Kobo is developing a 7.8 eReader - Page 17

cerem0ny · 08-09-2016, 09:01 PM

It's... it's beautiful...!

So happy for Kobo on this, reasonably priced, and that tech is amazing! More than makes up for the disappointment of the Oasis... I didnt even know those specs were possible! And its waterproof! And enormous! And 350AUD! Seems it takes a lot of effort however to make a sturdy device with a nice screen and no tech faults but I really think Kobo can pull this off... so for now... Take all my money!!!

Is anybody else really, really happy? We ereaders face a lot of disappointment in this sector for some reason so this looks like its gonna be a real treat...! Any ideas on a release date?

cerem0ny · 08-09-2016, 09:17 PM

So incredibly happy! It took the best things about the H2o and made them better. Kudos Kobo! Day 1 purchase! *throws roses*

So currently the only place I can buy this is on that dutch website? Not too keen buying from there just yet, I assumme the listing is a "mistake", right?

Lawd I would be disappointed right about now if I got that Oasis...!

cerem0ny · 08-09-2016, 09:26 PM

This makes that damn Oasis look like a real overpriced stinker, no? Teeeheeeheeehee!

GeoffR · 08-09-2016, 10:27 PM

Very impressive screen specs, especially considering some other companies haven't even caught up with the 6.8in screens yet.

The flush bezel and lack of SD slot are a bit disappointing to me though. This seems like a larger version of the original Aura, I hoped it would be more like a larger version of the H2O.

Quote:

Originally Posted by snoeki

- 11 or 50 build in fonts (both numbers are in the text, a bit weird)

It probably means 11 built-in fonts with 50 font size options, same as other Kobos.

JSWolf · 08-09-2016, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cerem0ny

So incredibly happy! It took the best things about the H2o and made them better. Kudos Kobo! Day 1 purchase! *throws roses*

So currently the only place I can buy this is on that dutch website? Not too keen buying from there just yet, I assumme the listing is a "mistake", right?

Lawd I would be disappointed right about now if I got that Oasis...!

The Aura One is not yet released. That's a pre-release goof on the part of that Dutch site.

JSWolf · 08-09-2016, 10:47 PM

Please see the following thread for all the information that currently exists. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=277095

oren64 · 08-10-2016, 02:03 AM

Impressive specs, 8GB(7GB net) memory is enough for most people.

In the FCC the battery is 1200 mAh and Kobo commit to 1 month of batterylife, do they increase the battery capacity?

Athropos · 08-10-2016, 02:11 AM

I have never used an e-reader with a flush screen, so is it a good or a bad thing?

chrisridd · 08-10-2016, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffR

It probably means 11 built-in fonts with 50 font size options, same as other Kobos.

The original Dutch article said 50 fonts and font sizes (my emphasis) and 11 different fonts. Sounds pretty similar to now, I agree. Perhaps it is stated that way to compete against Amazon's advertising?

GeoffR · 08-10-2016, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Athropos

I have never used an e-reader with a flush screen, so is it a good or a bad thing?

The main issue is that a flush touch screen can't use infra-red for the touch system, and so that means a capacitive layer has to be added to the screen. Possibly also an extra layer to protect against scratches, since the screen is no longer protected by being recessed.

One result is a less sharp screen, which was apparent when comparing the original Aura (which had a flush screen with capacitive touch) to the older Glo (which had a recessed screen with infra-red touch.)

Another issue it the colour variation problems (pink and green hues) that occur on Kindle devices which are possibly related to uneven thickness of the capacitive layer.

chrisridd · 08-10-2016, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Athropos

I have never used an e-reader with a flush screen, so is it a good or a bad thing?

Some people love it, some people don't. HTH!

Personally I love it; you don't get any dust in the join (no join!) and it is easy to keep clean. It feels responsive and it basically works very well.

pdurrant · 08-10-2016, 03:05 AM

Kobo forum threads about the 7.8" Kobo reader merged.

grucha44 · 08-10-2016, 03:32 AM

Looking at shown picture makes me wonder - why make such a "big" reader and then set header, footer and margins so big that I'm afraid I have more actual book text on usual 6" reader

cerem0ny · 08-10-2016, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Athropos

I have never used an e-reader with a flush screen, so is it a good or a bad thing?

It is a beautiful, wondrous thing!

Also just learned that it reduces blue light and adjusts brightness according to time... I think im falling in love... the Voyage did it perfectly with no issues in my opinion... also im beginning to understand all the Kindlers - people will nitpick at bloody anything!

Athropos · 08-10-2016, 03:46 AM

Thanks for the explanation guys! This device looks at least very interesting, I'm now waiting for reviews!

08-09-2016, 09:01 PM	#241
cerem0ny Evangelist Posts: 449 Karma: 3059202 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra Colour, Kindle Scribe 2024	It's... it's beautiful...! So happy for Kobo on this, reasonably priced, and that tech is amazing! More than makes up for the disappointment of the Oasis... I didnt even know those specs were possible! And its waterproof! And enormous! And 350AUD! Seems it takes a lot of effort however to make a sturdy device with a nice screen and no tech faults but I really think Kobo can pull this off... so for now... Take all my money!!! Is anybody else really, really happy? We ereaders face a lot of disappointment in this sector for some reason so this looks like its gonna be a real treat...! Any ideas on a release date? Last edited by cerem0ny; 08-09-2016 at 09:15 PM.

08-09-2016, 09:17 PM	#242
cerem0ny Evangelist Posts: 449 Karma: 3059202 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra Colour, Kindle Scribe 2024	So incredibly happy! It took the best things about the H2o and made them better. Kudos Kobo! Day 1 purchase! throws roses So currently the only place I can buy this is on that dutch website? Not too keen buying from there just yet, I assumme the listing is a "mistake", right? Lawd I would be disappointed right about now if I got that Oasis...! Last edited by cerem0ny; 08-09-2016 at 09:33 PM.

08-10-2016, 02:03 AM	#247
oren64 I need a chapter break Posts: 4,042 Karma: 56058267 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Israel Device: Kobo Glo	Impressive specs, 8GB(7GB net) memory is enough for most people. In the FCC the battery is 1200 mAh and Kobo commit to 1 month of batterylife, do they increase the battery capacity? Last edited by oren64; 08-10-2016 at 02:18 AM.

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08-09-2016, 09:26 PM	#243
cerem0ny Evangelist Posts: 449 Karma: 3059202 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra Colour, Kindle Scribe 2024	This makes that damn Oasis look like a real overpriced stinker, no? Teeeheeeheeehee!

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08-10-2016, 02:11 AM	#248
Athropos Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 13144 Join Date: Nov 2013 Device: Aura HD	I have never used an e-reader with a flush screen, so is it a good or a bad thing?

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pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,432 Karma: 318076944 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	Kobo forum threads about the 7.8" Kobo reader merged.

08-10-2016, 03:32 AM	#253
grucha44 Member Posts: 21 Karma: 194 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Cybook Gen 3	Looking at shown picture makes me wonder - why make such a "big" reader and then set header, footer and margins so big that I'm afraid I have more actual book text on usual 6" reader

08-10-2016, 03:46 AM	#255
Athropos Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 13144 Join Date: Nov 2013 Device: Aura HD	Thanks for the explanation guys! This device looks at least very interesting, I'm now waiting for reviews!