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When it comes to the e-reader market, Kobo has largely lived in the shadow of and the . Kobo made the move from E Ink to LCD touch year with its , but its newest offering gives us everything the Vox was missing. With full access to the Google Play st...
Full access to Google Play store, Durable design, Customizable interface, Social integration, Fast performance, High-quality audio...
Outdated version of Android, Reflective screen, Bookstore lacks magazines and periodicals, No Bluetooth...
With full access to the Google Play store and a slick interface, the Kobo Arc represents a strong alternative to other 7-inch tablets.
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Ever since the set the 7-inch tablet market afire back in mid-2012, we haven’t seen much heat from other small-screen slates, barring and the separate-but-parallel path taken by Amazon's and "bookseller-centric" slates. Unfortunately for most tabl...
Strong performance, Good-looking screen, Sturdy build quality, Full Google Play access...
Needs to be more price- or feature-competitive with Google Nexus 7, Short battery life, No storage expansion, Lacks GPS, Bluetooth, HDMI-out...
This smart-looking Android tablet/e-reader performs well, and its custom "Tapestries" UI has much to recommend. Only the lack of a few key features and the need for more aggressive pricing keep it from stardom...
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THE KOBO ARC is the e-reader specialist's push into the mini tablet market to compete with similar sized models from Apple, Google and Amazon. Kobo is hoping to win over tablet buyers with its novel approach of "discovering" rather than searching for cont...
Speedy performance, Tapestries feature, inexpensive...
Uninspiring design, lack of cloud storage...
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The Kobo Vox was a thoroughly forgettable Android tablet. It aped the Kindle Fire in price and form factor, but was otherwise a subpar performer in nearly every respect. Kobo rightfully went back to the drawing board, bringing us its second effort a...
Bright and crisp display. Solid design. Google Play access. Front-facing speakers.
Some questionable Android modifications. Highly reflective screen. Mediocre battery life...
The Kobo Arc is a great small-screen Android tablet, with strong performance, a crisp display, and, unlike some higher-profile competitors, access to the Google Play app store...
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Kobo's latest Android tablet is a marked step up from previous efforts, but does it make for a compelling purchase in an increasingly crowded space?The small tablet space is becoming increasingly populated of late. The Google Nexus 7 undoubtedly sets t...
Kobo's latest Android tablet is a marked step up from previous efforts, but does it make for a compelling purchase in an increasingly crowded space?The small tablet space is becoming increasingly populated of late. The Google Nexus 7 undoubtedly sets the...
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In the world of e-readers, Canadian company Kobo is a perennial also-ran in the U.S., coming in behind Amazon and Barnes & Noble even when it innovates ahead of both of its higher-ranking rivals. Kobo took its time getting into the low-cost tablet for rea...
Tapestries provide a novel way to interact with a tablet, Smooth, speedy performance, Good display with wide viewing angles, Pre-loaded apps are well curated...
No Bluetooth or HD output, Display attracts smudges, Running Android 4.0, not latest version, No microSD slot...
The Kobo Arc tablet straddles two Android tablet personality types. It's a basic, $200 tablet with a friendly user interface meant to be easily grasped by less tech-savvy users. But it also offers the openness and full access to the Google Play app stor...
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More Info Kobo Arc tablet hands-on Kobo Vox review Kobo Glo review: another illuminated e-reader lights up the market Perhaps there's something to be said for setting the bar low -- at the very least, it leaves you with ample room to shine in the next rou...
Open Google Play access, Up to 64GB of storage, Rugged design...
Bulky design, Uninspired Android skinning, Content selection spread out over three stores...
Kobo's upped its game since the bitterly disappointing Vox, but this 7-incher just doesn't offer enough to distinguish itself from the competition...
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When you think about Android tablets, two names probably pop into your head: the Nexus 7 and the Kindle Fire . These are indeed the dominant players on the market, but did you know there was another decent Android tablet hiding out there?Kobo, currently A...
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