Had Barnes & Noble not introduced [the nook] and beaten Kobo to market, the eReader would be a serious contender for the title of the best devoted e-book reader on the market. As it stands, however, the device can't quite match up to the competition.
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If you don’t need 3G or the other perks of the Kindle ecosystem, and just want a straightforward e-book reading device, this Kobo could be a good match.
Read the full review →This slim, lightweight e-reader is eminently pocketable and has a responsive touchscreen, but it lacks the finesse of its competition.
Read the full review →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.
Read the full review →Overall a great little ebook reader and we'll worth considering if you want an alternative to Amazon's offering.
Read the full review →The Kobo eReader Touch is an interesting and desirable alternative to the Kindle Touch - and unlike Amazon's touchscreen ereader, you can buy one in Britain. It's much more desirable than the entry-level Kindle, and if you're considering an ereader it should definitely be on your shortlist.
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corgan
I've said this a few times to people and I mean it: this thing is adorable and simply feels /right/. Kobo has managed to create a device which feels like it was designed to take advantage of the strength of e-readers in general: replacing the paperback. What the company has constructed is one...
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IGMcMillan
As a Canadian, the Kobo eReader Touch is the clear choice. The available titles from the major American eReader manufacturers are nowhere near those that are available through Kobo in Canada. Also, Kobo is a Canadian product, so not only is it the best option in terms of library, it's also a...
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BoGoWo
just writing this to comment in general that i have added books to my Kobo from many sources; why would anyone be tied to the Kindle where you have to buy their format only, at their price whatever that is? Give me my Kobo, and freedom to search any day.
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Krytes42
Overall one of the best readers currently available, certainly far more suitable for my purposes than the Kindle or the Nook. I use it to read non-drmed books and files, (mostly epubs but a few pdfs). Some thoughts: The pdf reading experience isn't great, but no worse than the Hanlin and Sony...
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klock379
overall a respectable ereader. Just a few gripes. Battery does not seem to last as long as advertised. Still a smaller selection of books Little features Only 1GB storage Dead / stuck pixels
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tellerink
This product is amazing! image clarity is perfect, speed is amazing. never lagged or had problems. easy to buy books, and easy to use. Built in dictionary is the bomb and the highlighting tool is very useful. a good buy to use for your school books for sure!
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