Kobo Touch

Kobo Touch
ManufacturerRakuten Kobo Inc.
TypeE-book reader
Release date23 May 2011 (2011-05-23)
Introductory priceUSD $129
Operating systemKobo Touch Firmware 3.19
CPUFreescale i.MX508
Storage2GB
Display6 in diagonal,
16-level grayscale
800 × 600
electronic paper
InputUSB 2.0 port (micro-USB connector),
SD card
ConnectivityWi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
Dimensions165 X 114 x 10mm (6.5 X 4.5 x 0.4 in.)
Mass6.5 oz (185 g)
Best-selling gameSudoku
PredecessorKobo Wi-Fi
SuccessorKobo Glo
WebsiteKobo eReader Touch

The Kobo Touch (also called the "Kobo Touch eReader") is the third generation of the Kobo e-reader device designed by Kobo Inc. It was revealed on 23 May 2011 and was released in the U.S. on 10 June 2011 at a price of $129.99.[1][2]

The Kobo Touch 2.0, the successor to the Touch, was released in September 2015.[3]

  1. ^ Ridden, Paul (25 May 2011). "Kobo launches new e-Reader Touch edition". Gizmag. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
  2. ^ Husna, Haq. "Kobo eReader Touch Edition could push e-reader prices low, low, low". The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
  3. ^ Kobo Touch 2.0 e-Reader Review 8 September 2015.