10-19-2011, 12:50 PM | #46 | |
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The biggest problem the Fire has is that it's only 8GB with no way to expand the storage. That makes it pretty useless for many of us. Given a choice between a Fire with a 1GHz dual core CPU and no card slot versus a Vox with a 800MHz single core CPU and a card slot; I'd go with the Vox. Videos and audiobooks eat up lots of GBs and that requires a card when wifi isn't available. Since cloud access requires wifi, it's nigh on impossible to tap into a hotspot traveling 65 MPH down the freeway or in some remote backwater spot. As to pricing; since neither the Fire or Nook Color are available in Canada, the Vox effectively has no competition there and Kobo can price as it pleases. It's a different story in he US and I doubt there'll be many sales down here with the Fire and Nook Color so readily available. Last edited by tubemonkey; 10-19-2011 at 01:13 PM. Reason: typo |
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10-19-2011, 01:13 PM | #47 |
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I guess the issue with me would be access to other book stores like Kindle, B&N, etc. If the Vox being Android means having access to the Kindle app well as other Epub stores that would be a big selling point with me.
If on the other hand, if 15,000 Android apps means only selected apps and no competitors reading apps then I wouldn't have much interest. |
10-19-2011, 01:15 PM | #48 |
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•Battery lasts up to 7 hours
Don't think I'd be interested in an e-reader with a 7 hour battery life. I go over a month before I have to charge my Kobo Wi-Fi. I'm also fairly sure I don't want to read on a lit display. E-Ink is king in that regard. I'll stick with the Wi-Fi for reading books, and if I wanted a tablet I'd go for an ipad or the Samsung Galaxy tablet. ltr |
10-19-2011, 01:20 PM | #49 | |
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10-19-2011, 01:24 PM | #50 | |
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10-19-2011, 01:27 PM | #51 |
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Anybody know if it supports PDF files? I looked at the specs on the Chapters/Indigo web site, and it seems to be missing from the list of support formats. Given that you can install Android apps on it, you should be able to install Adobe Reader (I have an AR app on my Android phone), but it would be nice if PDF files were supported out-of-the-box, so to speak. Hard to believe they'd leave it out. BTW, the clerk in the Chapters/Indigo store told me it should be available sometime in November.
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10-19-2011, 01:32 PM | #52 |
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Did you use the code when buying a vox? It is not a general discount code.
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10-19-2011, 01:36 PM | #53 |
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Don't forget you can sideload apps for this. There should not be any apps you can use on Android 2.3 that you will not be able to get onto your Vox.
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10-19-2011, 01:46 PM | #54 |
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No, they're not all free, but pretty cheap ($5 - $10, mostly). The 15,000 apps that other people have mentioned are the free ones. There are many more, and the number is growing day by day.
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10-19-2011, 01:48 PM | #55 | |
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I like the size and I like the simplicity (I don't need a camera, or any superfast processor for games), but will I actually use this to read - or will I just d*ck around on it and still use my Kobo WiFi to read? |
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I think I'm going to hold off until more specifics become available as to what android apps will be available and where they can be purchased? However, if the apps can be side-loaded regardless them I'm on board. |
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10-19-2011, 02:16 PM | #58 |
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Coupon code should work now if you try.
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10-19-2011, 02:23 PM | #59 |
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Coupon works for me.
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10-19-2011, 02:25 PM | #60 |
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I really like the Vox. Over at the KF forum we've been discussing alternatives to the Fire and this is probably the best one I've seen for the Price. I will be getting it if proves to be stable. I never was impressed with the limitations on the Fire and full access to the Market is a big selling point with me.
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