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Kobo updates eReader range

September 6, 2012 - Staff@seenituk

Kobo has revamped its line-up of eBook readers, adding a lit screen mode and new mini version to the range.

The new 6” front-lit, Kobo Glo allows book lovers to read day or night and includes a no-glarescreen that Kobo describe as “just like reading print on paper” and will be priced at £99.99.

The 5” E Ink Kobo Mini is described as the “smallest and lightest full-featured” eReader and comes in black or white and offers a selection of three changeable backs in Teal, Ruby Red, and Purple.  The Kobo Mini will be available from October 1st priced at £59.99.

Kobo also unveiled a new tablet device running Google’s Android 4.0 operating system.

The Kobo Arc features a new a Kobo-developed interface called Tapestries, which responds to the user’s “pinned” content to recommend related videos, movies, books, webpages and other related content.

The device features a 16-million colour, 7” high-definition display, front-facing speakers with SRS TruMedia, a built-in microphone and high-resolution 1.3 MP camera to take photos and videos.

It also includes Google Play, giving users access to more than 600,000 apps and pre-loaded apps including Facebook, Twitter and Zinio. The Kobo Arc will be available this November, starting at £159.99 for an 8GB model and £189.99 for a 16GB variant.

“Our focus has remained firmly on delivering a superior experience for booklovers around the world.  With 11,000 booksellers and leading retail partners across five continents, we are bringing the new Kobo Family to booklovers everywhere,” said Michael Serbinis, CEO, Kobo.

“The new Kobo Family provides more choice for booklovers and a superior eReading and content discovery experience – truly, an eReader for Everyone.” 

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