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Kobo Arc 10 HD

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.7 out of 5
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Pros

  • device is versatile enough to bring solid performance in many working setups
  • strong performance and a smooth
  • The battery life on the CX9 is fine

Cons

  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
  • device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness

Key specs

  • 2 GB
  • 4
  • LCD, TFT
  • 10.1 in
  • 2560, 1600 px
  • 300 ppi
  • 1.3 Mpx
  • yes

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Kobo Arc 10 HD - Pros & Cons

Kobo Arc 10 HD

Pros

  • device is versatile enough to bring solid performance in many working setups
  • strong performance and a smooth
  • The battery life on the CX9 is fine
  • Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is truly fit for business
  • CX9 runs quietly and cool
  • comfy and smooth faceted
  • faceted back feels comfortable and the inclusion of a Micro-HDMI port is a
  • soft to the touch and comfortable for resting your fingers on
  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries

Cons

  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
  • device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
  • Apple iPad Air is only capable of displaying 2048 1536 pixels
  • lack of clearly defined categories to find Fiction
  • speaker quality is not the best
  • Kobo app lacks compared to the Nook App or Kindle App
  • it makes it impossible to push out HD content properly
  • heavy skin does all it can to slow down the Arc 10HD
  • stutters and system slowdowns
  • heavy build and cumbersome Android customizations

Kobo Arc 10 HD - Technical Overview

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IconCPU Frequency
1.8 GHz
Best:
Wacom Cintiq Companion
CPU Frequency: 3 GHz
IconCPU Cores
4
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IconPixel density
300 ppi
Best:
Hisense VIDAA Mirror
Pixel density: 431 ppi
IconScreen size
10.1 in
Best:
Planar Helium PCT2785
Screen size: 27 in

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Kobo Arc 10 HD - Full Specifications

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Display
Display technology
  • LCD
  • TFT
Screen size10.1 in
Resolution2560 x 1600 px
Pixel density300.0 ppi
Touchscreenyes
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Technical details
Operating systemAndroid 4.2 Jelly Bean
RAM memory2 GB
CPU Cores4
CPU Frequency1.8 GHz
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
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Connectivity
USByes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
HDMIyes
Charging connectionMicro-USB
Headphone connection3.5mm
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Power
Battery capacity6550.0 mAh
Battery life9.0 h
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Dimensions
Height6.8 in
Width10.0 in
Depth0.39 in
Weight22.4 oz
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Storage
Memory card supportedNo Expansion Slot
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Camera
Front camerayes
Rear resolution1.3 Mpx
Video resolution1080p
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Network
Wi-Fiyes

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Kobo Arc 10 HD Kobo - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.7
Based on 9 reviews
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Kobo Arc 10 HD Kobo Arc 10 HD review
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Android Central
Published: 06.02.2014
Kobo Arc 10 HD review

The Kobo Arc 10 is a decent 10-inch Android tablet. Sadly, it's likely to fade away into obscurity.

Kobo Arc 10 HD Kobo Arc 10HD Review
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PCMAG
Published: 13.12.2013
Kobo Arc 10HD Review
3.0

Kobo's Arc 10HD tablet has power to spare, but its heavy build and cumbersome Android customizations make it a tough sell at $400.

Kobo Arc 10 HD Kobo Arc 10HD review
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TechRadar
Published: 04.12.2013
Kobo Arc 10HD review
4.0

Kobo's iPad challenger is definite value for money

Kobo Arc 10 HD Kobo Arc 10 HD Review
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Good e-Reader
Published: 13.11.2013
Kobo Arc 10 HD Review

Kobo has finally released their new top of the line 10 inch tablet. In the past, the Canadian based company has always developed seven inch versions and the latest iteration is a bit of a departure. The large screen display really makes magazines and comic books really shine. It is a bit on the expensive side at $399, but the burning question is it a good investment? Hardware The Kobo Arc 10 HD features a stunning 10-inch capacitive touchscreen with ten point multitouch. It has one of the best resolutions in the business with 2560×1600 pixels. To give you a

Kobo Arc 10 HD Kobo Arc 10HD Android tablet
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Good Gear Guide
Kobo Arc 10HD Android tablet
3.0

Kobo hopes the Arc 10HD will appeal both as an Android tablet and an e-reader. Is it worth it?

Kobo Arc 10 HD Kobo Arc 10HD review
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ITProPortal
Published: 28.11.2013
Kobo Arc 10HD review
4.5

Kobo has produced some magic with this 10in sibling to the new Kobo Arc 7HD, indeed this is the full-size tablet bargain of the year.

Kobo Arc 10 HD Kobo Arc 10HD review
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Alphr
Published: 04.12.2013
Kobo Arc 10HD review
4.0

In today's tablet market, your product must be ultra-cheap or ultra-high-quality. It seems Kobo didn't get the memo. The Kobo Arc 10HD arrives at a time when Apple has just raised the quality bar with

Kobo Arc 10 HD Android in the front, library in the back
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CNET
Published: 11.12.2013
Android in the front, library in the back

The hefty 10-inch slate offers Kobo's useful and unique Reading Life software and doesn't skimp on the Android experience.

Kobo Arc 10 HD Kobo Arc 10HD review
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WIRED UK
Published: 14.01.2014
Kobo Arc 10HD review

E-reader maker Kobo's biggest, baddest model delivers a stonkingly sharp screen and powerful quad-core processor

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