Glo Any defects to look for?

Ferrian · 10-27-2012, 03:00 PM

I was thinking about returning my Paperwhite and getting a Kobo Glo whenever it comes out in the US. Is there any defects that the Glo has like color blotches or problems with the screen to look out for?

Quexos · 10-27-2012, 03:34 PM

If you get a normally working Kobo Glo, nope. Blotches and other weird stuff is supposed to be the exception. My Kobo works fine, does not freeze and does not have any blotches or bright pixels.

dakini · 10-27-2012, 03:51 PM

like quexos said, it's relatively quiet over here in Kobo-land, compared to the wailing and gnashing of teeth the Kindle PW folks seem to be going through.

no problems with screens. you'll find a few people have posted about the firmware update being difficult. that's about it.

tnforpaul45 · 10-27-2012, 05:34 PM

Do it, Ferrian. You will be MUCH happier with a Glo.

scrapking · 10-27-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrian

I was thinking about returning my Paperwhite and getting a Kobo Glo whenever it comes out in the US. Is there any defects that the Glo has like color blotches or problems with the screen to look out for?

It looks like the Kobo Glo may initially be available in independent bookstores through Kobo's deal with the ABA. I'd see if you have any ABA affiliated bookstores who are taking advantage of Kobo's deal with the ABA. Those who participate will have the option of selling hardware in stores, and some of them have already indicated they will do so. Those who sell hardware will be getting demo units to try, from the sounds of things (check this thread: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho....php?p=2282072 one poster in that thread has actually used a Kobo Glo demo unit at an independent bookstore in the U.S.).

judyz · 10-28-2012, 12:18 AM

I can say after seeing multiple Glo's that there is the odd blemish in the screen. Pretty standard for a light up screen. My current one has a tiny imperfection in the screen from manufacturing. Nothing that would keep me from enjoying it though. It is also possible to scratch the screen if not careful. So I would open it in the store and have a good look at the screen with the light on full if you are fussy. I would also highly recommend a sleep cover to keep it from getting scratched.

John F · 10-29-2012, 08:17 AM

Ferrian, take a look at this thread:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...ighlight=Pixel

Mhtsos · 10-30-2012, 04:28 AM

I have mine for 2 days,I have zero problems so far.
No screen problems(in contrary my screen seems perfect,something I didn't expect),no software problems(except the one with the selves that I found the solution).

Perfect experience until now.

10-27-2012, 03:00 PM	#1
Ferrian Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2012 Device: Nook Simple Touch, Kindle Paperwhite	Any defects to look for? I was thinking about returning my Paperwhite and getting a Kobo Glo whenever it comes out in the US. Is there any defects that the Glo has like color blotches or problems with the screen to look out for?

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10-27-2012, 03:34 PM	#2
Quexos Member Retired Posts: 1,999 Karma: 11348924 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Limbo Device: none	If you get a normally working Kobo Glo, nope. Blotches and other weird stuff is supposed to be the exception. My Kobo works fine, does not freeze and does not have any blotches or bright pixels.

10-27-2012, 03:51 PM	#3
dakini not "it" Posts: 236 Karma: 1687996 Join Date: Aug 2012 Device: Kindle 7th gen	like quexos said, it's relatively quiet over here in Kobo-land, compared to the wailing and gnashing of teeth the Kindle PW folks seem to be going through. no problems with screens. you'll find a few people have posted about the firmware update being difficult. that's about it.

10-27-2012, 05:34 PM	#4
tnforpaul45 Zealot Posts: 109 Karma: 1196756 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Kobo Glo, Kindle DX	Do it, Ferrian. You will be MUCH happier with a Glo.

10-28-2012, 12:18 AM	#6
judyz Enthusiast Posts: 36 Karma: 10638 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kobo Wifi, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-950	I can say after seeing multiple Glo's that there is the odd blemish in the screen. Pretty standard for a light up screen. My current one has a tiny imperfection in the screen from manufacturing. Nothing that would keep me from enjoying it though. It is also possible to scratch the screen if not careful. So I would open it in the store and have a good look at the screen with the light on full if you are fussy. I would also highly recommend a sleep cover to keep it from getting scratched.

10-29-2012, 08:17 AM	#7
John F Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,861 Karma: 70186493 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo Clara 2E	Ferrian, take a look at this thread: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...ighlight=Pixel

10-30-2012, 04:28 AM	#8
Mhtsos Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 514984 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Greece/Germany Device: Acer Iconia A210,Sony PRS-T1(sold),Cybook Orizon,Kobo Glo,Kindle PW2	I have mine for 2 days,I have zero problems so far. No screen problems(in contrary my screen seems perfect,something I didn't expect),no software problems(except the one with the selves that I found the solution). Perfect experience until now.