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Originally Posted by Mrs_Often

Actually, the IR the Kobo Glo has does support multitouch. However, the Kobo Glo firmware doesn't...

SameerH's post confirming the IR type (neonode): https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...43#post2216643

The neonode IR confirming Kobo uses it (1st paragraph) and confirming multi-touch (2nd paragraph): http://www.neonode.com/zforce®-neono...-rave-reviews/

I knew it used the Neonode, but not that the lack of multitouch was a limitation of the Kobo firmware.

I do find it curious how they emphasize the lack of 'glass' for the touchscreen (so as to compare it to a tablet or smartphone), without addressing the fragility of the glass-based eInk products, which this appears to be. Unless we can get a clear confirmation they're not using the glass substrate.