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PIts4me on 09/10/2013 - 18:35 bigw.com.au (3018 clicks)
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This Kobo Mini eReader features 7 font styles, built in dictionary and a glare free touch screen. Sleek and stylish you can take anywhere. Curate your collection and sort your books out in alphabetical by title or by author.

5" screen

I did a check for availability (for black only, not white) around various state capitals and saw stock in Warringah, Karrinyup, Tea Tree Plaza - other stores call. Too bad I don't live nearby.

Seems to be wider stock availability in white:

http://www.bigw.com.au/electronics/computers-office/ebook-re…

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  • GaelicAU on 09/10/2013 - 18:46
    +2

    Availability in WA.

    Store name Distance Stock level
    BIG W Belmont 7.4 Low stock (call store on 08 6141 9906) View Store details
    BIG W Mirrabooka 9.3 Low stock (call store on 08 6141 9904) View Store details
    BIG W Riverton 9.8 Low stock (call store on 08 6141 9908) View Store details
    BIG W Karrinyup 12.1 In stock View Store details
    BIG W Kingsway 15.4 Low stock (call store on 08 9308 3900) View Store details
    BIG W Livingston 16.5 Low stock (call store on 08 6141 9910) View Store details
    BIG W Phoenix Park 17.1 Low stock (call store on 08 6399 0400) View Store details
    BIG W Midland Gate 18.1 Low stock (call store on 08 6141 9902) View Store details
    BIG W Whitfords 19.9 Low stock (call store on 08 9308 3904) View Store details
    BIG W Gateways 20.9 Low stock (call store on 08 6399 0402) View Store details

    • rini868 on 09/10/2013 - 19:35
      +2

      Just went to Karrinyup and the lady said there weren't any. She said that everyone has been asking and seemed pretty annoyed by it.

  • Shonky on 09/10/2013 - 18:50
    +1

    From QLD 4012

    BIG W Chermside 3 Low stock (call store on 07 3115 3317) View Store details
    BIG W Stafford 4.6 Low stock (call store on 07 3115 3319) View Store details
    BIG W Taigum 5.9 Low stock (call store on 07 3115 3315) View Store details
    BROOKSIDE 7.3 Out of stock
    BIG W Macarthur 7.5 Low stock (call store on 07 3115 3313) View Store details
    BIG W Carindale 11.3 Low stock (call store on 07 3115 3300) View Store details
    BIG W Strathpine 13 Low stock (call store on 07 3049 2238) View Store details
    BIG W Upper Mt Gravatt 16.5 Low stock (call store on 07 3115 3308) View Store details
    BIG W North Lakes 17.7 Out of stock
    BIG W Capalaba 19.2 Low stock (call store on 07 3115 3311) View Store details

  • unity1 on 09/10/2013 - 18:53
    +2

    I rang 3 stores in Melb showing stock and none of the stores had stock.

  • plasmapuff on 09/10/2013 - 19:05
    +7

    Soo has anyone been actually able to buy one?

    Or is it one of those "theoretically in stock" officeworks listings?

    • Oz-bargainer on 09/10/2013 - 20:41

      Stores showing low stock only indicates one or two in stock, however this includes the display model, and also any stolen stock, so most likely none.

      • montorola on 09/10/2013 - 21:09
        +2

        and also any stolen stock

        Someone must've thought that $20 for this reader was a steal…..quite literally lol

  • basicerno on 09/10/2013 - 19:32

    Just rang these 2 stores and they said they dont have it in stock. Flail!
    BIG W Belmont 7.4 Low stock (call store on 08 6141 9906) View Store details
    BIG W Karrinyup 12.1 In stock View Store details

  • watty on 09/10/2013 - 19:36

    Had a chat with the harvey store reps and they said "you might be lucky in store" and get a price match. Might be worth calling them up.

  • Oz-bargainer on 09/10/2013 - 20:05

    Has anyone seen covers for this size model being sold anywhere?

