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Kobo Touch vs Kobo Touch 2.0

    4.49 in
    6.5 in
    Kobo Touch Ebook Reader
    Kobo Touch
      4.53 in
      6.18 in
      Kobo Touch 2.0 Ebook Reader
      Kobo Touch 2.0
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      Editiorial reviews
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      7 editorial reviews
      Read your favorite titles any time and carry your entire collection wherever you go on the Kobo Touch eReader.Read more
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      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 littleRead 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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      Display

      Kobo TouchKobo Touch
      Kobo Touch 2.0Kobo Touch 2.0
      Touchscreenyesyes
      ColourNN
      Screen size6.0 in6.0 in
      Screen technologyE InkE Ink Pearl

      Technical details

      Kobo TouchKobo Touch
      Kobo Touch 2.0Kobo Touch 2.0
      Supported book file formats
      • CBZ
      • EPUB
      • MOBI
      • PDF
      • XHTML
      • MOBI
      • EPUB DRM
      • RTF
      • PDF
      • TXT
      • HTML
      Supported image formats
      • BMP
      • GIF
      • JPG
      • PNG
      • TIF
      • BMP
      • JPG
      • PNG
      • TIF
      • GIF
      Memory size2GB3GB

      Design

      Kobo TouchKobo Touch
      Kobo Touch 2.0Kobo Touch 2.0
      Colour of productWhiteBlack

      Dimensions

      Kobo TouchKobo Touch
      Kobo Touch 2.0Kobo Touch 2.0
      Height6.5 in6.18 in
      Width4.49 in4.53 in
      Depth0.39 in0.36 in
      Weight6.53 oz6.53 oz

      Connectivity

      Kobo TouchKobo Touch
      Kobo Touch 2.0Kobo Touch 2.0
      Wi-Fiyesyes
      Wi-Fi standards
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      • Wi-Fi 4
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11b
      • Wi-Fi 4

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
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              Kobo Touch vs Kobo Touch 2.0 - User Opinions

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              Kobo Touch vs Kobo Touch 2.0 - Editorial Reviews (1)

              Kobo Touch 2.0 Review and Video Demo | The eBook Reader Blog
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              The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest ereader and tablet news, reviews, and tutorials.
              Published: 08.09.2015
              Kobo Touch 2.0 Review and Video Demo | The eBook Reader Blog

              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. It

              By Nathan
              10 minute read

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