| Kobo Arc | |
| Developer: | Kobo Inc. |
| Type: | Tablet computer |
| Generation: | 2nd |
| Price: | 16 GiB $199.99 CAD, 32 GiB $249.99 CAD, 64 GiB $299.99 CAD |
| Os: | Custom Android 4.1 Jelly Bean |
| Cpu: | 1.5 GHz dual core processor |
| Display: | 7" IPS display, 1280×800 HD resolution; 215 ppi; displays 16 million colours; clarity at extra wide viewing angles (+/−) 89 degrees |
| Sound: | Built-in dual front facing speakers and universal 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack with SRS TruMedia™ sound |
| Camera: | 720p HD front facing camera (1.3 MP) |
| Connectivity: | Micro USB 2.0 (type B) WiFi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Dimensions: | 189mm H 120mm W 11.5mm D |
| Weight: | 364g |
| Predecessor: | Kobo Vox |
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.
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.
| 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 | 7inches 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. |