    • mskeggs on 10/10/2013 - 06:56

      I got one on ebay for under $10.
      It is ok, made of pu leather, but not very classy.

      • Oz-bargainer on 10/10/2013 - 11:25

        Seen any in stores? I need one for a birthday this qeekend.

        • Oz-bargainer on 11/10/2013 - 00:49

          Well I ended up finding the official Kobo branded covers with the auto-sleep sensor half-price at the moment at Harvey Norman.

  • cornbeef on 09/10/2013 - 20:32

    nada in Bendigo

  • [Deactivated] on 09/10/2013 - 20:46

    Maybe it's an officeworks tactic to get everyone to price match at DSE and thereby make them trade at a loss.

    • Dpx on 09/10/2013 - 23:31

      dicksmith doesnt price match below cost for one and they dont sell this ebook reader IIRC

  • superforever on 09/10/2013 - 20:52
    -1

    Really not much people like this size too small.

    • jujube32 on 09/10/2013 - 21:38
      +3

      Thats what she said?

      • Diji1 on 09/10/2013 - 21:49
        +1

        Probably depends on the screen and user. Personally I find reading on a 5.3" 1280x720 screen perfectly fine but I have no idea about what screen this thing has.

        • TimApple on 09/10/2013 - 21:51
          -4

          whoosh

        • superforever on 09/10/2013 - 22:40

          If you check how many bought Kobo Glo and how many bought mini you will agree.

          But for $20 still a good buy.

      • rover on 10/10/2013 - 10:39

        I'm reading on a TrekStor Pyrus Mini, it has a tiny 4.3" screen. A bit of a shock after my 6" Kindle Keyboard go the black lines of doom, but once I started reading the size really doesn't bother me.

    • superforever on 09/10/2013 - 23:45
      -1

      I didn't say nobody like it just less people like the mini than the Glo.

    • mskeggs on 10/10/2013 - 06:56
      +1

      I have both sizes (mini and touch).
      I prefer the mini as it is more portable.

    • Jake D on 10/10/2013 - 12:29
      +1

      I got one, love it.

  • bex000 on 09/10/2013 - 20:57

    Called riverton, they said it was a product recall 2 weeks ago. Strange that they put it up online for that price.

  • Ahan on 09/10/2013 - 21:10

    Tried 3 stores - none of them actually had any stocks.

    David Jones also rejected price matching.

  • TimApple on 09/10/2013 - 21:52
    +1

    The case cost as much as the device lol

    • Oz-bargainer on 09/10/2013 - 21:59

      Wheres case for sale? How much?

  • pjn on 09/10/2013 - 21:57
    +2

    Thanks for the heads-up - JB kindly did a price match. Can't go wrong at $20!

  • wc on 09/10/2013 - 22:49

    None at Mt Ommaney

  • Thiefsie on 09/10/2013 - 23:46

    Quite like mine that I got for the JB deal - I only wish it a had a backlight for reading in bed.

  • OnlyBuywhatyouneed on 10/10/2013 - 07:13

    Is that possible to read kindle ebooks on kobo? Anyone confirm that.thanx

    • scrimshaw on 10/10/2013 - 07:17
      +2

      You can read kindle ebooks on any device. Just use calibre to convert them to a pub format.

      • francis.tks on 11/10/2013 - 10:48

        You need to un-drm it though. But I guess having a device that supports epub can be really useful because libraries uses that format. Of course you can still strip off the drm for that but thats "not legal" because you don't own the book.

  • spersephone on 10/10/2013 - 08:05
    +1

    I bought this at $49, loved its concept and ran out and bought a Glo. Gave the mini to my Dad,. It's a great reader if you don't want a light or a slightly larger screen.

  • Gagosta on 10/10/2013 - 08:32

    Great ereader! Perfect for packed train reading.

  • Davo-CC on 10/10/2013 - 08:43

    Brisneyland CBD are out of stock….

