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Kobo Arc 10HD review

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8/10
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The Kobo Arc 10HD currently has an Informr score of 8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 8 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.8 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.8 GHz
10.1"
Screen Size
Screen Size
10.1"
Yes
Camera
Camera
Yes
6550 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Digital Versus
Digital Versus

The Arc 10HD is a successful first outing for Kobo in the world of HD+ tablets. It's user-friendly and pretty much always gets the job done. Its greatest weakness is its battery life, which is a shame since everything else about it makes you want to use the 10HD for hours on end.

- Axel Mendy, Digital Versus
Recombu
Recombu

The Kobo Arc 10HD is well-equipped and ideally suited to those who like to read, but is let down by its ergonomics.

- Recombu Editorial Team, Recombu
TechRadar
TechRadar

This is a high-end tablet that is competitively priced. It stylish, powerful and cheaper than the iPad Air.The addition of a micro-HDMI out port is a welcome bit of extra connectivity that marks the Kobo Arc 10HD out from other high-end tablets.But the real star of the show is the highly impressive...

- Jay McGregor, TechRadar
PC Pro
PC Pro

Taken in isolation, the Kobo Arc 10HD isn't unappealing. The design is inoffensive, the customised interface is one of the best Android resprays we've seen, and there's plenty of power lurking behind the off-colour screen. Yet, compared to the lightweight Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9in and the impecca...

- Barry Collins, PC Pro
Android Central
Android Central

The Kobo Arc 10HD is a sexy tablet that offers a lot for its price tag. Kobo's bloatware is unobtrusive and the fact it gives you full access to the Google Play store is a massive plus. The only real downside to the Kobo Arc 10HD is the weight of the thing, which makes using this device as a eReader...

- David Court, Android Central


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Screen Size
10.1"

The Kobo Arc 10HD's screen size is 10.1 inches with 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution.

Processor
1.8 GHz

There is a Nvidia Tegra 4 Quad core 1.8 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system (OS).

Camera
Yes
There is a front-facing camera with 1+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. No external card slot is available for expansion.

Battery
6550mAh

The tablet is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 6550 mAh battery. Kobo's performance ratings are 9 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

Arc 10HD Specs

Overview
Release Date November 4, 2013
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

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Processor Nvidia Tegra 4 Quad core 1.8 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM 2 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Standard Battery, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
Mobile / Cellular Data
No (Option available)
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Unknown
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot No
NFC No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Zoom
No
Additional Main Camera Info
No
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
1+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology Unknown
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels
Pixel density 300 pixels
Size 10.1 inches
Sensors Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 6550 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time Unknown
Video Playback Time Up to 9 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 9 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Up to 25 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 25.3 x 17.2 x 1 cm (10 x 6.8 x 0.4 in)
Weight 627 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Stereo
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key Yes
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech No
Screen Reader No
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
TV Out Info: HDMI
Audio Formats: AAC, AAC+, MIDI, MP3, MP4, M4A, OGG, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Viewable document types: XLS, PPT, PPTX, JPG, GIF, DOC, DOCX, PDF, EPUB, BMP
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Maps, Voice Memos / Recorder

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