A review of the Borders' Kobo ebook reader has been posted over at APC Mag. 'Available in white and black, Kobo's design is as minimalist as the feature set. The only control on the front panel is an oversized square navigation button with an odd 'rubbery' feel. An immediate issue with this - the button's location makes sense for right-hand users who can thumb to the next (or previous) page, but southpaws will find it frustrating. Kindle users will miss the Kindle's dedicated Page, Menu and Back controls but the rest of us will make do with Kobo's multifunction blob quite nicely.Kobo's back panel has been fashioned for 'holdability', with a textured rubber covering providing a grip that's comfortable yet both confidently firm - there's no nagging fear it will slide out of your hand if you're holding it at an angle or juggling the Kobo and your coffee.'
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