Should I remain a DINOSAUR

Ms M · 07-06-2011, 08:59 PM

I've not gotten 1.9 updates for my WiFi as of yet... Should I even be concerned?? I don't plan on "chunking the WiFi" for a "touch" & I'm able to read as I wish... should I remain a DINOSAUR?

PS: 2 seconds of "wait time" is nothing in my book...

TedJ · 07-06-2011, 10:11 PM

If you're happy with the KW and the KT doesn't tempt you to upgrade, then by all means stay with what you know and love. Future firmware updates are not out of the question, although I'd be a little concerned if I owned a KO.

beautifulsoup · 07-06-2011, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ms M

I've not gotten 1.9 updates for my WiFi as of yet... Should I even be concerned?? I don't plan on "chunking the WiFi" for a "touch" & I'm able to read as I wish... should I remain a DINOSAUR?

PS: 2 seconds of "wait time" is nothing in my book...

I agree with what TedJ said up above.

I now have the Touch, but just for fun, I went back to my WiFi for a little while, and I still like it - and will still use it from time to time, I'm sure. I won't be chucking it any time soon.

lestatar · 07-07-2011, 01:30 AM

I don't have a Kobo, but I have learned one thing in 2 decades of tech:
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it..."

Corollary: Especially if you don't find any issues with something.

Just sayin'...

46jimbo · 07-07-2011, 08:50 AM

I think that Ms M was asking if it was worthwhile doing the firmware upgrade on her Kobo Wifi. I say YES, as it will give you other features like 'go to page number....'.

cutterjohn42 · 07-07-2011, 10:12 AM

Well, if she's getting the Touch, and is going to sell the WiFi she'd want to do a factory reset on it anyways before selling it(or even giving it away to anyone outside of immediate family) which IIRC drops it to the OOB fw anyways.

Ms M · 07-08-2011, 09:06 AM

I don't understand the "OOs" and "IIs" in this thread - Sorry...I'm merely a consumer. What I really need to know however is, if I need to do something to download the 1.9 update. Was it supposed to be something automatic, or do I need to go somewhere to "get" it??? Or maybe I DO have it and don't know it ..In Layman's terms please... I know that's difficult for a lot of technical people, but please have patience with me. I'm not a techie.

As far as Kobo Touch, I'm sure it is nice for those who like a touch screen. I prefer the button myself

PeterT · 07-08-2011, 09:23 AM

The 1.9 upgrade is automatic through either WiFi connection OR via the Kobo Desktop.

46jimbo · 07-08-2011, 09:26 AM

To get the update, I think you just have to open the Kobo Desktop program on your computer and then connect your Kobo reader. I believe that you have to be registered with a Kobo account (??) Pressing the 'Sync' button a few times appears to help.

cutterjohn42 · 07-08-2011, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ms M

I don't understand the "OOs" and "IIs" in this thread - Sorry...I'm merely a consumer. What I really need to know however is, if I need to do something to download the 1.9 update. Was it supposed to be something automatic, or do I need to go somewhere to "get" it??? Or maybe I DO have it and don't know it ..In Layman's terms please... I know that's difficult for a lot of technical people, but please have patience with me. I'm not a techie.

As far as Kobo Touch, I'm sure it is nice for those who like a touch screen. I prefer the button myself

Google is your friend, and they're completely atechnical.

Psyke · 07-08-2011, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ms M

I don't understand the "OOs" and "IIs" in this thread - Sorry...I'm merely a consumer. What I really need to know however is, if I need to do something to download the 1.9 update. Was it supposed to be something automatic, or do I need to go somewhere to "get" it??? Or maybe I DO have it and don't know it ..In Layman's terms please... I know that's difficult for a lot of technical people, but please have patience with me. I'm not a techie.

As far as Kobo Touch, I'm sure it is nice for those who like a touch screen. I prefer the button myself

If there are short terms you don't know, as cutterjohn mentioned, google them. They aren't technical terms at all - OOB is "Out Of Box" and IIRC is "If I Recall Correctly". Despite being in the tech field for many years, I find myself googling short form a lot because kids tend to use it for pretty much everything today

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As for your original question, If you are happy the way you are, and are not having any problems, do not upgrade. It's really that simple. With newer firmware, it's possible to get newer features, but if that doesn't concern/interest you, then forget about it. Seriously

Since, as you state, you are a simple consumer, you are probably using the device exactly as intended by the developer, and if that's the case, you probably already have the new firmware and don't even realize it (the software you use to purchase your books and load them to your device will do the upgrading). But again, don't worry about it, and enjoy using your device to read your books as you currently do.

