Kobo- Any Info

Does anyone have any info on the new Borders Kobo that is coming out in a few weeks? I'm debating buying a Nook, but the Kobo is going to be 100 bucks cheaper. I can't find any info about if you will be able to borrow from the library or not using it, which is what I hope to mainly use it for. If you can't borrow on it, it's almost worth the $100 more initially because you'll save in the long run. TIA.

Re: Kobo- Any Info

The Kobo features the same E ink display technology used by the Nook and Kindle. Kobo does not feature 3G, or even WiFi. Unlike the B&N Nook and Amazon Kindle that support over-the-air downloads, the only way to download content onto the Kobo is by connecting it to a desktop or laptop via a mini USB port and using the included Sync N’ Read software. It also only offers 8 shades of grey on its display, as opposed to the 16 offered by the Nook and Kindle.

Re: Kobo- Any Info

According to documentation, you can read books in Adobe DRM epub format.

I can't wait to see this thing. 150 bucks is a nice price point for me. I don't care about wireless. Before a vacation I'd just load up on all the books I want to read. Having the ability to buy 'on the fly' isn't worth 100 bucks for me.

I was reading somewhere and even though it's coming to Borders mid June, it won't be available in the store until August. Only online you will be able to get in Mid-June. I hope that is not true. I want to get my hands on it before I buy, and I also want to see Borders ebook store before I commit.