[Shoppers Drug Mart] Kobo Libra H20 eReader - $190 + earn 52,835 points = $137.17

Sep 22nd, 2021 1:34 pm

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Gedfrad [OP]: Member; Feb 20, 2018; 202 posts; 1870 upvotes

Sep 22nd, 2021 1:34 pm

[Shoppers Drug Mart] Kobo Libra H20 eReader - $190 + earn 52,835 points = $137.17

Deal Link:: https://shop.shoppersdrugmart.ca/Shop/K ... 1495007813
Price:: $137.17
Retailer:: Shoppers Drug Mart

Get 50,000 PC Optimum points when you spend $150+ (Ends Sep 22)

$189.99
+ 50,000 PC Optimum Points
+ Earn 2,835 points
= $137.17

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shoppers-drug-mart-kobo-libra-h20-eread ... p-2446178/
shoppers-drug-mart-kobo-libra-h2o-sale- ... s-2465122/

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Sep 22nd, 2021 1:35 pm

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KanataKG: Deal Fanatic; Nov 22, 2015; 5964 posts; 5540 upvotes

Sep 22nd, 2021 1:35 pm

You mean $189.99 + 50K PC Points.... since you can't redeem points on purchase

+3

Sep 22nd, 2021 1:36 pm

#3

mrobillard: Member; Apr 29, 2013; 454 posts; 667 upvotes; Candiac

Sep 22nd, 2021 1:36 pm

I love everything about my Libra though I wish it was a little lighter.

Sep 22nd, 2021 1:37 pm

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Gedfrad [OP]: Member; Feb 20, 2018; 202 posts; 1870 upvotes

Sep 22nd, 2021 1:37 pm

KanataKG wrote: ↑ You mean $189.99 + 50K PC Points.... since you can't redeem points on purchase

Yes, sorry for the confusion. I just factored the points into the cost, so it will be easier for people to see what they are really paying.

+1

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:02 pm

#5

tvt_t: Newbie; Jan 10, 2005; 99 posts; 32 upvotes; Vancouver

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:02 pm

Is there a new one coming out soon or is this just a regular sale?
Also do you know if it is stackable with the bonus redemption event? >>> Tried it but it drops the cost below $150 so no 50k bonus.

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Sep 22nd, 2021 2:09 pm

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frugaljerk: Newbie; Nov 27, 2014; 15 posts; 9 upvotes; Chrawno

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:09 pm

Looks like a good deal if you're in the market for one. But I'm not sure myself. Guess I'll wait for a few more replies before buying

I'm not gay, but twenty dollars is twenty dollars

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:15 pm

#7

Gedfrad [OP]: Member; Feb 20, 2018; 202 posts; 1870 upvotes

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:15 pm

frugaljerk wrote: ↑ Looks like a good deal if you're in the market for one. But I'm not sure myself. Guess I'll wait for a few more replies before buying

There's quite a few replies from two previous threads

shoppers-drug-mart-kobo-libra-h20-eread ... p-2446178/

shoppers-drug-mart-kobo-libra-h2o-sale- ... s-2465122/

+1

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:43 pm

#8

veryboredguy: Deal Addict; Jul 17, 2009; 1271 posts; 386 upvotes

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:43 pm

How is the speed on this compared to previous models for browsing through books you have downloaded in it? I found older models take forever browsing through books

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:46 pm

#9

frugaljerk: Newbie; Nov 27, 2014; 15 posts; 9 upvotes; Chrawno

Sep 22nd, 2021 2:46 pm

veryboredguy wrote: ↑ How is the speed on this compared to previous models for browsing through books you have downloaded in it? I found older models take forever browsing through books

None of these modern e-ink devices should have problems with speed when browsing downloaded books.

However, perhaps you found e-ink itself to be slow in response times. If so, that is just the nature of how e-ink screens behave.

I'm not gay, but twenty dollars is twenty dollars

Sep 22nd, 2021 3:27 pm

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SamG852: Sr. Member; Mar 23, 2017; 821 posts; 1448 upvotes; Toronto

Sep 22nd, 2021 3:27 pm

veryboredguy wrote: ↑ How is the speed on this compared to previous models for browsing through books you have downloaded in it? I found older models take forever browsing through books

This one is faster than my glo, but the issue mostly had to do with PDF's as opposed to epubs, however it's still faster will all formats it loads in my experience.

