MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - [OFFICIAL] Why did Kobo change the Sleep/Power Off behaviour?

tpw · 07-03-2010, 01:02 AM

Hi jordan, thanks so much for the detailed explanations, they are appreciated even if I don't 100% agree

Personally, I couldn't care less about the power off cover art, but the auto power off is just a show stopper for me and I think MANY others.

So if you're going to offer an option for the power off art, then PLEASE offer an option to disable the auto power off.

Kobo's concern for my battery life is commendable but I'll take slightly reduced battery lifetime over greatly increased functionality . It should be my choice to make, not Kobo's.

Realistically by the time the battery is in really poor condition, probably 2 years or so, the whole e- reader market will have moved forward incredibly (mirasol etc) and the current Kobo will probably be many peoples' backup reader.

Thanks again, and I look forward to the next release soon.

07-03-2010, 01:02 AM	#4
tpw Zealot Posts: 107 Karma: 250 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Device: Kobo, Sony PRS650	Hi jordan, thanks so much for the detailed explanations, they are appreciated even if I don't 100% agree Personally, I couldn't care less about the power off cover art, but the auto power off is just a show stopper for me and I think MANY others. So if you're going to offer an option for the power off art, then PLEASE offer an option to disable the auto power off. Kobo's concern for my battery life is commendable but I'll take slightly reduced battery lifetime over greatly increased functionality . It should be my choice to make, not Kobo's. Realistically by the time the battery is in really poor condition, probably 2 years or so, the whole e- reader market will have moved forward incredibly (mirasol etc) and the current Kobo will probably be many peoples' backup reader. Thanks again, and I look forward to the next release soon.