28 March 2013

Kobo Arc Tablet: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update is rolled out

We have to be a long time again a few information about Kobo Arc Tablet PC, which will now be supplied with a new software update.

How Kobo announced the new Arc tablet PC will be supplied in the coming days with the Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" operating system. The update can be but due to lack of 3G (UMTS) module is only available through an existing wireless connection.

With the new update of Jelly Bean get added to her many new features, such as voice service Google Now and Project butter. In addition, the Infobar have been improved for information about the device. In Germany there is the Arc Kobo Tablet already really low prices to buy from 240 €.

Update via Slashgear.com

Prices for Arc Kobo Tablet

About the company Kobo we told you earlier this year, some reports of tablets and eBook readers. For this November 2012 now the new Kobo Arc tablet PC is expected to be the go as a new 7-inch model with prices starting at € 199.99 at the start, with a choice of three sizes with 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of storage.

The Kobo Arc tablet PC uses as is now common, the Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" operating system and can be used inter alia for Multi Medial Entertainment. In addition to playing eBooks therefore movies, music, documents and Web content are possible. Other technical aspects include a 1.5GHz dual-core OMAP 4470 processor and the battery life of up to ten hours. The 7-inch HD display supports a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and playback of audio content is via the stereo Latsprecher with SRS TruMedia sound.

Kobo Arc Tablet PCs: The first models available in Europe

After a long time we can even provide you an update on the Kobo Arc tablet PC. The new competitor to the current Kindle Fire tablet PC is now available in the first countries, including France and England. The 16GB version starts at around $ 199 (about € 157), the 32GB version for $ 249 (about 195 €) and the 64GB for $ 299 (about 234 €).

A shop in Germany we have so far not yet identify. When the first models available in Germany, there will be an update. (Update 16/11/2012)

The technical data / specifications / data sheet of Arc Kobo tablet PC:

  • 7-inch touchscreen display with 178 degree viewing angle, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution and 16 million colors
  • Resistant Glass to protect the screen
  • 1.5GHz OMAP 4470 dual-core processor
  • Stereo speakers with SRS Sound TruMedia
  • 1.3-megapixel camera on the front
  • Built-in microphone
  • WLAN 802.11
  • Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" operating system, 4.1 Jelly Bean at work
  • Access to Google Play Store with over 600,000 apps
  • Capacities: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB storage space
  • eReading platform for synchronization
  • Battery life with up to ten hours
  • Weight: 384 grams
  • Price: € 199.99 with 16GB, 32GB with € 249.99, € 299.99 with 64GB
  • Available from November 2012

Photos and Videos of Kobo Arc tablet PC:

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Source: Kobo

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