Comments on: Kobo Vox takes on Kindle Fire with sub-$200 tag

By: Cruz user

Cruz user — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:35:00 +0000

I have the Cruz eReader which has the Kobo reader pre-installed and runs the Android version of Overdrive (free download that works with protected epubs from my local library). The Cruz is slower, only has 4G internal and Android 2.0. However, as an eReader it is virtually equivalent (with WiFi off, battery life is about the same). The Vox looks to be a better tablet, but the Cruz can be found for < $90 new at lots of places.

By: Consumer

Consumer — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:36:00 +0000

only concern is the book format listed as ePub, no mention of PDF format

By: Robert Lefebvre

Robert Lefebvre — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:32:00 +0000

only concern is the specs says book ePub, no other format mentioned

By: Jrguest1

Jrguest1 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:45:00 +0000

Good review. A small correction: a footnote in the Tech specs says the up-to-7-hour battery life is with the WiFi turned off.

By: Robin Ashe

Robin Ashe — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:04:00 +0000

The key thing with this is the display should be usable in sunlight. That’s a big deal.

By: Ezra M. Fortune

Ezra M. Fortune — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:45:00 +0000

Nice little device, it seems. If it can run lag free and can side load apps (as mentioned) then they could be a lot of fun.