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The '''Kobo Arc''', a 7" tablet originally ran on [[Android (operating system)|Android]] Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 and running on Android Jellybean 4.1, is manufactured by [[Kobo Inc.]] It was released in November 2012.<ref name="KArc">{{cite web|url=http://blog.kobobooks.com/welcome-the-new-kobo-family-of-devices-%E2%80%93-an-ereader-for-everyone/ |title=Welcome the New Kobo Family of Devices – An eReader for Everyone! |date=6 September 2012 |publisher=[[Kobo Inc.|Kobo]] |type=Web log |access-date=6 September 2012 |location=[[Toronto]] |archive-date= 10 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120910015029/http://blog.kobobooks.com/welcome-the-new-kobo-family-of-devices-%E2%80%93-an-ereader-for-everyone/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The tablet has access to [[Google Play]] applications.
The '''Kobo Arc''', a 7 tablet originally ran on [[Android (operating system)|Android]] Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 and running on Android Jellybean 4.1, is manufactured by [[Kobo Inc.]] It was released in November 2012.<ref name="KArc">{{cite web|url=http://blog.kobobooks.com/welcome-the-new-kobo-family-of-devices-%E2%80%93-an-ereader-for-everyone/ |title=Welcome the New Kobo Family of Devices – An eReader for Everyone! |date=6 September 2012 |publisher=[[Kobo Inc.|Kobo]] |type=Web log |access-date=6 September 2012 |location=[[Toronto]] |archive-date= 10 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120910015029/http://blog.kobobooks.com/welcome-the-new-kobo-family-of-devices-%E2%80%93-an-ereader-for-everyone/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The tablet has access to [[Google Play]] applications.


The 2013 refresh of the Kobo Arc HD includes 7-inch and 10-inch versions. All use Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2. The Arc 10HD has 2560×1600 resolution, Tegra 4 quad-core processor 1.8&nbsp;GHz, 1.3&nbsp;MP front camera, two speakers, 2&nbsp;GB of RAM, 16&nbsp;GB of storage, Bluetooth 4.0 and [[Miracast]]. The Arc 7HD has 1920×1200 resolution, Tegra 3 at 1.7&nbsp;GHz, a 1.3&nbsp;MP front camera, 1&nbsp;GiB of RAM, and either 16 or 32&nbsp;GiB of storage.<ref>{{Citation | newspaper = The Register | place = [[United Kingdom|UK]] | date = 28 August 2013 | url = https://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/08/28/kobo_revamps_ereader_and_tablet_lines/ | title = Kobo revamps eReader & tablet lines}}.</ref> The Arc 7 is a 7-inch tablet with a 1024×600 resolution.
The 2013 refresh of the Kobo Arc HD includes 7-inch and 10-inch versions. All use Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2. The Arc 10HD has 2560×1600 resolution, Tegra 4 quad-core processor 1.8&nbsp;GHz, 1.3&nbsp;MP front camera, two speakers, 2&nbsp;GB of RAM, 16&nbsp;GB of storage, Bluetooth 4.0 and [[Miracast]]. The Arc 7HD has 1920×1200 resolution, Tegra 3 at 1.7&nbsp;GHz, a 1.3&nbsp;MP front camera, 1&nbsp;GiB of RAM, and either 16 or 32&nbsp;GiB of storage.<ref>{{Citation | newspaper = The Register | place = [[United Kingdom|UK]] | date = 28 August 2013 | url = https://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/08/28/kobo_revamps_ereader_and_tablet_lines/ | title = Kobo revamps eReader & tablet lines}}.</ref> The Arc 7 is a 7-inch tablet with a 1024×600 resolution.