Sep 22nd, 2021 4:09 pm

#11

duncancj: Member; Sep 2, 2014; 312 posts; 513 upvotes; Vancouver

Sep 22nd, 2021 4:09 pm

Bought a Kobo Clara from Shoppers a year or so ago (during 40% back promotion). Then spent the last year 'fighting' with my wife over who gets to use it. During the most recent 40% back promotion I picked up the Libra. I like it better for sure (slightly larger screen, physical buttons, waterproof). Took us a while to get the library Overdrive/Adobe DRM software figured out, but now it's great to get books fast and easy.

Sep 22nd, 2021 5:40 pm

#12

davvos: Member; May 27, 2007; 205 posts; 123 upvotes; British Columbia

Sep 22nd, 2021 5:40 pm

Thanks OP, took the plunge and ordered one.

Sep 22nd, 2021 9:24 pm

#13

tfong010: Sr. Member; Apr 6, 2017; 947 posts; 1468 upvotes

Sep 22nd, 2021 9:24 pm

I got mine last week. Lags when doing anything. But Doesn’t lag when turning pages. It’s no kindle but oh the library.

+1

Sep 22nd, 2021 10:04 pm

#14

M.D.: Deal Addict; Feb 27, 2006; 4663 posts; 128 upvotes; Oakville

Sep 22nd, 2021 10:04 pm

KanataKG wrote: ↑ You mean $189.99 + 50K PC Points.... since you can't redeem points on purchase

I can't redeem points to purchase this and get the 50k?

Sep 22nd, 2021 10:08 pm

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Gedfrad [OP]: Member; Feb 20, 2018; 202 posts; 1870 upvotes

Sep 22nd, 2021 10:08 pm

M.D. wrote: ↑ I can't redeem points to purchase this and get the 50k?

The fine print says "Spend $150 or more before taxes and after redemptions and all coupons and discounts are deducted in a single transaction to earn 50,000 PC Optimum bonus points"

+1

Sep 22nd, 2021 10:41 pm

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M.D.: Deal Addict; Feb 27, 2006; 4663 posts; 128 upvotes; Oakville

Sep 22nd, 2021 10:41 pm

Gedfrad wrote: ↑ The fine print says "Spend $150 or more before taxes and after redemptions and all coupons and discounts are deducted in a single transaction to earn 50,000 PC Optimum bonus points"

Okay so max I can redeem is 30,000 points?

Sep 22nd, 2021 10:54 pm

#17

Gedfrad [OP]: Member; Feb 20, 2018; 202 posts; 1870 upvotes

Sep 22nd, 2021 10:54 pm

M.D. wrote: ↑ Okay so max I can redeem is 30,000 points?

I think so. Unless you add an item of at least 1 cent to bring the total to $190 or more. Then you can redeem 40,000 points.

+1

Sep 23rd, 2021 12:05 am

#18

ihorzu: Jr. Member; Jul 29, 2016; 195 posts; 168 upvotes

Sep 23rd, 2021 12:05 am

Love my Libra h2o.
I have both kindle (older, before paper white model with buttons) and this Kobo.
I would never buy a book without buttons but between these 2 I prefer Kobo hands down.
Larger screen + backlight. I love it's square form - really easy to hold.
Very good benefit is overdrive library. I use my phone to borrow a book and then just download to Kobo to read.
Online library of Epub books huge on different languages.
But if you going to buy books they are cheaper on Amazon. That's why I have both.

If you want to serf a lot it's not for you. If you are a book lover and want read books from cover to cover it's awesome device.

+1

Sep 23rd, 2021 2:04 am

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veryboredguy: Deal Addict; Jul 17, 2009; 1271 posts; 386 upvotes

Sep 23rd, 2021 2:04 am

SamG852 wrote: ↑ This one is faster than my glo, but the issue mostly had to do with PDF's as opposed to epubs, however it's still faster will all formats it loads in my experience.

Thanks, I have an aura I think and a glo, I’m fine with page turning for the most part. Just going into the book or browsing the books I loaded to find one to read is such a pain.

Sep 23rd, 2021 3:50 am

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SamG852: Sr. Member; Mar 23, 2017; 821 posts; 1448 upvotes; Toronto

Sep 23rd, 2021 3:50 am

veryboredguy wrote: ↑ Thanks, I have an aura I think and a glo, I’m fine with page turning for the most part. Just going into the book or browsing the books I loaded to find one to read is such a pain.

Maybe too many books?