Kobo Arc passes through the FCC, touts Google certification

We previously saw Kobo’s 7-inch Arc tablet in September boasting an impressive list of specs at an even more appealing price point. Fast forward two months and the tablet has finally made its way to the FCC under the model number K107, lining up with its impending November launch in North American.

The Android 4.0-powered tab sports a 1.5GHz TI OMAP 4470 processor clocked at 1.5GHz, a 1280 x 800 IPS panel, a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera and a hefty battery rated at 10-12 hours. Unfortunately, the device is running a somewhat intrusive custom overlay, meaning stock Android aficionados will be severely disappointed. However, the Kobo Arc has received Google’s official certification, effectively bringing the company’s suite of apps (including the Play Store) to the tablet out of the box.

There’s no doubt the Arc will face some serious competition with direct competitors like the Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD slated within the same price range. Although, with the holidays quickly approaching it’s not a bad thing to have more choices.

Source: FCC