Glo Highly Considering buying a HD Glo! ?????

Barbara1955 · 12-15-2015, 06:19 PM

Full Battery ... How Long can you read till its dies? I read a Lot! Some times 24 hours a day!
Can I just Side load ALL my ebooks? IF I don't use a Kobo Account can I still do Collections? What Format?

Cinisajoy · 12-15-2015, 06:22 PM

You will probably need to charge every 2 or 3 days. 4 if you are lucky.
Battery life is estimated at 30 minutes a day.

I don't know about the Glo but I have hundreds side loaded on my Kobo.
The books are epubs.

JSWolf · 12-15-2015, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Katie1

Full Battery ... How Long can you read till its dies? I read a Lot! Some times 24 hours a day!
Can I just Side load ALL my ebooks? IF I don't use a Kobo Account can I still do Collections? What Format?

The Glo HD uses ePub or kepub but I stick to ePub. I don't know if you need an account or not.I do have an account and i have registered my H2O. As for collections, Calibre manages them very well.

Barbara1955 · 12-15-2015, 06:28 PM

WOW that a lot of hours. PW2 lasted 26 hours I Tried to charge it daily even a little. So couple days be great. ebubs great I wont need to reformat my current ebooks

Will I have to use adobe ed ?

Barbara1955 · 12-15-2015, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

The Glo HD uses ePub or kepub but I stick to ePub. I don't know if you need an account or not.I do have an account and i have registered my H2O. As for collections, Calibre manages them very well.

No clue how to use Calibre collections.

So then I will need to reopen & reg the Glo to get collection?

JSWolf · 12-15-2015, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katie1

WOW that a lot of hours. PW2 lasted 26 hours I Tried to charge it daily even a little. So couple days be great. ebubs great I wont need to reformat my current ebooks

Will I have to use adobe ed ?

Yes, you will need Adobe Digital Editions in order to download ePub that has DRM.

If you use Overdrive eBooks, you will need to register your Glo HD. If you do not use Overdrive and you do strip DRM, you won't have to register your Glo HD.

But in any case, you will have to register Adobe Digital Editions. The version you want is 2.0.1. The link below will get you 2.0.1.

http://www.adobe.com/support/digital...downloads.html

AlexBell · 12-15-2015, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Yes, you will need Adobe Digital Editions in order to download ePub that has DRM.

If you use Overdrive eBooks, you will need to register your Glo HD. If you do not use Overdrive and you do strip DRM, you won't have to register your Glo HD.

But in any case, you will have to register Adobe Digital Editions. The version you want is 2.0.1. The link below will get you 2.0.1.

http://www.adobe.com/support/digital...downloads.html

Thanks, Jon

barryem · 12-15-2015, 07:10 PM

I have a Kobo Glo, not the HD, the older model, and I don't use it all that much but it's easily the best ereader I have for holding a charge when I'm not using it. I have a few Kindles and the ones I'm not using lose about 10% of their charge per week, maybe 15%. The Kobo Glo loses about 10% every 2 or 3 weeks when I'm not using it. That's with all of them having Wifi turned off while they aren't being used.

However, when I do use it I can't really tell any difference in battery life between it and my Kindles.

Barry

barryem · 12-15-2015, 07:12 PM

One more thing about the Kobo Glo. I prefer my Kindle so I don't use it much but it's really a pretty nice ereader. If I didn't have a Kindle I'd be happy enough with the Kobo. If you want a Kindle alternative I wouldn't be the least bit afraid of a Kobo.

Barry

Ripplinger · 12-15-2015, 08:00 PM

If I were you, I'd get the newer Glo HD instead of the original Glo. The screen is really that much better on it for the same price. I never compared battery life between the two readers, but it just feels like the battery on the Glo HD lasts a bit longer than on the Glo.

For collections, use Calibre for your library (which will also strip the DRM, Google "Apprentice Alf" if you don't already do that). Then when you send your books to the reader, the books are automatically put into their proper collections that you designate by assigned tags and series.

There is a way to use Kobo readers without registering them to a Kobo account, but it's needless hassle to keep doing every firmware update. It's easiest to just make an account at Kobo for just the reader, all it needs is a working email address, and you're done. You don't need to enter any personal info nor any billing info, just don't buy books from that account.

PurpleStar · 12-15-2015, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ripplinger

There is a way to use Kobo readers without registering them to a Kobo account, but it's needless hassle to keep doing every firmware update. It's easiest to just make an account at Kobo for just the reader, all it needs is a working email address, and you're done. You don't need to enter any personal info nor any billing info, just don't buy books from that account.

This is exactly what I do. I hate dealing with the Kobo desktop app. It's so much easier to sideload books with calibre.

Barbara1955 · 12-15-2015, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ripplinger

If I were you, I'd get the newer Glo HD instead of the original Glo. The screen is really that much better on it for the same price. I never compared battery life between the two readers, but it just feels like the battery on the Glo HD lasts a bit longer than on the Glo.

