First eReader - good time to buy now ?

[benjamin11900]

Hello,

I am looking to buy my first reader.

I've looked at all the devices available and my choice is the "Kobo Glo".

But Kobo usually releases their new devices in september/october so I don't know if I should buy now or wait.

I think the frontlight was a big improvement and was worth waiting. Do you think there will be something for the next generation that could be worth waiting for ?

Also, there have been some discounts on the Mini and the Touch, so I wonder if the Glo will get one soon.

Last question, is it worth buying a 3 year warranty for the Glo ? (the price of the warranty is 30% of the device).

Thanks

[faltradl]

The best time to buy is, when what you whant is awaylable. When it has all features you need.

To wait for the next, perhaps better is no good idea. You are then allwais waiting for the next, the next, the next..., but never buying. Because you ar waitung for features, you perhaps will like.

[benjamin11900]

I understand what you are saying. But if you had bought a Kobo Touch the day before the Glo was released, you'd be disappointed, no ?

[shanghaichica]

Originally Posted by benjamin11900

I understand what you are saying. But if you had bought a Kobo Touch the day before the Glo was released, you'd be disappointed, no ?

It would depend on how important the inbuilt light was to me. For some it isn't the be all and end all and they will quite happily use a bed side light or a clip on light. When the paperwhite was first announced it was US only and amazon gave no details on when it would be released in the UK. At that time I was unsung the kindle keyboard but wanted to upgrade to the paperwhite after hearing the announcement. I bought the touch because I didn't know when the paperwhite would be released and past releases indicated that I could be waiting up to 6 months. Now one month after getting the touch amazon announced that the paperwhite would be released in the UK afterall. I was miffed as the paperwhite was the Device I'd really wanted and ended up buying it when it was released.

I do agree with the above posters. It's about what you want in the reader. If it has all the features you want go for it now if it doesn't then wait. I don't know where you live but the Nook simple touch and kobo glo have been heavily discounted in many countries. You could pick up one of those as they are so cheap to tide you over until all the new devices are released later this year.

[benjamin11900]

I live in France. The Kobo Glo has never been discounted here.

Actually, the Kobo Glo has everything I need right now. But who knows if the next generation won't have a killer feature?

I want to buy a reader that will last. I won't buy a new one in 6 months.

[John F]

Originally Posted by benjamin11900

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Last question, is it worth buying a 3 year warranty for the Glo ? (the price of the warranty is 30% of the device).

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I personally wouldn't get one. But if you want one, and the extended warranty was through Kobo, I would advise against it. There are many reports of atrocious customer service for Kobo. YMMV.

[shanghaichica]

Originally Posted by benjamin11900

I live in France. The Kobo Glo has never been discounted here.

Actually, the Kobo Glo has everything I need right now. But who knows if the next generation won't have a killer feature?

I want to buy a reader that will last. I won't buy a new one in 6 months.

Sorry my mistake. I meant the kobo mini. It was half price in the UK until recently. The same price as the Nook simple touch. In the UK the mini was £29.99. Maybe cheap enough for you to buy one so that you could wait and see what the new readers bring.

[mr_nihilism]

Just guessing, but the Glo might be due for a reduction in price if Kobo does come up with TNBT (the next big thing) later this year.

It might be worth the wait.


Sure X device might have all the features you want and need right now....until that bright shiny sexy device forces you to realize you really do need all the new bells and whistles that device X has. And you must have it now. Now !

[BookCat]

Personally I think that if you've found a device you want, don't bother waiting for the upgrade. The upgrade may have features which you don't like, rather than ones you do.

I'm not sure about France, but in the UK your statutory rights make an extended warranty just not worth the money. You're covered by consumer rights ("not fit for the purpose"). However, the law may be entirely different in France.

[bill_mchale]

I agree with BookCat about not waiting. In my experience, except for the occasional big feature like screen lighting, there is generally little enough added from one generation of ereader to the next to make the next model a must have. And the price of ebook readers is getting cheap enough that if such feature is released, its not like you are taking a big hit. Also, having a backup reader can be useful.. just in case.

[sian]

buy ipad mini and then down load from app store kindle e reader or kobo
the ipad mini comes with an e reader called ibooks

which ive heard there will be a desktop version soon so just like kindle ereader you can read the ebooks on the computer or laptop

ipad mini is lighter than the kindle fire i own with a less slippy screen and better
response time for finger pressing

you love it

both the ipad min and the kindle fire are good

but i would buy another ipad mini if needed
u do need a case for both

i have 5 kindle 's and if they dead tomorrow leaving me with just my ipad i wouldn't miss them

but

if the same happen to my ipad mini i would get a replacement as quick as possible cant manage with out my ipad mini .

[benjamin11900]

Thanks everyone for your answers.

And no, I'm not gonna buy an iPad mini. I want an e-ink reader, not a device I won't even be able to use outdoors.

[booklover6]

The Kobo Glo is fantastic. Don't wait, buy now. And don't bother with the 3 year warranty.

They recently had a coupon on the Glo but it was unadvertised. I think I read about it on blog.the-ebook-reader.com

[Ansileran]

If you buy at the "FNAC", try negociating. I saw a guy last week who managed to get a sleep cover for free because he purchased a discounted (half price) 3 years warranty...

I wouldn't count too much on a new device being released in September. A new firmware, maybe, but you could upgrade then. I think the next really big evolution would be (good) colour e-readers and that's not going to happen this september at Kobo. Seriously, what new hardware are you hoping for?

[ndixon]

Originally Posted by sian

buy ipad mini and then down load from app store kindle e reader or kobo
the ipad mini comes with an e reader called ibooks

If you can find the iPad Mini for around £100, I think we'd all love to know!

I think the OP is thinking of starting out relatively cheap, otherwise they'd look at the Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo Glo and just buy both,