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Kobo Glo HD Ebook Reader
Kobo Glo HD
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Kobo Mini Ebook Reader
Kobo Mini
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Kobo Touch 2.0 Ebook Reader
Kobo Touch 2.0
Editiorial reviews
16
4.3 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
0 %
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8 editorial reviews
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.Read more
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.Read more
A small e-ink e-reader with Wi-Fi, customised type and EPUB side-loadingRead more
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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
52
3.9 out of 5
52 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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4.1 out of 5
39 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 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 in5.0 in6.0 in
Screen resolution1448 x 1072 px800 x 600 px800 x 600 px
Pixel density300.0 ppi
N/A
N/A
Shades of grey1616
N/A
DPI300.0 dpi200.0 dpi167.0 dpi
Screen technology
N/A
E Ink VizPlexE Ink Pearl

Technical details

Book capacity30001000
N/A
Supported book file formats
  • CBR
  • CBZ
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TIFF
  • TXT
  • CBZ
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • XHTML
  • MOBI
  • EPUB DRM
  • RTF
  • PDF
  • TXT
  • HTML
Supported image formats
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • JPEG/JPG
  • GIF
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • BMP
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • TIF
  • GIF
Supported video formatsNot supported
N/A
N/A
Built-in memoryyes
N/A
yes
Memory size
  • 4GB
  • 4GB
2GB3GB
Memory card readernonono
Compatible memory cardsNot supported
N/A
N/A
Processor speed1000.0 MHz800.0 MHz
N/A

Dimensions

Height6.18 in5.24 in6.18 in
Width4.53 in4.02 in4.53 in
Depth0.35 in0.39 in0.36 in
Weight6.35 oz4.73 oz6.53 oz

Audio properties

Speakersnonono
Audio 3.5mm inputnono
N/A
Supported audio formatsBMP
N/A
N/A

Features

Menu languages
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POR
N/A
N/A
Operating systemProprietary OSLinux
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
Digital library accessyes
N/A
N/A
Lightingyes
N/A
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 includednono
N/A
Bluetoothnono
N/A
USByesyesyes
USB typeMicro-USBMicro-USB AMicro-USB
Total USB ports111 pc
USB powered (only mha USB)yesyes
N/A
USB version
N/A
USB 2.0
N/A

Battery

Battery typeLi-polymer
N/A
N/A
Battery life30.0 h16.0 h
N/A
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yesyesno
Number of batteries required
N/A
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