Like most screens, it is very reflective and glossy, so outdoor reading isn't nearly as effective as with an E Ink ebook reader, but the Vox's screen manages better than most tablets outdoors and is readable as long as it's not in direct sunlight. If it would have been released at this time last year up against the Nook Color, or if it came with a dual-core processor, the Vox would have a much better chance of contending. However, the Kobo Vox it is inevitably going to be compared to the Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet, and against those two it doesn't stand much of a chance, other than the fact it costs $50 less than the Nook, has a memory card slot unlike the Kindle, and is available internationally. Between the excellent screen quality and open operating system, it's better than most budget tablets by a mile. The Kobo Vox has turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Software needs polishing, annoying minor bugs, and Kobo's eReading app is too slow at times and needs more features such as custom shelves, dictionary integration, bookmarks, etc.No Google Apps or Android Market without hack.Single core 800MHz processor is faster than expected but is still slower than Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet's dual core processors.8GB of memory and SD card slot provide ample storage space.Open Android 2.3 so you can install apps, even competing ereading apps like Kindle and Nook.The screen is gorgeous, very bright colors and crisp text with wide viewing angles.Update: Kobo updated the software on the Kobo Vox to add the Google Play store and official support for Google apps, making it much more versatile than when this review was posted. Subscribe to The eBook Reader Blog to keep updated on future developments. The Kobo Vox is available in the US and Canada, and will likely branch out to the other countries that Kobo operates in later in 2012. The device is very comparable to the hugely successful Nook Color, but one major difference is that Kobo opted to go with an open Android operating system so users can install whatever apps they want without having to hack the device first. The Kobo Vox is Kobo's first venture into the Android tablet space.
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