
CNET have published a review of the Kobo eReader Touch Edition e-ink e-reader. 'Though it doesn't have the Kindle's audio capabilities (MP3) or text-to-speech functionality or any sort of peer-lending features (with both the Kindle and Nook you can lend out certain titles you own), all the other core elements are here: there's a built-in e-book store that allows you to add titles right from the device via Wi-Fi, it supports EPUB, PDF files, as well as e-book lending from your local library (Adobe DRM). PDF viewing is actually better on this Kobo than on the new Nook (you can zoom in and out, which you can't on the Nook), though a 6-inch e-ink screen is not exactly a great platform for viewing PDF documents. (If PDFs are your thing, you're much better off with the iPad 2 and GoodReader app.). In terms of extras, there's a basic Web browser that's been labeled with the "beta" tag.'






