Forum: Kobo Reader
01-17-2011, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 9,910
For the sake of completeness, the OP should...
For the sake of completeness, the OP should ensure that there are not any SD cards or other usb devices plugged into the computer (thumb drives, portable hard drives). I just can't seem to get my...
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Forum: Kobo Reader
12-21-2010, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,888
Update
Re-installing the desktop was the trick. Once I had done that, everything worked fine.
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Forum: Kobo Reader
12-17-2010, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,888
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Forum: Kobo Reader
12-17-2010, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,888
desktop cannot update database after 1.8.1 upgrade
I have searched, but haven't come across this error yet. I've upgraded my original Kobo with the 1.8.1 firmware. The upgrade appeared to proceed without a problem; and, I was able to read the books...
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Forum: Kobo Reader
12-14-2010, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 30,959
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Forum: Kobo Reader
12-08-2010, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,708
I would return to the Chapters store with your...
I would return to the Chapters store with your receipt and indicate that you did not receive the two free book coupon. You are more likely to get a quick response than you will contacting Kobo...
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Forum: Kobo Reader
12-07-2010, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,708
Did you check for a coupon? I just bought a...
Did you check for a coupon? I just bought a wi-fi kobo for a family Christmas present and a coupon for the books was also placed in the bag. The coupon has a code that you use to download the books.
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Forum: Kobo Reader
11-16-2010, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,573
I'm now less concerned with being able to read...
I'm now less concerned with being able to read newspapers on the Kobo device since learning how to sync Calibre with various news RSS feeds. Since the two sources I sought (CBC and Globe and Mail)...
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Forum: Kobo Reader
11-12-2010, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 11,300
Or at least have the company acknowledge that...
Or at least have the company acknowledge that newspapers are just not going to be an option on the Kobo1. Owners will be upset, but at least those of us who want their ebook reader to also view...
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Forum: Kobo Reader
11-08-2010, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 184
Views: 34,549
Might be simple when sitting at home. However,...
Might be simple when sitting at home. However, when you are on the move (say, riding in a taxi) using a netbook is less convenient. The advantage of having the newspaper on the ereader is its ease...
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Forum: Kobo Reader
11-08-2010, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 184
Views: 34,549
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Forum: Kobo Reader
11-04-2010, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,661
While using the Dpad may be awkward for...
While using the Dpad may be awkward for left-handed users, it is well located for right-hand use. I have no difficulty holding the pad with my right hand, and using the Dpad with my right thumb.
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Forum: Kobo Reader
10-29-2010, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 184
Views: 34,549
As of today, it still isn't working for me. I...
As of today, it still isn't working for me. I now have the new desktop app working, and have downloaded newspapers to my account. They just won't sync to my reader.
I'm hoping that the "to be...
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Forum: Kobo Reader
10-29-2010, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 184
Views: 34,549
I don't accept this perspective. True, it would...
I don't accept this perspective. True, it would be unreasonable to expect a new device to have all the bells and whistles of 2nd generation devices. I don't expect my Gen1 Kobo to magically become...
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Forum: Kobo Reader
10-29-2010, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 184
Views: 34,549
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Forum: Kobo Reader
10-29-2010, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,616
Yes it is the SD card. I have to keep ejecting...
Yes it is the SD card. I have to keep ejecting it in order to have the desktop app load properly. Since the SD card is the expansion storage on my netbook, having to eject and then reinstall each...
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Forum: Kobo Reader
10-28-2010, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,616
Success!
By following the suggestion in a different thread, I had removed the USB devices plugged into my netbook. However, I hadn't removed the SD card, so I did that. I also removed calibre, since I have...
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Forum: Kobo Reader
10-28-2010, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,616
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Forum: Kobo Reader
07-21-2010, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 345
Views: 187,028
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
06-14-2010, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,062
Just saying hi!
New to the forum and the ebook environment and am expecting to receive my Kobo reader in the next few days. Looking forward to seeing what the new technology can do!
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