Glo Pictures and question

JSWolf · 10-06-2012, 05:10 PM

I'd like to see some photos of the Glo that are not taken by Kobo, blogs, and review sites. I'd like to see different light brightnesses including all the way up to all the way down. Also, how is the Glo for fingerprints?

kobokobe · 10-06-2012, 05:33 PM

I was going to post some pictures, but could not locate my camera. I tried taking some with my phone, but it couldn't quite capture enough details (can't tell the difference between different light settings, for example). I will try to post some pictures if I can find my camera though.

As far as the fingerprints go, I'm of the opinion that it is more or less the same as the KT, not a lot of noticeable prints on the screen, but a lot on the back.

JSWolf · 10-06-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kobokobe

I was going to post some pictures, but could not locate my camera. I tried taking some with my phone, but it couldn't quite capture enough details (can't tell the difference between different light settings, for example). I will try to post some pictures if I can find my camera though.

As far as the fingerprints go, I'm of the opinion that it is more or less the same as the KT, not a lot of noticeable prints on the screen, but a lot on the back.

Fingerprints on the back don't matter as it should be used with a good case. Then you won't be touching the back.

As for the photos, thanks in advance.

taming · 10-06-2012, 06:20 PM

Jon, I don't have pictures, but I have been surprised by the fact that i have not felt a need to wipe down the screen after three days of heavy use. This is true whether the light is on or off. This is very different than my experience with the Nexus 7 (different screen and different technology), which I seem to wipe several times a day when I am using it for a lot of reading (and other things).

robko · 10-06-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by taming

Jon, I don't have pictures, but I have been surprised by the fact that i have not felt a need to wipe down the screen after three days of heavy use. This is true whether the light is on or off. This is very different than my experience with the Nexus 7 (different screen and different technology), which I seem to wipe several times a day when I am using it for a lot of reading (and other things).

I think the tablet vs Kobo difference (at least for me) is that I'm touching all parts of my tablet screen and mostly just the one corner to turn pages on the touch.

jackastor · 10-06-2012, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by taming

Jon, I don't have pictures, but I have been surprised by the fact that i have not felt a need to wipe down the screen after three days of heavy use. This is true whether the light is on or off. This is very different than my experience with the Nexus 7 (different screen and different technology), which I seem to wipe several times a day when I am using it for a lot of reading (and other things).

I use a screen protector just because I feel the need to do so. plus the one I have seems to help pop the words and make them a little bolder.

regards

Jack

Mrs_Often · 10-11-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Fingerprints on the back don't matter as it should be used with a good case. Then you won't be touching the back.

As for the photos, thanks in advance.

I disagree. Kobo's are designed to be comfortably held in the hand. Cases always mess that up. I prefer reading without a case because it's much more comfortable. Fingerprints on the back is therefore a shame. But, I prefer a nicely quilted comfortable back with fingerprints than a hard and cold (Kindle) clean back.

treadlightly · 10-11-2012, 09:08 AM

I don't notice fingerprints on the screen at all, I'm guessing due to the pebbly texture. I get a lot of fingerprints on the bezel. I never look at the back, so I don't mind them there. The Glo is very comfortable to hold, and I won't use a case for mine.

I added a photo of mine to the "pic" thread. I don't have a fancy camera and some of the shadows on the screen were due to the lighting in the room, so I didn't feel like I was doing the screen and light justice.

kobokobe · 10-11-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrs_Often

I disagree. Kobo's are designed to be comfortably held in the hand. Cases always mess that up. I prefer reading without a case because it's much more comfortable. Fingerprints on the back is therefore a shame. But, I prefer a nicely quilted comfortable back with fingerprints than a hard and cold (Kindle) clean back.

Agreed. I always prefer reading without my case. It's much lighter, feels better in your hands, etc. I only keep it in the case when not in use (to protect against spills and what not). However, not using the case while reading kinda defeats the purpose of the sleepcover in my opinion (don't have the official cover, but used the tip posted about inserting a magnet in the pocket of a regular cover).

Mrs_Often · 10-11-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kobokobe

Agreed. I always prefer reading without my case. It's much lighter, feels better in your hands, etc. I only keep it in the case when not in use (to protect against spills and what not). However, not using the case while reading kinda defeats the purpose of the sleepcover in my opinion (don't have the official cover, but used the tip posted about inserting a magnet in the pocket of a regular cover).

Yep, me too, only use cover for putting it away.

