04-16-2013, 10:06 AM | #76 | |
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04-16-2013, 10:07 AM | #77 | |
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04-16-2013, 10:10 AM | #78 |
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Oooh me want! But I'll have to wait until it shows up on ebay, as usual.
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04-16-2013, 11:19 AM | #79 | |
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EDIT: Frankly, until I see a comparison video with an Aura HD and a Glo, both set to refresh on every page, I'm just going to assume that it's either just marketing hype or shennanigans (by comparing its speeds to the Touch or other previous-generation ereader instead of the Glo). Last edited by JD Gumby; 04-16-2013 at 11:23 AM. |
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04-16-2013, 11:51 AM | #80 | |
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04-16-2013, 01:50 PM | #81 | |
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04-16-2013, 01:57 PM | #82 |
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There is a screen controller that is used to drive the screen. Maybe that's been improved and is able to handle the increased resolution better.
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04-16-2013, 02:25 PM | #83 |
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On the other hand, the utilization of the CPU on eInk reader is sporadic in book reading mode (peaks when a new page needs to be rendered, long periods of inactivity while the user reads the page) and it is possible (but neither easy nor trivial) to write a software so that it renders a page, or few, in advance.
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04-16-2013, 02:54 PM | #84 |
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I already pre-ordered mine.
I'll keep my Nexus 7 for magazines, PDF's, media and general web shenanigans. Anyone in the market for a gently used Sony PRS-950, Nook Color or Nook Tablet? Did they announce any cases or sleeves for it yet? Last edited by HardwareLust; 04-16-2013 at 02:59 PM. |
04-16-2013, 03:06 PM | #85 |
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I haven't seen the official case myself, but the other thread about the reader in the Kobo section says the case is contoured to fit the back. I was wondering how they were going to make any type of a case for it, but seems they did it nicely.
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04-16-2013, 03:23 PM | #86 | |
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They explain that at their web page
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04-16-2013, 04:27 PM | #87 |
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Two accessories are listed on their web site Kobo Aura HD Accessories
Kobo Aura HD - Leather Folio for $39.99 Available in Onyx Kobo Aura HD - SleepCover $49.99 Available in Onyx and Espresso |
04-16-2013, 04:35 PM | #88 |
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04-16-2013, 04:55 PM | #89 | |
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04-16-2013, 05:06 PM | #90 |
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I've been a dedicated Sony user since the PRS-505. This is the first time I've seriously considered another brand. I am reading about others experiences with the software before I decide whether to pre-order to wait to see one in person/read reviews. May go to a store and try out the software on the Glo and/or Touch to help me make a more informed decision.
My 650 has been working great for 2+ years but this is the longest I've gone between purchasing ebook readers. Wanted to wait to see what Sony will bring to the table in the next few months but suspect I will probably be underwhelmed with their next offering. |
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