05-18-2010, 08:41 AM | #16 |
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If that's what they meant, then I'm not sure "basic instructions/setup information" is going to help.
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05-18-2010, 01:02 PM | #17 |
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The Kobo firmware definitely has some bugs but it's far better than when the eSlick was released. Most books were unreadable because of the way the firmware parsed the words and punctuation. At least with the Kobo there is a workaround with the font size issue.
The firmware update for the eSlick fixed most of the readability issues *but* the firmware installer only works on 32 bit Windows PCs. No 64 bit Windows, Mac or Linux. I actually had to go to a friend's house to use their older 32 bit Windows laptop to update the firmware on the eSlick. I, too, was told in an email that the firmware update for the Kobo would be released this week. |
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05-18-2010, 04:17 PM | #18 |
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[QUOTE=TallMomof2;916121]...*but* the firmware installer only works on 32 bit Windows PCs. No 64 bit Windows, Mac or Linux. I actually had to go to a friend's house to use their older 32 bit Windows laptop to update the firmware on the eSlick...QUOTE]
I run Win7_64bit and I set up XP32 under free VMplayer to deal with these kinds of issues. (I have some very old hardware where the drivers only run under win98. VMplayer fixed that too.) |
05-19-2010, 12:52 AM | #19 | |
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05-19-2010, 08:34 PM | #20 | |
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05-24-2010, 07:06 PM | #21 |
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Here's a video about tech support for books (funny):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAWR...layer_embedded |
05-25-2010, 12:11 AM | #22 |
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Bypassing Kobo software for Digital Editions? I've found phone support good and email support reeeeeeally bad.
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05-25-2010, 09:42 PM | #23 |
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Hi Folks,
Well, I'm giving up with the Kobo ereader. Will ask for a full refund tomorrow, hope they don't give me a hard time at the store. I had nothing but trouble since I purchased this ereader. Today, I was reading 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' and cannot read pass Chapter 20 This is an excellent book!!! I do like the eInk technology of eBooks maybe I will try other eReaders. Thanks Marc |
05-26-2010, 03:05 AM | #24 |
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05-26-2010, 06:13 AM | #25 |
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Posting a reply from Kobo email support:
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05-26-2010, 12:53 PM | #27 |
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I purchased, downloaded and read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo with no problems on my Kobo, must be the copy you have vs. the Kobo itself.
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06-08-2010, 07:57 PM | #28 | |
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No font problem. All my chapters are in there (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) I even downloaded the Kobo Desktop Sofware and everything went well. Marc |
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06-08-2010, 08:28 PM | #29 |
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@Marc - What Software Revision do you have now?
Press Menu and then select Settings, and you will find it. Thanks - Pholy |
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