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Kobo Glo

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User ratings:
44
4.3 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Consumer ratings:
3.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
27
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4.1 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
72 %
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Pros

  • a tremendous flexibility in crafting a unique reading experience
  • great re-flow and tons of customization options
  • text appears crisp and just as legible

Cons

  • right now there is no functionality
  • decision to not include an SD card in this model
  • it is more subject to smudges and dust particles getting trapped in them

Key specs

  • 1000
  • 2GB
  • 185 g
  • yes
  • 6 in
  • E Ink Pearl
  • 1024, 758 px
  • 16

Kobo Glo - Pros & Cons

Kobo Glo

Pros

  • a tremendous flexibility in crafting a unique reading experience
  • great re-flow and tons of customization options
  • text appears crisp and just as legible
  • with good features and an average design
  • page refreshes are quick and painless
  • unassuming
  • lightweight design and clear
  • the reading options are much improved as well with regards to control
  • faster and generally did a better job rendering most webpages
  • the freedom Kobo offers is awesome
  • both devices offer very crisp text

Cons

  • right now there is no functionality
  • decision to not include an SD card in this model
  • it is more subject to smudges and dust particles getting trapped in them
  • lack of memory could be offset by inserting an SD card
  • OS takes up a fair amount of space
  • it is disappointing
  • of turning it on or off
  • difficult to hit accidentally
  • online store provides no access to periodicals
  • There no microSD slot here to let you expand the 4GB storage
  • only going to be reading on the thing

Kobo - Video Reviews (9)

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Kobo Glo - Full Specifications

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Display
Touchscreenyes
Colour
  • Black
  • N
Screen size6.0 in
Screen technologyE Ink Pearl
Screen resolution1024 x 758 px
Shades of grey16
Aspect ratio4:3
DPI213.0 dpi
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
On/off switchyes
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Audio properties
Speakersno
Audio 3.5mm inputno
Supported audio formatsNot supported
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Connectivity
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
3G (UMTS)no
AC adapter includedyes
Headphone outno
Bluetoothno
USByes
USB versionUSB 2.0
USB typeMicro-USB B
Total USB ports1
USB powered (only mha USB)yes
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Technical details
Book capacity1000
Supported book file formats
  • CBZ
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • PDF
  • RTF
Supported image formats
  • GIF
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • TIF
Supported video formatsNot supported
Built-in memoryyes
Memory size2GB
Memory card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
microSD
Maximum memory card size32
Processor speed1000.0 MHz
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Dimensions
Height0.39 in
Width4.49 in
Depth6.18 in
Weight6.53 oz
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Features
Operating systemProprietary OS
Input methodMulti-touch
Qwerty keyboard (buttons)no
Qwerty keyboard (screen)yes
Rotatingno
Adjustable textyes
Built-In dictionaryyes
Digital library accessyes
Lightingyes
Web browsingyes
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Battery
Battery life55.0 h
Battery life, music70.0 h
Number of batteries required1
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yes

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Kobo Glo Kobo - Editorial Reviews (27)

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Kobo Glo Kobo Glo HD review: This is a great e-reader for the money
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Published: 23.11.2016
Kobo Glo HD review: This is a great e-reader for the money
3.5

If you’re not an Amazon fan, the Kobo Glo HD could be the e-reader you’ve been searching for.

Kobo Glo Kobo Glo HD review: Better than the Kindle Voyage?
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Alphr
Published: 26.05.2015
Kobo Glo HD review: Better than the Kindle Voyage?
4.0

The e-reader market has been hit hard by the advent of tablets, as their high-resolution displays and auto-brightness features make reading onscreen more appealing than ever. However, there’s still something to be said for the feel

Kobo Glo Kobo Glo HD review: This is a great e-reader for the money
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PC World
Published: 23.11.2016
Kobo Glo HD review: This is a great e-reader for the money

If you’re not an Amazon fan, the Kobo Glo HD could be the e-reader you’ve been searching for.

Kobo Glo Kobo Glo HD e-reader review - highest resolution screen for print-on-paper experience
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Tech Guide
Published: 20.04.2015
Kobo Glo HD e-reader review - highest resolution screen for print-on-paper experience

Kobo has released its latest e-reader – the Glo HD – that offers a sharp print on paper experience and a number of new features to make your reading even more enjoyable. Due for release on May 1, the Kobo Glo HD has a six-inch Carta E Ink HD touchscreen with the highest resolution screen

Kobo Glo Hands on Review of the Kobo Glo eReader
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Good e-Reader
Published: 01.10.2012
Hands on Review of the Kobo Glo eReader

The eagerly anticipated Kobo Glo e-reader has just hit the market and gives you the unique ability to read in the dark. This super high resolution display gives you a way better ebook reading experience than most other devices on the market. The main difference between this model and most tablets on the market is that it uses  a front lite display and not the traditional backlight. This makes longer reading sessions easier on the eyes and allows control over the luminosity. Hardware The Kobo Glo employs a new type of e-Ink Pearl XGA technology to give you a superior

Kobo Glo Kobo Glo HD (2015) Review
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Techgage
Published: 21.09.2015
Kobo Glo HD (2015) Review

We took a look at Amazon's latest Kindle Paperwhite e-reader a few months ago, and now it's time to tackle its best competitor: Kobo's Glo HD. This e-reader shares numerous features with the Paperwhite, such as screen size, resolution, storage, and pricing. Can Kobo's Glo HD match or perhaps...

Kobo Glo A worthy Kindle alternative
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CNET
Published: 10.01.2013
A worthy Kindle alternative

While the Kindle and the Nook get all the notoriety, Kobo's new Glo is an impressive e-reader that also features a self-illuminated screen. And unlike the Kindle, it supports books bought from multiple online stores.

Kobo Glo Kobo Mini and Glo eReaders review - The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 04.09.2013
Kobo Mini and Glo eReaders review - The Gadgeteer

Are you interested in switching to an eReader device so that you can carry more books with you, but without all the bulk? For the past few years, choosing an

Kobo Glo Kobo Glo review
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Kobo Glo review

In het Kobo Glo productdossier lees je alles over de Glo. Lees wat de Glo allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

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Kobo Glo

The Kobo Glo is an impressive ebook reader with solid edge-lighting and a surprisingly robust app ecosystem.

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Good Gear Guide
Kobo Glo e-reader
4.0

The Glo has an integrated light for its e-ink screen

Kobo Glo Review: Kobo Glo
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WIRED
Published: 02.11.2012
Review: Kobo Glo
3.5

If you've happened to venture into an independent bookstore in the past few years, you may have noticed an e-reader for sale that isn't produced by an online retailer or a giant bookstore chain. Those e-readers are made by Kobo, a Canadian company that prides itself on being the unofficial e-reader of independent bookstores. And like those very bookstores, the new Kobo Glo is a delightful surprise waiting to be discovered.

Kobo Glo Kobo Glo Review and How To Guides
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Kobo Glo Review and How To Guides
Kobo Glo Kobo Glo review
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TechRadar
Published: 07.11.2012
Kobo Glo review
4.0

Wi-Fi, an e-ink screen and EPUB compatibility on Kobo's Kindle Paperwhite rival

Kobo Glo Kobo Glo Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 20.03.2013
Kobo Glo Review | Digital Trends

The Kobo Glo's lighted e-ink display is better quality than the Kindle Paperwhite and the Nook with GlowLight, but the e-reader's other attributes may not be enticing enough to lure e-book lovers away from the big boys.

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