Kobo eReader Touch Edition (black)
Manufacturer: KOBO, Inc. Part number: N905-KBO-B
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Kobo eReader Touch Edition (black) price range: $119.86
- Reviewed by: David Carnoy
- Edited by: John Falcone
- Reviewed on: 06/16/2011
The good: The Kobo eReader Touch Edition is a compact, lightweight, and affordable e-ink e-reader with touch-screen navigation, built-in Wi-Fi, an expansion slot for additional memory, and good battery life (over one month with wireless off). Also, the Kobo e-book store is integrated into the device, and you get a basic Web browser.
The bad: The Kobo's user interface isn't as slick as that of the Nook Touch, and its performance and overall smoothness could be improved. It lacks audio support (no MP3, no audiobooks) and the ability to lend out titles to friends. The magazine and newspaper selection is lackluster.
The bottom line: Though the Kobo eReader Touch Edition doesn't quite measure up to the Nook Touch or the Kindle, it's a respectable and affordable touch-screen e-reader with a lot of pluses.
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9 stars
Love it, love it
by Bilboroughgirl on July 20, 2011
Pros: This is my first e-reader and I just love it, it is so light and easy to read. It is easy to use and to download books and there are so free downloads.
Cons: The only thing isit takes a little time to adjust to the touch and the dictionary is sometimes hard to isolate the indivual word.
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- Manufacturer: KOBO, Inc.
- Part number: N905-KBO-B
- Description: Easily connect via Wi-Fi or USB to access over 2.4 million books, newspapers and magazines from the Kobo store. Also borrow and read books from your local library. Take your eReader with you everywhere you go, and enjoy reading on a single charge.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type eBook reader
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 4.5 in x 0.4 in x 6.5 in
- Weight 7.1 oz
- Color Black
- Slot provided type [Dec 3, 2010 from CDS: Slot Provided] microSD
Display
- Type 6 in,
Monochrome E Ink - Touchscreen Yes
- Display type 6 in,
E Ink - Color Depth 4-bit (16 gray levels)
Processor
- Processor Freescale MX508
Memory
- Flash Memory 2 GB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards microSD,
microSDHC - Max Supported Capacity 32 GB
- Flash memory installed 2 GB
Communications
- Wireless Connectivity 802.11b/g/n
EBook Reader
- Supported Text Formats EPUB ,
HTML ,
PRC (Mobipocket) ,
PDF ,
CBR,
RTF ,
CBZ,
TXT - Supported Still Image Formats PNG,
TIFF,
JPEG,
BMP,
GIF - Features Expandable memory ,
Touch screen ,
Wi-Fi
Input Device
- Type Touch-screen
Expansion and Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x microSD
- Interfaces 1 x USB
Battery
- Run Time 1 month(s)
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 4.5 in
- Depth 0.4 in
- Height 6.5 in
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
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Kobo eReader Touch Edition (blue)
$118.07
Manufacturer: KOBO, Inc.
Specs: 6 in,
4.5 in x 0.4 in x 6.5 in,
7.1 oz
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Kobo eReader Touch Edition (black)
$119.86
Manufacturer: KOBO, Inc.
Specs: Freescale MX508,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g,
6 in,
Monochrome E Ink,
4.5 in x 0.4 in x 6.5 in,
7.1 oz
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Kobo eReader Touch Edition (lavender)
$118.44 - $120.79
Manufacturer: KOBO, Inc.
Specs: Freescale MX508,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g,
6 in Monochrome E Ink,
4.5 in x 0.4 in x 6.5 in,
6.5 oz
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