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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
7.8 | Reader Rocket Score |
Display, Bookstore, Performance and Reviews | |
Reviews Word on the street for the Kobo Arc
![]() | 8.0 |
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![]() | 7.5 |
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![]() | 7.5 | |
Overall | 7.7 Out of 10 |
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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