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

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Canadian eBook retailer Kobo preps iPad app

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

As the launch date of the Apple iPad nears, a number of developers are prepping software offerings for the device. Canadian eBook retailer Kobo just announced its own application that gives users access to over 2 million book titles.

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