The Kobo Arc is being released early today in the UK and Canada! This is the company's followup to the Vox Tablet released a few years ago. This new model absolutely destroys the previous one, in terms of hardware and the software experience. The Google-certified Kobo Arc gives consumers access to more than 600,000 apps and comes in three storage configurations: 16GB, 32GB, … [Read more...] about Kobo ARC Released Today
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Kobo Arc Arrives at the FCC
The Kobo Arc is the last of the company's products to be released this November. We initially saw this dandy little device at the company's launch event in Toronto, when everyone else was at the Amazon party in California. Today, the Kobo Arc has finally hit the FCC and should receive certification within the next week. This will ensure the device is available to be purchased … [Read more...] about Kobo Arc Arrives at the FCC
Kobo Mini and Glo Shortage Strikes Canada
The Kobo Mini and Glo e-readers hit the market on Monday and already there are massive shipment delays with major retailers Best Buy and Chapters/Indigo. This is preventing many people from physically purchasing them in the retail environment. Eight different Chapters stores across Canada have verified with us today that they don't have the Glo or Mini currently in stock. … [Read more...] about Kobo Mini and Glo Shortage Strikes Canada
Kobo to Debut 3 Different Versions of the ARC Tablet This November
Kobo has reported today that its upcoming ARC tablet will be available in three different versions. They will be releasing different models depending on how much memory you require; 16, 32, and 64 GB. "We designed the Kobo Arc to let people focus on the music, ebooks, movies, website, and applications they love rather than on the hardware they hold in their hand – though … [Read more...] about Kobo to Debut 3 Different Versions of the ARC Tablet This November
What New Amazon Kindle or Kobo e-Reader Will You Buy?
We have seen many new e-readers announced over the course of the last two weeks. Amazon and Kobo both staged press events where they debuted the latest and greatest devices to be launched within the next month. Amazon made the grandest splash with the launching of the Kindle Fire HD and new Kindle Paperwhite. It also updated the original Kindle Fire and Kindle 4th generation … [Read more...] about What New Amazon Kindle or Kobo e-Reader Will You Buy?
Good e-Reader Week in Review – We Attended the Kobo and Amazon Launch Events
Over the course of the last week, our core team was split up between Toronto, Ontario and Santa Monica, California. We attended both the Amazon and Kobo launch events where we saw a total of six new devices being launched and went hands-on with every single one! This was the first time that we have ever covered two major launches on opposite ends of North America! Sure, we have … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Week in Review – We Attended the Kobo and Amazon Launch Events
Hands on Review of the Kobo Arc
The Kobo Arc is the latest generation tablet and a direct successor of the Kobo Vox. This new device has been revised from the ground up to give you the best reading experience on a full color display. Many companies simply release vanilla tablets and try and sell you on email, facebook, and an internet browser. Kobo has gone the route of Barnes and Noble and Amazon to give you … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Kobo Arc
Exclusive: Kobo Glo, Kobo Mini, and Kobo Arc Announced
Canadian based Kobo has announced three new e-readers and tablets that will severely boost its product portfolio. At no time has the company ever released more than one device at the same time and now we have two new e-readers and a tablet. We are live in Toronto for the unveiling event and will be posting comprehensive reviews, videos, and interviewing some of the executive … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Kobo Glo, Kobo Mini, and Kobo Arc Announced