Kobo eReader

PCWorld Rating

2.5

2.5 / 5 - PCWorld, Jun 22, 2010

Pros

Cons

Bottom Line

E-reader is easy on the wallet, but expect to make compromises on performance and usability.

PCWorld's Kobo eReader Coverage

Amazon Unveils Sleek New Kindle

Third-generation e-reader’s lighter weight and better screen make it the most enticing Kindle yet.
Stieg Larsson Sells One Million Kindle Books

The author of the Millennium Trilogy becomes the first platinum seller on Amazon's e-reader.
Is The $99 E-Reader on The Horizon?

The success of Amazon's Kindle may speed the arrival of a $99 e-reader device.
Kobo E-Reader's Early Reviews: Can it Compete?

Shortcuts and shortcomings hamper Borders' entry into the e-reader market.
Borders Offers Kobo E-Reader

At $150, Kobo is the cheapest e-reader yet that’s backed by a big brand, and it will start shipping in June.

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