But I don't think reading without the cover defeats the magnet functionality. When you're reading, you want it on... So you don't need the magnet. You can just put the device in the cover and close the cover without sliding the slider... Yes, of course, there's more steps involved than just closing the cover... but then, just closing the covers isn't much less work than briefly sliding the slider over and then closing the cover. So I'm not really bothered about the magnets either way.

treadlightly · 10-11-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrs_Often

Yep, me too, only use cover for putting it away.

But I don't think reading without the cover defeats the magnet functionality. When you're reading, you want it on... So you don't need the magnet. You can just put the device in the cover and close the cover without sliding the slider... Yes, of course, there's more steps involved than just closing the cover... but then, just closing the covers isn't much less work than briefly sliding the slider over and then closing the cover. So I'm not really bothered about the magnets either way.

The magnet does seem a bit gimmicky, doesn't it?. Using the slider is pretty easy. Does the magnet also keep the cover closed without a tab or elastic band? Some of the photos of sleepcovers have closures and some don't.

CatherineStewart · 10-12-2012, 08:13 AM

I like reading with a cover on. Just my preference. I'm not crazy about the sleep covers so I ordered myself a handmade custom cover off Etsy. If I feel the need for a sleep cover ill glue in a magnet.

Lupa · 10-13-2012, 01:35 PM

I have taken a few pics (Updated) with different brightness settings, first one is on full then medium and low.

robko · 10-13-2012, 02:02 PM

These 2 pics are in a dim but not dark room (you'd want the light on to read, but you could make out the text without) with light set about 1/2 way. 1 with bottom bar set to clear, one with bottom bar set to black.

JSWolf · 10-14-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Lupa

I have taken a few pics with different brightness settings, first one is on full then medium and low.

It would help if there was pages from a book on screen please.

10-06-2012, 05:10 PM	#1
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,782 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Pictures and question I'd like to see some photos of the Glo that are not taken by Kobo, blogs, and review sites. I'd like to see different light brightnesses including all the way up to all the way down. Also, how is the Glo for fingerprints?

10-13-2012, 01:35 PM	#13
Lupa Member Posts: 20 Karma: 37936 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Device: Kobo Aura HD	I have taken a few pics (Updated) with different brightness settings, first one is on full then medium and low. Last edited by Lupa; 10-14-2012 at 08:24 PM. Reason: updated photos

10-13-2012, 02:02 PM	#14
robko Wizard Posts: 2,454 Karma: 5469320 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kobo	These 2 pics are in a dim but not dark room (you'd want the light on to read, but you could make out the text without) with light set about 1/2 way. 1 with bottom bar set to clear, one with bottom bar set to black. Attached Thumbnails

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kobokobe I am what I am Posts: 179 Karma: 52789 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: An enormous, polar bear infested igloo that we call north of the 49. Device: Kobo Glo, Kobo Touch	I was going to post some pictures, but could not locate my camera. I tried taking some with my phone, but it couldn't quite capture enough details (can't tell the difference between different light settings, for example). I will try to post some pictures if I can find my camera though. As far as the fingerprints go, I'm of the opinion that it is more or less the same as the KT, not a lot of noticeable prints on the screen, but a lot on the back.

10-06-2012, 06:20 PM	#4
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	Jon, I don't have pictures, but I have been surprised by the fact that i have not felt a need to wipe down the screen after three days of heavy use. This is true whether the light is on or off. This is very different than my experience with the Nexus 7 (different screen and different technology), which I seem to wipe several times a day when I am using it for a lot of reading (and other things).

10-11-2012, 09:08 AM	#8
treadlightly Wizard Posts: 1,370 Karma: 6957792 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON Device: Kobo H2O	I don't notice fingerprints on the screen at all, I'm guessing due to the pebbly texture. I get a lot of fingerprints on the bezel. I never look at the back, so I don't mind them there. The Glo is very comfortable to hold, and I won't use a case for mine. I added a photo of mine to the "pic" thread. I don't have a fancy camera and some of the shadows on the screen were due to the lighting in the room, so I didn't feel like I was doing the screen and light justice.

10-12-2012, 08:13 AM	#12
CatherineStewart Mom, Wife, Reader! Posts: 235 Karma: 530706 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Glo, Kobo Aura One	I like reading with a cover on. Just my preference. I'm not crazy about the sleep covers so I ordered myself a handmade custom cover off Etsy. If I feel the need for a sleep cover ill glue in a magnet.