Kobo increases Kobo Arc tablet storage ahead of launch

Kobo ArcWhen Kobo first announced its 7-inch Kobo Arc tablet earlier this month, it said that it would come with either 8 or 16GB of internal memory. Kobo today announced will instead come with 16GB, 32GB and 64GB options.

“We designed the Kobo Arc to let people focus on the music, eBooks, movies, website and applications they love rather than on the hardware they hold in their hand – though that is amazingly designed as well,” said Wayne White, General Manager of Devices, Kobo. “We’ve accomplished this by offering consumers more – more storage, more customization, more choice – all in the powerful, attractive and vivid Android 4.0 Kobo Arc.”

Kobo arc specifications:

  • Processor: 1.5 GHz dual-core TI OMAP 4470
  • Operating system: Google Android 4.0 with Kobo Tapestries UI
  • Cellular connectivity: None
  • Other connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
  • Display: 7-inch WXGA (1280×800) IPS
  • Input: Home, Back and Menu touch sensors, Power and Volume buttons
  • Memory: 1GB RAM
  • Storage: 16/32/64GB onboard
  • Rear-facing camera: None
  • Front-facing camera: 2MP 720p HD
  • Connectors: 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack, micro-USB
  • Dimensions / weight: 120 × 12.4 × 189 millimeters / 364 grams
  • Colours: Black and White

The company also confirmed that the Kobo Arc will be upgraded to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean at a future point in time.

The Kobo Arc will sell for CA$199.99 (16GB), CA$249.99 (32GB) and CA$299.99 (64GB). Pre-orders will start later this fall in advance of its in-store availability this November.

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