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by PCMag (Jan, 2013)In real world usage the Arc felt zippy and responsive, with quick app launches and fast Web browsing performance.
by c|net (Feb, 2013)The Kobo Arc features good gaming performance and useful e-reader features.
Reader Rocket Review Our evaluation of the Kobo Arc
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How do the screens stack up? | |
| Resolution, pixel density, Screen size and anti-glare | |
Bookstore | |
How good is the supporting ecosystem? | |
| e-bookstore size, average NYT best sellers price, NYT's top selling titles and 4 more | |
Performance | |
How responsive and how long does the e-reader last? | |
| Battery life, SunSpider and Recharge time | |
Reviews | |
How do our trusted review sites rank these products? | |
| Reviews from reviews.cnet.com and pcmag.com | |
| 7.8 | Reader Rocket Score |
Display, Bookstore, Performance and Reviews | |
Reviews Word on the street for the Kobo Arc
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Specifications Full list of technical specs
screen
| Screen resolution | 1280 x 800 |
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| Screen size | 7" |
| Pixel density | 215 ppi |
| Built-in light | LED backlight |
| Screen type | LCD |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive |
| Multitouch | Yes |
| Flashes screen black during page turns | No |
features
| Sync across multiple devices | Yes |
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| Text to speech | Yes |
| Directly download library e-books to device | Yes |
| Web browser | Yes |
| Stereo speakers | Yes |
| Evernote integration | Yes |
| Landscape mode | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Parental controls | No |
storage
| Internal storage | 32 GB |
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| Expansion slot | None |
| Memory | 32 GB |
connectivity
| Input/Output port | micro-USB |
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| Cellular data | None |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n |
technical specs
| RAM | 1,024 MB |
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| Processor | 1,500 MHz |
bookstore
| Uses an open platform | Yes |
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| Bookstore | Kobo Books |
| EBookstore size | 3.2 M book |
| Free content free content | 1.89 M books |
| Customer loyalty program | No |
| Average NYT best sellers price | $9.95 |
| Number of NYT top-selling titles offered+ | 38 |
| Reader-to-reader lending | No |
| Cloud storage | Yes |
| Reading apps | iOS, Android, BlackBerry, PC and Mac |
| Additional electronic offerings | newspapers, magazines and comics/graphic novels |
| Has retail store locations | No |
form factor
| Size | 189 x 120 x 11.5 mm |
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| Weight | 364 g |
| Interface | touchscreen |
| Headphone jack | Yes |
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