Published: 2010-09-29, Author: Laura , review by: engadget.com
Great priceLong battery lifeIncredibly comfortable in the hand
Lacks internet connectivityPage refresh rate is slowCan be 'laggy' overall
E-readers these days are defined by their features, meaning, essentially: 'what do they do besides books?' By that metric, the Kobo doesn't fare well: it's got no internet connectivity, no media player, a relatively small storage space...
Slim, light, Simple to use, Has an SD-card slot, Works with Borders' e-book store and phone apps
No Wi-Fi or wireless capabilities for buying books, Plastic buttons feel a bit cheap, Bluetooth sync function currently works only with BlackBerry phones
Those looking for a simple e-book reader will find a lot to like about the Kobo, but with the competition’s recent price drops, $149 is a bit high for such an austere device. ...
Although the market is rapidly advancing, the Kobo is a perfectly good little device right now if you know what you’re getting into. One commenter compared it to a Flip for e-books, which is a remarkably apt comparison. $150 is a reasonable price for ...
Hardware is very well-built, good integration with the desktop software, screen is clear and easy to read, includes 100 free books to start
What needs improvement, A bit laggy in some areas; no dictionary; inclusion of bluetooth is superfluous if you don't have a blackberry; price is a bit high compared to competitors, Kobo eReader can be purchased from Borders for $129.99. It's cousin the W
The Kobo Reader is simple on features, but delivers what it promises rather well. All through this review I've made comparisons to competing devices, but the closest competitor is probably the Jetbook Lite. Like the Jetbook Lite, the Kobo is effectively a...
Abstract: E-readers lately have been engaged in a feature war. 3G, touchscreens and Wi-Fi have become so commonplace that it's actually a surprise when they don't. Kobo's eReader seems to revel in just the opposite: it thrives on a very simple design and makes...
