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Forum: Kobo Reader 10-29-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 68,397
Posted By Barneyabz
Have they resinstated the black bar at the bottom...

Have they resinstated the black bar at the bottom and put the light control back at the bottom?

Have stuck to 2.5.1 because of these issues. Be interested to see if these are back.
Forum: Kobo Reader 06-25-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,684
Posted By Barneyabz
I rolled back my mine. It was a bit tricky. ...

I rolled back my mine. It was a bit tricky. Simply side loading 2.5.1 didn't work and the device completely froze, thought it was bricked. However a reset worked restoring it to factory defaults....
Forum: Kobo Reader 06-23-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 22,361
Posted By Barneyabz
I'm another one staying on 2.5.1. Tried 2.6.1 and...

I'm another one staying on 2.5.1. Tried 2.6.1 and really didn't like it. First firmware I rolled back (skipped 2.5.2 due to wasted header space). Don't like the the way the light control has been...
Forum: Kobo Reader 06-23-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,176
Posted By Barneyabz
I know. The one function I really miss having...

I know. The one function I really miss having moved to the glo from the Kindle keyboard. Maybe they'll introduce a back function in a future firmware.
Forum: Kobo Reader 06-20-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 14,653
Posted By Barneyabz
First firmware I have actually rolled back from...

First firmware I have actually rolled back from (had previsouly skipped 2.5.2) Decided that whilst 2.6.1 is sleek and seems to perform well I don't like the way the light adjustment works (extra...
Forum: Kobo Reader 06-20-2013, 02:41 AM
Replies: 515
Views: 124,960
Posted By Barneyabz
Decided that whilst 2.6.1 is sleek and seems to...

Decided that whilst 2.6.1 is sleek and seems to perform well I don't like the way the light adjustment works (extra click and in the middle of the screen) Also don't like losing the black bar and the...
Forum: Kobo Reader 02-15-2013, 04:07 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 22,371
Posted By Barneyabz
Get it replaced and check the replacement in the...

Get it replaced and check the replacement in the shop. My replacement was fine and they exchanged with no arguments.

Cheers

Barney
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-19-2012, 02:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,346
Posted By Barneyabz
Coming from a Kindle 3, I spent 20 mins looking...

Coming from a Kindle 3, I spent 20 mins looking for a back button. Then discovered this post. How incredibly annoying that they had it and took it away. Please reinstate it if you are listening Kobo.
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-17-2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 22,371
Posted By Barneyabz
Well got it changed to day. No problem. New one...

Well got it changed to day. No problem. New one seems to have no problems at all but only checked in the shop. Will double check tonight at home. Fingers crossed.

Of interest the one I returned...
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-16-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 22,371
Posted By Barneyabz
Going to take it in to a local branch of WHSmith...

Going to take it in to a local branch of WHSmith tomorrow. Hopefully they'll change it even though I bought it on the Internet.
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-16-2012, 05:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 22,371
Posted By Barneyabz
Did you take yours back? Did they change it or...

Did you take yours back? Did they change it or argue? Must admit mine only has one and its tiny. Worried that i might not be able to check a replacement properly in the shop and end up with one thats...
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-16-2012, 01:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 22,371
Posted By Barneyabz
Well just got mine today from WHSmith on line....

Well just got mine today from WHSmith on line. One dead pixel. Took off screen protector and cleaned screen but definitely one dead pixel. When screen flashes black and refreshes this one pixel...
Forum: Which one should I buy? 10-13-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 69,017
Posted By Barneyabz
My understanding is that the Kindle won't accept...

My understanding is that the Kindle won't accept touch input if it is bagged or if you are wearing gloves. I am probably going to get a Kobo Glo because of this. Can't imagine why Amazon moved from...
Forum: Which one should I buy? 10-02-2012, 05:49 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 69,017
Posted By Barneyabz
Hi all, like many here waiting to decide between...

Hi all, like many here waiting to decide between paperwhite and glo. Currently on Kindle 3 wifi.

Leaning towards Glo as its here in UK and paperwhite isn't. Also something concerning me, and I am...
Forum: Amazon Kindle 10-17-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,017
Posted By Barneyabz
Tesco

Tesco direct seem to be stocking the Kindles now and they still have the Kindle Keyboard listed, though collection from store only.

cheers

Barney
Forum: Amazon Kindle 06-15-2011, 11:52 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,032
Posted By Barneyabz
Main advantage is that the book remains on your...

Main advantage is that the book remains on your system if you fall out with Amazon. Not many people know or realise that although you have paid for the book, if Amazon decide to blackball you and...
Forum: Amazon Kindle 05-20-2011, 07:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,151
Posted By Barneyabz
If you are mainly going to read PDF then I would...

If you are mainly going to read PDF then I would suggest the following:

1) If you want to retain PDF native format then buy the Sony PRS-650. It has a much better PDF renderer then the Kindle and...
Forum: Amazon Kindle 02-21-2011, 08:35 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 66,974
Posted By Barneyabz
Another vote for simple page numbers based on the...

Another vote for simple page numbers based on the screen you see.

Cheers

Barney
Forum: Amazon Kindle 02-17-2011, 04:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,811
Posted By Barneyabz
Concur on the glare - does annoy me occasionaly...

Concur on the glare - does annoy me occasionaly especially when on a bus and you cannot move lighting source. Not a deal breaker by any means but wish they could implement a totally glare free...
Forum: Amazon Kindle 02-17-2011, 04:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,229
Posted By Barneyabz
Don't like reading PDFs on the Kindle, it really...

Don't like reading PDFs on the Kindle, it really doesn't render them well since you can't simply increase text size just as a zoom function (Sony is better for PDFs)

What I do is use...
Forum: Amazon Kindle 02-15-2011, 04:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 910
Posted By Barneyabz
Sounds like there may be something wrong with...

Sounds like there may be something wrong with your Kindle, I can confirm that on any text size mine changes pages at the same speed, under a second.

Barney

Edit: Firmware I have used was...
Forum: Amazon Kindle 02-03-2011, 05:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,275
Posted By Barneyabz
Another vote for mobipocket creator - great...

Another vote for mobipocket creator - great product and so far only one document needed some manual cleaning from the two dozen or so I have converted. Also converts straight from PDF to mobi.
...
Forum: Amazon Kindle 01-06-2011, 05:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,486
Posted By Barneyabz
I use USB to transfer my books and the voice...

I use USB to transfer my books and the voice reading works fine.

Cheers

Barney
Forum: Amazon Kindle 01-04-2011, 05:12 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 72,006
Posted By Barneyabz
You are right - checked again and you can enter...

You are right - checked again and you can enter the serial number in the same place where you enter the PID - adjusted original post, only excuse I have is that after two hours of trying to de drm...
Forum: Amazon Kindle 01-04-2011, 05:09 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 72,006
Posted By Barneyabz
Duh didn't notice this that you can add the...

Duh didn't notice this that you can add the serial number as well as the pid. Will try that next.

Cheers

Barney
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