If you have been on the lookout for a basic, ebook reader that is priced inexpensively, then your wait may be over. Borders will make the Kobo ereader available starting June 17th and with a price tag of just $150, you will get a good six inch ereader to make your summer reading enjoyable and fun.

The Kobo can be pre-ordered now if you are anxious. Borders will launch its own ebook store in June and also plans to set up special areas in all of its brick and mortar stores to sell the Kobo and other ereaders this August.

The Kobo ebook reader will come pre-loaded with 100 titles – all classics. The Borders eBook store will consist of over one million books which shoppers will be able to purchase at its website as well as through free apps for various devices such as the iPhone, Blackberry and iPad as well as PCs.

The Kobo got some good remarks when various techie sites did a few hands-on reviews, although it was noted that sometimes the download times were a bit on the sluggish side.   If you are in no big rush to load books onto an electronic book reader, $150 will buy you a very capable reader sure to please.