Next model kobo? Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 - Page 4

chrisridd · 03-09-2017, 02:17 AM

I agree it sounds like they had two test units, each with a different eMMC supplier. Hard to tell though, as "Equipment Under Test" doesn't really indicate the number...

eMMC is decently fast, if I remember from the KA1 reviews.

The battery is 1500mAh. What's that like compared to other Kobos? (Our wiki's light on this level of detail.)

PeterT · 03-09-2017, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisridd

The battery is 1500mAh. What's that like compared to other Kobos? (Our wiki's light on this level of detail.)

I was thinking it would be worthwhile adding FCC IDs to the Wiki along with the battery info from the FCC reports.

booklover6 · 03-09-2017, 08:13 AM

I'm hoping it means 2 models!

chrisridd · 03-09-2017, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterT

I was thinking it would be worthwhile adding FCC IDs to the Wiki along with the battery info from the FCC reports.

I've added everything back to the Mini. Kind of boring - everything so far has a 1500mAh battery except for the KA1 (1200) and Mini (1000).

chrisridd · 03-09-2017, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

I'm hoping it means 2 models!

Two models would require 2 separate FCC tests and codes, so I don't think so! Though the Aura did come out with two different coloured cases, I guess that was irrelevant to the testing so there was still just one test and code.

booklover6 · 03-09-2017, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisridd

Two models would require 2 separate FCC tests and codes, so I don't think so! Though the Aura did come out with two different coloured cases, I guess that was irrelevant to the testing so there was still just one test and code.

Thanks for shattering my hopes and dreams.

I hope the new device will have some features to tempt me. I don't need a new device, but I do have a birthday approaching, so there's my excuse.

chrisridd · 03-09-2017, 10:08 AM

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Thanks for shattering my hopes and dreams.

You're welcome

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Originally Posted by booklover6

I hope the new device will have some features to tempt me. I don't need a new device, but I do have a birthday approaching, so there's my excuse.

I was due to get the KA1 for my last birthday but it has never been in stock long enough... So maybe this one especially with a proper battery? And if they make enough of them?

booklover6 · 03-09-2017, 12:42 PM

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You're welcome

I was due to get the KA1 for my last birthday but it has never been in stock long enough... So maybe this one especially with a proper battery? And if they make enough of them?

Best bet might be to pre-order.

Can't wait to see the specs!

chrisridd · 03-09-2017, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

Best bet might be to pre-order.

Can't wait to see the specs!

Please have a flush bezel, please have a flush bezel, please have a flush bezel!

With the KA1 the rather different new screen proved to be hard to make consistently, so pre-ordering that was risky. Pre-ordering the new H2O could be safer.

I also forgot that Kobo were promising a voucher to Sainsbury's ex-customers for a few £ off one of the new ereaders. Kobo seem to have forgotten about that voucher too, though maybe when the ereaders are actually available the vouchers will arrive...

booklover6 · 03-09-2017, 04:41 PM

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Please have a flush bezel, please have a flush bezel, please have a flush bezel!

I want that, too! And as small and thin as possible.

jbennion · 03-09-2017, 04:56 PM

This is a bit OT, but I am learning how lucky I am to have a KA1! Which I absolutely love! By far my favorite eReader I've ever had. Some people complain it's too big; I love the size, I think it's perfect. I do not like the battery drain issue, however. I don't mind charging it every two weeks, but lately, it's every 2-3 days, whether I use it or not.

surquizu · 03-09-2017, 06:20 PM

In firmware v. 4.3.8945 kobo has removed the reference to the aura H2O Edition 2 !

JSWolf · 03-09-2017, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

I want that, too! And as small and thin as possible.

No. I do not want the H2O Edition 2 to be like the Aura One with a weaker battery just to make a lighter thinner device. I like the battery life I get from the H2O. I don't want any less of a battery life for the new H2O.

koboy · 03-09-2017, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by surquizu

In firmware v. 4.3.8945 kobo has removed the reference to the aura H2O Edition 2 !

the genie is already out of the bottle for what it's worth.

best wishes koboy

booklover6 · 03-09-2017, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

No. I do not want the H2O Edition 2 to be like the Aura One with a weaker battery just to make a lighter thinner device. I like the battery life I get from the H2O. I don't want any less of a battery life for the new H2O.

Good point, I also don't want it to be all lopsided like the Oasis. So, in amendment, I hope it will be as small and thin as it can be (don't care about weight) without sacrificing battery life, or having a nightmare of a shape!

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03-09-2017, 02:17 AM	#46
chrisridd Guru Posts: 977 Karma: 2209358 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London, UK Device: Kobo Aura, Kobo Aura ONE, PocketBook InkPad Color 3	I agree it sounds like they had two test units, each with a different eMMC supplier. Hard to tell though, as "Equipment Under Test" doesn't really indicate the number... eMMC is decently fast, if I remember from the KA1 reviews. The battery is 1500mAh. What's that like compared to other Kobos? (Our wiki's light on this level of detail.)

03-09-2017, 08:13 AM	#48
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'm hoping it means 2 models!

03-09-2017, 04:56 PM	#56
jbennion Member Posts: 23 Karma: 17972 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Sony reader PRS-650	This is a bit OT, but I am learning how lucky I am to have a KA1! Which I absolutely love! By far my favorite eReader I've ever had. Some people complain it's too big; I love the size, I think it's perfect. I do not like the battery drain issue, however. I don't mind charging it every two weeks, but lately, it's every 2-3 days, whether I use it or not.

03-09-2017, 06:20 PM	#57
surquizu Evangelist Posts: 411 Karma: 902071 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Zaragoza (Spain) Device: prs-505, kobo auraHD, kobo auraH2O, kobo Glo HD, kobo aura ONE	In firmware v. 4.3.8945 kobo has removed the reference to the aura H2O Edition 2 !