Testseek.com have collected 67 expert reviews of the Kobo eReader Touch Edition and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Kobo eReader Touch Edition.
November 2011
(79%)
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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
So which should you buy? To be honest, there’s not much in it and the Kobo commands a £20 premium for its touch interface and its memory card slot. The Kobo’s virtual keyboard is easier to use than on the basic Kindle. And if you don’t want to be loc...
While many people may be happier with the Kindle's keyboard, we could easily be persuaded to put up with a slightly less touch-typeable on-screen keypad in return for the smaller footprint and lighter weight. The company is obviously betting that a rel...
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Published: 2011-11-07, Author: Zara , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: I have to say that using the Kobo Touch has been a very friendly experience. When switched off initially, it had a smiling computer as its home screen, and similarly while sleeping and charging. These change once you install the software to run the Kob...
Abstract: A video review of the Kobo Touch 6″ Pearl e-Ink ebook reader from the folks who bring you the Kobobooks.com ebook store. This $129 compact WiFi only ereader supports ePub including library book, PDFs, mobi and images. It has a web browser but not music pl...
Abstract: The reason why there aren't any buttons on the Kobo eReader Touch is because the eInk display is completely touch-enabled. This means you interact with the screen directly so there are no clumsy navigation bars or odd Next and Back buttons to deal with. T...
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Published: 2014-04-24, Author: S , review by: pcquest.com
MicroSD slot, Size and buildquality
No backlight, Lackluster ebook store
Kobo Touch is a basic entry level e-reader with average display sans backlight that makes it less desirable for outdoor reading but with the microSD slot and long battery life, it is worth giving a shot only....
