Touch So How Is Everyone Liking Theirs? - Page 2

Byron4120 · 06-24-2011, 08:15 PM

I like it very much -- For straight reading it does an excellent job. I'm new to KOBO & have been trying out all kinds of things -- So I have "learned" not to open things in two aps at a time (possible foul up of database) -- I suspect the next update in firmware will bring in Fonts, Dictionary, Highlights etc. for all documents, making life better for people who use these things. One thing I really appreciate is the great range in type size. Typically I try to place a full page on the screen (compared with original hardcopy).

Hardware wise it is a very good mix -- Wifi issues I suspect are do to a number of tuning factors for wpa, security & possibly the radio. Software started a little rough, is pretty good now & I sure soon will be enhanced with desired features and robustness of the environment. I do like the slim form factor with minimal edges and thickness.

SensualPoet · 06-24-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by robko

I have to say I am LOVING my KT. I have all 3 versions of the Kobo and the jump from the Wifi to the Touch is bigger than the jump from Original to Wifi.

Yup, I agree. Over time, the Reading Life feature is going to make the earlier Kobos obsolete.

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Originally Posted by siraks

i got mine 930 am june 10th when chapters opened and have experienced ZERO problems. this device is fast and i never have to double tap or double swipe. i still though sometimes swipe the wrong way lol.

You beat me by 11 hours ... got mine that Friday night at 8:30 before the store closed. I haven't any "problems" but I'm also tolerant of brand new devices; certainly no show-stoppers so far and I am extremely impressed at how attentive Kobo is to making firmware adjustments so early on. Plus, it's unheard of how active Kobo developers (not marketing spinsters) are in this forum. Bravo!

Nanopr · 06-24-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SensualPoet

Plus, it's unheard of how active Kobo developers (not marketing spinsters) are in this forum. Bravo!

I agree 100% with this statement. I'm considering upgrading my PRS-600 and this has really impressed me about Kobo.

MorganM · 06-24-2011, 09:20 PM

Sounds like a good ereader lol. Kobo are actually sending me a new wifi as my other one has died and I will return it to them. So I dunno if I should bother buying a touch now...

Suzanna · 06-25-2011, 12:36 AM

I *love* my Kobo Touch. And the battery is lasting forever. That definitely wasn't the case with the KO and K WiFi.

Atilla · 06-25-2011, 12:53 AM

I was wondering if the models with the white front frame have the rubberized coating like the black models?

I think I prefer a solid plastic frame without any coating on it.

TedJ · 06-25-2011, 04:31 AM

Good question. I have the white/silver model on it's way to me and hope to see it in the next 3-4 days. I was thinking about the black model, but the reports of it being a bit of a fingerprint magnet was enough to turn me off the idea.

FJames · 06-25-2011, 11:45 AM

I have had both black and white Kobo models previously, but I settled on black for the Kobo Touch. The contrast just looks better with a dark background surrounding the screen.

It's an interesting optical illusion you can easily see if you put the black and white models side by side: the black model looks like it has better screen contrast, when they are actually identical. The white bezel is much whiter than even the new Pearl screen, which makes the screen background look like a darker grey by comparison. Even side by side, your eye insists that the screen of the black model has a lighter grey background.

While it may be an optical illusion, there is a practical effect. Because the black bezel is much darker than the screen, your brain automatically sees the shade of the screen background as "white", making the contrast to the dark text clearer. If you introduce a confusing brighter white bezel into your field of view, that becomes the perceived "white" level, reducing the apparent contrast between the dark text and the medium grey background.

46jimbo · 06-25-2011, 12:14 PM

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I was thinking about the black model, but the reports of it being a bit of a fingerprint magnet was enough to turn me off the idea.

Fingerprints are not a problem on the black model. There is a rubberized type of finish to the bezel - not high gloss. You won't see a thing unless you are eating KFC while you read.

Atilla · 06-25-2011, 12:43 PM

I was able to see both white and black one at Chapters today.

I have oily skin and I hate the marks on my rubberized finished mouse and keyboard.

So I am the proud owner of a white/silver Kobo touch today

joshmosh · 06-26-2011, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 46jimbo

Fingerprints are not a problem on the black model. There is a rubberized type of finish to the bezel - not high gloss. You won't see a thing unless you are eating KFC while you read.

I have a black and there is a fingerprint problem -- and not just when eating KFC. Although I think it isn't bad enough to not take the white over black if you like black, because as stated it does give the appearance of greater screen contrast as well as just looks really sleek! I definitely has a better "feel" to it being rubberized, and seems to be more durable. The original Kobo finish was very easy to scratch despite being a hard plastic and didn't feel as good quality.

SensualPoet · 06-26-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by joshmosh

I have a black and there is a fingerprint problem -- and not just when eating KFC. Although I think it isn't bad enough to not take the white over black if you like black, because as stated it does give the appearance of greater screen contrast as well as just looks really sleek! I definitely has a better "feel" to it being rubberized, and seems to be more durable. The original Kobo finish was very easy to scratch despite being a hard plastic and didn't feel as good quality.

Good summary -- that's my experience with the Kobo Touch black. I had wanted the white with blue back but it's not being sold by Chapters in Canada and I didn't want to wait till supplies started to arrive at Best Buy this weekend.

I really like the white finish of the Original Kobo and the Kobo WiFi and I have not noticed any scratching in my normal use (I have yet to buy a cover or case as the $30 Roots slip covers are attractive but too pricey for me).