For collections, use Calibre for your library (which will also strip the DRM, Google "Apprentice Alf" if you don't already do that). Then when you send your books to the reader, the books are automatically put into their proper collections that you designate by assigned tags and series.

There is a way to use Kobo readers without registering them to a Kobo account, but it's needless hassle to keep doing every firmware update. It's easiest to just make an account at Kobo for just the reader, all it needs is a working email address, and you're done. You don't need to enter any personal info nor any billing info, just don't buy books from that account.

Well blame that on MR All they list is Glo

I getting the Glo HD so I guess I just wasted every ones time...

Sorry for the miss understanding

Ripplinger · 12-15-2015, 10:55 PM

Not a waste of time at all. Everything about how the Glo functions applies to the Glo HD. The HD just has a better screen, but all functions for reading are the same.

Barbara1955 · 12-15-2015, 10:56 PM

Both have same Battery life? Both have Lights?
Both have same Storage?
IF so whats the Difference?

Ripplinger · 12-15-2015, 10:58 PM

I think the Glo HD has a bit better battery life, it certainly won't be worse. And both have front lights. Both are also infrared touch.

The Glo has an SDcard slot, the Glo HD does not but has 4 GB memory instead of 2. But I have 700 books on the reader and still have over 2 GB free space, so I that's not really a problem (unless you want to carry every book you own with you).

12-15-2015, 06:19 PM	#1
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Highly Considering buying a HD Glo! ????? Full Battery ... How Long can you read till its dies? I read a Lot! Some times 24 hours a day! Can I just Side load ALL my ebooks? IF I don't use a Kobo Account can I still do Collections? What Format? Last edited by Barbara1955; 12-15-2015 at 06:24 PM.

12-15-2015, 10:56 PM	#14
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Both have same Battery life? Both have Lights? Both have same Storage? IF so whats the Difference? Last edited by Barbara1955; 12-15-2015 at 10:59 PM.

12-15-2015, 10:58 PM	#15
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,574 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	I think the Glo HD has a bit better battery life, it certainly won't be worse. And both have front lights. Both are also infrared touch. The Glo has an SDcard slot, the Glo HD does not but has 4 GB memory instead of 2. But I have 700 books on the reader and still have over 2 GB free space, so I that's not really a problem (unless you want to carry every book you own with you). Last edited by Ripplinger; 12-15-2015 at 11:00 PM.

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Cinisajoy Just a Yellow Smiley. Posts: 19,161 Karma: 83862859 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas Device: K4, K5, fire, kobo, galaxy	You will probably need to charge every 2 or 3 days. 4 if you are lucky. Battery life is estimated at 30 minutes a day. I don't know about the Glo but I have hundreds side loaded on my Kobo. The books are epubs.

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Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	WOW that a lot of hours. PW2 lasted 26 hours I Tried to charge it daily even a little. So couple days be great. ebubs great I wont need to reformat my current ebooks Will I have to use adobe ed ?

12-15-2015, 07:10 PM	#8
barryem Wizard Posts: 2,459 Karma: 68781975 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arkansas Device: Paperwhite 4	I have a Kobo Glo, not the HD, the older model, and I don't use it all that much but it's easily the best ereader I have for holding a charge when I'm not using it. I have a few Kindles and the ones I'm not using lose about 10% of their charge per week, maybe 15%. The Kobo Glo loses about 10% every 2 or 3 weeks when I'm not using it. That's with all of them having Wifi turned off while they aren't being used. However, when I do use it I can't really tell any difference in battery life between it and my Kindles. Barry

12-15-2015, 07:12 PM	#9
barryem Wizard Posts: 2,459 Karma: 68781975 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arkansas Device: Paperwhite 4	One more thing about the Kobo Glo. I prefer my Kindle so I don't use it much but it's really a pretty nice ereader. If I didn't have a Kindle I'd be happy enough with the Kobo. If you want a Kindle alternative I wouldn't be the least bit afraid of a Kobo. Barry

12-15-2015, 08:00 PM	#10
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,574 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	If I were you, I'd get the newer Glo HD instead of the original Glo. The screen is really that much better on it for the same price. I never compared battery life between the two readers, but it just feels like the battery on the Glo HD lasts a bit longer than on the Glo. For collections, use Calibre for your library (which will also strip the DRM, Google "Apprentice Alf" if you don't already do that). Then when you send your books to the reader, the books are automatically put into their proper collections that you designate by assigned tags and series. There is a way to use Kobo readers without registering them to a Kobo account, but it's needless hassle to keep doing every firmware update. It's easiest to just make an account at Kobo for just the reader, all it needs is a working email address, and you're done. You don't need to enter any personal info nor any billing info, just don't buy books from that account.

12-15-2015, 10:55 PM	#13
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,574 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	Not a waste of time at all. Everything about how the Glo functions applies to the Glo HD. The HD just has a better screen, but all functions for reading are the same.