Kobo Glo HD

[GeoffR]

Since it has no external micro-SD slot, it will be interesting to find out if it has an internal slot like most of the other models do, and if it is easy to open the case to access it. The Kobo Mini didn't have an external slot, but it was very easy to open it up and replace the internal card with something larger.

Originally Posted by cme

There you go
http://allesebook.de/e-book-reader/k...29-euro-62704/

Prices:
$129.99 (CA/US), €129.99 (EU), £109.99 (UK), $179.99 (AU), $219.99 (NZ)

It is interesting to compare the prices in the same currency. As a multiple of the Canadian price, at today's exchange rates:

Canada: 1.00, US: 1.25, EU: 1.35, UK: 1.57, Australia: 1.33, NZ: 1.59

So Canada gets the best deal fair enough, but UK and NZ not so good.

Edit: This pic from the Glo HD overview on Kobo's website shows the advanced font settings (TypeGenius) with seperate weight and sharpness sliders, like they used to be in earlier firmware. Hopefully this means they will be bringing the seperate sliders back in the next firmware?

[Lynx-lynx]

The Kobo Device comparison page doesn't provide for the H2O and the new device to be compared - the H2O doesn't show as existing.

Or am I wrong? (I'm looking at the page from Aus)

https://www.kobo.com/devices/compare#ereaders

Edit
Mmmm .... so the release of this device may be why the Kobo 'Refer' promo has been extended .....

[murg]

Originally Posted by GeoffR

It is interesting to compare the prices in the same currency.

Considering the exchange rate and the GST, the Australian price is cheaper than the US price, if there isn't any US local sales tax.

[PeterT]

Chapters Canada preorder:
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/...7080-item.html

Case:
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/...6755-item.html
or
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/...6762-item.html

[DaleDe]

Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

The Kobo Device comparison page doesn't provide for the H2O and the new device to be compared - the H2O doesn't show as existing.

Or am I wrong? (I'm looking at the page from Aus)

https://www.kobo.com/devices/compare#ereaders

Edit
Mmmm .... so the release of this device may be why the Kobo 'Refer' promo has been extended .....

https://www.kobo.com/devices/compare#ereaders look here.

Dale

[mr_nihilism]

Nice to see that Kobo is not asking an arm and a leg for the new cover. They merely ask for a pint of blood instead.

But really, $30 is a nice surprise.

[JSWolf]

The Glo is dead. I cannot see why anyone would by a new Glo when the Glo HD is the same price.

[Antioch]

Originally Posted by Anak

... does the Glo HD feel heavier or look chunkier?

Well, looking at the images released thus far it does look chunky. Though, I'd rather say bulbous. It looks thicker than the H2O (but it's actually thinner) and the display looks more recessed. It's probably just a trick of the eyes because the width/height are smaller than the H2O.

Really want to see side-by-side pictures!

Edit: Also it seems like the back is more textured (is it still the same rubbery plastic?) and the front bezel is a matte black whereas the H2O, while not glossy, is still reflective.

[GERGE]

Originally Posted by GeoffR

The H2O has a Carta screen with IR touch, and looking at this pic from post #1 the inside edge of the Glo HD's bezel looks a lot like the H2O's.

But if there is no SD slot and no IR touch then I think I would go for the H2O instead of the Glo HD when it comes time to replace my Glo.

I just checked eInk's site. It wasn't listed in the specifications. Thanks for the information.

It is very cold where I live (40 degrees in the summer, -20 degrees in the winter, I hate our climate) and my big, woolly mittens doesn't work with standard touch screens =)

[MGlitch]

Originally Posted by GERGE

I just checked eInk's site. It wasn't listed in the specifications. Thanks for the information.

It is very cold where I live (40 degrees in the summer, -20 degrees in the winter, I hate our climate) and my big, woolly mittens doesn't work with standard touch screens =)

Have you tried something like this?

[Ripplinger]

Originally Posted by MGlitch

Have you tried something like this?

The problem with special gloves when you live in a cold climate is that it's not a one-pair per season deal. You have many different weight gloves for the various weather from 50°F down to -10°F. That can get pretty expensive. It's one of the main reasons I'll never switch to a capacitive touch reader. And most of the gloves have just the index finger with the special conductive material. I swipe with my thumb most often. And no, I don't want to make all my fall/winter/spring gloves weird looking by sewing on conductive thread myself to save money.

This reader looks interesting enough that I'll have to take a look at it. Lack of an SD card doesn't bother me at all, I usually keep no more than 400-500 books on my readers at a time, deleting those I've read. I prefer to keep the entire library in one spot on my PC (with backups to other HDs). When I first got my Glo it was locking quite often, like every few days, with the original firmware requiring full factory resets, so I got in the habit of carrying an SD card in my wallet just in case it ever happens while I'm out for the day. But of course, since I'm prepared for that disaster, I've never had to use it yet. So that's been the only use of an SD card for my purposes. And if it has 4GB space on it, that's 2GB more than what I'm used to (and always still have plenty of room left on a 2GB reader).

It looks though like the back is shaped that weird way that the H2O is shaped and I'm not sure I'll like that. It adds thickness to the reader, and is pointless if you use a case since the cover folds back while reading and you've turned it into a flat back at that point.

[bernard.ryefield]

Originally Posted by RZetlin

I am hoping this is not a trend for Kobo not to include MicroSD Card slot in their products.

Actually it's a trend in all e-readers: http://goodereader.com/blog/electron...has-no-sd-card

[bernard.ryefield]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The Glo is dead. I cannot see why anyone would by a new Glo when the Glo HD is the same price.

Actually the Glo has a SD card slot contrary to the HD, so is well alive!

No SD card, no buy!

[Nick_1964]

Wish I could pre-order it from The Netherlands.. this is the answer of the difference between the Aura HD and my normal Glo !!

[John F]

... Kobo Glo HD will be available in black and will retail for $129.99 CAD/USD (MSRP)** online and in-store, starting May 1 in Canada, the US, Australia, and New Zealand; ...

So is there any hope that the Glo HD will be available at B&Ms in the U.S. on May 1?

I'll probably pick one up soon. I'll wait for the initial reports (I'm concerned about dead spot problems) and firmware patching is working.

Well done Kobo!