For many French people, summer holidays are synonymous with rest and idleness. And what could be more restful than long hours of reading, in the shade of a century-old oak tree or on the warm sand of a beach on the other side of the world?
” What books will I be able to carry? is the question that book lovers inevitably ask themselves when it comes time to pack their bags for a holiday. Whether it’s for questions of desire or space, choosing the book or books to slip into the suitcase can quickly turn into a difficult choice.
The solution ? Opt for an e-reader. No bigger than a book, these devices can carry many more books than necessary for three weeks of vacation. To celebrate the arrival of summer, Fnac invites you to discover Kobo e-readers at a reduced price. It remains to know which one to choose.
What are the advantages of an e-reader?
Quite obviously, the main advantage of an e-reader lies in its ability to carry an entire library in a format equivalent (or almost) to that of a book. A storage of 32 GB, classic on this kind of device, allows for example to store the equivalent of 24,000 books, or 150 audio books for lovers of the genre. No need, therefore, to choose between the Marc Levy of the moment, the complete works of Kant or the latest Goncourt, since you can take them all.
Another undeniable advantage of these devices: reading comfort. If nothing replaces the contact of the paper or the pleasure of turning the pages, the experience offered by an e-reader is still very close. E-Ink screens offer a pleasant touch and above all, have the enormous advantage of reducing visual fatigue. A complete lighting system, making it possible to adapt the temperature of the light, often completes the set, and allows reading in good conditions day and night.
An e-reader is also an enriched reading experience. Most of them offer an integrated dictionary, just to check the meaning of a word or an expression. These devices also often allow you to mark many pages or take notes on the fly. A very useful feature when studying for example.
Finally, there is one last definite advantage that e-readers have over books. Most of them are not afraid of water. Enough to transform your reading sessions by the sea, in the bath or by the pool, and prevent your book from turning into a heap of papier-mâché after receiving untimely splashes.
Libra 2 or Sage: which Kobo e-reader on sale to take this summer?
The Kobo Libra 2 is an e-reader equipped with a 7-inch E-Ink Carta 1200 touch screen. Its dark mode, as well as the ComfortLight Pro lighting, allow you to enjoy your books in the best conditions, in broad daylight or in the darkest night. It also has a landscape mode which, once coupled with the Sleepcover case which turns into a support, allows you to read in “hands-free” mode.
Its IPX8 certification, and therefore its water resistance, allows it to be taken anywhere, including the most humid areas. A Bluetooth connection completes the set, so that you can connect headphones or a speaker and enjoy audio books.
With a reduction of 20 euros announced, the Kobo Libra 2 sees its price drop to 179.99 euros, whether in its black or white version.
The Kobo Sage
With the Kobo Sage, Fnac offers a top-of-the-range device loaded with features that we recommend to all those who wish to take advantage of all that an e-reader can offer. In addition to its primary function, to read digital books, the Sage can also be used to take notes.
These notes can be converted into a typing style, if you use the ad hoc stylus (the Kobo Stylus, sold separately). Better, compatibility with Dropbox allows you to easily save all your content, so you don’t lose anything.
On the screen side, we find more or less the same characteristics as the Libra 2, with one difference. The Sage benefits from an 8-inch screen which offers a larger reading surface and therefore better comfort over the long term.
Generally offered around 299 euros, it currently benefits from a discount of 30 euros which lowers its price to 269.99 euros.
Be careful though, because these promotions are only valid until July 12th.
Selections, subscription: discover the best ebooks at low prices
Having an e-reader is good. But what’s the point if your hard drive is empty and you have nothing to eat? If you want to stock up on ebooks without sacrificing your holiday budget, Fnac has what you need.
To begin with, the e-merchant is currently offering you the opportunity to discover the “For a sunny summer” selection. The opportunity to discover more than 180 titles at reduced prices. A list that brings together light, breathless or moving titles to devour without restraint during the holidays.
Another solution is to opt for the Kobo+ by Fnac subscription, the “ book netflix “. For 9.99 euros per month, it gives you access to a library containing more than 50,000 titles in French that you can download at will. Whether you are looking for a little book to relax, a comic for your children or something more extravagant (we recommend the amazing Paranormal Dating Agency — Knocked Up Under The Sun by Milly Taiden).
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