Amazon knocks 10% off 'gamechanger' eReader in the run up to Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day is fast approaching and with it are numerous deals to be expected across a number of products, however some prices have hit before the sale week. Kindle's 'game changer' rival Kobohas seen the price slashed on a colourful ereader that allows readers to scribble notes in their handwriting.

The Kobo Libra Colour has only a 7 inch screen, this is the same size as the Kindle Paperwhite and ColourSoft, and makes it much smaller than Amazon's eReader Kindle Scribe with writing capabilities.

Although some readers have reported preferring the smaller size as it allows reading one handed to be comfortable and makes the device more portable. It's also worth keeping in mind that the Libra's £189 price tag makes it more budget friendly than the Scribe which starts at £329.99.

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The Kobo Libra Colour has brought in an impressive 4.4 out of 5 from across 1,879 global ratings. One thrilled shopper said: "Game changer. I am very pleased with this, and I'm pleased that I chose it as my first colour, e-ink reader - something I have been looking at for some time. It’s much better than any of the Kindle readers I have owned. One standout feature is the Google Drive integration, which makes adding your own books incredibly easy and convenient. The eReader is lightweight, making it perfect for on-the-go reading. Another fantastic aspect is that it is fully repairable by the user – you can even replace the battery yourself! This is a huge plus for those who value sustainability and longevity in their devices.

"Additionally, the Kobo Libra Colour supports a wide range of file formats, including EPUB, PDF, and MOBI, giving you the flexibility to read almost any book you want. The device also features something Kobo calls ComfortLight PRO, which reduces blue light exposure, making it easier on the eyes during night-time reading. Overall, I highly recommend the Kobo Libra Colour for anyone looking to enhance their reading experience with a versatile, user-friendly, and sustainable reader! It's also, for a colour reader especially, very cheap. Now, if only they would bring down the price of the stylus that goes with it."

Another was a fan, although noted it probably isn't the best choice for fans of graphic novels and comic books, they said: "I love this. It is nice and easy to use and the form factor makes it perfect for one handed reading (with the other hand under the covers, or to rest my head on. It's nice and light, so no hand strain from holding it up even after an hour or so. The colour is nice but a little useless, I mean the colours are good, but the screen is just a bit small for reading comics on and the only part of books that are in colour are the covers. If you want a primary comic reader, get something a bit bigger. The surface tablet is ideal for me, but maybe I just have bad eyesight! The backlight is nice and bright and can be scaled right back so it's a soft glow depending on need. Perfect reader that has me reading way more than I did before buying it."

Although one shopper said that they did like the colour for comic books and found it annoying that the only way to write on the device was with the stylus. They said: "Love the Kobo Libra Colour. Importing is easy, colour isn't super vibrant but nice to have for comic books. Good font and screen settings, additional can be added. The notebook takes getting used to and can only be used with the stylus. Love the dictionary and notes option while reading books as well."

The Kobo Libra Colour is available for £189 on Amazon.