Kobo Ereader Touch

Kobo Ereader Touch

The good: The Kobo eReader Touch Edition is a compact, lightweight, and affordable e-ink e-reader with touch-screen navigation, built-in Wi-Fi, an expansion slot for additional memory, and good battery life (over one month with wireless off). Also, the Kobo e-book store is integrated into the device, and you get a basic Web browser.

The bad: The Kobo's user interface isn't as slick as that of the Nook Touch, and its performance and overall smoothness could be improved. It lacks audio support (no MP3, no audiobooks) and the ability to lend out titles to friends. The magazine and newspaper selection is lackluster.

The bottom line: Though the Kobo eReader Touch Edition doesn't quite measure up to the Nook Touch or the Kindle, it's a respectable and affordable touch-screen e-reader with a lot of pluses.

Kobo Ereader Touch

Kobo Ereader Touch

Kobo Ereader Touch

Kobo Ereader Touch

Kobo Ereader Touch

Kobo Ereader Touch

Kobo Ereader Touch

Kobo Ereader Touch

Kobo Ereader Touch