as having both a touchscreen and Wi Fi connectivity, along with a suite of advanced reading options.
Sleek and stylish
Its touchscreen might be just 5”, but Kobo Mini is big on style. Customize your Kobo Mini with an interchangeable Kobo SnapBack in your favourite colour in Kobo’s signature quilt pattern. Kobo Mini feels great in your hand and looks great there too!
The natural touch
Kobo Mini is completely streamlined for ultimate portability and ease of use. We've eliminated buttons so all you need to navigate your Kobo Mini is your fingertip! The
Like print on paper, only better!
Kobo Mini is fully equipped with a no-glare Pearl E Ink touchscreen for a print-on-paper reading experience. Because E Ink is actually tiny particles of ink that are mixed in with each pixel on the screen, every word appears sharp and crisp just like a paper book. How’s that for easy reading?
The true convenience of a portable library
Kobo Mini is the palm-sized eReader with carrying capacity for up to 1,000 eBooks. Shop over 3 million eBooks anywhere there’s a hotspot with Kobo Mini’s built-in Wi Fi.
Go anywhere
Take your Kobo Mini with you wherever you go. It’s super portable. Stick Kobo Mini in your pocket or purse for anywhere reading, any time you want.
Light as a feather
Kobo Mini is lighter than a paperback book so you’ll never have to worry about it weighing down your bag. Carry Kobo Mini with you everywhere so you’re never far away from a great read.
A battery that lasts
Never worry about your battery dying mid-chapter; a single charge on the Kobo Mini lasts up to one month** so you can read as long as you want. We’ve included a Micro USB cable in each box so you’re never far from a full battery.
**Actual results may vary depending on individual use.
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Experience the ultimate readability
Kobo Mini lets you create you own ideal reading experience, because it’s fully customizable thanks to TypeGenius. Choose from 8 font styles and 24 font sizes, as well as exclusive weight and sharpness settings that let you adjust the text to suit your eyes. Or choose Kobo’s exclusive font. It was expertly designed to leave more ink on the screen so words crisper and sharper than ever before.
No glare, no issue!
For the best reading experience, look no further than Kobo Mini. With a durable 5" no-glare Pearl E Ink screen, text looks crisp and clear, even in the brightest sunlight, so nothing gets between you and your stories.
Intuitive touchscreen technology
Browse your library, look up words, and switch between screens quickly and intuitively with Kobo Mini’s highly responsive touchscreen. Touch and tap your way through your favourite eBooks!
Touch to turn
SimpleTurn makes it easy to flip pages and jump between chapters. Just use your finger. A simple tap or swipe lets you devour your eBooks as quickly as you want. Tap right to advance, left to return, or switch to your preferred set up. That’s right! You can customize your page turns as easily as you choose your own font. Kobo Mini adjusts to you, not the other way around.
Your eBooks, your way
Make each eBook your own with in-text annotations, bookmarks, and notes. Reading something with a lot of pictures? Zoom in up to 200%, pan around images, or change page orientation all with the tip of your finger.
Curate your collection
Sort your eBooks alphabetically, by title, or by author name just as you would a physical bookshelf. Plus, it’s super easy to keep track of your favourites with large cover images, multiple views, and custom lists. Now you just have to fill your library!
Millions of books are just a tap away
Searching for your next favourite read? Step right up! The Kobo eBookstore is jam-packed with over 3 million eBooks and they’re all accessible from your Kobo Mini with built-in Wi Fi. You’re bound to love our selection of bestsellers, not-so-guilty pleasures, and the best indie reads.
Shop anywhere
Whether you’re at home, at school, your local coffee shop, or even a brick-and-mortar store (we won’t tell), connect your Kobo Mini to a Wi Fi hotspot and shop away!
Tons of free eBooks
Fill your Kobo Mini with tons of incredible free eBooks. From classics to new titles and previews, there’s a free eBook for every reader. Great reads don’t have to cost a fortune!
Discover a more personal shopping experience
Kobo Picks makes finding the perfect read a no-brainer. Based on your actual preferences and feedback, Kobo Picks brings you fantastic personalized eBook recommendations and previews you’ll love, including things you never knew existed. Need help finding something specific? Then you’ll love our intuitive predictive search. It knows just what you’re looking for, even before you’ve finished typing. It’s the perfect pint-sized personal shopper that’s just a little bit psychic.
Your digital newsstand
If you’re a news hound or a magazine collector, we’ve got you covered. Subscribe to many popular newspapers and magazines, or enjoy try-before-you-buy 14-day sample subscriptions. Fill your Kobo Mini with the content you love!
Your eBooks move with you
Left your Kobo eReader at home? No problem! Read on your smartphone, tablet, or computer with free Kobo eReading apps. When you sync, your entire library comes with you, including all your bookmarks! Pick up right where you left off, wherever you are.
Download free eReading Applications for iPhone, iPad, Android, and desktops.
Load up library eBooks
We know how important local libraries are to you. That’s why we make it easy to borrow library eBooks for your new Kobo eReader. Keep up to date with the latest releases and support your local library at the same time!
A more personal library
The Kobo eBookstore has an enormous selection of great titles. But if you’ve already got some great ePubs in your collection or just want to read your PDFs, that’s okay, too! Upload them onto your Kobo Mini to complete your library, your way.
Your eBooks are your eBooks
Your eBooks are yours to do with as you please, so you’re never locked in to one device (unlike some other leading eReaders). Feel free to read your Kobo eBooks on any open eReader you already own, or load your open eBooks onto your Kobo Mini. They’re your eBooks after all!