Ms M · 07-15-2011, 07:03 AM

QUOTE=46jimbo;1649025]To get the update, I think you just have to open the Kobo Desktop program on your computer and then connect your Kobo reader. I believe that you have to be registered with a Kobo account (??) Pressing the 'Sync' button a few times appears to help.[/QUOTE]

Thank you 46jimbo. I went to my KOBO desktop and was immediately prompted to update my desktop program - which in turn updated my KOBO. I know I've been to my desktop app since 1.9v began, I guess I was just later down the list for the update. (If that makes any sense). Thanks so much to all. I would be lost without someone to guide me at times

07-06-2011, 08:59 PM	#1
Ms M Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 4158 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kobo WiFi	Should I remain a DINOSAUR I've not gotten 1.9 updates for my WiFi as of yet... Should I even be concerned?? I don't plan on "chunking the WiFi" for a "touch" & I'm able to read as I wish... should I remain a DINOSAUR? PS: 2 seconds of "wait time" is nothing in my book...

07-15-2011, 07:03 AM	#12
Ms M Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 4158 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kobo WiFi	KOBO UPDATE QUOTE=46jimbo;1649025]To get the update, I think you just have to open the Kobo Desktop program on your computer and then connect your Kobo reader. I believe that you have to be registered with a Kobo account (??) Pressing the 'Sync' button a few times appears to help.[/QUOTE] Thank you 46jimbo. I went to my KOBO desktop and was immediately prompted to update my desktop program - which in turn updated my KOBO. I know I've been to my desktop app since 1.9v began, I guess I was just later down the list for the update. (If that makes any sense). Thanks so much to all. I would be lost without someone to guide me at times

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07-06-2011, 10:11 PM	#2
TedJ Groupie Posts: 189 Karma: 86778 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia Device: Kobo Touch	If you're happy with the KW and the KT doesn't tempt you to upgrade, then by all means stay with what you know and love. Future firmware updates are not out of the question, although I'd be a little concerned if I owned a KO.

07-07-2011, 01:30 AM	#4
lestatar LB's lolz Mutt Minion Posts: 2,902 Karma: 5700001 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hong Kong now but NYC forever Device: Kindle3, GalaxyTab, BB Bold9700, BB 8300, Sony Clie, Palm Vx, Palm III	I don't have a Kobo, but I have learned one thing in 2 decades of tech: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it..." Corollary: Especially if you don't find any issues with something. Just sayin'...

07-07-2011, 08:50 AM	#5
46jimbo Zealot Posts: 130 Karma: 143194 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, CANADA Device: Kobo Touch + Kobo Aura	I think that Ms M was asking if it was worthwhile doing the firmware upgrade on her Kobo Wifi. I say YES, as it will give you other features like 'go to page number....'.

07-07-2011, 10:12 AM	#6
cutterjohn42 Addict Posts: 274 Karma: 1029955 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Palm IIIx, EBM-911, REB-1100(dead), PRS-505	Well, if she's getting the Touch, and is going to sell the WiFi she'd want to do a factory reset on it anyways before selling it(or even giving it away to anyone outside of immediate family) which IIRC drops it to the OOB fw anyways.

07-08-2011, 09:06 AM	#7
Ms M Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 4158 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kobo WiFi	I don't understand the "OOs" and "IIs" in this thread - Sorry...I'm merely a consumer. What I really need to know however is, if I need to do something to download the 1.9 update. Was it supposed to be something automatic, or do I need to go somewhere to "get" it??? Or maybe I DO have it and don't know it ..In Layman's terms please... I know that's difficult for a lot of technical people, but please have patience with me. I'm not a techie. As far as Kobo Touch, I'm sure it is nice for those who like a touch screen. I prefer the button myself

07-08-2011, 09:23 AM	#8
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,479 Karma: 78910112 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	The 1.9 upgrade is automatic through either WiFi connection OR via the Kobo Desktop.

07-08-2011, 09:26 AM	#9
46jimbo Zealot Posts: 130 Karma: 143194 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, CANADA Device: Kobo Touch + Kobo Aura	To get the update, I think you just have to open the Kobo Desktop program on your computer and then connect your Kobo reader. I believe that you have to be registered with a Kobo account (??) Pressing the 'Sync' button a few times appears to help.

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