Kobo, a global leader in eReading with over 5 million users worldwide, is celebrating the launch of the most colourful new member of the Kobo family – the Kobo Vox eReader – with an experiential party and a takeover of digital video signage in Toronto. The Kobo Vox, inspired by “Vox Populi” meaning the voice of the people, enables readers to start conversations with other readers and discover new books and authors through their social network.
From 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST, Wednesday Nov 16th, the digital video screen in Yonge-Dundas Square will show real time activity of Kobo Pulse, the newest social enhancement to Kobo’s social platform Reading Life, and a core feature of the Kobo Vox eReader – streamed in live from the party. Kobo Pulse™ takes social reading to a new level - readers can feel the pulse of a book, start conversations, share comments and thoughts and leave reviews by ‘Liking’, ‘Disliking’ and/or commenting, real-time, with others who are reading the same book.
“The multi-venue launch experience we’re hosting is designed to take Vox into hands of people so they can engage and experience the ultimate social reading experience. Readers can get more out of their experience by connecting with Kobo’s global community of book lovers.” said Michael Serbinis, CEO, Kobo. “Plus, with Kobo Vox you have the freedom to do more - connect with friends, listen to music, watch movies, play games and discover new apps with almost unlimited choices.”
The Vox launch party is being thrown at a stylish loft in Toronto, bringing together the Kobo team, partners, and invited guests to showcase and celebrate the new Kobo Vox eReader - the world’s first social eReader. The event will have dedicated stations where party goers can experience all the key features and benefits that the Kobo Vox eReader has to offer.
EXPERIENCE READING IN VIVID COLOUR
Experience and engage with one of the world’s largest digital bookstores of over 2.2 million books, including one million free, and a reading experience loved by millions worldwide. Experience colour content for all ages including cookbooks, travel guides, and graphic novels. New interactive children’s books make it fun for parents and children to read together, and are great for helping children learn.
ENGAGE IN A WORLD CLASS READING EXPERIENCE
Based on Kobo’s #1-rated Android eReading experience, Kobo Vox was built by readers for readers. People can access their entire library on the go, in an easy to hold, lightweight design with a comfortable quilted back. The Kobo Vox delivers a superior user experience that allows users to easily navigate their library, scroll through books, and turn pages with a tap or swipe, plus personalize their reading experience with highlights, annotations, adjustable fonts and more.
Featuring the most advanced 7 inch FFS+ display, multimedia touchscreen with anti-glare, readers can immerse themselves in books, magazines, games and videos in vivid color. Great for reading indoors or outdoors and featuring an extra-wide angle for incredible viewing and ideal for shared reading and viewing.
GET SOCIAL WITH KOBO READING LIFE
Kobo offers the industry leading social platform, Reading Life, that provides the ability to connect with friends or create book clubs and discuss favorite reads on Facebook, track reading statistics, and unlock fun and exciting awards just for reading.
…AND PULSE
Readers can feel the pulse of a book, start conversations, share comments and thoughts and leave reviews by ‘Liking’, ‘Disliking’ and/or commenting, real-time, with others who are reading the same book.
EXPERIENCE MORE – THE EREADER FOR YOUR CONNECTED LIFE
In addition to reading - Kobo Vox users can easily browse the Web, check email, listen to music, watch movies, play games and store personal photos. Choose from a selection of pre-loaded top ranked entertainment apps; read magazines from Zinio® – plus 12 FREE popular magazines for Kobo Vox owners, newspapers from PressReader™ – over 1,900 full newspapers from around the world – and a gift of 7 newspapers of your choice, unlimited music from RDIO®…and much, much, more!
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
At Kobo, we believe you should have the ability to read on any device. Readers can download free Kobo eReading apps to read across the most popular devices including desktops, laptops, tablets, AndroidÔ phones, iPhonesÒ, iPadsÒ, Blackberry® Smartphones and PlayBooks. Readers can also download their ebooks and read on a wide range of dedicated eReaders.
Consistent with our open philosophy, Kobo Vox offers full access to Android 2.3, and includes an open app store with over 15,000 FREE apps for Android. With ultra-fast web browsing, the latest news, weather, and Hollywood gossip is at your fingertips. Plus, a full-featured email client supports POP, IMAP and Microsoft® ActiveSync so you can get all your personal email like Yahoo and Gmail and work email too!