Kobo Mini

The Kobo Mini is a very small and light dedicated e-book reader manufactured by Tokyo-based Rakuten, which owns the Kobo brand e-book service and device provider. The Mini is one of several e-readers available from Kobo, however, it is distinguishable from the rest of the line by its small size.

Design of the Kobo Mini

The Mini weighs 4.7 ounces and measures 4 inches by 5.24 inches by 0.41 inches. An 800 MHz processor powers the device, which features a 5-inch touchscreen that offers a 16 level grey scale display. It is available in white or black with three different colored interchangeable backs for purchase. The only physical button on the device is the power button.

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The Kobo Mini is a very small and light dedicated e-book reader manufactured by Tokyo-based Rakuten, which owns the Kobo brand e-book service and device provider. The Mini is one of several e-readers available from Kobo, however, it is distinguishable from the rest of the line by its small size.

Design of the Kobo Mini

The Mini weighs 4.7 ounces and measures 4 inches by 5.24 inches by 0.41 inches. An 800 MHz processor powers the device, which features a 5-inch touchscreen that offers a 16 level grey scale display. It is available in white or black with three different colored interchangeable backs for purchase. The only physical button on the device is the power button.

Available Content for this E-Reader

Kobo Mini users have access to a library of almost three million newspapers, magazines and e-books from the Kobo bookstore. Like similar e-readers, the device has a built-in Wi-Fi adapter that allows users to access the Internet over wireless networks to download content. Additionally, you are able to access over one million free titles from the bookstore. The Mini is able to store approximately 1000 books.

Ease of Use of the Kobo Mini

The touch screen interface is user-friendly and easy to navigate. From the “Home” screen, users can access their library, find new books and create a wish list with one tap. The software allows you to change options that can help to enhance the reading experience, such as the font size and line spacing. Additionally, you can also highlight and take notes while reading a book.

Battery Life of this E-Reader

The Kobo Mini’s battery life is rated for over two weeks as long as the Wi-Fi adapter is off. This is a bit shorter than e-readers of comparable specifications, which average a battery life of approximately one month.

Additional Features of Kobo Mini

The Mini also allows users to share their favorite passages on their Facebook and Twitter accounts and earn Reading Life awards for a variety of tasks, such as finishing a book. At $79.99, the Kobo Mini is a full-featured device that can satisfy the needs of most readers.

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