12-16-2011, 09:37 AM | #16 |
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I bought a touch for my Mum's Xmas at the same time I bought my Vox, the set up was easy-peasy and I've had it out of the box a few times. Simply to check on it honest!
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12-16-2011, 10:43 AM | #17 | ||
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12-16-2011, 01:05 PM | #18 |
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Think of what we have now as having version 1 of the Vox Kobo App.
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12-16-2011, 02:11 PM | #19 | ||
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So, it's bleeding edge in the meantime, sixty days out. The good news is the device, once I settled in to use it as a colour ereader with tablet pretentions, does a pretty solid job as is. I have access to all my Kobo content, I can sideload additional ePub content, I have over-the-air access to ebooks from my local public library, the Kindle app works well ... and some other basics like Sudoku, the weather, some news apps (Bloomberg, CBC), really excellent browsing with Opera Mobile, Facebook (the app, not the link version supplied) and radio through TuneIn Pro ... hey, you know what? That's a heck of a package for $199. I am confident some of the other goodies -- and I am thinking especially of better video handling -- will arrive in due course. And, absolutely, I'd be very pleased to see upgrades to the Kobo Reading app for tighter text personalization like we see on the Touch. On this last point I am very confident the Kobo elves are busy with their wrenches. |
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12-16-2011, 04:48 PM | #20 |
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A day later.....
Owning both the Vox and the Touch models, in my opinion, completes the e-Reader journey. They can both travel with you together, and each one gives you 100 percent user experience for their purpose in design.
I have switched over to the Touch for book (non colour, non mags, non newspaper, etc) reading. Much easier on the eyes for hours-extended, with absolutely no issues with worrying that your battery charge with expire away from the computer/charger. Also, with form factor and almost non-existent weight to hold as you read,.... fantastic! I heartily recommend that any Vox owner that does not already have a Touch, grab one at the Indigo $119.99 sale price, and also pick up a sale price Touch cover. You will NOT be buying in redundancy. Own it for a day (the Touch) and you will see the wisdom of having the two techs side-by-side. Of course, the Vox lets you read your books without also owning a companion Touch...but reading from the Touch is a most superior read for 'pulp (no illustraions published with colour). No back-light radiation eye fatigue, and much less weight to hold up. Size, LOL, does matter!. Having said that though, you DO NEED a light source to shine down upon the Touch's e-Ink display to read it. I found that laying in bed with the ceiling light illuminating the room from above, and directly behind the e-Ink display, didn't cut it for the Touch. You need an over-the-shoulder lighting, bathing the Touch's screen to read/view comfortably. If you are sitting up though, any overhead lighting source will be more than enough. The Vox's back lit display is much better suited for totally dark, or a light source from BEHIND the Vox's/Touch's display. Back lit is the only way to go in that case (laying in bed prone, with ceiling light as the only source, as an example.) Bottom line, if you can spare another $119.00 plus $20.00 (and then the H.S.T. on both) for your reading life...than go for it! You won't be disappointed in the slightest.... Last edited by Reader Paradice; 12-16-2011 at 05:46 PM. |
12-16-2011, 05:11 PM | #21 | |
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Also the code base is very likely totally different on the Vox compared to the Touch so it's not a matter of doing some updates to the code to handle the new hardware. But completely new software. |
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12-16-2011, 06:59 PM | #22 | |
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12-16-2011, 07:23 PM | #23 | |
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I very rarely suggest a Vox as an introductory eReader. I ask the questions: "Is this your first eReader? Are you transitioning from paper books to electronic? Do you have a smartphone/tablet already?". I am convinced that a tablet-type reader isn't the best first step into the eReading world - especially because of the potential eye-strain. An e-ink reader is such an easy transition from paper to screen! That being said, now that I have my Vox, I haven't touched my Nook (original). I think it would be different if I had a Kobo that easily shared my books and bookmarks, but when I wanted an eReader, the Kobo hadn't even released yet! Hard to believe that was only two years ago... |
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12-16-2011, 07:28 PM | #24 | |
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(Also, I agree with you. I think an e-Ink reader with a multi-setting book light is easier on the eyes then a computer-screen-like tablet reader). |
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12-16-2011, 07:44 PM | #25 |
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12-16-2011, 07:57 PM | #26 | |
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I totally agree with you. That is another reason that I was interested in the Touch. Even though the Vox does a splendid job with formatting and clarity of font, I still found myself rubbing my eyes even with the lowest setting after about an hour. I can read with the Touch until I need to put the 'book' down. Like I was saying, I would not want to have to choose between either/or. Having both really sets you up for doing, or reading anything, and under any lighting condition. She will like having the options... I guess so will her husband!!! |
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12-16-2011, 08:08 PM | #27 | |
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It was very kool to see that after I set up the Touch with the Kobo desktop, it then synced all my 99 + books, mags, and newspapers! Talk about not minding a 'cloudy' view, LOLOLOL! Yeah, that was great. I certainly didn't need to buy the Touch with having the Vox...but it was a good price, and the two really compliment the other's forte. I don't see one being put into the desk drawer over the other, either. My wife hasn't shown much interest with the Vox, other than when I am viewing the Epicurean Magazine, and she snuggles in to view with me. The one problem with that...is then we want to throw the covers off...and make a run for the kitchen...pans flying, butter and cream ripped from the 'fridge...you know. ROTFLMBO! "Oh well...". "Hon...want me to pour white, or red?" She will be thrilled with her new, and wrapped Touch. Too bad she has to wait...for I'm not sharing mine! "No.." tapping her hand away "..mine, mine...mine....". She's getting ticked at me.... LOL. I want her to enjoy her 'discovery' come Christmas morning. I can just see her grabbing a coffee, putting a fire on, and settling into the wing-back chair. Oh yeah....and our Doberman sitting on her feet as she usually does....munching a bone. Life is GOOD! (smile). I hope she enjoys the book-to-electronic transition. Last edited by Reader Paradice; 12-16-2011 at 08:16 PM. |
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12-16-2011, 08:15 PM | #28 |
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It appears that the Kobo Touch has 256MB of ram. If you read the "Hacking into the Kobo Touch"
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12-16-2011, 08:18 PM | #29 | |
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So the packaging meant 1GB storage. Of the 256MB, most likely more than enough. How many books does one want carry around anyways...(smile). |
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12-16-2011, 08:20 PM | #30 | |
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I just need to remember to increase the length of time before it goes to sleep when I do this. Too often it turns off right when my hands are covered in butter and/or flour. And PS: I'll take some white please, if you're pouring. Ignore the pregnant belly, I'm allowed a glass in this virtual world. |
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