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Kobo Vox 7 inch

Based on 15 reviews

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Pros

Ergonomic design; Wide viewing angles; Fun stats and social features
The $199 Kobo Vox is a relatively affordable Android-based tablet, with a reasonably attractive design, and an expansion slot for more memory beyond its internal 8GB. Kobo's e-reading app and e-book store are integrated into the device and you also ge
Bright 1,024-by-600-pixel display, Tracks reading progress and statistics.
Welldesigned reading interface, Readingcentric interface tweaks to stock Android.

Cons

Sluggish performance; Outdated Android 2.3 OS; Limited number of apps; Short battery life; Doesn't connect with Google Play
Books don't load as quickly as they should, the screen isn't incredibly responsive, the battery life is only OK, and the device ships with what appears to be a proprietary cable for charging and transferring files. There's no access to the ful
Unresponsive screen, Sluggish performance, Unpolished OS, Poor battery life for an ebook reader.
Comparatively thick and chunky to hold.

By Android Central on July 09, 2012

The Kobo Vox wasn't a new idea when it was first launched. The e-reader-cum-tablet space already had two big name players, in Barnes and Noble and Amazon. This alone would make entering the market a difficult proposition, but the Vox suffered...

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By LaptopMag on May 10, 2012

The Kobo Vox eReader has some interesting social-networking features, but doesn't rise above the...

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By Pocket-lint on March 15, 2012

Neither a great tablet nor reading device, the biggest selling point for the Kobo Vox is that it is good value for money. A better experience can be found elsewhere, whether it's for reading or for more diverse multimedia...

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By CNET UK on February 14, 2012

The Kobo Vox may be cheap, but its poor power makes it awkward and frustrating to use. While we like Kobo's ebook service, we don't like the Vox. We recommend using the Kobo app with a better...

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By CNET Australia on January 27, 2012

Kobo's Vox colour e-reader has made it to Australia ahead of the Kindle Fire, but it doesn't feel ready for...

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By Expert Reviews on January 16, 2012

It's not really an eReader, but a cheap Android tablet that suffers from a slow processor and unresponsive touchscreen...

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By RegHardware on January 05, 2012

It’s here now, and it’s largely competent, with great storage and a decent look and feel. But the sluggish processor is the machine’s biggest problem and is a world away from the effortless-to-use touchscreens we’re used to. Page...

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By Computeractive on December 23, 2011

Is the Kobo Vox a cheap tablet computer or an expensive ebook reader? Unfortunately, it is an unpleasant mix of both...

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By cnet on December 13, 2011

While it's relatively affordable, the Kobo Vox is a truly unexceptional Android tablet, with nothing to recommend it over the identically priced Kindle...

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By itreviews.com on December 12, 2011

The Kobo Vox is a tablet and eReader hybrid and the combo has been well thought through. The screen isn't great outdoors, but the social features may be a lure, and the WHSmith tie in means you've a huge ebook store on tap....

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