An SD card will cost extra money, but will greatly extend the device's usable life.įormats - Doc, PDF, ePub and Third-party DRMs These removable flash memory cards come in sizes that range from 1GB to an additional 32GB of storage for users who plan to use the device intensively. However, as is increasingly common among budget eReaders, the Kobo can be expanded using SD cards. For this reason, the company has elected to include just 1 gigabyte of internal storage with the device upon purchase. The Kobo eReader aims to be a lower-cost alternative to expensive devices like the Amazon Kindle and the Barnes & Noble Nook line of products. The buttons are easy to press and there was really no difficulty in using the keyboard, and its navigational controls, in combination with the Kobo eReader's on-screen features and prompts.įlash Cards: Expandable to 32GB using SD flash media This is further complimented by a large, gray navigational tool that can be used to scroll or page up, down, left, or right. User-friendliness and Interface - Touchscreen vs Keyboardīecause the Kobo aims to compete directly with Amazon's Kindle devices on the grounds of features and usability, the company opted for a physical keyboard at the bottom of the device. This makes the display far easier to read and use for long periods of time, unlike traditional computer displays which flicker and can cause headaches and skipped words or lines. The company has chosen to use the eInk display technology, which mimics the readability and appearance of a typical printed page found in an actual book. The average display on an eReader currently stands between 6 and 7 inches, so users will find this to be a pretty typical offering between the Kobo and each of its competitors. The Kobo is a traditional eReader, shipping with a 6 inch monochrome display. All of this doesn't detract from the device's aesthetic appeal and ease of use, however, and that's a victory for the entry-level eReader user.ĭisplay Type: 6 inch monochrome eInk displayĬolor Depth: 4-bit monochrome with 16 levels of gray The Kobo is slightly smaller than competing eReaders from companies like Amazon and Barnes & Noble, but this also allows the company to offer better battery life than many of its competitors and offer consumers a lower price point. Inside that casing is a compact, and very light, eReader device. The Kobo reader is a sleek device that comes packaged in a stylish white plastic casing.