Kobo Aura One review - Page 16

aceflor · 08-23-2016, 03:21 PM

I did pre-order it. But as the first pre-order batch at fnac.es seems to be already sold out, I will receive it between September 8th and 10th according to the confirmation email. That's OK though, perfect actually, I can read the first reviews here and decide over the week-end if I keep the order or cancel it.
I never even thought a second to get the Oasis when it came out, and still don't, but this Aura One appealed to me immediately ! I just hope it is not that huge and even more important, not that heavy.

Dr. Drib · 08-23-2016, 03:22 PM

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Poppaea · 08-23-2016, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aceflor

I never even thought a second to get the Oasis when it came out, and still don't, but this Aura One appealed to me immediately ! I just hope it is not that huge and even more important, not that heavy.

Same here. The Oasis only had its light weight going for it IMO. And its price against it.

The weight won't be a problem for me. My Aura weighs 250 gr with its cover and as it will be my at home device I might use it naked.

John F · 08-23-2016, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barty

...

Nate's video shows two separate, independent controls for brightness and temp. There's also an Auto toggle to adjust the temp according to ambient light.

If they are really using RGB LEDs, maybe some clever dev can create a hack to adjust the light to any color we want

In my original post, I was asking for more control than the two current controls. I would like a full selection of color values.

I don't want Kobo to think that I think the current two controls are sufficient (since Blue, yellow and white may possibly be achieved using just the two controls).

DNSB · 08-23-2016, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pickyaxe

So... if this device does not need to be sealed to stay waterproof, shouldn't you be able to open it and change the microSD?

It's not sure yet that the Aura One has an internal uSD card. If it does, what are the chances that it was not masked from the nanocoating? From my point of view, it would be great if it did and it was masked.

Sweetpea · 08-24-2016, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pickyaxe

So... if this device does not need to be sealed to stay waterproof, shouldn't you be able to open it and change the microSD?

I doubt it, I think that a microSD card would be inside that nanocoating bubble.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poppaea

Why don't you?

Sadly there is no pre-order option in Germany at the moment

Good, I'm not the only one then

JSWolf · 08-24-2016, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agama

KA1, (for home), and PW3, (for travel), sounds like a dream combination and for the relatively small outlay for the PW3 I would consider it a good investment.

Actually, that's not a good combination. You'll be reading on the KA1 and then when you switch to the PW3, you'll not like the reading experience as much and you'll also want to still be reading the book you were on the KA1. So just buck up and take the KA1 out for a stroll with you and leave the PW3 in the desk drawer like you know you'll want to.

I know when I switched from the T1 to the H2O, I never looked back. It's not just the screen. It's all the features I have available to make the reading experience better. I like being able to patch the system and have things as I want without the need to jailbreak.

oren64 · 08-24-2016, 08:23 AM

Kobo Aura One test review (in German).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFtQX2T8Fk4

Poppaea · 08-24-2016, 02:58 PM

I don't know how much ya all understood, the review being in German.

In a nutshell: I actually likes it, but complains about the PDF handling and says it is tiresome to hold for one handed reading, something about the balance not being right.

I am a bit torn between thinking: Bummer! Or just ignoring it because how you hold your reader is so personal, with so many factors to consider like hand size, cover or not etc.

Any thoughts anyone?

jerryleejr · 08-24-2016, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poppaea

I don't know how much ya all understood, the review being in German.

In a nutshell: I actually likes it, but complains about the PDF handling and says it is tiresome to hold for one handed reading, something about the balance not being right.

I am a bit torn between thinking: Bummer! Or just ignoring it because how you hold your reader is so personal, with so many factors to consider like hand size, cover or not etc.

Any thoughts anyone?

I've spent the last week reading on both my iPad mini and Prs T1 to get a size comparison for the larger screen. All week both my readers rested in my lap so I don't see the one handed operation as an issue. Even in bed they were propped up in some form or fashion. I believe it comes down to how many lines on the screen do you prefer.... Ymmv....

JJ

beachboybogart · 08-24-2016, 03:06 PM

Poppaea, my 10" Samsung tablet is much heavier at 540gr. I moved up from a 7" tablet (so I could get more colour magazine on the page), and I use it one-handed on my exercise bike all the time. 230gr. would seem like a breeze.

aceflor · 08-24-2016, 04:10 PM

Well, I was thinking the same Poppaea. Especially since I very often concur to Johannes expertise. BUT... this summer I read on my tolino and on my asus ZenPad 8, and the latter was obviously heavier but still comfortable to use. Anyway, I am keeping my preorder and we shall see...

sparklemotion · 08-24-2016, 04:11 PM

Exciting! I love the bigger screen. I might wait for reviews on here before picking one up, but I love what I see.

