I am currently using my 2nd generation of the Kobo eReader, the Kobo Touch.
I purchased the KT after returning the Nook STR and my husband breaking my Kobo Wifi (which I loved).
I have to say that I am really enjoying the KT so far. I would like a more robust OS but the this one works pretty good for me so far. It would be nice if it had more functions like the Sonys and Kindle BUT since I'm typically a linear reader it doesn't bother me too much.
The one thing I really really want support for are MAPS. Genre specific MAPS. Specifically: fantasy genre specific maps. I love maps. I NEED maps. I get super upset at authors who don't give maps. So I expect my ereader to support maps. I do know that this problem is one that
all ereaders have but - if there are any Kobo Support/designers reading this - if you guys figure out a way to support maps in a way that allows me to flick to the map and back again without loosing your place....you will have fantasy readers flocking to you in droves. PLEASE. Give me maps!
Like
- I really like Reading Life. It’s cute.
- I like the reading statics
- The sketch is cool
- page turns don't need a lot of pressure
- The shortlist is starting to grow on me
but I miss "currently reading"
Love
- I love the size and shape. It’s basicly the same width/height as a MMPB which is great!
- I also love the weight. It’s very light and fits well in my hand.
- The bevel is a good size to rest my thumb on until I need to turn a page.
- Ability to set the KT to go to sleep and to power off. Great feature!
Hate
It feels like Kobo took two steps forward and one step back.
They got rid of the
best parts of the Kobo & Kobo Wi-fi:
-I hate that there is a lack of notations on the KT library. Is the book open, closed, what?? If open what percentage has been read?
- The home screen is pretty close to being useless but it’s a bit better than the Nook STR home screen.
- The “Currently Reading” list has been removed and nothing really put in its place. The shortlist doesn't give as much info.
- There are NO STATS on the book being read to be found in the library.
- The only place to find reading stats is in the Reading Life section. That’s just nonsensical! I track my reading on GoodReads so when I pause reading I have to close out of the library, go to the home screen, tap Reading Life AND THEN tap on Reading Stats. That’s just too much for basic information that used to be provided at a glance.
-There is
no way to go directly from Reading Stats to the book showing as “In Progress.” There is a cover/icon of the book I’m currently reading…why can’t I tap on it and be taken back to my book? Why do I have to go back to the home screen and then tap on the book again. *annoying*
Bugs
I have noticed that the KT is more than a "little" buggy.
- If I'm reading and I let the reader go to sleep by itself - I've noticed that the KT will stop recognizing my touch. I do use a screen protector but that shouldn't be a problem. It will stop responding to touch and I have to cut the reader off and on again for it to work correctly. This concerns me a lot.
- I've already had to reset to factory configs twice.
Does anyone else have KT updates?