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Old 08-07-2015, 09:37 AM   #28
Larken
Where's the backlight??
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and Kobo Glo HD
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Originally Posted by LadyKate View Post
A question about the Glo... I was looking at reviews and they were not very good in terms of life. How are you finding yours and how can you put it in your back pocket without breakage?

The Glo is an eink device isn't it?
Mine is a Glo HD as opposed to the standard Glo. I've had nothing but great battery life, assuming that's the "life" to which you are referring. My backlight is normally off or about 50%. I charge it every few weeks, which is no where near the two month projected life, but I read much more than their average estimate.

As for how I carry it in my back pocket, I don't sit on it. I remove it when I sit down. I am using the Kobo Sleep Cover, which is so slim, I can fit it right into the back pocket of the Dockers I wear to work. It is just slightly too wide to fit into the back of my Levi's though. If I walk to lunch, back pocket carry is convenient because it keeps my hands free for food and drink. Also, it helps when I want to inconspicuously bring it into a meeting.

And yes, it has an e-ink screen. I can't tolerate reading for long periods on an LCD/LED/AMOLED screen.
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