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There are myriad iOS and Android news apps (and browser-based news sites) available. However, with fewer than 40 periodical choices so far, the Kobo falls behind on its selection compared with what's available on the Kindle, Nook, and iPad. News junkies can subscribe to a smattering of newspapers and magazines on the Kobo.

What's good about this Kobo? Well, as we said, it has a compact, elegant design, with only a couple of buttons (since this is a touch-screen e-reader, there's a built-in virtual keyboard), and it matches up pretty well with the competition from a features standpoint. Price: $129.99 (comes with $10 Kobo gift card).Multiple languages available (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Dutch).Two fonts, with more than 15 font sizes to choose from.

Comes in black (with black back) and white (with lilac, blue, or white back).

Dimensions: 6.5 inches by 4.5 inches by 0.39 inch.

Supports EPUB, PDF, Adobe DRM (e-book library lending).

Battery charge lasts up to two weeks (more with wireless switched off).

MicroSD card expansion slot (add up to 32GB card).

Wi-Fi wireless connectivity (802.11 b/g/n).

6-inch Pearl e-ink screen (same screen as e-ink screens on Kindle and Nook).

Touch screen with Neonode 'responsive' zForce infrared touch technology (Kobo is calling it 'Real Touch').

It also has E Ink's latest-generation Pearl e-ink screen. It's also not waterproof - for that, consider the Kobo Aura H2O.As its name implies, Kobo's new e-reader has a touch screen and uses the same Neonode infrared technology that's found in Sony's touch-screen e-readers and the new Nook Touch. It may be comfortable to hold, but the effect on the back doesn’t look great compared to many other ereaders - including Kobo’s own range - so don’t expect this to be the best looking device on the market from the rear. It sort of feels perforated, but it's made of solid plastic rather than a pliable material that feels soft to the touch.

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We don’t fully know how to explain it, but there are lots of little dots that looks similar to the pointillism style of artwork. It’s made of plastic, so doesn’t feel as premium as the latest version of the Kindle Oasis, but it’s easy to grip, with the rear of the device having an odd effect that helps your fingertips hold on.

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It managed to fit in the back pocket of men's jeans, and it's easy to slot this into your bag ready for your commute.īasically, it's a lot easier to pick up, carry and read the Kobo Clara HD than it is most of George R R Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series in paperback. All of Amazon’s range sports a 6-inch display, but if you want something a little larger there’s always the Kobo Aura One, which comes with a 7.8-inch display instead.ĭespite the 6-inch screen, this is still a very compact device with dimensions of 157 x 111 x 8.3mm. There’s still room for a 6-inch screen though, which is the most common size on ereaders at the moment.

The size of the device also means it's easy to hold in one hand. We found it was easy to hold for long periods of reading, but also wouldn’t blow away in the slightest gust of wind. So you’ll be glad to know the Kobo Clara HD is comfortable to hold for long periods of time without it becoming too heavy in the hand.Īt 166g this is a similar weight to the standard Kindle model, and quite a bit lighter than the Kindle Paperwhite. Strange looking rear that won't appeal to everyoneĬomfort is one of the most important elements of an ereader, especially when you'll likely be reading books for long periods.You can also buy it in the UK from a variety of other retailers including John Lewis and WHSmith. You can get it now in the UK and Australia from a variety of retailers including Kobo's manufacturer, which is called Rakuten.

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