Kobo - Beyond the Book event, August 27 in NYC - Page 2

Mookie · 08-20-2013, 03:00 PM

I can't imagine a new tablet entering the market now would have much innovative to offer. For me the differentiator would be the infrastructure behind the device.

DStyle · 08-20-2013, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mycurlylocks

I'm thinking new tablet with movie purchases and rentals. B & N just added the service to their tablets.

Sounds like it. Since everyone is jumping into the entertainment bandwagon.

But still, please intro an e-ink e-reader with a screen size larger than Aura HD. Again, with Comfortlight included.

taming · 08-20-2013, 06:38 PM

Kobo has never really marketed it's 7 inch tablets as, ummm, tablets, but rather as sorta enhanced readers. The Arc has had access to the Play store since day 1, so you could always use it for music and video. It might just be that Kobo is changing course and marketing and promoting this as a tablet.

booklover6 · 08-20-2013, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mivo

and nobody seems to want to make a 5" or smaller one with frontlight.

Let's hope we are suprised. I am ready to buy one. I recently sold my Mini, I loved it, but I prefer lighted readers.

ectoplasm · 08-25-2013, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by charmian

By "beyond the book" perhaps they mean they're going to be selling music, movies, apps, etc? Personally, the idea of a new tablet from Kobo sounds rather unexciting.

I have to agree. I think the tablet marketplace is crowded and becoming commoditized. I hope whatever is coming is in the area of E Ink or similar, such as a self-lit color E Ink. However if I had to bet, I'm afraid I would guess they will announce some service to go along with their tablet(s).

DStyle · 08-26-2013, 12:51 AM

Less than 2 days to go. Looking forward to it? Expecting new e-readers? Hope the announcement will make everyone happy.

jlynton · 08-26-2013, 05:03 AM

If they don't radically improve their firmware I will not be impressed.

DStyle · 08-26-2013, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jlynton

If they don't radically improve their firmware I will not be impressed.

What kind of issues you are facing?

booklover6 · 08-26-2013, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DStyle

Less than 2 days to go. Looking forward to it? Expecting new e-readers? Hope the announcement will make everyone happy.

I am annoyed that we have to wait til 6 PM eastern time!

The only thing I want to know, is are they going to offer a lighted Mini. I am unaware of any rumors in that direction, but crossing my fingers. (I know, I keep repeating myself).

Nothing wrong with the firmware I am using....I am sticking with 2.6.1 though. I did have issues with the one after that.

jlynton · 08-26-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DStyle

What kind of issues you are facing?

My main gripe is the database, which, when you have a large number of books, slows everything down enormously, added to that is the keeping of cover pictures in one directory, which is limited to a certain number of images.

rwhe · 08-26-2013, 12:13 PM

I personally suspect (or maybe it's just wishful thinking) that it's a color e-ink reader. My wife is betting that it's a "specialized porno edition with color, sound, and special attachments".

Sharkus · 08-26-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rwhe

I personally suspect (or maybe it's just wishful thinking) that it's a color e-ink reader. My wife is betting that it's a "specialized porno edition with color, sound, and special attachments".

That would bring a whole new element to the "Active Romance" category (I think that is the term, could be interactive romance, I know romance is mentioned somewhere though) of books

Sorry, somewhat crude.

soulfuldog · 08-26-2013, 02:29 PM

"The invite’s use of vibrant colors suggest that it has to do more with a tablet than a black and white eReader."

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Originally Posted by BWinmill

A colour invitation is now an indication of a tablet release.

I had to re-read that a few times in case I was missing something obvious. What a bizarre assumption to make.

And the "beyond the book" stuff just makes me shudder at the thought of Kobo pushing the social reading aspects even more on their ereaders....

rwhe · 08-26-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharkus

That would bring a whole new element to the "Active Romance" category (I think that is the term, could be interactive romance, I know romance is mentioned somewhere though) of books

Sorry, somewhat crude.

No, I think that's where she was going with it.

Fifty Shades of Pink!

DStyle · 08-26-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jlynton

My main gripe is the database, which, when you have a large number of books, slows everything down enormously, added to that is the keeping of cover pictures in one directory, which is limited to a certain number of images.

So, which version of firmware are you using?

08-26-2013, 05:03 AM	#22
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08-20-2013, 03:00 PM	#16
Mookie Major Major Posts: 52 Karma: 184386 Join Date: Feb 2007 Device: Kindle PW	I can't imagine a new tablet entering the market now would have much innovative to offer. For me the differentiator would be the infrastructure behind the device.

08-20-2013, 06:38 PM	#18
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	Kobo has never really marketed it's 7 inch tablets as, ummm, tablets, but rather as sorta enhanced readers. The Arc has had access to the Play store since day 1, so you could always use it for music and video. It might just be that Kobo is changing course and marketing and promoting this as a tablet.

08-26-2013, 12:51 AM	#21
DStyle Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 25278 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: New Zealand Device: KOBO Aura HD	Less than 2 days to go. Looking forward to it? Expecting new e-readers? Hope the announcement will make everyone happy.

08-26-2013, 12:13 PM	#26
rwhe Hierodule Posts: 170 Karma: 629686 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo Glo, calibre, Android, FBReader	I personally suspect (or maybe it's just wishful thinking) that it's a color e-ink reader. My wife is betting that it's a "specialized porno edition with color, sound, and special attachments".