  • arend on 10/10/2013 - 09:08
    +1

    Just bought what appeared to be the last one (white) in Wangaratta, VIC.
    Ticket still showed $98 but scanned at $20 and even the lady said that's a good deal.

    They are certainly around though…

  • [Deactivated] on 10/10/2013 - 09:14

    QV Melbourne have no stock. I might try a price match at JB at lunch.

  • samlor on 10/10/2013 - 09:19

    I bought the last one according to staff at Westfield East Gardens in Pagewood half hour ago.

  • cheepwun on 10/10/2013 - 09:25
    +1

    Lots of positive votes. I guess that means many scored one?
    I must be doing things wrong?

    • chid on 10/10/2013 - 10:19
      +1

      Got to be quick :)

  • PlasticSpaceman on 10/10/2013 - 09:41

    Went to Southland (Vic) first thing this morning, showing as in stock last night & this morning, but apparently none there. One really nice, but harassed, woman was taking down names and numbers of people asking about them. I wouldn't have bothered at retail or even $50, but at $20 it would have made great presents for the kids at Christmas. Ah well….

  • SuperTight on 10/10/2013 - 10:14

    all sold out? it says Currently unavailable online and in store.

  • geebee on 10/10/2013 - 11:09

    All 3 local stores showed stock but none actually had any :(

  • Taloncris on 10/10/2013 - 11:20
    +1

    Wanted this for a while now but missed out when it was on sale for $49 at JB. Went to JB just now to get a price match. Didn't get at the price I wanted but got a discount. Paid $30 so i'm still happy.

    • sako on 10/10/2013 - 11:32
      +1

      I got a match price at Harvey Norman for $20. Can't get any better!

      • thelaxong on 10/10/2013 - 11:34
        +1

        Please upload receipt if you could. Thanks.

      • SuperTight on 10/10/2013 - 12:57

        which store?

        • sako on 10/10/2013 - 20:41

          Blacktown, Sydney

        • mirovich on 10/10/2013 - 20:49

          Was it in stock when you purchased it ?

        • OnlyBuywhatyouneed on 10/10/2013 - 21:57
          +1

          How they price match when no stock on big w website, or did you show them receipt that other member have uploaded here.
          To sako

  • Geewhizz on 10/10/2013 - 11:43

    OH NO! Forget about price matching, it's now showing up as unavailable online or instore.

    • thelaxong on 10/10/2013 - 11:52

      Probably we can try price matching the receipts peoples uploaded.

  • badam on 10/10/2013 - 11:53

    Same at Highpoint, Melbourne (VIC) it shows stock but they do not have any, telling they already sent them back or something???

  • mirovich on 10/10/2013 - 13:02

    I spoke with HN chat and they won't price match as its out of stock.

  • apk on 10/10/2013 - 13:03

    JB HiFi - Bourke Street (VIC) price matched for me this morning, had few when I bought.

    • mirovich on 10/10/2013 - 13:05

      Was it out of stock at Big W when you purchased it ?

    • thelaxong on 10/10/2013 - 13:13

      The guys at JB Bourke Street (VIC) wouldn't give it to me for that price. Big-W website is now showing out-of-stock.

  • Car-la-la on 10/10/2013 - 13:06

    Thanks Op!!
    my sister just got a pricebeat at officeworks yarraville.
    she brought two but apparently the guys said there were quite a few out the back still.
    if it's any help, the guy that served her/authorised it was "Lenny"

    • Ching ching on 10/10/2013 - 16:57

      I was there just then. They have nothing left. Lucky her.

  • apk on 10/10/2013 - 13:06

    Not sure, JB HiFi guys didn't even bother to check. He just offered he straight away when I said Big W selling for $20. No dramas.

  • CatseyeHardcast on 10/10/2013 - 13:17

    Same here. JB HiFi happily matched the $20 price tag.

  • huntress_love on 10/10/2013 - 13:36

    yea got 2 from JB with price match!

    • mjm2 on 10/10/2013 - 14:40
      +1

      Could you post the receipt?

