Last month we told you about the new eReader the retailer was releasing, and they have now followed that up with the release of the Kobo Vox. According to TechRadar the touchscreen device comes complete with Wi-Fi and a reasonable price tag to boot.

Just like the Kindle Fire it comes with a seven inch screen that runs on Android and also runs on similar applications. The display on the device is claimed to be anti-glare that should allow you to use it in bright sunlight, and there is even 42 different font sizes to choose from.

The retailer is also stating that the Kobo is the only official Facebook eReader partner, so this could be the tablet come eReader for you. The device hasn’t been customized as much as the Kindle Fire and you won’t have to go through Amazon’s app store and can get access to more Android apps.

For your £169.99 you get 8GB of storage that can be expanded, and with the Wi-Fi connectivity the Kobo looks quite an attractive proposition. The Kobo Vox is available now via the retailer’s stores or on its online store. It could prove to be a good Christmas seller considering the price and that there is no release date for the Kindle Fire in the UK.

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The British retailer made its first move into the market today with the announcement of a deal with the Canadian company Kobo. Many have been concerned what the impact of the electronic books would have on traditional books sales. The Guardian is reporting that chief executive Kate Swann said the move will complement its traditional business.

The devices will be available from the company’s retails stores as well as its online retail arm. People who decide to purchase the eReader will have access to the country’s largest eBook catalogue. There will be over 2.2 million books alongside 1 million free titles, and there will be two versions of the Kobo eReader available.

The retailer also announced a 4 percent increase in profits despite sales dropping by 5 percent. Book sales dropped by 4 percent, but its outlets situated in train stations and airports produced record profits for the chain.

WH Smith has 612 retail stores and said profits were helped as it focused on books instead of CDs and DVDS. There will be two models available which include the £89 basic model that has Wi-Fi, and the £110 version that has a touchscreen.

Do you think this is a good move by WH Smith?