Kobo eReaders and Kobo Reading Apps
Kobo is one of the largest and most popular ebook stores that sells ebooks with Adobe DRM, primarily in EPUB format. The ebooks can be downloaded to various apps across a number of platforms, from the iPad and iPhone to Smartphones and Android tablets.
In addition to selling ebooks, Kobo released their first dedicated ebook reader in May of 2010, the original Kobo eReader. They then released an updated version with wireless for downloading ebooks and periodicals via WiFi. And now Kobo has introduced their third generation ereader, the Kobo Touch, along with their first color ereader the Kobo Vox tablet.
Kobo Vox eReader and Tablet
The Kobo Vox is a 7" Android-powered color ereader in the same vein as the Kindle Fire and Nook Color.
It comes with an open Android 2.3 operating system and several Android apps for movies, games, photos, email, web browsing and a lot more in addition to the Kobo reading app.
There are four color options for the sides of the Kobo Vox: ice blue, lime green, hot pink, and jet black.
Kobo Touch eReader
The new Kobo Touch is a faster, lighter, more advanced version of the Kobo WiFi, while still maintaining the low price.
Using NeoNode's zForce infrared technology for the touchscreen, the Kobo Touch features a 6-inch E Ink Pearl display with 50% improved contrast over earlier screens.
The Kobo Touch comes in four different color varieties: Blue, Lilac, Silver, and Black.
Kobo Wireless eReader
The Kobo Wireless is the latest ereader from Kobo. It has WiFi built-in for connecting to the Kobo ebook store to download ebooks without the need of a computer.
The Kobo WiFi is a budget ebook reader that is one of the lowest-priced E Ink ereaders on the market.
It comes in three different colors and includes 100 free pre-installed classic ebooks.
Original Kobo eReader
The original Kobo eReader will likely be phased out with the release of the updated WiFi model, which also has other feature upgrades as well.
The Kobo 1 is still available is some areas, and has been on sale for as low as $99 in the US from Borders.
When the Kobo eReader was first introduced, it was the lowest priced 6-inch E Ink ebook reader ever at $149 in the US.
Kobo Apps for iPad and iPhone
Like Amazon and Barnes and Noble, Kobo continues to develop apps for tablets and smartphones including the Apple iPad and iPhone.
Aside from the obvious benefit of color, the Kobo apps for devices have extra features like animated page curls, a built-in dictionary, plus the convenient of wireless and the ability to look up words and phrases on Google or Wikipedia.
Kobo's Other eReading Apps
Kobo has a number of reading apps available on multiple platforms that sync with one another. There are desktop apps for Windows and Mac computers.
There's a Kobo for Android app for Android phones and tablets, a Blackberry app, and an app for Palm Pre.
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