  • JerryJ on 10/10/2013 - 14:58

    Got it from JBhifi, staffs ask me to show them the bigW website, although it is out of stock, they price matched.
    https://www.dropbox.com/s/idznaloiofz09ed/IMG_3489.JPG

  • SuperTight on 10/10/2013 - 15:14

    Anyone manged to price match in nsw?

    • mirovich on 10/10/2013 - 15:53
      +2

      Tried jb blacktown but they won't do it.

      • sako on 10/10/2013 - 21:01

        Try at Harvey Norman, Blacktown as I got one

        • mirovich on 13/10/2013 - 17:17

          Thanks Sako.
          I went there and they won't match it as it was out of stock :(.
          It seems you were lucky.

  • Ching ching on 10/10/2013 - 16:27
    +1

    checking OW online, they're actually advertising it as $29. better chance of getting them to lower the price,
    http://www.officeworks.com.au/retail/products/Technology/Ebo…

    • zvyx on 10/10/2013 - 17:02

      Yep, was at jb hifi at Liverpool, nsw - the guy serving me was awesome, still couldn't do $20 but was happy to do $29 so I jumped on it :)

  • TScott on 10/10/2013 - 16:33

    I went to get one but the screen size put me off. Maybe it is because I am so used to bigger screens such as my 10" tablet. =D

    • scrimshaw on 10/10/2013 - 16:43
      +1

      You have to do a lot of page turning with a smaller sized screen, which detracts from the actual reading experience and uses more battery power.

      • TScott on 10/10/2013 - 16:50

        That's true, I was thinking of getting it to read some PDFs but it is tooo small for that even.

  • mirovich on 10/10/2013 - 16:40

    I am willing to buy if anyone interested to sell.

  • akd on 10/10/2013 - 17:32

    Please mark it expired. On website - 'Currently unavailable online and in store'.

  • Curiosity on 10/10/2013 - 18:55
    +1

    http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217160
    List of Tweaks / Hacks / Mods
    (upgrading the on board storage looks very tempting)

    http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Kobo_Mini
    Various details

  • melmac77 on 10/10/2013 - 19:05
    +1

    Current code for 50% off Kobo ebooks is BookRiot50 can only be used on non-agency books and expires 15th Oct

    • chid on 10/10/2013 - 19:23

      Thanks! :)

  • Mossy on 10/10/2013 - 19:52

    Tried BigW Charlestown NSW, they said the Mini had been "recalled" so all BigW were told to send them back. To where I don't know… They called a few other stores close by, same story.

  • chid on 10/10/2013 - 23:33

    Does anyone have the issue of a loose battery? Give your Kobo a shake.

    Also PSA, if you guys are happy to play around with the SD card inside you can score a free upgrade of memory from 1.3GB to ~3.2GB of storage since there's actually a 4GB MicroSD card inside.

    Use gParted on Linux or http://www.partitionwizard.com/free-partition-manager.html for Windows.

    Use at own risk, make a backup of the SD card if you do.

    http://i.imgur.com/TFVom20.jpg :)

    • Curiosity on 11/10/2013 - 00:21

      Did you use a separate microSD Card? If so, what software did you use to clone the original one?

    • rini868 on 11/10/2013 - 16:41

      Yeah, my Kobo touch has a loose battery. No idea how that happened but it's affecting the battery life and sometimes doesn't turn on. Did you fix yours?

      • chid on 14/10/2013 - 20:22

        Yeah I fixed mine, but the Kobo people said I voided my warranty as soon as I brought it home so that I couldn't get it replaced. No worries though. (Not faulting them, but I did save them the replacement/shipping fee)

      • chid on 14/10/2013 - 23:25

        Also, I'm guessing that's the reason for the recall.

  • amandaspanda on 11/10/2013 - 18:14

    JBHIFI in Modbury SA and Gepps Cross SA both honoured Big W pricing without checking online or calling a store.

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