KOBO Reader now available in Indigo stores

Indigo Books & Music launched  their dedicated KOBO eReader at Indigo, Chapters and select Coles stores nationally and online at www.chapters.indigo.ca.

Priced at just $149, the stylized, affordable, eInk based reader provides significant value and functionality for the booklover. The sleek device comes pre-loaded with 100 classic books so Indigo customers can start reading right out of the box, or they may choose to easily access the catalog of over 2 million eBooks, including today's bestsellers, newspapers and magazines through USB or wirelessly through Bluetooth.

The Kobo eReader is just 120mm x 184mm x 10mm thick and weighs only 221 grams, just slightly more than an average book. With its efficient battery, the Kobo eReader will last up to two weeks on one charge, or up to eight thousand page turns.

Experience what everyone is talking about!

"The real Kindle-killer... just arrived: the $149 kobo eReader."- Wired

"Priced at C$149, Kobo is considerably cheaper than other e-readers. The design aims to make e-reading more accessible to book lovers." - Wall Street Journal

"This is the future of books. Brilliant. It was everything I want in an e-book. Easy to use, intuitive, and gorgeous...." - National Post

"Better-looking than the Kindle... its UI is where it really shines." - Fast Company

"What Kobo really gets right is the interface: big, beautiful chapter and library lists and "I'm Reading" page that correlates the books you're reading into newspaper-like display." - Cult of Mac

Heather Reisman, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Indigo Books & Music Inc. says, "We're excited to offer our customers Kobo's exceptional eReader at an extraordinary price. We believe our customers want choice in how and where they read, and this new device provides a great option as a dedicated, easy to use eReader."

For information specific to the new Kobo eReader, visit: www.KoboeReader.com.

Comments

[Kayla]

this thing is so good my cousin has one and it works great!!! :)