Tapestries provide a novel way to interact with a tablet, Smooth, speedy performance, Good display with wide viewing angles, Pre-loaded apps are well curated
No Bluetooth or HD output, Display attracts smudges, Running Android 4.0, not latest version, No microSD slot
The Kobo Arc tablet straddles two Android tablet personality types. It's a basic, $200 tablet with a friendly user interface meant to be easily grasped by less tech-savvy users. But it also offers the openness and full access to the Google Play app stor...
Publicación: 2013-01-23, Autor: Eugene , crítica de: pcmag.com
Bright and crisp display. Solid design. Google Play access. Front-facing speakers.
Some questionable Android modifications. Highly reflective screen. Mediocre battery life
The Kobo Arc is a great small-screen Android tablet, with strong performance, a crisp display, and, unlike some higher-profile competitors, access to the Google Play app store....
Kobo's latest Android tablet is a marked step up from previous efforts, but does it make for a compelling purchase in an increasingly crowded space?The small tablet space is becoming increasingly populated of late. The Google Nexus 7 undoubtedly sets the...
Publicación: 2013-05-01, Autor: Renai , crítica de: delimiter.com.au
The Arc is a very solid Android tablet, which we liked using. Kobo's done a really good job with this one, and the Arc performs very well relative to the promises which the manufacturer makes about it. However, fundamentally, we can't help but feel that...
Clean Tapestries e-book and magazine interface, Easy access to stock Android experience
Nexus 7 is faster, simpler, more features for same price, Discover bar can't be removed from Home screen, Android 4.0 means animations, transitions aren't always smooth
The Kobo Arc is a 7-inch Android tablet that offers value over the Google Nexus 7 in its Tapestries interface, tied into Kobo's e-book store. It's a device that sits between an e-reader and a vanilla tablet, and it's made some compromises along the way...
Publicación: 2013-04-29, Autor: Victor , crítica de: targetpc.com
Stunning display, Tapestries are a true innovation, Better design throughout
Typing on the touch keyboard is off a little
The Kobo Arc is priced at $199 (16 GB). Same as the Fire HD. It has faster CPUs, a 64 GB model available, an innovative OS adaptation with tapestries, front facing speakers, and that stunning display. This is not a Nexus 7 competitor, this is a Kindle Fir...
