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The Kobo Mini's 5-inch display gives e-reader fans a portable and affordable option, but the reading experience feels cramped compared with the competition.
Posted: 5/6/2013 6:08:00 PM
The Kobo Glo backlit E Ink e-reader attempts to rattle the cages of Amazon and Barnes & Noble with a brighter backlight and gamification.
Posted: 5/1/2013 12:00:00 AM
The Kobo Aura HD offers the most crisp and clear e-reading experience around, but you'll pay a tablet price.
Posted: 4/24/2013 12:00:00 AM
Kobo is betting that there's still a market out there for the standalone e-reader, with the announcement of its new $169 Kobo Aura HD. So what's its claim to fame? This 6.8-inch touch-screen device sp...
Posted: 4/15/2013 4:27:48 PM
With full access to the Google Play store and a slick interface, the Kobo Arc represents a strong alternative to other 7-inch tablets.
Posted: 3/15/2013 12:00:00 AM
Amazon is scheduled to make a big announcement later today, presumably to unveil the Kindle Fire 2, new Kindle e-readers and, some say, a smartphone. But the Kobo folks are here to let some air out of those tires.
Posted: 9/6/2012 9:54:40 AM
Now, for $179.99, the Kobo Vox comes with Google Play preloaded. Existing Kobo Vox owners can also get Google Play by upgrading their software. This gives the e-reader/tablet access to more than 500,0...
Posted: 6/15/2012 12:43:34 PM
Beating Amazon to the punch, Kobo started selling the Vox Android tablet today for just $199. We were lucky enough to get some hands-on time with the eReader/tablet, and we're excited about what Kobo brings to the table.
Posted: 10/28/2011 8:27:08 AM
Kobo steps up its game with a lightweight eReader that sports a touchscreen, but it's not as good as the latest Nook.
Posted: 6/20/2011 12:15:19 PM
Besides the launch of the new Kobo eReader Touch Edition, the company also announced that the last generation eReader, the Kobo Wireless Reader, will now sell for just $99.
Posted: 5/23/2011 12:20:51 PM