Testseek.co.uk 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
Very portable
Attractive interface
Decent fonts and options
Excellent PDF support
Good catalogue of books
Good touch screen
Supports lots of formats
Cross-device syncing
EPUB support means you can shop around for the best deals
Well built
E-ink touchscreen
Built in wi-fi
Great hardware
If you’re going to carry an eReader on your person it should be built for doing so. Thankfully the Kobo Touch is. Weighing just 186 grams it’s incredibly lightweight
And very robust. You can bet the Kobo Touch will be able to take a knock or two. Plus
The Kobo Touch could easily fit into your pocket. It’s also very easy it is to use. It has a power button
And a Home button underneath the displ
Touchsensitive screen
Can buy books from any store
Large fonts
Slim and light
Attractive
Decent E-ink Pearl screen
The editors didn't like
No physical page-turn buttons
Awkward to use one-handed
Some gaps in the catalogue
Some fonts are a bit thin
No 3G
Expensive.
Some functions only apply to books you buy from the Kobo store
Not to sideloaded content
80's cultural references
Best sellers more expensive
Kid-friendly featues
The Kobo Touch is a terrific eReader
But in terms of features
We’re still talking the basics. In this respect
The Amazon Kindle and Amazon Kindle Touch are still the more desirable eReaders. Some eBooks are also more costly on Kobo eBooks than they are on Amazon. Purchasing on the Amazon website and have that book sent to your Kindle also feels much more intuitive. The Kobo isn’t as fast as th
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...
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....
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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...
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....
