Display Type: E-Ink touch screen with ClarityScreen technology (1024 x 768)
Adjustable Font Size: Yes
Battery Type: Lithium-ion
eBook Storage: 1,000 eBooks
Battery Life: Up to 1 month (with Wi-Fi and light off); up to 50 hours (with light on)
Navigation: Touch screen
E-Reader_Display_Type: E Ink
UPC: 618495000421
With a 6" E-Ink ClarityScreen touch-screen display and a ComfortLight front light, this Kobo Glo N613-KBO-B e-reader offers a clear view in bright or dim areas. The 2GB storage capacity lets you keep plenty of e-books on hand.
6" XGA touch screen: With 1024 x 768 resolution and ClarityScreen technology provides a clear view. E-Ink screen technology and a 16-level grayscale offer a paper-like display that is readable in direct sunlight.
ComfortLight front light: Offers bright illumination, so you can enjoy reading in a variety of lighting conditions.
2GB internal memory: Provides ample space for storing up to 1,000 e-books.
Built-in microSD card slot: For accessing e-books and other digital content stored on microSD memory cards (not included).
Micro USB port: For fast data transfer.
Wi-Fi connectivity: Connect to the Internet without wires.
Access more than 1 million e-books: For a variety of titles to help you stay entertained. Kobo Picks provides personalized recommendations to help you discover new favorites.
Weighs 6.5 oz. and measures just 0.4" thin: For easy portability.
Up to 1 month of reading on a single battery charge: With the included lithium-ion battery with Wi-Fi and light turned off; up to 50 hours of continuous reading with the light on.
Whats Included
Kobo Glo E-Reader
USB cable
Owner's manual
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great ereader with a built in light
I cannot say enough about this ereader. I have had it for about a week now, and have been very pleased with it. I did not get my Kobo Glo from Best Buy (they didn't have it in stock yet, but I was able to find it at 2 local independent bookstores), but thought it was so great that I had to leave a review about it.
I researched all the ereaders out now with built-in lights for quite awhile. I was anxious for the Kobo product to come out for several reasons: 1) Both the Amazon Paperwhite and B&N Nook with Glowlight appeared to have technical issues with a large percentage of buyers (patchy green/pink areas on Kindle and "holes" on the Nook) 2) I have owned a Kobo original for a few years and it has always worked great, and 3) I LOVE, love, love the Kobo philosophy of open book reading.
However, having said that, you never know with a new product if it will be what you are hoping it will be. Well, this Kobo Glo is not only all I was hoping for, but more. The light is fantastic. I have it down at the lowest to second-lowest setting when I'm in a totally dark room, and the screen does not have any imperfections. No patching, no holes, the color is exactly as it should be, just as a lighted page in a book. The settings are easy to use and right there, and the device is very quick and responsive during page turning, setting changes, etc. There are a few other little features such as a few games, facebook connection, and Reading Life that is nice also. Also, it's great that it has expandable memory, and I can turn the glo light on/off as I see fit. Overall a fantastic product!