I miss the Kobo happy-face graphic

RobertJSawyer · 10-31-2013, 04:09 PM

In one of the recent firmware updates, about the time they introduced the Kobo Aura, Kobo removed the cute graphic of the Kobo e-reader happy face that used to appear when the unit was booting. (There were other graphics -- a sleepy face, and so on -- that also used to appear as appropriate.) I have to say I really liked these -- they gave the device a personality -- and I'm sorry to see them go.

I know that the little graphic couldn't precisely match all the different Kobo models (some with and some without physical home buttons), but still, I thought it should be noted that it's gone. (I still get to see it on my Kobo Mini, which hasn't had a firmware update for a while, but it's gone from my Glo.)

Rob

mr_nihilism · 10-31-2013, 04:17 PM

Everything beautiful has its moment and then fades away....

DNSB · 10-31-2013, 04:40 PM

The image always reminded me of the Macintosh boot image with the happy and sad Mac icons.

Regards,
David

FizzyWater · 10-31-2013, 06:42 PM

Maybe Apple sued them for copyright infringement and they had to stop using it.

RobertJSawyer · 10-31-2013, 07:15 PM

The Apple face has a nose; Kobo just used a generic happy face, and one with no nose.

GeoffR · 10-31-2013, 08:44 PM

I liked the whole look/feel of the interface from firmware 2.1.5 through 'til 2.5.x, including the smiley face. Although the functionality of the device is continuing to improve, I think the changes that started with firmware 2.6.x (especially the new home screen on the Glo/AuraHD) are moving it in the wrong direction as far as the aesthetics go.

jackastor · 10-31-2013, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertJSawyer

In one of the recent firmware updates, about the time they introduced the Kobo Aura, Kobo removed the cute graphic of the Kobo e-reader happy face that used to appear when the unit was booting. (There were other graphics -- a sleepy face, and so on -- that also used to appear as appropriate.) I have to say I really liked these -- they gave the device a personality -- and I'm sorry to see them go.

I know that the little graphic couldn't precisely match all the different Kobo models (some with and some without physical home buttons), but still, I thought it should be noted that it's gone. (I still get to see it on my Kobo Mini, which hasn't had a firmware update for a while, but it's gone from my Glo.)

Rob

Its the little things that make us smile, and the world go around. Sometimes even a silly Graphic is all that is needed......

Regards

Jack

Nightyume · 10-31-2013, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackastor

Its the little things that make us smile, and the world go around. Sometimes even a silly Graphic is all that is needed......

Regards

Jack

I agree. When I turned on my first Kobo device, the Glo, I smiled, it was cute. I like how the current firmwares look. Yes, they are somewhat utilitarian but they are useful and the tones soften the look. But the smiley face added personality, something I think they lost with the Aura. It's a gorgeous device but from a tech aesthetics point of view, the previous ones were homey for a lack of a better word at the moment. The smiley face was welcoming, like the words "DON'T PANIC" at the beginning of the Hitchhiker's Guide...

ppulle · 10-31-2013, 11:00 PM

I've yet to get the update on the touch that makes it go away....but it will be missed.

(I also miss the little literary quote we got on the old WiFi version model).

kingjain · 10-31-2013, 11:22 PM

I never got to experience that happy face (Aura is my first kobo) ....but i still somehow miss it. So cheery..

PeterT · 10-31-2013, 11:57 PM

And how about the quotes on the original Kobos?

pholy · 11-01-2013, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

And how about the quotes on the original Kobos?

Umm, nope, I don't miss them at all.

samhy · 11-01-2013, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackastor

Its the little things that make us smile, and the world go around. Sometimes even a silly Graphic is all that is needed......

Regards

Jack

exactly

moffattm · 11-01-2013, 04:40 PM

Definitely miss the smiley face, wish it would come back.

The quotes on the Original Kobo were interesting to start with but the limited number meant that they soon started repeating themselves.

PeterT · 11-01-2013, 06:58 PM

Nod but with our experiences now in opening up the device I'm willing to bet we could add more quotes in to the system.

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10-31-2013, 04:09 PM	#1
RobertJSawyer Guru Posts: 735 Karma: 3911762 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Libra 2, Clara 2E, and Clara HD; Kindle PaperWhite	I miss the Kobo happy-face graphic In one of the recent firmware updates, about the time they introduced the Kobo Aura, Kobo removed the cute graphic of the Kobo e-reader happy face that used to appear when the unit was booting. (There were other graphics -- a sleepy face, and so on -- that also used to appear as appropriate.) I have to say I really liked these -- they gave the device a personality -- and I'm sorry to see them go. I know that the little graphic couldn't precisely match all the different Kobo models (some with and some without physical home buttons), but still, I thought it should be noted that it's gone. (I still get to see it on my Kobo Mini, which hasn't had a firmware update for a while, but it's gone from my Glo.) Rob

10-31-2013, 08:44 PM	#6
GeoffR Wizard Posts: 3,821 Karma: 19162882 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Te Riu-a-Māui Device: Kobo Glo	I liked the whole look/feel of the interface from firmware 2.1.5 through 'til 2.5.x, including the smiley face. Although the functionality of the device is continuing to improve, I think the changes that started with firmware 2.6.x (especially the new home screen on the Glo/AuraHD) are moving it in the wrong direction as far as the aesthetics go. Last edited by GeoffR; 10-31-2013 at 08:47 PM. Reason: spelling

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mr_nihilism Always been the caretaker Posts: 479 Karma: 1406369 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Device: Aura H2O, PW2	Everything beautiful has its moment and then fades away....

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DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 45,599 Karma: 168929308 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	The image always reminded me of the Macintosh boot image with the happy and sad Mac icons. Regards, David

10-31-2013, 06:42 PM	#4
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	Maybe Apple sued them for copyright infringement and they had to stop using it.

10-31-2013, 07:15 PM	#5
RobertJSawyer Guru Posts: 735 Karma: 3911762 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Libra 2, Clara 2E, and Clara HD; Kindle PaperWhite	The Apple face has a nose; Kobo just used a generic happy face, and one with no nose.

10-31-2013, 11:00 PM	#9
ppulle Member Posts: 16 Karma: 16194 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: kobo	I've yet to get the update on the touch that makes it go away....but it will be missed. (I also miss the little literary quote we got on the old WiFi version model).

10-31-2013, 11:22 PM	#10
kingjain Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 28140 Join Date: Oct 2013 Device: Kobo Aura	I never got to experience that happy face (Aura is my first kobo) ....but i still somehow miss it. So cheery..

10-31-2013, 11:57 PM	#11
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,403 Karma: 78880114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	And how about the quotes on the original Kobos?

11-01-2013, 04:40 PM	#14
moffattm Addict Posts: 333 Karma: 1440670 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Device: Kobo Original, Kobo Glo	Definitely miss the smiley face, wish it would come back. The quotes on the Original Kobo were interesting to start with but the limited number meant that they soon started repeating themselves.

11-01-2013, 06:58 PM	#15
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,403 Karma: 78880114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	Nod but with our experiences now in opening up the device I'm willing to bet we could add more quotes in to the system.

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