My BO is fine, but my KO is dirty

Dr. Drib · 11-03-2013, 09:35 AM

Well, context is everything, isn't it?

Has anyone else experienced a slight soiling on the letters "KO" (or all of the letters) due to the way one holds a Kobo Glo?

My Kindle Paperwhite 1 is immune to such calamitous disorder!

Thanks.

Don

treadlightly · 11-03-2013, 10:34 AM

I'd like to rub off all my letters, but no such luck.

Nightyume · 11-03-2013, 10:51 AM

I stopped using it when it died but here you have a pic of my bo and my ko

Spoiler:

Hopefully nothing of the sort happens with the aura

vice-versa · 11-03-2013, 11:58 AM

the way I hold it doesn't affect the Kobo logo ; quite a year since I own it and still clear and sharp (though I haven't got a case, as I don't find what I want, it's kept in a pouch when I don't read)

Dr. Drib · 11-03-2013, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightyume

I stopped using it when it died but here you have a pic of my bo and my ko

Spoiler:

Hopefully nothing of the sort happens with the aura

That looks horrible. Mine's not that bad, thank God.

Don

6charlong · 11-03-2013, 03:15 PM

Have you thought about skinning it? Me, I'm a believer in skins for eReaders, especially the clear ones, because that way you can hold it naked (I mean the eReader of course) without a thought about causing blemishes. I don't think the screen protectors are necessary and they seem to me to get in the way.

I couldn't find a source for clear skins for the Glo, but there are many attractive designs. Perhaps one of those might appeal to you.

susaz · 11-03-2013, 05:48 PM

I've found silicone protectors for most my devices except for the Glo. That's nice because when it soils it simply peels off. I'm often eating while I read so this is a convenient must.

Nightyume · 11-03-2013, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

That looks horrible. Mine's not that bad, thank God.

Don

Well, mine has been in my pocket, in the front pocket of my backpack, the side pocket of my backpack, the main pocket, in my binder, in my jacket, etc. I take it around everywhere so it's more from that as my thumb rested on the side, not the bottom.

Dr. Drib · 11-03-2013, 07:15 PM

I haven't tried any skins. When not in its case, I enjoy holding it naked.

It's so light, it's a joy to hold.

It's really a great little device, crippled by some manufacturing shortcuts. In my opinion, anyway.

Don

TechniSol · 11-03-2013, 11:45 PM

"Crippled by some manufacturing shortcuts" What are your peeves? Just curious. I think the software is the only real shortcoming(and it seems to be coming along), unless you count lack of multi-touch...

Dr. Drib · 11-04-2013, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TechniSol

"Crippled by some manufacturing shortcuts" What are your peeves? Just curious. I think the software is the only real shortcoming(and it seems to be coming along), unless you count lack of multi-touch...

Well, I personally dislike the way the 'KOBO' letters rub off. It also (to my way of thinking, anyway) the reader has a somewhat 'greasy' feel to it.

I've never had problems with the firmware; but then, I only use my ebook to read. I don't play games or fiddle around with an external card, as do some members.

All in all, a great little ereader.

Don

11-03-2013, 09:35 AM	#1
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,391 Karma: 59504381 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	My BO is fine, but my KO is dirty Well, context is everything, isn't it? Has anyone else experienced a slight soiling on the letters "KO" (or all of the letters) due to the way one holds a Kobo Glo? My Kindle Paperwhite 1 is immune to such calamitous disorder! Thanks. Don Last edited by Dr. Drib; 11-03-2013 at 09:37 AM.

11-03-2013, 10:51 AM	#3
Nightyume Addict Posts: 243 Karma: 115140 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: HTC One, Galaxy Note 10.1, Kobo Aura	I stopped using it when it died but here you have a pic of my bo and my ko Spoiler: Hopefully nothing of the sort happens with the aura Last edited by Dr. Drib; 11-03-2013 at 12:55 PM.

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11-03-2013, 10:34 AM	#2
treadlightly Wizard Posts: 1,370 Karma: 6957792 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON Device: Kobo H2O	I'd like to rub off all my letters, but no such luck.

11-03-2013, 11:58 AM	#4
vice-versa whippet addict Posts: 391 Karma: 689884 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: France, Normandy, Gisors Device: Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra Colour	the way I hold it doesn't affect the Kobo logo ; quite a year since I own it and still clear and sharp (though I haven't got a case, as I don't find what I want, it's kept in a pouch when I don't read)

11-03-2013, 03:15 PM	#6
6charlong friendly lurker Posts: 896 Karma: 2436026 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: US Device: Kindle, nook, Apple and Kobo	Have you thought about skinning it? Me, I'm a believer in skins for eReaders, especially the clear ones, because that way you can hold it naked (I mean the eReader of course) without a thought about causing blemishes. I don't think the screen protectors are necessary and they seem to me to get in the way. I couldn't find a source for clear skins for the Glo, but there are many attractive designs. Perhaps one of those might appeal to you.

11-03-2013, 05:48 PM	#7
susaz Zealot Posts: 149 Karma: 664784 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Buenos Aires Argentina Device: Nook Color, Grammata Papyre 6.2, Sony PRS T1, Nook ST Glow,Kobo Glo	I've found silicone protectors for most my devices except for the Glo. That's nice because when it soils it simply peels off. I'm often eating while I read so this is a convenient must.

11-03-2013, 07:15 PM	#9
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,391 Karma: 59504381 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	I haven't tried any skins. When not in its case, I enjoy holding it naked. It's so light, it's a joy to hold. It's really a great little device, crippled by some manufacturing shortcuts. In my opinion, anyway. Don

11-03-2013, 11:45 PM	#10
TechniSol GranPohbah-Fezzes r cool! Posts: 1,056 Karma: 3151024 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Nook STRs, Kobo Touch, Kobo Glo	"Crippled by some manufacturing shortcuts" What are your peeves? Just curious. I think the software is the only real shortcoming(and it seems to be coming along), unless you count lack of multi-touch...

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