Any news on when KOBO ereader will be at walmart? - Page 14

rcentros · 09-04-2018, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Barbara1955

What?? Its 4 Years Old!!

No. The Aura (Edition 2) first came out in September, 2016. So it's two years old. The original Aura came out in 2013, so it's now five years old — but it's not the one Walmart is selling.

From the Kobo Wiki ...

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Kobo Aura Edition 2

The Kobo Aura Edition 2 was released with the Kobo Aura One in September 2016 as "a refreshed version of a beloved classic".[6] It has a 6-inch E Ink Carta display with a resolution of 1024×768 at 212 ppi. The exterior styling is similar to the Kobo Aura One. Unlike the original Kobo Aura, there is no MicroSD slot. The specifications are otherwise similar to the original Kobo Aura.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobo_e...Aura_Edition_2

Barbara1955 · 09-04-2018, 12:51 AM

Still old & behind the times.. No reason they wont sell New in Walmart...

DuckieTigger · 09-04-2018, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by rcentros

At this point, instead of linking my "Walmart" Kobo account and my Kobo account, I'll probably just erase the Walmart one. No reason to have both.

If you shop regularly at Walmart an account has other benefits than being linkable to Kobo. Scan your receipt with the app and it automatically price matches with other stores in the area. Using Vudu with Walmart account and scanning a receipt with a purchased movie will add a digital copy to the Vudu account (on the ones that say Vudu on them). In the case of DVDs that have Vudu and UV digital copies oftentimes you get an HD upgrade for free. Scanning the receipt will add the SD version to Vudu often still allowing the UV version to be redeemed on top of that. Individually they each would be SD only, stacked they go to HD.

lkmiller · 09-04-2018, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Barbara1955

Still old & behind the times.. No reason they wont sell New in Walmart...

It's Walmart. Makes sense to sell the lowest price current model there.

@DuckieTigger
I forgot about Vudu being Walmart.

Wearever · 09-04-2018, 04:00 PM

I saw at the Walmart in my area had space set up for Walmart e books and a display that could hold two devices. It also said Kobo Aura 2 for $99 and a Samsung for $189. I have no idea what that's about ? Only the signs for the devices were there .

HLS · 09-04-2018, 07:21 PM

Well, old or not I like my 99$ Aura edition 2 its a birthday(today) gift to myself. I would have bought the Clara if it was at the store. I have no patience for mail ordering. I go the leather case for it today and love it. I love how thin it is even with the case

HLS · 09-04-2018, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rcentros

No. The Aura (Edition 2) first came out in September, 2016. So it's two years old. The original Aura came out in 2013, so it's now five years old — but it's not the one Walmart is selling.

From the Kobo Wiki ...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobo_e...Aura_Edition_2

For a 2 year old device I find the screen better than my Oasis, Nook and Paperwhite.

rcentros · 09-04-2018, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kcladyz

Well, old or not I like my 99$ Aura edition 2 its a birthday(today) gift to myself. I would have bought the Clara if it was at the store. I have no patience for mail ordering. I go the leather case for it today and love it. I love how thin it is even with the case

I'll have to see if they've got one on display now. I knew they were pretty small just by looking at the case (which they did have on display).

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Originally Posted by kcladyz

For a 2 year old device I find the screen better than my Oasis, Nook and Paperwhite.

Well, the Paperwhite (for one) is older than the Aura (Edition 2). Someone needs to take Amazon to task for selling such an "old" reader. (Never mind that it's the best-selling reader in the world. It's "old!")

(Off soap box now.)

I'm glad you like the Aura. Once I divest myself of some of my older eReaders, I think I'm going to try a newer, front-lit one again (maybe the Aura or Clara (or Glo HD) or even the Nook Glowlight 3 or Kindle Voyage). I've got to believe I can somehow overcome the "floating font" issue my eyes seem to have them. The Tolino Page with its low resolution E-Carta display shows me that the E-Carta screens are definitely a big step up from the Pearl ones.

HLS · 09-04-2018, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rcentros

I'll have to see if they've got one on display now. I knew they were pretty small just by looking at the case (which they did have on display).

Well, the Paperwhite (for one) is older than the Aura (Edition 2). Someone needs to take Amazon to task for selling such an "old" reader. (Never mind that it's the best-selling reader in the world. It's "old!")

(Off soap box now.)