With three Kobo ereaders, I admit the black was chosen so I would spot it easily in the stack

Benjamin Buford · 06-26-2011, 01:38 PM

To anyone who might be interested: I opened a poll with the question "Which bezel colour for most comfortable reading?". Vote if you wish

TonyToews · 06-28-2011, 12:10 AM

I love the Touch. Much faster than the Wireless. Sluggishness and flicker when doing page turns is almost gone. Still a bit but much better.

I'm quite happy I bought it. I have a few irritating issues but they're nothing major.

Wildgift · 06-28-2011, 12:43 AM

Mine just arrived. It downloaded the update, found my wifi (but g, not n band; hmm) and is just a joy to use so far. I had a kindle 2 and this blows it out of the water. So far, it's otherwise great.

One user interface thing: No heart symbol when the books are viewed as covers 6 to a page, so I was confused as to how to add to a shortlist. The heart is present in the other views.

This thing is great, and I'm looking forward to the tweaks to things like fonts--They need to lose the bigger, bigger, bigger thing and let you see what it looks like.

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06-24-2011, 08:15 PM	#16
Byron4120 Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 24 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: State of Washington Device: KOBO Touch	I like it very much -- For straight reading it does an excellent job. I'm new to KOBO & have been trying out all kinds of things -- So I have "learned" not to open things in two aps at a time (possible foul up of database) -- I suspect the next update in firmware will bring in Fonts, Dictionary, Highlights etc. for all documents, making life better for people who use these things. One thing I really appreciate is the great range in type size. Typically I try to place a full page on the screen (compared with original hardcopy). Hardware wise it is a very good mix -- Wifi issues I suspect are do to a number of tuning factors for wpa, security & possibly the radio. Software started a little rough, is pretty good now & I sure soon will be enhanced with desired features and robustness of the environment. I do like the slim form factor with minimal edges and thickness.

06-24-2011, 09:20 PM	#19
MorganM Fanatic Posts: 563 Karma: 1089963 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra H2o	Sounds like a good ereader lol. Kobo are actually sending me a new wifi as my other one has died and I will return it to them. So I dunno if I should bother buying a touch now...

06-25-2011, 12:36 AM	#20
Suzanna Living in the past Posts: 432 Karma: 6011289 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Arc	I love my Kobo Touch. And the battery is lasting forever. That definitely wasn't the case with the KO and K WiFi.

06-25-2011, 12:53 AM	#21
Atilla Addict Posts: 225 Karma: 619496 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kindle 3, Kindle 3 3G, Kobo Touch, Playbook,Kobo Clara HD,Kobo Libra 2	I was wondering if the models with the white front frame have the rubberized coating like the black models? I think I prefer a solid plastic frame without any coating on it.

06-25-2011, 04:31 AM	#22
TedJ Groupie Posts: 189 Karma: 86778 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia Device: Kobo Touch	Good question. I have the white/silver model on it's way to me and hope to see it in the next 3-4 days. I was thinking about the black model, but the reports of it being a bit of a fingerprint magnet was enough to turn me off the idea.

06-25-2011, 11:45 AM	#23
FJames Addict Posts: 320 Karma: 320941 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Touch & Aura	I have had both black and white Kobo models previously, but I settled on black for the Kobo Touch. The contrast just looks better with a dark background surrounding the screen. It's an interesting optical illusion you can easily see if you put the black and white models side by side: the black model looks like it has better screen contrast, when they are actually identical. The white bezel is much whiter than even the new Pearl screen, which makes the screen background look like a darker grey by comparison. Even side by side, your eye insists that the screen of the black model has a lighter grey background. While it may be an optical illusion, there is a practical effect. Because the black bezel is much darker than the screen, your brain automatically sees the shade of the screen background as "white", making the contrast to the dark text clearer. If you introduce a confusing brighter white bezel into your field of view, that becomes the perceived "white" level, reducing the apparent contrast between the dark text and the medium grey background.

06-25-2011, 12:43 PM	#25
Atilla Addict Posts: 225 Karma: 619496 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kindle 3, Kindle 3 3G, Kobo Touch, Playbook,Kobo Clara HD,Kobo Libra 2	I was able to see both white and black one at Chapters today. I have oily skin and I hate the marks on my rubberized finished mouse and keyboard. So I am the proud owner of a white/silver Kobo touch today

06-26-2011, 01:38 PM	#28
Benjamin Buford Nameless Being	To anyone who might be interested: I opened a poll with the question "Which bezel colour for most comfortable reading?". Vote if you wish

06-28-2011, 12:10 AM	#29
TonyToews Evangelist Posts: 490 Karma: 351398 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kobo Vox and Glo	I love the Touch. Much faster than the Wireless. Sluggishness and flicker when doing page turns is almost gone. Still a bit but much better. I'm quite happy I bought it. I have a few irritating issues but they're nothing major.

06-28-2011, 12:43 AM	#30
Wildgift Connoisseur Posts: 98 Karma: 829414 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Nook	Mine just arrived. It downloaded the update, found my wifi (but g, not n band; hmm) and is just a joy to use so far. I had a kindle 2 and this blows it out of the water. So far, it's otherwise great. One user interface thing: No heart symbol when the books are viewed as covers 6 to a page, so I was confused as to how to add to a shortlist. The heart is present in the other views. This thing is great, and I'm looking forward to the tweaks to things like fonts--They need to lose the bigger, bigger, bigger thing and let you see what it looks like.

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