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...

Great desktop software and mobile app support make Kobo's readers a cut above the competition. It isn't perfect, but it's good value

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.