internet access

wjt · 08-31-2011, 12:42 PM

Has anyone any experience with accessing the internet (Google, Wikipedia, etc.) with kobo. I need to know if access is simple; responsive, etc. Before I buy one. Thank you.

robko · 08-31-2011, 12:56 PM

Internet works surprisingly well given the inherent limitations of e-ink screen and limited processor capacity. Having said that, you don't want an e-ink reader if you are looking do any serious amount of internet browsing. Screen refresh alone slows the process down significantly. I use it to check weather or simple things like that, but for serious browsing it's not up to it IMHO (not that I've had any interest in using it for that though). Also, you only have 1 window to play with (can't open more than one at a time) and no flash etc.

08-31-2011, 12:42 PM	#1
wjt Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: none	internet access Has anyone any experience with accessing the internet (Google, Wikipedia, etc.) with kobo. I need to know if access is simple; responsive, etc. Before I buy one. Thank you.

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08-31-2011, 12:56 PM	#2
robko Wizard Posts: 2,454 Karma: 5469320 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kobo	Internet works surprisingly well given the inherent limitations of e-ink screen and limited processor capacity. Having said that, you don't want an e-ink reader if you are looking do any serious amount of internet browsing. Screen refresh alone slows the process down significantly. I use it to check weather or simple things like that, but for serious browsing it's not up to it IMHO (not that I've had any interest in using it for that though). Also, you only have 1 window to play with (can't open more than one at a time) and no flash etc.

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