I'm glad you like the Aura. Once I divest myself of some of my older eReaders, I think I'm going to try a newer, front-lit one again (maybe the Aura or Clara (or Glo HD) or even the Nook Glowlight 3 or Kindle Voyage). I've got to believe I can somehow overcome the "floating font" issue my eyes seem to have them. The Tolino Page with its low resolution E-Carta display shows me that the E-Carta screens are definitely a big step up from the Pearl ones.

I am hoping they will have a paperwhite refresh this year. Remember the leaked photo that came out a few months ago? Looked a lot like maybe a larger screen paperwhite??? In my city only 2 stores sell the kobo and its on display. Took me forever to find the other store that had the sleepcase. The case is sweet. Soft leather. The device is super compact and light even in the case. Great to put in your pocket.

Barbara1955 · 09-05-2018, 01:52 AM

Yes the PW IS Old that why they turned into Cr*p They like fords always Broken down! Why I switched to Kobo.

[I can down Fords all I want to since I own & drive one]

rcentros · 09-05-2018, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Barbara1955

Yes the PW IS Old that why they turned into Cr*p They like fords always Broken down! Why I switched to Kobo.

I'm glad you like your Kobo. I like my OLD Kobos, Sonys, Kindles, Nooks, EZ-Reader, Jetbooks, Tolino and ... I guess that's about it. Fortunately no one is forcing me to pick one (and only one). I can like them all.

Tony1988 · 09-05-2018, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Barbara1955

Still old & behind the times.. No reason they wont sell New in Walmart...

Thats a bizzare way to look at it. The Aura One is also two years old and both have comfort pro light, the Aura One has a 7.8 in screen as well as a flash bezel. The Amazon Oasis doesn't have a comfort light and smaller screen. So i really don't see how any of todays 2 year old ereaders are behind the times. Lol Ereader tech has pretty much remianed the same for years. The only thing is a bit better resolutions, comfort light l, and water proofing.

lkmiller · 09-05-2018, 10:42 AM

Yeah, the only currently sold ereader that's really old specs-wise is the basic Kindle.

Barbara1955 · 09-05-2018, 11:23 AM

I don't need old already have the Aura I need New ... Not buying old 212 ppi when I can buy 300 ppi Buying an Aura 2nd ed is Not an improvement to me.

Tony1988 · 09-05-2018, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbara1955

I don't need old already have the Aura I need New ... Not buying old 212 ppi when I can buy 300 ppi Buying an Aura 2nd ed is Not an improvement to me.

Sure the resolution on the Aura is a bit lower but it's far from inferior to newer 6" ereaders. 300 was in most ereaders 2 years ago. But the difference between 212 and 300 is small. Still the Aura is a very capable reader and the Aura One is better than Kindle Imo. Perhaps another Kobo will come out soon.

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09-04-2018, 12:51 AM	#197
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Still old & behind the times.. No reason they wont sell New in Walmart...

09-04-2018, 04:00 PM	#200
Wearever Wizard Posts: 1,063 Karma: 10944084 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New England Device: Oasis 2,Voyage, Kindlle hdx 8.9, Ipad mini 4. Air 2	I saw at the Walmart in my area had space set up for Walmart e books and a display that could hold two devices. It also said Kobo Aura 2 for $99 and a Samsung for $189. I have no idea what that's about ? Only the signs for the devices were there .

09-04-2018, 07:21 PM	#201
HLS Wizard Posts: 2,133 Karma: 16342480 Join Date: May 2017 Device: Sage, Scribe, Boox Note 2 Plus, iPad Pros and Samsungs S6,S7,S8	Well, old or not I like my 99$ Aura edition 2 its a birthday(today) gift to myself. I would have bought the Clara if it was at the store. I have no patience for mail ordering. I go the leather case for it today and love it. I love how thin it is even with the case

09-05-2018, 01:52 AM	#205
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Yes the PW IS Old that why they turned into Cr*p They like fords always Broken down! Why I switched to Kobo. [I can down Fords all I want to since I own & drive one]

09-05-2018, 10:42 AM	#208
lkmiller Laura Posts: 1,543 Karma: 23597272 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Kobo Sage, Kobo Elipsa, Nook Glowlight 4 Plus, Kindle Oasis 2	Yeah, the only currently sold ereader that's really old specs-wise is the basic Kindle.

09-05-2018, 11:23 AM	#209
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	I don't need old already have the Aura I need New ... Not buying old 212 ppi when I can buy 300 ppi Buying an Aura 2nd ed is Not an improvement to me.