Kobo Glo vs Kobo Touch

rcentros · 10-22-2014, 03:41 AM

I've been looking at Kobo Touches, but I found (on Craigslist) a very nice, well priced Kobo Glo -- so I was wondering, how do the two compare? Is the Glo basically the Touch with front lighting? -- and does the Glo's screen look about like the Touch's when the light is turned off? If you could get a used Glo for about the same price as a used Touch, would you do it?

Thanks for any information.

Canuck_in_Japan · 10-22-2014, 03:48 AM

I would skip both and go for the Aura but if you must choose one then I would say that the Glo would be better than a pretty outdated Touch.

meeera · 10-22-2014, 04:05 AM

The Glo has a faster processor and higher resolution, as well as the front light.

rcentros · 10-22-2014, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Canuck_in_Japan

I would skip both and go for the Aura but if you must choose one then I would say that the Glo would be better than a pretty outdated Touch.

Everything I've got is pretty outdated.

Right now I'm looking for an experimental Kobo, to see how well I like the platform. What impresses me about the Kobo is the fine tuning of margins, size of fonts and even font weights. The thing that makes me leery is that the default for Kobos seems to be a line between each paragraph without any indention, which I really don't like -- at least not for fiction.

The price and condition of this Glo (if still available) is cheap enough and in good enough condition that, if I decide that a Kobo is not for me, I could easily resell it and come out even (probably more than even).

Thanks for the information.

rcentros · 10-22-2014, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by meeera

The Glo has a faster processor and higher resolution, as well as the front light.

Yeah, I've been looking at comparisons online -- I didn't realize the Glo had a 1024x768 screen. That, in itself, would probably be enough to recommend it over the Touch. My only problem is that, I've noticed that front-lit eReaders often seem to have a bit duller screen because (I presume) the extra layer required for distributing light over it. But the Glo appears to have really good contrast in the reviews I've read (and watched) -- the contrast looks at least as good as the Touch. And being able to darken the fonts to taste would be really nice. But you don't always get the full story when looking at videos or pictures.

Thanks for the information.

Josieb1 · 10-22-2014, 04:24 AM

The Glo has a better screen than the Aura, I've compared both side by side. The 6 inch Aura has the worst lighted screen of any Kobo. I'm seriously thinking of selling mine and getting a Glo.

rcentros · 10-22-2014, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Josieb1

The Glo has a better screen than the Aura, I've compared both side by side. The 6 inch Aura has the worst lighted screen of any Kobo. I'm seriously thinking of selling mine and getting a Glo.

Is that why, do you believe, that Kobo is going to continue marketing the Glos and drop the Auras? (Or were they going to keep the Auras also?)

At any way, thanks. Now I'm really beginning to hope the Glo is still available. I should know tomorrow (later today).

EDIT: I re-read the article. I guess they are planning to keep the Auras also.

EDIT: After re-re-reading, I see they're going to drop the Glos.

murg · 10-22-2014, 04:59 AM

I have both.

I'd pick the Glo over the Touch anyday.

Josieb1 · 10-22-2014, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcentros

Is that why, do you believe, that Kobo is going to continue marketing the Glos and drop the Auras? (Or were they going to keep the Auras also?)

At any way, thanks. Now I'm really beginning to hope the Glo is still available. I should know tomorrow (later today).

EDIT: I re-read the article. I guess they are planning to keep the Auras also.

I don't understand why they would pick the Aura over the Glo. I can only assume they intend to release a better version in the future. The form factor is lovely but the screen is not the best.

rcentros · 10-22-2014, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Josieb1

I don't understand why they would pick the Aura over the Glo. I can only assume they intend to release a better version in the future. The form factor is lovely but the screen is not the best.

You're right, they're dropping the Glo and keeping the Aura (and the H2O). Well, crud, I got myself confused again. I guess they want the same range as Amazon, low-end, middle model and high-end. (Or, I guess, it's the other way around, Kindle wants the same range as Kobo.)

rcentros · 10-22-2014, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by murg

I have both.

I'd pick the Glo over the Touch anyday.

I'm beginning to see why. Thanks.

dgparryuk · 10-22-2014, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murg

I have both.

I'd pick the Glo over the Touch anyday.

i had a touch and got a glow, gave my touch to the sister-in-law....

booklover6 · 10-22-2014, 07:58 AM

I can confirm that the Glo is a bit smaller than the Touch. And the screen of the Glo, with the light off, still looks fantastic.

filmo · 10-22-2014, 08:16 AM

Sense they dropped the Mini now the Aura is most compact Kobo reader. This as important for some people as having big high resolution screen.

davidfor · 10-22-2014, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dgparryuk

i had a touch and got a glow, gave my touch to the sister-in-law....

I take it you don't like your sister-in-law

10-22-2014, 03:41 AM	#1
rcentros eReader Wrangler Posts: 7,888 Karma: 52039845 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boise, ID Device: PB HD3, GL3, Tolino Vision 4, Voyage, Clara HD	Kobo Glo vs Kobo Touch I've been looking at Kobo Touches, but I found (on Craigslist) a very nice, well priced Kobo Glo -- so I was wondering, how do the two compare? Is the Glo basically the Touch with front lighting? -- and does the Glo's screen look about like the Touch's when the light is turned off? If you could get a used Glo for about the same price as a used Touch, would you do it? Thanks for any information.

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Canuck_in_Japan Wizard Posts: 1,476 Karma: 14328611 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: Aura, Aura H2O, Kindle PW3	I would skip both and go for the Aura but if you must choose one then I would say that the Glo would be better than a pretty outdated Touch.

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meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,814 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	The Glo has a faster processor and higher resolution, as well as the front light.

10-22-2014, 04:24 AM	#6
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,086 Karma: 18051062 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra 2	The Glo has a better screen than the Aura, I've compared both side by side. The 6 inch Aura has the worst lighted screen of any Kobo. I'm seriously thinking of selling mine and getting a Glo.

10-22-2014, 04:59 AM	#8
murg No Comment Posts: 3,240 Karma: 23878043 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Australia Device: Kobo: Not just an eReader, it's an adventure!	I have both. I'd pick the Glo over the Touch anyday.

10-22-2014, 07:58 AM	#13
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	I can confirm that the Glo is a bit smaller than the Touch. And the screen of the Glo, with the light off, still looks fantastic.

10-22-2014, 08:16 AM	#14
filmo Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 1077205 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kobo Touch, Sony T1, Kobo Mini	Sense they dropped the Mini now the Aura is most compact Kobo reader. This as important for some people as having big high resolution screen.