Testseek.com have collected 88 expert reviews of the Kobo Glo and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Kobo Glo.
May 2013
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The editors liked
Eink display
Decent buildquality
MicroSD slot
The editors didn't like
Lack of book titles
Expensive ebooks
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Published: 2012-10-09, Author: Stuart , review by: itproportal.com
Excellent Screen, Effective edge, lighting, Lightweight, Comfortable & easy to use
Attracts fingerprints, Kindle store is still the best
The Kobo Glo is an excellent eBook reader. It's solidly-built, has an excellent screen and is consistently easy to use. The touch controls work well, there's plenty of opportunity to customise the reading experience, and battery life is fine too. If we h...
Mini is very portable, Glo has a very even front-light, Great battery life
Books tend to be more expensive and not available as early as Kindle / Nook versions, Mini version does not have a microSD card and requires a desktop app to copy books, No 3G capability
Light is evenly distributed on the screen, High quality E Ink display, Light and slim design, Plenty of font, size, and page design options
Text washes out when light is at full brightness, Light is somewhat harsh, On-device bookstore tough to navigate
At $130, the Kobo Glo costs $10 more than the Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight, $10 more than the Kindle Paperwhite with ads, and $10 less than the Paperwhite without ads. Its biggest win is that the Glo's light is evenly distributed across the screen, ...
Published: 2013-01-04, Author: Helena , review by: chipchick.com
Lighting is very bright and very evenly distributed, text is very sharp, ePub support, no ads, as lightweight as it gets for an eReader with a backlight, dedicated button for controlling the lighting system and battery is solid and on par with its competi
No headphone jack, design isn't very exciting, not the best build quality and not the most ergonomic to hold and does not beat the Kindle's ebook pricing. No 3G option
In two areas the Kobo Glo clearly outdoes its competitors. Firstly, it offers better and more even lighting than both the Nook Simple Touch With GlowLight, and the Paperwhite. It also offers a MicroSD card slot that the Kindle Paperwhite lacks. Does t...
Evenly lit screen, Smaller, lighter than Amazon and B&N equivalents, Sturdy and easy to hold, Superb font controls, Supports ePub, Incorporates reading metrics and awards, SD-card slot
No audio features, Slightly higher price than competing models
The Kobo Glo is smaller, lighter, and brighter than the Kindle Paperwhite and its competitors. It's a compelling e-reader for those seeking ePub support and an alternative to Amazon's walled garden of content. Read More…...
User-friendly, bright screen, Epub support, good value, expandable storage
Touchscreen not always responsive, boxy design
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Published: 2012-11-21, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
The Kobo Glo is a lightweight, Wi-Fi-enabled e-reader that has an impressive front-lit, high-res e-ink display with a touch-screen interface. It also features an expansion slot for additional memory, supports EPUB files, and is compatible with any e-book
Kobo's selection of e-books lags behind Amazon's and Barnes & Noble's. Loading library loaners and third-party e-book purchases requires tethering to a PC
The Kobo Glo is an excellent Kindle alternative, especially for readers seeking EPUB compatibility and international options.
