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By the end of 2012 we expect virtually all e-ink screened e-readers to come with an optional backlight, but for now the Kobo Glo is one of few such devices ripe for a gloomy winter's night.
We liked
Being able to read EPUB files without conversion - as is needed on a Kindle - is a boon for prolific readers, while the highly customisable fonts are wonderfully exact, as is that soft and subtle ComfortLight.
We disliked
Not being able to email documents to the Kobo Glo, as is possible with a Kindle, takes a bit of the gloss from an otherwise highly versatile device.
Final verdict
The ComfortLight is perfectly executed at the first time of asking on the Kobo Glo, and makes a great option on an e-reader whose all-round quality and versatility comes at the price of occasionally needing a computer.
A top quality reading experience awaits; stuff it in a Christmas stocking and watch a loved one's face light up - literally... though they probably won't talk to you for the rest of the day.
Also consider
In terms of backlit e-readers, the Kobo Glo currently has two serious rivals - the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and Barnes & Noble Nook SimpleTouch GlowLight.