EldRick · 08-25-2016, 01:18 PM

I'm guessing that the texture on the back will make the One easier to hold one-handed.

Poppaea · 08-25-2016, 01:42 PM

You might be right. Here is another review where the author says:

"In my short time with the Aura One, I can confirm that despite its size, it’s comfortable to hold one-handed, thanks to minimal weight and a pleasantly texturized rubber back."

OMG how am I to survive the suspense?

08-24-2016, 08:23 AM	#233
oren64 I need a chapter break Posts: 4,042 Karma: 56058267 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Israel Device: Kobo Glo	Kobo Aura One test review (in German). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFtQX2T8Fk4 Last edited by oren64; 08-24-2016 at 11:20 AM.

08-24-2016, 03:06 PM	#236
beachboybogart Connoisseur Posts: 67 Karma: 246 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Kobo Aura, and older devices lounging in my bookcase.	Poppaea, my 10" Samsung tablet is much heavier at 540gr. I moved up from a 7" tablet (so I could get more colour magazine on the page), and I use it one-handed on my exercise bike all the time. 230gr. would seem like a breeze. Last edited by beachboybogart; 08-24-2016 at 04:21 PM.

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08-23-2016, 03:21 PM	#226
aceflor Wizard Posts: 3,472 Karma: 48036360 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: where the sun lives, or so they say Device: Pocketbook Era, Pocketbook Inkpad 4, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Scribe	I did pre-order it. But as the first pre-order batch at fnac.es seems to be already sold out, I will receive it between September 8th and 10th according to the confirmation email. That's OK though, perfect actually, I can read the first reviews here and decide over the week-end if I keep the order or cancel it. I never even thought a second to get the Oasis when it came out, and still don't, but this Aura One appealed to me immediately ! I just hope it is not that huge and even more important, not that heavy.

08-23-2016, 03:22 PM	#227
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,464 Karma: 59592133 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	Moderator Notice Please feel free to disagree with a person's opinions, or dispute their facts or data, providing you do so politely. Likewise, please address your criticisms to those opinions, facts and data rather than the person. Refer to MobileRead's Guidelines , specifically the full text of the very first item. When posting, your attention to the Guidelines is required.

08-24-2016, 02:58 PM	#234
Poppaea Lucifer's Bat Posts: 2,577 Karma: 20638583 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth/Berlin Device: Kobo Libra Colour	I don't know how much ya all understood, the review being in German. In a nutshell: I actually likes it, but complains about the PDF handling and says it is tiresome to hold for one handed reading, something about the balance not being right. I am a bit torn between thinking: Bummer! Or just ignoring it because how you hold your reader is so personal, with so many factors to consider like hand size, cover or not etc. Any thoughts anyone?

08-24-2016, 04:10 PM	#237
aceflor Wizard Posts: 3,472 Karma: 48036360 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: where the sun lives, or so they say Device: Pocketbook Era, Pocketbook Inkpad 4, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Scribe	Well, I was thinking the same Poppaea. Especially since I very often concur to Johannes expertise. BUT... this summer I read on my tolino and on my asus ZenPad 8, and the latter was obviously heavier but still comfortable to use. Anyway, I am keeping my preorder and we shall see...

08-24-2016, 04:11 PM	#238
sparklemotion dangerous when cornered Posts: 1,864 Karma: 22891237 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Device: Kobo H2O, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Paperwhite	Exciting! I love the bigger screen. I might wait for reviews on here before picking one up, but I love what I see.

08-25-2016, 01:18 PM	#239
EldRick Evangelist Posts: 470 Karma: 112801 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Aura H2O (i86, M96C, Mini&Glo, PRS-950, STR, K-Touch, K-DX, K-3)	I'm guessing that the texture on the back will make the One easier to hold one-handed.

08-25-2016, 01:42 PM	#240
Poppaea Lucifer's Bat Posts: 2,577 Karma: 20638583 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth/Berlin Device: Kobo Libra Colour	You might be right. Here is another review where the author says: "In my short time with the Aura One, I can confirm that despite its size, it’s comfortable to hold one-handed, thanks to minimal weight and a pleasantly texturized rubber back." OMG how am I to survive the suspense?