Kogan eBook Reader

7 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 reviews of Kogan eBook Reader. The average rating for this product is 2.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the battery and screen. The portability and usability also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the reliability and durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Kogan eBook Reader is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

Kogan eBook Reader

An affordable eBook reader that comes with a 1500-title library

Good quality screen, 1500 preloaded e-books, supports lots of formats

Cheap plastic buttons, text input feels sluggish

The Kogan eBook Reader is a good option for bookworms on a budget. The inclusion of 1500 eBooks saves you the trouble of building up a library yourself.

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Michelle Starr (cnet.com.au)

Kogan eBook Reader

If you're looking for an affordable e-reader, at first glance the Kogan looks perfectly serviceable. A quick glance under the hood, though, reveals a few performance issues that would be hard to ignore.

Affordable Leather case included Wide range of file support Search function Dictionary support Bookmarking Ebooks included.

Cheap plastic-y build Slow to boot up and turn pages Poor text input No Wi-Fi Must supply own dictionary Search function unwieldy.

If you're looking for an affordable first e-reader, at first glance the Kogan looks perfectly serviceable. A quick glance under the hood, though, reveals a few performance issues that would be hard to ignore.

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Chris Jager (ninemsn.com.au)

Kogan eBook Reader review

The Kogan eBook Reader marks Kogan Technology's first foray into the popular eBook market. Boasting a high-clarity 6in e-ink screen, an SD memory card reader, an inbuilt MP3 player and extensive file format support, it is perfectly capable of competing...

Good quality screen, 1500 preloaded e-books, supports lots of formats

Cheap plastic buttons, text input feels sluggish

The Kogan eBook Reader is a good option for bookworms on a budget. The inclusion of 1500 eBooks saves you the trouble of building up a library yourself.

Sep, 2011

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Kogan eBook Reader

This is my first e-reader. It was within the price bracket I wanted to pay for something I wasn't sure how much I'd use. I appreciated it very much when on holidays or travelling as it is light and compact. However, on one of these trips it stopped...

longlife battery, comes with case

firmware, very slow to load, hard to turn on

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Kogan eBook Reader

Agree with above comments.

Dec, 2010

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Kogan eBook Reader

Actually the Kogan was my second attempt at an e-Reader. I bought (and returned) a Kobo first of all. So I have been getting a bit of a feel for eReaders in the last few months. ‘Disappointing' would sum the Kogan reader up because, when you've loaded...

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Slow, poor software, poor documentation

Nov, 2010

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Kogan eBook Reader

The bookmarker doesnt work. A firmware update was provided to me and it actually got worse. Zoom facility is a real chore and doesnt work as it should. Kogan are aware of the firmware probs but seem unable to correct them.

Nov, 2010

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