Kobo, the perpetual e-reader underdog, is back in action with the $130 Kobo Touch. The Kobo Touch has a 6-inch Pearl E-Ink display, and uses the same kind of touch screen technology found in Sony’s ... While Amazon is reportedly working on bringing an Anrdoid tablet to market, Kobo, the Borders-backed e-reader is focusing on refining its rproduct range with its all-new eReader Touch Edition.

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GIGAZINE: Rakuten e-book reader "kobo Touch", released on July 19 at 7980 yen Rakuten's subsidiary Kobo announced that it will start e-book service in Japan from July 19th. The name of the e-book reader introduced with the service is "kobo Touch (Cobo Touch)", the price is 7980 ... Rakuten e-book reader "kobo Touch", released on July 19 at 7980 yen Kobo, the eReader rival to Amazon's Kindle, has agreed a deal with JK Rowling's Pottermore to bring the entire Harry Potter eBook collection to its customers. Owners of the Kobo, Kobo Touch and Kobo ...

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