Latest revision as of 13:56, 26 May 2023

Kobo Arc
DeveloperKobo Inc.
TypeTablet computer
Generation2nd
Release dateNovember 2012; 11 years ago (2012-11)
Introductory price16 GiB $199.99 CAD, 32 GiB $249.99 CAD, 64 GiB $299.99 CAD
Operating systemCustom Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
CPU1.5 GHz dual core processor
Display7" IPS display, 1280×800 HD resolution; 215 ppi; displays 16 million colours; clarity at extra wide viewing angles (+/−) 89 degrees
SoundBuilt-in dual front facing speakers and universal 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack with SRS TruMedia™ sound
Camera720p HD front facing camera (1.3 MP)
ConnectivityMicro USB 2.0 (type B) WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Dimensions189 mm (7.4 in) H
120 mm (4.7 in) W
11.5 mm (0.45 in) D
Mass364 g (12.8 oz)
PredecessorKobo Vox
Websitewww.kobo.com/koboarc

The Kobo Arc, a 7-inch tablet originally ran on Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 and running on Android Jellybean 4.1, is manufactured by Kobo Inc. It was released in November 2012.[1] The tablet has access to Google Play applications.

The 2013 refresh of the Kobo Arc HD includes 7-inch and 10-inch versions. All use Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2. The Arc 10HD has 2560×1600 resolution, Tegra 4 quad-core processor 1.8 GHz, 1.3 MP front camera, two speakers, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage, Bluetooth 4.0 and Miracast. The Arc 7HD has 1920×1200 resolution, Tegra 3 at 1.7 GHz, a 1.3 MP front camera, 1 GiB of RAM, and either 16 or 32 GiB of storage.[2] The Arc 7 is a 7-inch tablet with a 1024×600 resolution.

History

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2nd Generation

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In August 2013, Kobo unveiled three additional Kobo Arc tablets. These were the Kobo Arc 10HD, Kobo Arc 7HD, and Kobo Arc 7. The Kobo Arc 10HD is a 10.1-inch tablet with 2560×1600 resolution, while Kobo Arc 7HD is a 7-inch tablet with 1920×1200 resolution, and Kobo Arc 7 is a 7-inch tablet with a 1024×600 resolution.

Specs

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Features Description
Available Colors Black & white
Wireless Connectivity WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and Micro USB
Audio Built-in dual front facing speakers and universal 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack with SRS TruMedia™ sound
Device Size 189×120 mm
Device Depth 11.5 mm
Weight 364 grams
Diagonal Display Size 7 inches (180 mm) IPS Display
Screen Qualities 1280×800 HD resolution; 215 ppi; displays 16 million colours; clarity at extra wide viewing angles (+/−) 89 degrees
Navigation Home, Back and Menu touch sensors, Power and Volume buttons
Processor 1.5 GHz dual core processor: TI OMAP 4470; 1 GB RAM
Operating System Open access to Android™ Jelly Bean 4.1
Storage 16, 32, or 64 GB models
Battery Life 10 hours of reading; 2+ weeks of standby
Content Nearly 3 million books
Social Reading Reading Life™, Kobo Pulse™, Facebook Timeline
Fonts TypeGenius, font tuning engine designed for the best readability. Choice of 7 font styles, 24 font sizes and new with Kobo Arc, adjustable font sizes and weight.
Advanced Features Wireless display capability to stream multimedia content to your TV with a compatible WiFi Direct A/V adaptor. Android customization features such as resizable widgets and face unlock. SRS TruMedia™ sound specifically tuned for tablets.
Software Tapestries – Kobo's exclusive interface for easy content discovery
Supported File Formats Books: ePUB, including fixed layout and enhanced ePUB.
Images: JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP
Audio: MP#, AAC, .3gp, mp4, m4a, flac, ogg, wav, mid.
Video Formats: 3GP, MP4, WebM
Web Browsing Android 4.0 web browser
Media Music Player, Photo Gallery, Video Player
Pre-loaded Apps Facebook, Twitter and Skype. Stream music from Rdio, access your magazines and newspapers through Zinio and PressReader.

Google apps: Google Play, Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, StreetView, Calendar, Contacts, Google+ and Google Chat.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Welcome the New Kobo Family of Devices – An eReader for Everyone!" (Web log). Toronto: Kobo. 6 September 2012. Archived from the original on 10 September 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  2. ^ "Kobo revamps eReader & tablet lines", The Register, UK, 28 August 2013.
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