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November 2011
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The editors liked
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
Touchscreen
Wi-Fi
Looks stylish Compact
Streamlined and lightweight Touchscreen is very responsive Fast Updated interface intuitive and an absolute pleasure to use Clear
Crisp screen Awards are fun No longer forgets your place in a book when the battery runs down More fi
The editors didn't like
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 sele
Stronger competitors in the industry
Australian pricing TBC
No audio No PDF reflow Touchscreen isn't used to its full capability No multiple bookmarks No case included
Right now, we find it hard to really recommend any eReader apart from Amazon models, as they're best in class and have the largest book library globally. If you're going to invest in an eBook ecosystem over the long term, you probably want to invest in A...
Looks stylish Compact, streamlined and lightweight Touchscreen is very responsive Fast Updated interface intuitive and an absolute pleasure to use Clear, crisp screen Awards are fun No longer forgets your place in a book when the battery runs down More fi
No audio No PDF reflow Touchscreen isn't used to its full capability No multiple bookmarks No case included
Although the Kobo eReader Touch is missing features we think would make it better yet, it remains one of the best E Ink options available in Australia....
Stronger competitors in the industry, Australian pricing TBC
If you’re a serious book reader, it’s worth investing in an e-Ink style ebook reader to complement your iGadgets. The Kobo eReader Touch is an impressive package, offering Kobo’s most immersive reading experience yet, although you should weigh it up ag...
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Published: 2011-06-16, Author: David , review by: cnet.com.au
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
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 sele
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....
Abstract: But Kobo has kept chugging along and with the new Kobo eReader Touch Edition, suddenly finds itself with a very competitive e-reader.OverviewIf you think that the Kobo eReader Touch Edition looks more than a bit like the Barnes & Noble NOOK Simple Touch...
The Kobo Touch supports non, proprietary eBook formats.
The eReader lacks a built, in dictionary and note, taking capabilities.
Although it doesn't contend strongly against the competition, the Kobo Touch is a simple, functional eBook reader that accepts a wide range of file formats....
Easy touch navigation on advanced E Ink display, Light, Advanced font, formatting controls, MicroSD slot
Lacks secondary features available in similarly priced readers, Battery life could be better
With excellent font and formatting controls and a trim body, Kobo remains a compelling e-reader choice, even facing an onslaught of new Amazon Kindles. ...
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Fauxquilted plastic back sacrifices ergonomics. Touch screen is sometimes slow. Main page is utilitarian, illustrating only the books you are currently reading offering boring links to your library, the store and “Reading Life.” Weak battery performance.
