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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
Text not quite as crisp as Kindle 3, sometimes sluggish
The Kobo Touch is light, portable and decently priced for a touch screen ebook reader. However, it lacks audio, so you can't play music or audio books, and there's no 3G version. We're OK with that, but we do find the Kobo Touch slower than the Barnes...
I’ve been lucky enough to use most if not all of the eReaders on the market and I have to say the Kobo eReader Touch Edition stands it’s ground. The small size, light weight and features such as bookmarks and dictionary are all great selling features f...
Light and small, Crisp 6-inch E Ink screen, Syncs with Kobo apps on other devices, Simple, distraction-free reading experience,
Occasionally slow and laggy, No hardware buttons for turning pages, Little customization, Setup requires a computer, Social features are more gimmicky than useful,
The Kobo eReader Touch Edition brings a nice touch interface and a small footprint to Kobo's ebook reader line, but its performance and design don't measure up to its best competitors. ...
Lightweight design, Comfortable soft-touch coating, Crisp Pearl E Ink touchscreen, Reads open EPUB format
No physical page-turn buttons, Touchscreen isn't as responsive as the competition, Limited font, line spacing, and margin choices, Wi-Fi connectivity issues, No notes and limited bookmarks, Need to connect to a PC to set up
The Kobo eReader Touch Edition is a major step up from the company's last device. The hardware is much improved, and the $129 price is attractive. However, the new Nook from Barnes & Noble Nook costs just $10 more, and it offers a more responsive touch...
Responsive touchscreen, Less page-turn flicker than before, Light weight,
Some echoes of previous page's display, Slow shopping procedure
The Kobo eReader Touch Edition, the company’s third e-reader, is its best yet. Flaws remain, but aside from the slow shopping, the eReader Touch Edition is responsive, has an easily navigable interface, and provides a lot of functionality in a tight s...
Published: 2011-06-16, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
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 Touch Edition doesn't quite measure up to the Nook Touch or Kindle, it's a respectable and affordable touch-screen e-reader with a lot of pluses.
The Kobo eReader Touch Edition, the company's third e-reader, is its best yet. Flaws remain, but aside from the slow shopping, the eReader Touch Edition is responsive, has an easily navigable interface, and provides a lot of functionality in a tight s...
Responsive touchscreen, Less page-turn flicker than before, Light weight
Some echoes of previous page's display, Slow shopping procedure
This slim, lightweight e-reader is eminently pocketable and has a responsive touchscreen, but it lacks the finesse of its competition. Kobo eReader Touch Edition: Inexpensive Touchscreen E-Reader Makes Few Concessions Kobo eReader Touch Edition Review...
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Published: 2011-06-13, Author: Brian , review by: engadget.com
Pocket-sizedLow price pointZoom and pan on PDF reader
No physical page buttonsPerformance lags in storefront Lack of 3G option
It’s a close race, but if you’re just going to be using this device for plain old reading, the Kobo is in my opinion the best bet right now. If you’re interested in social recommendations, 3G, apps, or any of the other bonus features found on the Nook...
