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What is FastGLR on color Kobo e-readers?

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kobo fastglr on color e-reader

The new Kobo color e-readers come with a feature called FastGLR. But what is it, and why does it matter for color e-readers?

The Kobo Clara Colour and Kobo Libra Colour both have the newest Kaleido 3 e-ink color screens.

These Kaleido 3 e-ink color screens can be adjusted by the e-reader makers based on what you want to view.

For example, they can have great color quality but a slower refresh rate, or decent colors but a quicker display that might show ghost images.

Kobo worked with E Ink to create FastGLR, a system that provides a quick refresh rate while keeping colors bright and accurate.

This technology helps Kobo stand out from other e-reader brands.

All e-reader brands can have different text render even if they use the same E Ink screen because they have different software, font and systems like FastGLR.

Other brands like Bigme and Onyx also use special tools to enhance their color e-ink screens.

For instance, Onyx has a system called "Super Refresh BSR" that improves color display while keeping the screen refresh smooth.

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Seeing the demand for trustworthy e-reader information, Nicolas started world-of-ereader.com, where he is the main writer. His articles cover many topics, like e-reader reviews, comparisons of different devices, tips for improving reading experiences, and thoughts on the future of digital reading.