Kobo eReader

The Kobo eReader is an e-reader produced by Toronto-based Kobo Inc. The company's name is an anagram of "book". The original version was released in May 2010 and was marketed as a minimalist alternative to the more expensive e-book readers available at the time. Like most e-readers, the Kobo uses an electronic ink screen. The LCD tablet versions were released between 2011 to 2013.

E Ink devices

Current

Common Attributes

All Kobo e-Readers share a unique pagination system giving users the option to count and reference pages separately within each chapter as opposed to the book as a whole, although the latter is user selectable as an alternative. All Kobo readers require connection to the internet during the initial setup phase and will not work until it has connected to Kobo's servers.

Kobo Aura H2O

The Aura H₂0, released on 1 October 2014, is the first commercial waterproof e-reader and has an upgraded version of the Aura HD's 6.8-inch E Ink Carta touchscreen display with a resolution of 1440×1080 with 265  ppi. While its screen is improved over the Aura HD, it contains the same processor, on-board storage, and software as the Aura HD, and has dust/waterproofing - certified to be immersed for up to 30 minutes in up to 1 meter of water with its port cover closed.