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Old 06-04-2015, 06:35 AM   #1259
John F
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Device: Kobo Clara 2E
I received my Glo HD. I was previously reading on a Glo. After one day of limited use...

Ordered on 5/28 from Chapters.ca, shipped on 5/29, received on 6/3. Used Visa checkout. My only negative comment is that they didn't provide a tracking number; maybe they would have if I had created an account?

My previous case (which I no longer use) fits fine.

The screen is very nice. No bright pixels or dead pixels. The background is whiter, and text looks darker and better defined. The screen is yellower/creamier than the Glo, and the lighting is better than the Glo's.

I did the patch and installed the Night mode hack.

I'm not sure if I'm seeing a difference in page turn speed (I'm using kepubs).

Things I think I don't initially like...

I like a separate light button. I was reading last night, and accidentally turned off the light; I couldn't see anything, so I had to turn on a lamp (while my wife was sleeping) so I could see what I was doing on the Glo HD. When reading, swiping up/down on the screen to increase/decrease light is erratic. With Night Mode, a light switch is easier for me.

I wish the on/off button had better feedback; I find I'm not sure if I pressed it or not.

I wish they didn't have the shiny highlight around the screen. What were they thinking?!

I think I'm going to keep it. I previously tried an H2O and didn't keep it (I liked the smaller size of the Glo.)

Last edited by John F; 06-04-2015 at 08:33 AM.
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