Name: Mini
Brand: Kobo
SKU: 374954
Rating: 4.1 (39 reviews)

3.6

based on all reviews

as the Surface Pro 8 for Business is a real improvement
It is super simple and completely intuitive to use
The setup is really easy

The Mini does not have any expansion slots
much of a workhorse either
larger tablets tend to be more powerful than smaller ones

Book capacity: 1000
Memory size: 2GB
Weight: 134 g
Touchscreen: yes
Screen size: 5 in
Screen technology: E Ink VizPlex
Screen resolution: 800, 600 px
Shades of grey: 16

Kobo Mini - Pros & Cons

as the Surface Pro 8 for Business is a real improvement
It is super simple and completely intuitive to use
The setup is really easy
easy to set up
simple to use and has clear text
text appears crisp and just as legible
superior contrast and faster page turns
the overall look remains very clean
extremely lightweight and portable
Kobo has greatly improved its overall interface
The Mini is also well suited for smaller hands
it fits in your pocket
The price is definitely right and there are plenty of options for reading materials
The touch screen displays are crisp
clear and glare free
Both have clear easy to read displays
Books opened pretty quickly and page turn speeds were fine

The Mini does not have any expansion slots
much of a workhorse either
larger tablets tend to be more powerful than smaller ones
No reading on the sly while your partner is snoring away
It does not come with a plug in charger
It has no back-light so just like with a paper book
of turning it on or off
it is disappointing
online store provides no access to periodicals
difficult to hit accidentally
Display is noticeably smaller than that of a paperback book
Kindle lacks a touch screen
V110 panel with noticeably poorer contrast
the Mini loses the Kobo Glo's memory card slot
Kindle have hard plastic bodies
It is not as fast or responsive as the Kobo Glo or Kobo Touch
Image heavy sites may take a bit to load
poor retail distribution channels and brand awareness
Kobo software would not connect to the Internet on my PC
the Kobo devices to be a pain in the rear
Amazon isn t going anywhere any time soon
crispest screen or the fastest performance
It is not a simple switch on and use it reader
the quality goes up noticeably
A smaller screen means fewer words on each page
the back cover is just slightly matte
Kobo does have apps for Android and iOS
Not super high
not as good as the battery life of some competing models
- too small for some and not quite small enough for others
the ghosting artifacts
the device would be even smaller and thinner

Kobo - Video Reviews (9)

Kobo Mini ebook reader soft-modding with Douglas Adams

Kobo Mini - Full Specifications

Touchscreen	yes
Colour	N
Screen size	5.0 in
Screen technology	E Ink VizPlex
Screen resolution	800 x 600 px
Shades of grey	16
DPI	200.0 dpi

Colour of product	White

Speakers	no
Audio 3.5mm input	no

Wi-Fi	yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi 4
3G (UMTS)	no
AC adapter included	no
Bluetooth	no
USB	yes
USB version	USB 2.0
USB type	Micro-USB A
Total USB ports	1
USB powered (only mha USB)	yes

Book capacity	1000
Supported book file formats	CBZ EPUB HTML PDF RTF TXT
Supported image formats	GIF JPG PNG
Memory size	2GB
Memory card reader	no
Processor speed	800.0 MHz

Height	5.24 in
Width	4.02 in
Depth	0.39 in
Weight	4.73 oz

Operating system	Linux
Input method	Multi-touch
Qwerty keyboard (buttons)	no
Qwerty keyboard (screen)	yes
Adjustable text	yes
Built-In dictionary	yes

Battery life	16.0 h
Number of batteries required	1
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)	yes

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Kobo Mini Kobo - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.0

Based on 9 reviews

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Kobo Mini Review

PCMag UK

Published: 20.11.2012

Kobo Mini

2.5

PC Magazine is your complete guide to computers, phones, tablets, peripherals and more. We test and review the latest gadgets, products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.

Kobo Mini Small e-reader faces big competition

CNET

Published: 29.01.2013

Small e-reader faces big competition

The affordable Kobo Mini is a likable touch-screen e-ink e-reader that's a bit of an in-betweener -- too small for some and not quite small enough for others.

TechRadar

Published: 07.11.2012

Kobo Mini review

A small e-ink e-reader with Wi-Fi, customised type and EPUB side-loading

Good e-Reader

Published: 06.10.2012

Review of the Kobo Mini eReader

The Kobo Mini may be small in stature, but shows that good things come in small packages. This new device is hitting most retail channels right now and is the company's first five inch reader. How does it stack up against the Touch and Glo models in the company's current product portfolio? We dive deep into the issues and deliver a comprehensive review on this new device. Hardware The Kobo Mini has a pint size five inch touchscreen display running an older version of e-ink Vizplex. It has a resolution of 800×600 pixels and gives you the traditional 16 levels

ITProPortal

Published: 27.12.2012

Kobo Mini review

Does the world need a smaller eBook reader? We put the new Kobo Mini through some gruelling reading to find out.

Kobo Mini Kobo Glo HD review: This is a great e-reader for the money

pcworld.com_techhive.com

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.

Digital Trends

Published: 18.01.2013

Kobo Mini Review | Digital Trends

Kobo downsizes the eBook experience with the Mini while also lowering the price. Size isn't everything, but is 5-inches too small?

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