Mini Do you think that they will make a Mini Glo? - Page 2

paola · 04-30-2013, 03:17 AM

don't know if they will, but if they do come up with something like this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by murg

It looks like they are end-of-lifeing the current Mini, the price has dropped in half in multiple countries.

This means one of two things: they are either killing off the Mini, or they are bringing out a better one.

The only real features that can be added to the Mini are: higher resolution screen, Glo, and a micro-SD card.

I'd stock on it for friends too!

TechniSol · 04-30-2013, 04:04 AM

I'd like to see a Mini-Glo with the SDHC & a higher resolution screen, but they'd really sell me if they'd allow for a global landscape mode!

With a smaller display a landscape mode could come in very handy.

samhy · 04-30-2013, 05:13 AM

I used to think, and to voice it very clearly too

, that a Mini Glo would be my eReader of choice. I'm all for avoiding to have several devices to do one thing.

However with the launch of the Aura, the idea of having a small eReader I wouldn't worry too much about that I could carry everywhere AND having a bigger one with frontlit to read at home starts to make its way in my mind.

Now, I'm confused

simplyparticular · 04-30-2013, 07:41 AM

I would have already bought the Kobo mini if it had a light. I loved my Cybook Opus, and still kick myself for trading it in for the discount on the T1 - should have just paid for the new battery.

mr_nihilism · 04-30-2013, 01:45 PM

My guess is if Kobo could keep the costs down enough to be very competitive. Maybe introduce it with all the same technical specs (or pretty darn close) as the original, but with glo.

And thus Mini Glo was born.

Lunchtray · 04-30-2013, 02:08 PM

Kobo Mini w Glo, Higher res screen AND the faster processor of the GLOs and you'd have me sold. I could take or leave the SD Card slot.

6charlong · 04-30-2013, 07:41 PM

Would it sync with the larger Kobos? (My cell phone is unreadable outdoors and I prefer eInk anyway.)

Just wondering. I'd buy a Mini Glo anyway.

davidfor · 04-30-2013, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6charlong

Would it sync with the larger Kobos? (My cell phone is unreadable outdoors and I prefer eInk anyway.)

Probably. All the current Kobo ereaders use the same firmware. That will allow the kepub to sync via the Kobo servers.

John F · 05-01-2013, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidfor

Probably. All the current Kobo ereaders use the same firmware. That will allow the kepub to sync via the Kobo servers.

It does look different, though.

Looking at my Glo vs screen captures from the Aura, they look pretty different. The main screen, shelves, library, menus on the book, ...

davidfor · 05-01-2013, 09:42 AM

The interface looks different, but the underlying code is the same. And even if it isn't, Kobo already sync the books between the devices and apps on Android and iOS devices.

John F · 05-01-2013, 09:46 AM

Sorry, david, I missed the context of your post, I only read "All the current Kobo ereaders use the same firmware".

paola · 05-02-2013, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murg

It looks like they are end-of-lifeing the current Mini, the price has dropped in half in multiple countries.

This means one of two things: they are either killing off the Mini, or they are bringing out a better one.

The only real features that can be added to the Mini are: higher resolution screen, Glo, and a micro-SD card.

for anyone in the UK, there is a seller on ebay that is offering the Mini at £39.99 including poastage and packaging: I got one last night (present) and now it looks like five more have been sold - put the announcement here.

80224 · 05-02-2013, 03:41 PM

I was reading Kobo Mini in bed last night with the bedroom lights on. I dozed off for a few hours. When i woke up the lights were still on. So I support Mini Glo. I like reading KM in bed - its very light; KM lies securely in one hand (i have small hands); there are no folds and dips as with a bound physical book. I think the dictionary/definition pop-up screen could be bigger. Touchscreen is sensitive - I am still getting used to tapping the right spot accurately.

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04-30-2013, 04:04 AM	#17
TechniSol GranPohbah-Fezzes r cool! Posts: 1,056 Karma: 3151024 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Nook STRs, Kobo Touch, Kobo Glo	I'd like to see a Mini-Glo with the SDHC & a higher resolution screen, but they'd really sell me if they'd allow for a global landscape mode! With a smaller display a landscape mode could come in very handy.

04-30-2013, 05:13 AM	#18
samhy Wizard Posts: 1,821 Karma: 9503859 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: France Device: (Sony (J) PRS 650), Kobo Mini, Kobo Glo HD (broken), Kobo Clara BW	I used to think, and to voice it very clearly too , that a Mini Glo would be my eReader of choice. I'm all for avoiding to have several devices to do one thing. However with the launch of the Aura, the idea of having a small eReader I wouldn't worry too much about that I could carry everywhere AND having a bigger one with frontlit to read at home starts to make its way in my mind. Now, I'm confused

04-30-2013, 07:41 AM	#19
simplyparticular Guru Posts: 610 Karma: 1395952 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Device: Oasis 3 & GlowLight 4	I would have already bought the Kobo mini if it had a light. I loved my Cybook Opus, and still kick myself for trading it in for the discount on the T1 - should have just paid for the new battery.

04-30-2013, 01:45 PM	#20
mr_nihilism Always been the caretaker Posts: 479 Karma: 1406369 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Device: Aura H2O, PW2	My guess is if Kobo could keep the costs down enough to be very competitive. Maybe introduce it with all the same technical specs (or pretty darn close) as the original, but with glo. And thus Mini Glo was born.

04-30-2013, 02:08 PM	#21
Lunchtray Connoisseur Posts: 78 Karma: 107708 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: Kobo Glo, Kobo Touch, Kobo Gen 1	Kobo Mini w Glo, Higher res screen AND the faster processor of the GLOs and you'd have me sold. I could take or leave the SD Card slot.

04-30-2013, 07:41 PM	#22
6charlong friendly lurker Posts: 896 Karma: 2436026 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: US Device: Kindle, nook, Apple and Kobo	Would it sync with the larger Kobos? (My cell phone is unreadable outdoors and I prefer eInk anyway.) Just wondering. I'd buy a Mini Glo anyway.

05-01-2013, 09:42 AM	#25
davidfor Grand Sorcerer Posts: 24,905 Karma: 47303824 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kobo:Touch,Glo, AuraH2O, GloHD,AuraONE, ClaraHD, Libra H2O; tolinoepos	The interface looks different, but the underlying code is the same. And even if it isn't, Kobo already sync the books between the devices and apps on Android and iOS devices.

05-01-2013, 09:46 AM	#26
John F Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,861 Karma: 70186493 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo Clara 2E	Sorry, david, I missed the context of your post, I only read "All the current Kobo ereaders use the same firmware".

05-02-2013, 03:41 PM	#28
80224 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2013 Device: Kobo	I was reading Kobo Mini in bed last night with the bedroom lights on. I dozed off for a few hours. When i woke up the lights were still on. So I support Mini Glo. I like reading KM in bed - its very light; KM lies securely in one hand (i have small hands); there are no folds and dips as with a bound physical book. I think the dictionary/definition pop-up screen could be bigger. Touchscreen is sensitive - I am still getting used to tapping the right spot accurately.

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