09-26-2012, 04:49 AM | #211 | |
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I pre-ordered the device, still I'm a bit disappointed that you changes the size of the device compared to the touch... I'll have to get a new pouch... Anyway, nice work on that device, looks very promising. I hope you'll be more responsive on the firmware updates on that one. |
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09-26-2012, 10:01 AM | #212 |
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Mr. Kobo aka SameerH ,
Would you be willing to enlighten a potential customer about the dictionaries too? If you have read this thread you must have noticed there is some confusion about this topic. And for some of us dictionaries are quite important. I love your Glo by the way. Kobo seems to be one of the frontrunners at the moment. Very interesting. |
09-27-2012, 03:42 AM | #213 | |
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Of course
I blame my tablet's prediction algorithms...it's using "Singapore English" which honestly has me flumoxed as to what to expect from it insofar spelling and variety are concerned... So yeah, sometimes American spellings slip through (which sucks because I actually think conserving the "u" in words like favour, colour, honour, neighbour, etc. makes them prettier Quote:
But yeah, having the ability to add in dictionaries would be great. I wouldn't mind paying for them either as long as they're good. Hopefully Kobo can find a way to make this happen. Last edited by Nightyume; 09-27-2012 at 03:47 AM. |
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09-27-2012, 02:28 PM | #214 |
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whisper sync on Kobo?
Something that I have not seen here on this forum thread is weather or not there is a comparison with Kindle PW and Kobo Glow on the whisper sync technology. I have now realized that that will probably be the deciding factor for me.
I noticed that the Kindle PW has that technology, whereby you buy the e-book and possibly pay a little extra(?)in order to be able to "listen" to the book when you are too busy to actually read. Then resume actually reading and pick up where you left off from "listening" as the technology allows for bookmarking. If the Kobo Glo would offer that, then my decision is done. I love Kobo and want to stay a customer. I hope somebody can help me Last edited by LoveMyBooks; 09-27-2012 at 02:53 PM. |
09-27-2012, 03:05 PM | #215 | |
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"Whispersyncing" is not what you describe. Whispersync synchronises your reading progress throughout the devices you use to read, like your e-reader, you smartphone, your computer... And yes, Kobo does offer that, though only for books that you buy from Kobo. The listening to the book thing, or text-to-speech, is something the previous Kindles have. The PaperWhite actually does not have it: http://liliputing.com/2012/09/amazon...aperwhite.html Nor does the Kobo Glo. Sorry Last edited by Mrs_Often; 09-27-2012 at 03:32 PM. |
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There is a small delay, if I recall correctly, I need to close the book, or the app so that it mark where you left off. So, if I'm reading on my iPad and start the Audible app on my phone, it won't go to my last spot until I close the Kindle for iPad app. |
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09-27-2012, 03:31 PM | #217 |
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Thank you Mrs_Often...and hello to you.
Yeah, I think I confused the technology name as I see that the Kpw does have the whispersync technology but only in that it has the ability to sync with the other devices; pc, phone, etc. I see now, looking at the kpw specs that there are no speakers. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008GEKXUO/ref=fs_cl go about halfway down the page...where it says "Designed with readers in mind" I love E-ink so looks like I will stay with my device until Kobo puts speakers on the glow and allows it to read...LOL. Last edited by LoveMyBooks; 09-27-2012 at 03:39 PM. |
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Do you have to buy the book twice? First on Kindle then on Audible? |
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Agh! Thanks SolRaven for the correction. I realised my mistake just after I put my laptop away and came right back to correct it... but you beat me to it before I finished editing my post! It's edited now... I was wondering while I wrote my first version about what a weird name "whispersync" is for something that talks to you
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09-27-2012, 03:35 PM | #220 |
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For some books, yes, for some books, no. Some publishers allow the text-to-speech. Others prefer you to buy the audiobook as well, so they don't allow it. (I'm newly brushed up on such knowledge )
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Coincidentally, if you didn't have an Audible plan, and just bought the audio book outright, it would probably cost as much as a full priced hardcover and for really long books, a lot more! Quote:
Mrs_Often you're just a mess today! LOL... but I love your enthusiasm! |
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09-27-2012, 04:53 PM | #222 |
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Thank you both so much for helping me.
If there were a way for Kobo to sync with a "read out loud" type of app...that would be great. I read on my Kobo wifi...I also sometimes read via the Kobo app on my phone. Why not be able to have a "read out loud" app on phones (or computers) as well that would sync up with the Kobo library. I would still upgrade to the Glo....even though I would be using my phone to "listen" to my books. I would be a very happy woman! Last edited by LoveMyBooks; 09-27-2012 at 04:56 PM. |
09-27-2012, 05:12 PM | #223 |
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I know this is not what you want to hear, but to those of you who enjoy listening to audiobooks, I heartily suggest to do it with a standard mp3-player: they've gotten extremely cheap and rugged these days(unlike ebook readers), and almost all of them come with a bookmark function.
As for reading some parts on the ereader then continuing on the mp3player(say you hop into your car), and maybe then back to the ebook in the evening, yes you do have to muanually sync to where you've gotten to if you use two different devices(no magic immersion-whispersyncing-all-the-things spell), but with ebooks chapter-skip functions and audiobooks split in properly numbered/named chapters, it's almost always a non-issue and takes very little time(especially if you happen to stop at chapter breaks). Do try it, before deciding to get an ebook reader which, say, might have audio functionality but is a bit lacking on the latest cool features (like an old kindle vs a paperwhite one). just my 2 cents Last edited by sombreastre; 09-27-2012 at 05:37 PM. |
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Actually..I wouldnt mind doing any of that....as long as I can find a place to purchase the ebook and the audio book together for a discount. I"m a Kobo user and I really have no desire to switch. Any suggestions? |
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09-27-2012, 05:34 PM | #225 | |
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As a side thought, say you buy the ebook from kobo then the discounted audiobook from them. What format is the audiobook in? Don't you have a way of reducing it to simple mp3 files per chapter, then transferring it to mp3-player? (I ask because I never bought audiobooks from them and have no idea of what you get when you buy one) |
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