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Kobo Touch eReader

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
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Consumer ratings:
2.8 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • bomb and the highlighting tool is very useful
  • Kobo Touch looks petite
  • stylish

Cons

  • the Kobo desktop software could not access the books
  • lack of information available about each title in the store both on the e-reader and through the desktop app
  • It end up costing quite a bit over time

Key specs

  • 1000
  • 2GB
  • 185 g
  • yes
  • 6 in
  • E Ink Pearl
  • 800, 600 px
  • 16

Kobo Touch eReader - Pros & Cons

Kobo Touch eReader

Pros

  • bomb and the highlighting tool is very useful
  • Kobo Touch looks petite
  • stylish
  • and seems really sleek
  • small form makes it easy to carry along anywhere and read anytime
  • very premium and feels great to touch
  • it is so easy to download books to it
  • the Kobo itself is easy to navigate
  • an eReader is definitely environment friendly
  • Amazing battery life and love the paper white screen
  • The size is perfect and fits great in my hands

Cons

  • the Kobo desktop software could not access the books
  • lack of information available about each title in the store both on the e-reader and through the desktop app
  • It end up costing quite a bit over time
  • commonplace in cameras and digital video recorders
  • missing was the backlight for the display
  • touch does not register
  • Kobo Touch was not much fun
  • this is quite dependent on usage
  • this card slot is not covered with a plastic casing or latch
  • Slow growth is just one of them
  • eReader without a front light is quite limiting

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Kobo Touch eReader - Full Specifications

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Display
Touchscreenyes
ColourN
Screen size6.0 in
Screen technologyE Ink Pearl
Screen resolution800 x 600 px
Shades of grey16
Aspect ratio3:4
DPI167.0 dpi
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Dimensions
Height6.5 in
Width4.49 in
Depth0.39 in
Weight6.53 oz
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Features
Menu languagesENG
Operating systemLinux
Input methodMulti-touch
Qwerty keyboard (buttons)no
Qwerty keyboard (screen)yes
Adjustable textyes
Built-In dictionaryyes
Pivot displayyes
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Battery
Battery typeLi-polymer
Battery life15.0 h
Battery charge time6.0 h
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yes
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Technical details
Book capacity1000
Supported book file formats
  • CBZ
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
Supported image formats
  • BMP
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • TIF
Supported video formatsNot supported
Built-in memoryyes
Memory size2GB
Memory card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
microSD
Maximum memory card size32
Built-in processorFreescale MX508
Processor speed800.0 MHz
RAM size256.0 mB
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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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Kobo Touch eReader Kobo - Editorial Reviews (19)

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Kobo Touch eReader Tablet review: Kobo Touch eReader
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The Mobile Indian
Published: 05.12.2013
Tablet review: Kobo Touch eReader

Read your favorite titles any time and carry your entire collection wherever you go on the Kobo Touch eReader.

Kobo Touch eReader ET Review: Kobo Touch
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The Economic Times
Published: 25.11.2013
ET Review: Kobo Touch

The Touch is Kobo's most basic eReader. It has a 6-inch pearl (matte finish) e-ink display and an understated design.

Kobo Touch eReader These Are the Best E-readers of 2022, Tested by Our Experts
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Lifewire
Published: 17.05.2016
These Are the Best E-readers of 2022, Tested by Our Experts

E-readers should be durable and have sufficient storage space. We researched and tested top models to help you the pick the best one for your e-books.

Kobo Touch eReader Kobo Touch Review - eReader Reviews by MobileTechReview
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Kobo Touch Review - eReader Reviews by MobileTechReview

Kobo Touch eReader Kobo Touch
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CNET
Published: 16.06.2011
Kobo Touch

Kobo Touch

Kobo Touch eReader Kobo Touch eReader review
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Kobo Touch eReader review

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

Kobo Touch eReader Kobo Touch Edition review
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T3
Published: 21.11.2011
Kobo Touch Edition review
4.0

Does Kobo's new eReader have what it takes to compete with Amazon's Kindle?

Kobo Touch eReader Kobo eReader Touch photo, specs, and price | Engadget
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Kobo eReader Touch photo, specs, and price | Engadget

Kobo eReader Touch photos, specs, and price

Kobo Touch eReader Review: Kobo eReader Touch Edition
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TechCrunch
Published: 13.06.2011
Review: Kobo eReader Touch Edition

Short version: Superficially similar to the new Nook, but the Kobo is perhaps even simpler, and the form factor is slightly more book-like. If you don’t need 3G or the other perks of the Kindle ecosystem, and just want a straightforward e-book reading device, this Kobo could be a good match. Features: 6-inch touchscreen Pearl

Kobo Touch eReader Review: Kobo E-Reader Touch Edition
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WIRED
Published: 24.08.2011
Review: Kobo E-Reader Touch Edition
3.5

The Kobo Touch is rough around the edges, but it has enough going for it to recommend it as an alternative to the Nook and Kindle.

Kobo Touch eReader Kobo Touch Review and Comparisons - Kobo WiFi eReader Touch Edition
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Kobo Touch Review and Comparisons - Kobo WiFi eReader Touch Edition
Kobo Touch eReader Kobo Touch Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 11.04.2012
Kobo Touch Review

I like eReaders. I like the idea of them far more then the practice of using one, the idea that you can carry about hundreds or thousands of books in a little device that’s easy to hold, take anywhere, etc. It doesn’t have the zest nor the finality of a physical book, but ultimately it’s the content of the book that impresses itself upon us, not the touch. The difference between the two is, in many ways, moot. Read our […]

Kobo Touch eReader Kobo Touch
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Published: 01.01.2019
Kobo Touch

Kobo Touch: 2.4 out of 5 stars from 25 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Kobo Touch eReader Review of the Kobo Touch e-Reader
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Good e-Reader
Published: 10.06.2011
Review of the Kobo Touch e-Reader

The Kobo Touch e-reader just came out today and we have been fiendishly playing around with the first touchscreen device from Kobo. How does it stack up against the previous iterations of the Kobo e-Reader family? Hardware The Kobo Touch has a full touchscreen e-ink Pearl display that has a full six inches of screen real estate. It features an Infrared Touch or IR touch that drastically enhances the touchscreen sensitivity and makes interacting with the screen a pure delight. Part of the reason why the unit is so responsive is due to the Freescale 508 Processor. You have by

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 09.11.2011
Kobo Touch eReader
4.0

We may not have the Kindle Touch here in the UK, but the Kobo Touch is here to fill that gap.