Kobo Glo

Kobo Glo

Kobo Glo

• Made by: Kobo
• Released: September 2012
• Predecessor: Kobo eReader Touch
• Languages Supported: English, French, Canadian French, Japanese, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese
• File Types Supported: ePub, PDF, MOBI, RTF, CBR, CBZ, TXT, HTML, images.

Overview

Built-in ComfortLight technology with micro-thin coating for durability and even light distribution.

There is also a Kobo Glo HD version.

Specifications

• Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n
• Processor: Freescale i.MX508 1GHz
• RAM: 256 MB
• Device Size: 114 x 157 x 10 mm (4.5 x 6.2 x 0.39 in)
• Weight: 185g (6.53oz)
• Display: 6" E Ink Pearl XGA-Screen, (1024 x 758) 16 Level
• Front light: GlowLight™ and touch screen
• Storage: 2GB (1GB for books)
• Memory Expansion: Up to 30,000 eBooks with a 32 GB Micro-SD Memory Card
• Connectivity: Micro USB
• Supported File Formats: EPUB, PDF with or without DRM
  • eBooks: EPUB, PDF, and MOBI, kepub for Kobo books.
  • Images: JPEG, GIF, PNG, and TIFF.
  • Text: TXT, HTML, XHTML, and RTF.
  • Comic Books: CBZ and CBR.
• Apps: http://www.kobosetup.com/ (Website only for mac and windows)
• Battery
  • Lithium ion polymer (Li-ion)
  • 3,7 V
  • 1000 mAh
  • 52 x 62 x 2 mm

History

Preceded by the Kobo eReader and Kobo Wireless eReader and Kobo eReader Touch

See Also

• Kobo Firmware Releases
• http://www.kobo.com/koboglo/techspecs/
• Compare with other devices at eBook Reader Matrix