Kobo Arc 10HD

“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 while on the move a bit of a no go.”

“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 2,500 x 1,600 screen.The Wi-Fi and weight issues are drawbacks, but they don't mar the overall experience. The Wi-Fi glitch hopefully can be fixed with a software update. And while a smaller tablet would work better as a standalone reader, the Arc 10HD offers enough as a tablet to justify its size.All this considered, the Kobo Arc 10HD is definite value for money.”

“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 impeccable iPad Air, there's no good reason to consider the Kobo – unless it benefits from a sizeable price cut.”

“There’s no doubt that the Kobo Arc 10HD is a lovely piece of kit – it’s solid, has a distinct feel and a great screen. But there’s no getting away from the price – $400 is a lot of money for an Android tablet, especially when it could be a little lighter, could have a battery that promises a longer life and could have a rear-facing camera.”