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Kobo EReader VS Kindle 2, Which is the Winner?

by lisa on Jul 7, 2010

Borders unleashed a new eReader into the marketplace -- the Kobo eReader. The ad for the device contains a quote from Wired Magazine hailing it as a "Kindle killer."

Below is a feature-by-feature comparison of Borders Kobo eReader and Amazon's Kindle 2. The Kindle 2 is available in two models -- a 6-inch display and a 9.7-inch display. This article considers the 6-inch display model.

Price was the first thing I noticed about these two eReaders. The Kindle 2 costs $259 versus $150 for the Kobo eReader. Does Amazon's product deliver $109 more value than Borders product?

Let's investigate.

The Kobo eReader and the Kindle 2 share some features. Both gadgets have 6-inch displays that utilize E Ink technology. E Ink allows glare-free viewing of content. The eReaders are also similar in size. The slightly smaller
Kobo weighs 2.2 ounces less than the Kindle 2.

Battery life is also comparable. Borders' website claims up...Read More >>