eReading device maker Kobo has just unveiled a series of devices that aims to give the best reading experience for digital book lovers. Included in this are three new additions to the company’s Arc brand of Android tablets.
The Kobo Arc 10HD is built for an ultimate multimedia experience. Powered by a 1.8 GHz quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 4 chip and 2 GB of RAM and topped with a 10-inch 2560×1600 display, the Arc 10HD will not only deliver a great reading experience but will also be able to take advantage of the games and apps available on Google Play Store. It is also equipped with a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, dual stereo speakers, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and Miracast connectivity for multimedia and streaming activities. Battery life can last from 9.5 hours to 10 days depending on use. The Arc 10HD comes pre-installed with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.
For those who want something more handy without skimping too much on hardware, the Arc 7HD offers an alternative. This tablet runs on a 1.7 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and 1 GB of RAM. Even with a smaller 7.0-inch size, the Arc 7HD still offers a decent viewing experience with a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels and 1080p video playback capability. Like the 10HD, the Arc 7HD also runs Android 4.2.2. Kobo has also unveiled the Arc 7, a tablet made for beginners, with significantly lower specs and a slightly lower price tag. The Arc 7 houses a 1.2 GHz quad-core MTK8125 chip with 1 GB of RAM. Unlike its HD counterpart, the Arc 7’s 7.0-inch display only supports a resolution of 1024×600.
The Arc 10HD is available only in black for a price of $399.99, with no details on storage capacity. The Arc 7HD also comes in black but has two options, a 16 GB model for $199.99 and a 32 GB model for $249.99. The Arc 7, which probably also comes only in black, is priced at $149 with 8 GB of internal storage.
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A few other tablets to become available this week worth reviewing include the new 7-inch – Novo 7 EOS ($189) that features a built-in SIM card slot with 3G HPSA+ service through any GSM Carrier, including AT&T and T-Mobile and offers both Internet data access and Voice Calling function, and an Android phone SIM card maybe used interchangeably with both a phone and tablet — Its features are impressive for the price and include a Quad Core processor and HD Screen (1280×800), MicroSD Memory, GPS, 4400 mAh battery, and Bluetooth, which works with wireless headsets for phone calls.
Also new is the 8.9-inch Pipo M7 Pro($255) – which overall, packs in a solid device for about the same price as the new Nexus 7, but with a larger 8.9″ 1900X1200 PLS display(Samsung brand), Quad Core performance, GPS navigation, premium speakers, a 6300 mAh battery, Dual WiFi (2.4/5.0 GHz) and the option to use standard Android 4.2.2 O/S or a user-friendly Windows style Interface; and a 3G HSPA+ edition is also available for $30 more…
One of the first to offer these new devices in the U.S. is–Ta b l e t S p r i nt–