Kobo Arc

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Kobo Arc
Kobo Arc logo.svg
Developer Kobo Inc.
Type Tablet computer
Generation2nd
Release dateNovember 2012;10 years ago (2012-11)
Introductory price16 GiB $199.99 CAD, 32 GiB $249.99 CAD, 64 GiB $299.99 CAD
Operating system Custom Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
CPU 1.5 GHz dual core processor
Display7" IPS display, 1280×800 HD resolution; 215 ppi; displays 16 million colours; clarity at extra wide viewing angles (+/−) 89 degrees
SoundBuilt-in dual front facing speakers and universal 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack with SRS TruMedia™ sound
Camera720p HD front facing camera (1.3 MP)
ConnectivityMicro USB 2.0 (type B) WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Dimensions189 mm (7.4 in) H
120 mm (4.7 in) W
11.5 mm (0.45 in) D
Mass364 g (12.8 oz)
PredecessorKobo Vox
Website www.kobo.com/koboarc

The Kobo Arc, a 7-inch tablet originally ran on Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 and running on Android Jellybean 4.1, is manufactured by Kobo Inc. It was released in November 2012. [1] The tablet has access to Google Play applications.

Contents

The 2013 refresh of the Kobo Arc HD includes 7-inch and 10-inch versions. All use Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2. The Arc 10HD has 2560×1600 resolution, Tegra 4 quad-core processor 1.8 GHz, 1.3 MP front camera, two speakers, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage, Bluetooth 4.0 and Miracast. The Arc 7HD has 1920×1200 resolution, Tegra 3 at 1.7 GHz, a 1.3 MP front camera, 1 GiB of RAM, and either 16 or 32 GiB of storage. [2] The Arc 7 is a 7-inch tablet with a 1024×600 resolution.

History

2nd Generation

In August 2013, Kobo unveiled three additional Kobo Arc tablets. These were the Kobo Arc 10HD, Kobo Arc 7HD, and Kobo Arc 7. The Kobo Arc 10HD is a 10.1-inch tablet with 2560×1600 resolution, while Kobo Arc 7HD is a 7-inch tablet with 1920×1200 resolution, and Kobo Arc 7 is a 7-inch tablet with a 1024×600 resolution.

Specs

FeaturesDescription
Available ColorsBlack & white
Wireless ConnectivityWiFi 802.11 b/g/n and Micro USB
AudioBuilt-in dual front facing speakers and universal 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack with SRS TruMedia™ sound
Device Size189×120 mm
Device Depth11.5 mm
Weight364 grams
Diagonal Display Size7 inches (180 mm) IPS Display
Screen Qualities1280×800 HD resolution; 215 ppi; displays 16 million colours; clarity at extra wide viewing angles (+/−) 89 degrees
NavigationHome, Back and Menu touch sensors, Power and Volume buttons
Processor1.5 GHz dual core processor: TI OMAP 4470; 1 GB RAM
Operating SystemOpen access to Android™ Jelly Bean 4.1
Storage16, 32, or 64 GB models
Battery Life10 hours of reading; 2+ weeks of standby
ContentNearly 3 million books
Social ReadingReading Life™, Kobo Pulse™, Facebook Timeline
FontsTypeGenius, font tuning engine designed for the best readability. Choice of 7 font styles, 24 font sizes and new with Kobo Arc, adjustable font sizes and weight.
Advanced FeaturesWireless display capability to stream multimedia content to your TV with a compatible WiFi Direct A/V adaptor. Android customization features such as resizable widgets and face unlock. SRS TruMedia™ sound specifically tuned for tablets.
SoftwareTapestries – Kobo's exclusive interface for easy content discovery
Supported File FormatsBooks: ePUB, including fixed layout and enhanced ePUB.
Images: JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP
Audio: MP#, AAC, .3gp, mp4, m4a, flac, ogg, wav, mid.
Video Formats: 3GP, MP4, WebM
Web BrowsingAndroid 4.0 web browser
MediaMusic Player, Photo Gallery, Video Player
Pre-loaded AppsFacebook, Twitter and Skype. Stream music from Rdio, access your magazines and newspapers through Zinio and PressReader.

Google apps: Google Play, Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, StreetView, Calendar, Contacts, Google+ and Google Chat.

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References

  1. "Welcome the New Kobo Family of Devices – An eReader for Everyone!" (Web log). Toronto: Kobo. 6 September 2012. Archived from the original on 10 September 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  2. "Kobo revamps eReader & tablet lines", The Register, UK, 28 August 2013.