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Kobo Aura Ebook Reader
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Kobo Aura H2O Ebook Reader
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Kobo Touch 2.0 Ebook Reader
Kobo Touch 2.0
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Editiorial reviews
11
3.6 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
75 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
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8 editorial reviews
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6 editorial reviews
Review Date: September 2015 - Review unit purchased from Chapters.Indigo Overview The Kobo Touch 2.0 is Kobo's latest entry-level ebook reader. It's very similar to the Kobo Glo HD, but it lacks a frontlight and it has a lower resolution screen. As the name implies, the Kobo Touch 2.0 is a second generation model. ItRead more
If you’re not an Amazon fan, the Kobo Glo HD could be the e-reader you’ve been searching for.Read more
The Kobo Touch 2.0 is an entry level e-reader that has just been released in Canada and should hit international markets shortly. It is retailing for $89 Canadian or $61 US, which will be quite appealing to people on a budget. This device was designed to battle the Kindle Basic Touch, and does a fairly adequate job. Today, we would like to give you our comprehensive hands on review of the Kobo Touch 2.0. Hardware The Kobo Touch 2.0 features an e-Ink Pearl display with a resolution of 800x600 and 167 PPI. It uses the same IR-based touch technology that'sRead more
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User rating
33
4.3 out of 5
33 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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4.2 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
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4.1 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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Display

Touchscreenyesyesyes
ColourNNN
Screen size6.0 in6.8 in6.0 in
Screen technologyE Ink PearlE Ink CartaE Ink Pearl
Screen resolution1014 x 758 px1430 x 1080 px800 x 600 px
Shades of grey1616
N/A
Aspect ratio16:94:3
N/A
DPI211.0 dpi265.0 dpi167.0 dpi
Pixel density
N/A
265.0 ppi
N/A

Technical details

Book capacity30003000
N/A
Supported book file formats
  • CBR
  • CBZ
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • HTML
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • EPUB
  • XHTML
  • MOBI
  • EPUB DRM
  • RTF
  • PDF
  • TXT
  • HTML
Supported image formats
  • GIF
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • TIF
  • GIF
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • TIF
  • BMP
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • TIF
  • GIF
Built-in memoryyesyesyes
Memory size4GB4GB3GB
Memory card readeryesyesno
Compatible memory cards
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
N/A
Maximum memory card size3232
N/A
Built-in processorYY
N/A
Processor speed1000.0 MHz1000.0 MHz
N/A
RAM size256.0 mB512.0 mB
N/A
Supported video formats
N/A
Not supported
N/A

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack
On/off switch
N/A
yes
N/A

Dimensions

Height5.91 in0.38 in6.18 in
Width4.49 in7.05 in4.53 in
Depth0.32 in5.08 in0.36 in
Weight6.14 oz8.22 oz6.53 oz

Audio properties

Speakersnonono
Audio 3.5mm inputnono
N/A
Supported audio formats
N/A
Not supported
N/A

Features

Menu languages
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POR
N/A
N/A
Operating systemProprietary OSProprietary OS
N/A
Input methodMulti-touchMulti-touch
N/A
Qwerty keyboard (buttons)nonono
Qwerty keyboard (screen)yesyesyes
Adjustable textyesyes
N/A
Built-In dictionaryyesyes
N/A
Lightingyesyes
N/A
Web browsingyesyes
N/A
Digital library access
N/A
yes
N/A
Word translation
N/A
yes
N/A

Connectivity

Wi-Fiyesyesyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11b
  • Wi-Fi 4
3G (UMTS)nonono
AC adapter includedyesno
N/A
Headphone outno
N/A
N/A
Bluetoothnono
N/A
USByesyesyes
USB versionUSB 2.0USB 2.0
N/A
USB typeMicro-USB BMini-USB BMicro-USB
Total USB ports111 pc
USB powered (only mha USB)yesyes
N/A

Battery

Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
N/A
Battery life1440.0 h30.0 h
N/A
Number of batteries required111 pc
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yesyesno
Battery life (page views)
N/A
1,400
N/A

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