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SensualPoet · 09-20-2010, 10:11 PM

CNet has a review of this unit here: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-18438_7-20016673-82.html

It is still expected to be in stores in October. It will have wifi, colour, and broad distribution including Best Buy and Macy's -- for list $159.

It's not the best thing since sliced bread ... but it is a colour ereader at a much lower price than an Android tablet or iPad. Since almost all ebooks are currently b&w, and it's too small for comics, it's appeal a year from now is probably limited. Still, each new device that brings a different user experience helps broaden the market. And it certainly helps Kobo stay visible. An earlier press release stated 7,000 US retail locations for this device.

09-20-2010, 10:11 PM	#9
SensualPoet Wizard Posts: 2,302 Karma: 2607151 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite, Asus ZenPad 3, Kobo Glo	CNet has a review of this unit here: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-18438_7-20016673-82.html It is still expected to be in stores in October. It will have wifi, colour, and broad distribution including Best Buy and Macy's -- for list $159. It's not the best thing since sliced bread ... but it is a colour ereader at a much lower price than an Android tablet or iPad. Since almost all ebooks are currently b&w, and it's too small for comics, it's appeal a year from now is probably limited. Still, each new device that brings a different user experience helps broaden the market. And it certainly helps Kobo stay visible. An earlier press release stated 7,000 US retail locations for this device.