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Forum: Kobo Reader 07-16-2020, 09:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,505
Posted By ppowell002
Kobo Plus

I see this launched today, 30 days free then $9.99 per month but it's not clear to me if the Plus library of books is the same as the regular library. Here's what it says:
"Add eBooks from the Kobo...
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-23-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 426
Posted By ppowell002
Glo HD and sync problem

Lately my Glo HD has not been syncing well. It is very slow to load content and covers, drops the wifi connection and often gets stuck on Updating Annotations. I've done a restore and disconnected...
Forum: Kobo Reader 10-19-2019, 12:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 922
Posted By ppowell002
VIP Annual Free Book

Every year when I renew my VIP membership, Kobo sends me a code and lists of books that qualify as free gift. Never is there one in the list I want. They are all from genres I never read. If Kobo can...
Forum: Kobo Reader 10-09-2019, 11:10 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 12,912
Posted By ppowell002
Page Numbers

I'm pissed at what the new update has done to page numbers. I happen to like seeing how many pages are in a book and how many I have read an having that information at the bottom of the page. The new...
Forum: Kobo Reader 10-04-2019, 12:36 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 53,593
Posted By ppowell002
Page Numbers Wonky

The number of pages increases/decreases as you adjust the font. For example, book currently reading is 460 pages in hardcover. When I first opened it after purchasing, page numbers were about 900....
Forum: Deals and Resources (No Self-Promotion or Affiliate Links) 11-02-2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 17,076
Views: 4,757,555
Posted By ppowell002
This one worked for me. Thanks LK6QCD

This one worked for me. Thanks
LK6QCD
Forum: Kobo Reader 02-20-2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,618
Posted By ppowell002
I figured I had nothing to lose so I did another...

I figured I had nothing to lose so I did another sync and all my collections were back! I had not stopped the original software download and lengthy library sync before it was finished so not sure...
Forum: Kobo Reader 02-19-2017, 04:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,618
Posted By ppowell002
Glo HD and Firmware 4.2.8432

I recently updated to new firmware and it has wiped out My Collections. Kobo Customer Care tells me there is no way to fix this issue but to rebuild Collections. Does anyone know of an easier...
Forum: Kobo Reader 09-23-2015, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
Posted By ppowell002
Thanks but can't do. I was simply wondering if...

Thanks but can't do. I was simply wondering if others have this issue.
Forum: Kobo Reader 09-23-2015, 05:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
Posted By ppowell002
Top of the charts trivia contest

This contest is not working for me. The question is blank. Is anyone else having issues? I sent kobo a message via Facebook and they are working on it for me.
Forum: Kobo Reader 08-08-2015, 08:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 992
Posted By ppowell002
Kobo Spend & Save Coupon

Today I received a 35% coupon because I spent $35 last month. Thanks kobo but the list of eligible books bears no resemblance to my reading habits and the hundreds of books I've bought from you....
Forum: Kobo Reader 06-27-2015, 07:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,047
Posted By ppowell002
Yes, me too.

Yes, me too.
Forum: Kobo Reader 06-20-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,767
Posted By ppowell002
[QUOTE=AnemicOak;3120714I'd also like to see a...

[QUOTE=AnemicOak;3120714I'd also like to see a much improved library page. No search. With over 1,000 in my account it'd be nice to be able to search for a title or author in my library. Only being...
Forum: Kobo Reader 06-19-2015, 09:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,767
Posted By ppowell002
It's annoying, slow to load on iPad, harder to...

It's annoying, slow to load on iPad, harder to navigate. I wish you would spend more time on your site's terrible search function and less time on changes that IMO serve no useful purpose.
Examples:...
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-20-2014, 09:05 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 36,539
Posted By ppowell002
KoboCanada

I know I am jumping in late but wanted to add my two cents.
I occasionally check Amazon and other sites to compare to kobo when I am buying a book. My experience is that Amazon is often a dollar or...
Forum: Kobo Reader 08-16-2014, 10:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,214
Posted By ppowell002
Selina Yes, everything you said. They should...

Selina
Yes, everything you said. They should have just left the site alone.
Forum: Kobo Reader 07-15-2014, 08:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,078
Posted By ppowell002
Kobo has contacted me, 4 days after my first...

Kobo has contacted me, 4 days after my first request and two days after my second request. The issue resolution is pending. Then they had the temerity to send me another survey about the service....
Forum: Kobo Reader 07-12-2014, 08:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,078
Posted By ppowell002
Really? Perhaps you don't understand how...

Really? Perhaps you don't understand how capitalism works, the system under which we first worlders live. Here we have disposable income where companies compete for our business and often do so by...
Forum: Kobo Reader 07-10-2014, 10:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,078
Posted By ppowell002
Kobo customer care- or not

I used kobo's new help service today. You can fill out a form and join a virtual line to be called back in 20 min. They gave me a ticket number which I confirmed and submitted and then said I would...
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-08-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,751
Posted By ppowell002
Meeera on my laptop using Firefox same issue. At...

Meeera on my laptop using Firefox same issue. At the Ask area, choosing Customer Care takes me to a fill in form with another question, how would you like to contract us, when I choose Phone, it take...
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-07-2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,751
Posted By ppowell002
Meeera, I do see that link but it takes me to a...

Meeera, I do see that link but it takes me to a form for an email help request not the phone numbers. I will try on a different device but I was always able to find the number before.
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-07-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,751
Posted By ppowell002
Thanks for the link, it works for me but I see...

Thanks for the link, it works for me but I see something different on the help page when I search. There is no link to customer care and phones. Weird. http://www.kobo.com/help/.
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-06-2013, 10:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,751
Posted By ppowell002
Aura HD

I bought one at an indigo store last weekend. The battery will not hold a charge. Shut it down at 75% and it's at zero in the morning. I can't even find the customer service phone number on the...
Forum: Kobo Tablets 10-23-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,498
Posted By ppowell002
I will not buy it. I have found the arc a little...

I will not buy it. I have found the arc a little disappointing as a tablet with ereading. Even with wireless off, the battery on mine drains very quickly. What' s the point in having a tablet if you...
Forum: Kobo Tablets 10-17-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,346
Posted By ppowell002
I'm in Canada. I got an email from Chapters...

I'm in Canada. I got an email from Chapters yesterday,saying they are available online today.
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