The Kobo Touch 2.0 and Kobo GLO HD are the two e-readers that the Kobo Clara HD replaces. The Touch came out in late 2015 and the GLO a year later. Many people wait a few generations before upgrading their e-reader, mainly because E-ink technology moves at a glacial pace, compared to smartphones. The Kobo Touch 2.0 features an e-Ink Pearl display with a resolution of 800×600 … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch 2.0 vs Kobo Clara HD
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Kobo Touch 2.0 e-Reader Review
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 … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch 2.0 e-Reader Review
Kobo Touch 2.0 Tech Specs Announced
Kobo has officially announced the Kobo Touch 2.0 on their blog and unlike the Indigo leak last week, we now have a sense of what type of specs this e-reader has. Display: 6” Pearl E Ink touchscreen; 800 x 600 resolution, 167 PPI; Neonode IR touch with 2 finger multi-touch support Size: 115 x157 x 9.2 mm; Weight: 185g Processor: Freescale i.MX6 Solo Lite @ 1 … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch 2.0 Tech Specs Announced
New Kobo Touch 2.0 e-reader Available Now
Kobo has just quietly unveiled a brand new e-reader that is designed for people on a budget. The Kobo Touch 2.0 is now officially listed on the Chapters/Indigo bookstore website for $89.99. Likely, this e-reader will make a great back to school gift or for the upcoming holiday season. Nothing much is known about the new Kobo Touch 2.0, it is very likely that Chapters posted … [Read more...] about New Kobo Touch 2.0 e-reader Available Now
Kobo Touch e-Reader Gets New Firmware Upgrade
The one thing that Kobo has done better than any other e-reader company is support their older devices. The Kobo Touch first came out in 2011 and this model has just received a huge firmware update. The first thing that is evident when you install the 3.16.0 update is the overall design changes. It now maintains the same look and feel as modern Kobo devices, such as the … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch e-Reader Gets New Firmware Upgrade
Is the Kobo Glo HD Worth the Upgrade?
E-Readers are for the most part, immune to the same sort of upgrade cycle we see with smartphones and tablets. The amount of RAM, processor and internal storage are fairly consistent and not much innovation is happening in the e-reader world. This leaves software and resolution as the main reasons why upgrading is worth it. Today, we ask the question, is the upcoming Kobo Glo … [Read more...] about Is the Kobo Glo HD Worth the Upgrade?
Kobo Donates 3,500 e-Readers to Canadian Native Youth
Kobo has engaged in a new initiative that will see close to 3,500 Touch e-Readers distributed to Native youth in Canada. The company is also contributing close to $100,000 to to develop a program in conjunction with Free The Children to help improve literacy. Kobo and Free The Children are committed to empowering youth across Canada to develop their imaginations throughout … [Read more...] about Kobo Donates 3,500 e-Readers to Canadian Native Youth
Kobo Mini, Kobo Glo, and Kobo Touch TRIPARISON!
If you are an avid reader of our online publication, you would know we love our e-reader comparison videos. We often pit two devices against each other with the same content loaded on them to give you an idea of how they stack up. We hope you can muster the courage to see a TRIPARISON! We show you the entire lineup that the Kobo is actively marketing all over the world. Each … [Read more...] about Kobo Mini, Kobo Glo, and Kobo Touch TRIPARISON!
Kobo Touch Firmware 2.1.4 Released
The Kobo Touch has just received updated firmware that gives it many of the same functions as the recently released Kobo Glo. The company is working very hard to ensure that there is homogenization across the entire line of devices, so the same features will be available on the current lineup of e-readers. Users now have the ability to install dictionaries in their preferred … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch Firmware 2.1.4 Released
Kobo Touch vs. the Kobo Glo
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Comparison Video! In the last few days, many new devices have hit the market and our tech lab has been in overdrive! No, we're not talking about borrowing books from the library, but working hard to test out the new Kobo Glo! This e-reader just came out today and we pit it head to head against the previous generation Kobo Touch. The essence … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch vs. the Kobo Glo
Kobo Developers Stress Not to Upgrade to Kobo Touch 2.1.1 Firmware
Official Kobo Developers have told us today that they are discouraging people from updating to the latest firmware for the Kobo Touch.The new 2.1.1 firmware was leaked online and a number of users have installed it. There are various bugs with cover art and fonts in ebooks. If you have already installed the update via the Kobo Desktop Software or pushed via WIFI, the build you … [Read more...] about Kobo Developers Stress Not to Upgrade to Kobo Touch 2.1.1 Firmware
Kobo Touch Firmware Upgraded to 2.0
Kobo has upgraded the firmware to its Touch e-reader today! There are a number of new features, including the ability to open different accounts. This is useful in a family setting or if the e-reader is shared between many users. The fonts have also been upgraded to give you a higher resolution experience. You can also make text sharper with custom Font Tuning. Finally, the … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch Firmware Upgraded to 2.0
Kobo Touch on Sale for $89.99
The Kobo Touch e-Reader is the latest generation device that has a full touchscreen display, and it is one of the better ones on the market. It currently supports many foreign languages, such as German, French, English, and many more. Shop e-Readers is now selling the Kobo Touch at a rock bottom rate of $89.99, which is $10 less than what you would pay at … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch on Sale for $89.99
Chapters offering Kobo Touch e-Reader for $99
Canadian bookseller Chapters will be slashing the price on the Kobo Touch e-Reader on April 27th. The price has been reduced from the normal price of $139 to a paltry $99.99 and comes with 2 free ebooks. If you are a member of the Plum Rewards program you can get the deal one day early. This will insure if your local bookstore does not have a ton left in inventory you can get … [Read more...] about Chapters offering Kobo Touch e-Reader for $99