New Kobos - no micro SD ahhh! no buy

[koboy]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

To be honest, I don't see a need for 32GB with a screen that's not big enough. I think it's silly to pay extra for a PW4 32GB. The Forma yes because of the 8" screen.

fair enough you are entitled to your opinion as i am to respectfully disagree with it. i've easily got up to nearly 10GB of kepubs and some epubs on my original Aura 6" without even trying.

regardless of screen size the choice to have more storage would be nice.

best wishes koboy

[isaacbh]

I have about 800 ebooks in my collection (on a thumb drive and mirrored to cloud) but I never keep more than 5-10 books at one time on the device. With my reading speed, it would take me (optimistically) about 4 months to read 10 books. Storage space on an ereader was never a factor for me.

[stumped]

Originally Posted by koboy

agreed indeed it is a simple answer/solution, although it's not the best one if you would like to have some of the new features/hardware that are only available with the latest/newer models.

please list the new features that are ONLY available in models without SD cards
I think that's going to be a very short list.
the only one that comes to mind is the somewhat iffy overdrive direct to device lending system, unless you also count asymmetric design as a " feature". The science of getting books onto a 6 or 7 inch e-ink screen has not really changed in the last 10 years

[koboy]

Originally Posted by stumped

please list the new features that are ONLY available in models without SD cards
I think that's going to be a very short list.
the only one that comes to mind is the somewhat iffy overdrive direct to device lending system, unless you also count asymmetric design as a " feature". The science of getting books onto a 6 or 7 inch e-ink screen has not really changed in the last 10 years

obviously the newer hardware and also the Comfort Light are things that some/many might want but with alot more storage than 8GB.

i believe in more choice for (all) it appears you are happy with how things are which is good. personally just because my own subjective opinion/needs/wants are met doesn't mean that i want to deny/stop others from having a choice/option that suits their own requirements.

imho more choice for (all) is better than less.

best wishes koboy

[JSWolf]

One thing you get without the SD card slot is IPX8 waterproofing.

[koboy]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

One thing you get without the SD card slot is IPX8 waterproofing.

indeed, although not the point i've been making in my last few posts.

best wishes koboy

[Quoth]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

One thing you get without the SD card slot is IPX8 waterproofing.

Technically possible to have an SD card slot with a cover like a screw on waterproof watch back. I can't see ANY phone, tablet, ereader doing such a simple thing. Cost.
The Original Aura H2O pop-on cover is pretty poor for life.

I'll not trust the Libra waterproofing. A mad design, like 1940s WWII military gear tropicalization.

[stumped]

features please guys.

useful new features please , for users not dumb enough to drop their reader in the toilet, or mad enough to want to read under waterfalls, that cannot be found in older models with SD cards

So far all we have is (maybe) comfort light. Not sure when that was first introduced.
is that it ?

i don't see how the hardware just being " newer" is actually a feature.

[murraypaul]

Originally Posted by stumped

useful new features please , for users not dumb enough to drop their reader in the toilet, or mad enough to want to read under waterfalls, that cannot be found in older models with SD cards

Or in the bath, or by a pool, or on the beach?
You might not find a use for a waterproof reader, but it is clearly useful for some people.
I haven't used it often, but it was something than influenced my choice of reader.

[stumped]

Originally Posted by murraypaul

Or in the bath, or by a pool, or on the beach?
You might not find a use for a waterproof reader, but it is clearly useful for some people.
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yes but you can buy used Kobo with both SD card slot and a level of waterproofing.

Just not rated for deep sea diving waterproofing levels

I still say that for someone whose #1 must-have feature is "has SD card slot", then the answer is obvious - go to ebay and get a used one

[koboy]

Originally Posted by stumped

yes but you can buy used Kobo with both SD card slot and a level of waterproofing.

Just not rated for deep sea diving waterproofing levels

I still say that for someone whose #1 must-have feature is "has SD card slot", then the answer is obvious - go to ebay and get a used one

more storage on any ereader=the ability to put more books on it, therefore 32GB of storage space is better than 8GB. that in itself would be a new feature for the latest Kobo ereaders to have as a standard buying choice/option.

of course you're entitled to your opinion and so is everyone else

best wishes koboy

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by stumped

features please guys.

useful new features please , for users not dumb enough to drop their reader in the toilet, or mad enough to want to read under waterfalls, that cannot be found in older models with SD cards

So far all we have is (maybe) comfort light. Not sure when that was first introduced.
is that it ?

i don't see how the hardware just being " newer" is actually a feature.

1. 8" plastic backed screen
2. 7" screen
3. Buttons (for some)
4. Ability to read left-handed
5. Landscape without patching
6. Faster
7. Overdrive
8. Dropbox

[MGlitch]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

4. Ability to read left-handed

Nothing prevents a left handed reader using any of the touch only Kobos. It's the reintroduction of buttons that required this feature and even then it's exclusive to the buttons since if you are crazy enough to hold the Forma or Libra at the skinny end with your left hand you can still use touch to progress in the book.

[John F]

Originally Posted by stumped

features please guys.

useful new features please , for users not dumb enough to drop their reader in the toilet, or mad enough to want to read under waterfalls, that cannot be found in older models with SD cards

So far all we have is (maybe) comfort light. Not sure when that was first introduced.
is that it ?

i don't see how the hardware just being " newer" is actually a feature.

300 dpi

[Tony1988]

Originally Posted by christopher22

Sure 8Gb is a lot of memory, probably enough but it looks like I will not make that new Kobo purchase.
Anyone else feel the loss of the micro sd card slot?

Nope...don't care. Most people never even keep their ereaders long enough to either fill them up or read everything on it. 8gb hold more books than I will be able to read for the rest of my lifetime. (Don't do comics on ereaders)
There is no reason to put as cards on these any longer. Just buy the Aura One limited edition. It has 32gb. Enough memory for books in your lifetime and beyond the grave....