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2012 tablet computer by Kobo Inc. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Developer | Kobo Inc. |
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Type | Tablet computer |
Generation | 2nd |
Release date | November 2012 |
Introductory price | 16 GiB $199.99 CAD, 32 GiB $249.99 CAD, 64 GiB $299.99 CAD |
Operating system | 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 | 189 mm (7.4 in) H 120 mm (4.7 in) W 11.5 mm (0.45 in) D |
Mass | 364 g (12.8 oz) |
Predecessor | Kobo Vox |
Website | www |
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.
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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.
Features | Description |
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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. |
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