Kobo eReader

usability

price, performance

50% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, performance, price, portability, screen

reliability, design, size

64% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Lightweight, easy to hold, improved display contrast and sharpness

Screen refresh still slow

The Kobo eReader's main appeal is to those who prefer ePub files; for now, this is the least expensive Wi-Fi-connected ePub-compatible model, and it handles the format well.

Attractive design. Very lightweight. ePub file support. Simple to operate. Integrated Wi-Fi.

Shorter battery life than some competitors. No AC adapter in box. D-pad isn't always the easiest way to navigate.

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Lightweight ; Easy to hold ; Improved display contrast and sharpness

Screen refresh still slow

The Kobo eReader's main appeal is to those who prefer ePub files; for now, this is the least expensive Wi-Fi-connected ePub-compatible model, and it handles the format well.

Sony's first wireless e-book reader, though pricey, offers first-rate newspaper support--but only if AT&T's service cooperates.

Low price. Offers a comfortable reading experience. Sensible control layout. 100 preloaded classic books.

Book downloads require a PC or Mac. No AC adapter in the box.

Reading Books, Downloads, and Conclusions The Kobo eReader can display your e-book collection in a list, as raw text, or in a shelf view. In my tests, individual books loaded in less than ten seconds once chosen. The eReader's high contrast display and...

Faster processor ; Bigger memory card slot (up to 32GB) ; Wi-Fi function ; User-friendly dictionary function ; Sleek, lightweight and comfortable design ; Improved E Ink display with 16 shades ; Very affordable ; 100 classic books preloaded

Doesn't always remember last page read ; No bookmarking or search functions ; Integrated bookstore (Borders) is laborious to navigate on the e-reader

That said, the Kobo Wireless eReader is a noticeable improvement on its predecessor. The first Kobo made accessibility and user-friendliness its hallmarks. This new model takes those ideals and combines them with a couple of nifty upgrades designed to...

Most affordable e-reader on the market ; Extremely lightweight and comfortable to hold ; Comes with 100 free ebooks preloaded ; Intuitive and easy to use

Side buttons are a little awkward to access ; You can't bookmark pages yourself ; No protective case accessory available

The Kobo e-reader may not get up to all the fancy-schmancy shenanigans that more expensive e-readers do, but it does what it does very well indeed. It is a sleek and simple device that performs excellently with a minimum of fuss.

Backlight, - Light weight

Kindle has better contrast, - Not 3G Option