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Manufacturer: KOBO, Inc. Part number: K080-KBO-G
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- Editors' review
- User reviews
- Specifications
- Product series
- Manufacturer info
- Bottom Line:
- While it's relatively affordable, the Kobo Vox is a truly unexceptional Android tablet, with nothing to recommend it over the identically priced Kindle Fire.
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CNET editors' review
Kobo Vox (green) price range: $149.98
- Reviewed by: David Carnoy
- Edited by: John Falcone
- Reviewed on: 12/13/2011
The good: The $199 Kobo Vox is a relatively affordable Android-based tablet, with a reasonably attractive design, and an expansion slot for more memory beyond its internal 8GB. Kobo's e-reading app and e-book store are integrated into the device and you also get access to GetJar for downloading free apps.
The bad: Books don't load as quickly as they should, the screen isn't incredibly responsive, the battery life is only OK, and the device ships with what appears to be a proprietary cable for charging and transferring files. There's no access to the full Android Market.
The bottom line: While it's relatively affordable, the Kobo Vox is a truly unexceptional Android tablet, with nothing to recommend it over the identically priced Kindle Fire.
User reviews
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Great product for Canadians
by Resa1983 on December 14, 2011
Pros: Can have Kobo & Kindle ebooks on the same ereader without having to break any DRM or fiddling.
Can change text size while in the book, as well as turn on Night mode (white text on black).
Can import .epub books from other sources into Kobo Library.Cons: I've had to do a reset of my Vox once due to corruption, which was caused by a bad install of a new app I'd downloaded. Quick reset & restart, the vox was back to normal, and downloading my books again.
Summary: While it doesn't have access to the full Android Market, you can still load thousands of apps from alternate places. Simply, the Android Market isn't really needed with ...
Summary: While it doesn't have access to the full Android Market, you can still load thousands of apps from alternate places. Simply, the Android Market isn't really needed with alternative markets and websites hosting apps.
For example, I have Android IRC, Overdrive (used for book borrowing from our Public Libraries), an alternate reader (better for PDF reading), as well as the Kindle app installed on my Kobo Vox.
Its pretty great, considering B&N won't ship the Nook to Canada & the Kindle is only available via purchasing online.
Despite rave reviews from others & tech reporters, I prefer seeing and testing tech prior to purchasing, which is what I was able to do with the Vox inside the Chapters chain.
All in all, its really a great product for Canadians, especially considering there's no decent alternative up here.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good product for Canadians
by paulsparrow on December 14, 2011
Pros: As an e-reader this does the job. Variable font and brightness is great. No problems loading books or scrolling through screens as reviews have stated. Color is great and basic added apps are good.
Cons: Unable to use Android store for apps. Hardware could have been better but still for $200 it's good. Yes much like my Android phone on occasion you swipe the screen to turn the page an it doesn't load.
Summary: Over all this is my first and only e-reader and it should be classified as such for only $200.00. As a Canadian Kindle and Nook aren't options and ...
Summary: Over all this is my first and only e-reader and it should be classified as such for only $200.00. As a Canadian Kindle and Nook aren't options and tablets are way too much. It's light, good size and does all I want it to do which is read books, newspapers and occasional surfing the web or email. My switching from print newspaper subscription to digital will have my Vox pay for itself in 11 months.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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You get what you pay for.
by abrentmac on December 31, 2011
Pros: -it has a bright screen
-it comes in a colourful box
-it gives you awards for readingCons: -much of its content comes from apps that the device cannot run properly (eg rdio, zinio)
-it doesn't support all books sold by kobo (ie adobe digital editions)
-how does reading = connecting with friends on facebook?Summary: Caveat emptor. Spend a little extra and get a proper tablet instead.
Summary: Caveat emptor. Spend a little extra and get a proper tablet instead.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: KOBO, Inc.
- Part number: K080-KBO-G
- Description: Shop over 2.2 million books - 1 million free. Experience color books for all ages on the brilliant 7" screen. Take reading to new level discussing books with other readers and sharing your reading life to Facebook. Built for connected life, Kobo Vox offers Wi-Fi, web browsing, Facebook, email, music, games, plus over 15,000 apps for Android!
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type eBook reader
- Operating System Android 2.3
- Built-in devices Display,
Touchscreen,
Digital player - Dimensions (W x D x H) 5.06 in x 0.53 in x 7.57 in
- Weight 14.2 oz
- Color Green
- Features Built-in dictionary,
Web browsing,
E-Mail - Packaged contents USB cable,
Power adapter - Slot provided type [Dec 3, 2010 from CDS: Slot Provided] microSD
Display
- Type 7 in,
Color AFFS+ TFT active matrix - Display Resolution 1024 x 600
- Touchscreen Yes - Yes
- Display type 7 in,
TFT active matrix - Max resolution 1024 x 600
Processor
- Processor Clock Speed 800 MHz
Memory
- Flash Memory 8 GB Integrated
- Installed RAM 512 MB
- RAM 512 MB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card,
microSDHC - Max Supported Capacity 32 GB
- Flash memory form factor Integrated
- Flash memory installed 8 GB
Communications
- Wireless Connectivity 802.11b/g/n
Operating System / Software
- OS provided Android 2.3
- Preloaded Software PressReader,
Photo Viewer,
Video Player,
Facebook,
Rdio,
Twitter,
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary,
Music Player,
E-mail,
Calendar,
Zinio Reader,
Address Book EBook Reader
- Supported Text Formats EPUB
- Supported Still Image Formats PNG,
JPEG,
BMP,
GIF - Features Wi-Fi ,
Touch screen ,
Expandable memory Location
- GPS Navigation None
Multimedia
- Supported Digital Video Formats H.263,
MPEG-4,
3GP,
VP8 - Audio Speaker
- Supported Digital Audio Formats AAC ,
WAV ,
OGG ,
FLAC ,
MP3 ,
MIDI,
Apple Lossless Input Device
- Type Touch-screen,
Navigation button Power
- Power supply device Power adapter
Expansion and Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x microSD
- Interfaces 1 x Headphones,
1 x USB 2.0 Battery
- Run Time 7 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
- Image Color Disclaimer The image of the product displayed may be of a different color
- Included Accessories Power adapter , USB cable,
Power adapter - Cables Included 1 x USB cable
- Compliant Standards ICES-003,
WEEE,
FCC Part 15 Dimensions & Weight
- Width 5.06 in
- Depth 0.53 in
- Height 7.57 in
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Product series
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Manufacturer: KOBO, Inc.
Specs: Android 2.3,
800 MHz,
512 MB,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g,
7 in,
Color TFT active matrix - Yes,
5 in x 0.5 in x 7.6 in,
14.2 oz -
Manufacturer: KOBO, Inc.
Specs: Android 2.3,
800 MHz,
512 MB,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g,
7 in,
Color TFT active matrix - Yes,
5.06 in x 0.53 in x 7.57 in,
14.2 oz -
Manufacturer: KOBO, Inc.
Specs: Android 2.3,
800 MHz,
512 MB,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g,
7 in,
Color TFT active matrix - Yes,
5.06 in x 0.53 in x 7.57 in,
14.2 oz -
Manufacturer: KOBO, Inc.
Specs: Android 2.3,
800 MHz,
512 MB,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g,
7 in,
Color TFT active matrix - Yes,
5.06 in x 0.53 in x 7.57 in,
14.2 oz
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
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- Manufacturer:KOBO, Inc.
- Address:
82 Peter Street, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2G5
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