Kobo E-reader Videos - Page 2

LDBoblo · 04-01-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

You could say the same about Ferrari cars. The fact that many people consider them to be overpriced and a waste of money does not mean that there isn't a market for them at the price that they do sell for.

So you're likening low-grade hardware and software to a sports car. Nice.

HarryT · 04-01-2010, 12:53 PM

Thank you. I thought so.

MaggieScratch · 04-01-2010, 01:00 PM

Repeating what I said in another thread: I think Kobo is not so much trying to offer a super-duper new reading device as to provide a device tied to their ecosystem for those who prefer eInk. Since they already offer free software for many smartphones, Bluetooth connectivity is not a bad way to go, and way cheaper to put in a device than wifi or 3G.

In other words, this is a device for those who will use the Kobo ecosystem, as the Kindle is the device for those using the Amazon ecosystem, and nook for those who use the B&N ecosystem.

I think Kobo plans to make their money selling books, not liseuses.

Logseman · 04-02-2010, 11:09 AM

The coming of such a device, in the lowest tier of prices, might be the first spear broken in the direction you're pointing, LDoblo. I don't think the $50 dedicated eReader is too far away.

SensualPoet · 04-03-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MaggieScratch

Since they already offer free software for many smartphones, Bluetooth connectivity is not a bad way to go, and way cheaper to put in a device than wifi or 3G.

Bluetooth is ok as far as transferring (free) between a smartphone and the reader. But it's no substitute for the convenience of 3G delivery or wifi. But, as you note, it's a lower cost option and ties their platforms together elegantly.

I'm still fussing over the lack of a dictionary. It's a very very nice feature to have. And I don't get why non-drm mobi is not supported.

MaggieScratch · 04-05-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SensualPoet

Bluetooth is ok as far as transferring (free) between a smartphone and the reader. But it's no substitute for the convenience of 3G delivery or wifi. But, as you note, it's a lower cost option and ties their platforms together elegantly.

I wonder if you can sync your bookmarks? That is, read on your Koboreader, sync with your phone, and pick up on your phone where you left off?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensualPoet

I'm still fussing over the lack of a dictionary. It's a very very nice feature to have. And I don't get why non-drm mobi is not supported.

Forgot to mention this: I would imagine non-drm Mobi is not supported because Kobo doesn't sell mobi, only ePub. I am curious if sideloading books purchased from other retailers is possible.

DaleDe · 04-05-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LDBoblo

$149 is still about 3x higher than what this class of device should be fetching.

the lowest price 6" device with e-INK on the planet, and still too high for you by a factor of 3. Clearly you are not the target market.

Dale

nboshart · 04-05-2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MaggieScratch

I am curious if sideloading books purchased from other retailers is possible.

They've said it's compatible with any Adobe DRM'd book and any non-DRM'd ePub.

$150 is a low price, as low as the tech is right now, anyway. We'll probably someday get a $20 iPad, and that's what it will be worth as the tech gets better and cheaper. Apparently $150 is cost, as well.

Logseman · 04-05-2010, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleDe

the lowest price 6" device with e-INK on the planet, and still too high for you by a factor of 3. Clearly you are not the target market.

Dale

Actually it's not the cheapest. Here we have another Netronix EB600 clone with a firmware only capable for PDF's selling for 80 euro:
http://www.zebook.com/librairie/ouvr...nky-par-zebook

Godzil · 04-05-2010, 07:21 PM

This is not an EB600 but an EB100 (aka S3C2410@200Mhz + 64MB Flash + 16MB RAM) like the original Cybook Gen3 back in 2007

DaleDe · 04-05-2010, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logseman

Actually it's not the cheapest. Here we have another Netronix EB600 clone with a firmware only capable for PDF's selling for 80 euro:
http://www.zebook.com/librairie/ouvr...nky-par-zebook

I wonder it they dug those up in a warehouse somewhere. That particular one hasn't been made new for well over a year. However, I stand corrected. You can buy and obsolete one cheaper.

Dale

ficbot · 04-05-2010, 08:50 PM

If anybody has any questions about the Kobo reader, I got a loaner unit today and have a week to play around with it before I have to send it back. The PR rep was very nice and will happily answer any questions.

SensualPoet · 04-05-2010, 09:24 PM

First question is ... can we meet for lunch so I can play with it too?

ficbot · 04-05-2010, 09:45 PM

LOL I only have it for a week. He told me I could do whatever I wanted with it except go on TV...

pholy · 04-05-2010, 09:54 PM

How fast can we organise a Toronto meet-up? ...

I can be not busy some day...

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04-01-2010, 12:53 PM	#17
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Thank you. I thought so.

04-01-2010, 01:00 PM	#18
MaggieScratch Has got to the black veil Posts: 542 Karma: 2144168 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Device: Kobo Aura One, Kindle Paperwhite 2	Repeating what I said in another thread: I think Kobo is not so much trying to offer a super-duper new reading device as to provide a device tied to their ecosystem for those who prefer eInk. Since they already offer free software for many smartphones, Bluetooth connectivity is not a bad way to go, and way cheaper to put in a device than wifi or 3G. In other words, this is a device for those who will use the Kobo ecosystem, as the Kindle is the device for those using the Amazon ecosystem, and nook for those who use the B&N ecosystem. I think Kobo plans to make their money selling books, not liseuses.

04-02-2010, 11:09 AM	#19
Logseman Orisa Posts: 2,001 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	The coming of such a device, in the lowest tier of prices, might be the first spear broken in the direction you're pointing, LDoblo. I don't think the $50 dedicated eReader is too far away.

04-05-2010, 07:21 PM	#25
Godzil a pthread?? where? where? Posts: 1,763 Karma: 30462 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere in EU Device: Newton MessagePad 2100, and only this	This is not an EB600 but an EB100 (aka S3C2410@200Mhz + 64MB Flash + 16MB RAM) like the original Cybook Gen3 back in 2007

04-05-2010, 08:50 PM	#27
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	If anybody has any questions about the Kobo reader, I got a loaner unit today and have a week to play around with it before I have to send it back. The PR rep was very nice and will happily answer any questions.

04-05-2010, 09:24 PM	#28
SensualPoet Wizard Posts: 2,302 Karma: 2607151 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite, Asus ZenPad 3, Kobo Glo	First question is ... can we meet for lunch so I can play with it too?

04-05-2010, 09:45 PM	#29
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	LOL I only have it for a week. He told me I could do whatever I wanted with it except go on TV...

04-05-2010, 09:54 PM	#30
pholy Booklegger Posts: 1,801 Karma: 7999816 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Device: BeBook(1 & 2010), PEZ, PRS-505, Kobo BT, PRS-T1, Playbook, Kobo Touch	How fast can we organise a Toronto meet-up? ... I can be not busy some day...