New Kobo eReader Clears the FCC, Has Wifi and a 6.8″ Screen - discuss - Page 2

ObtuseAngle · 08-18-2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rps

Now with this upgrade I am wondering if the HD is worth it as it appears that the current HD is being replaced. [...] I just want one I can read during the day and evening, load my books, and last a long time on a battery charge. So now I am more confused about my future purchase ... Thoughts ....

The Aura HD is a very good e-reader, has a very nice e-ink screen and probably fits your stated criteria (screen lighting for evening, e-ink screen for daytime, can load ePub books, has good battery performance). From what I've read (which is partly speculation and limited facts), the Aura H2O may be similar but with added water/sand/dust-proofing - but you'll have some months of waiting until it's available. The possibility of an Android OS (or any other feature) is currently unknown.

There will always be newer model e-readers coming to the market with their own features. It's a matter of deciding what you want and how long you're willing to wait.

tnforpaul45 · 08-18-2014, 10:41 PM

Its time for Kobo to step up to the plate and start really radically innovating. People are not happy with Amazon and its ecosystem. Sony is out. And B&N is just rebranding a Samsung tablet. C'mon Kobo, wow us: amaze us: Stop incrementing and start leaping!

AnemicOak · 08-18-2014, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tnforpaul45

Its time for Kobo to step up to the plate and start really radically innovating.

That can be easier said than done of course.

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People are not happy with Amazon and its ecosystem.

They aren't?

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B&N is just rebranding a Samsung tablet.

For a tablet, yes. From what they've said so far they'll still be doing their own eInk devices. IMO B&N and Kobo should probably stay away from tablets (or do a deal like the B&N/Samsung one) since they don't have the ecosystem to leverage them properly.

pholy · 08-18-2014, 11:07 PM

Well, I guess this explains the $20 off sale. I wonder if I can get the $20 back, since I bought my new Aura HD 29 days ago... Maybe I should find a Chapters ad...

eschwartz · 08-19-2014, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

From what they've said so far they'll still be doing their own eInk devices.

Which new device would this be, again?

ObtuseAngle · 08-19-2014, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

Which new device would this be, again?

The B&N rebranded Samsung tablet: Galaxy 4 Tab Nook
http://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/pre...sung_nook.html

The new B&N eInk device: the newest Nook GlowLight (released a couple of weeks ago)
http://www.nook.com/gb/tablets/nook-glowlight

The upcoming new Kobo ereader (still speculation apart from the FCC filing): Kobo H2O
http://liliputing.com/2014/08/waterp...s-the-fcc.html

rcentros · 08-19-2014, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tnforpaul45

People are not happy with Amazon and its ecosystem.

Some people, I guess. But most Kindle users I know are very happy with their Kindles and the Amazon ecosystem.

ShellShock · 08-19-2014, 06:43 AM

My HD is my favourite reader, so if the H2O is has any improvements on it then I would consider buying. But water resistance is not even on my list of "nice to have" features. Things I would be looking for:

Screen at least as good as the HD (not sure what impact a wacom capacitive screen will have, if that is true).
Faster processor - a given I would say.
More stylish "premium" case design than the HD. Please no more wacky, contoured back, or slippery plastic.
Sensible choice of colours - anything but glossy black. (Pastel) white I like.

I guess if it is waterproof, then it may be a lot more difficult to take apart and re-assemble, for those into that kind of thing.

tubemonkey · 08-19-2014, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rcentros

Some people, I guess. But most Kindle users I know are very happy with their Kindles and the Amazon ecosystem.

No epub for me - I'm a happy Kindle monkey

Anak · 08-19-2014, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

But is the Aura HD better then the Aura H2O?

Must be. This premium ereader is based on a technical reference design from Netronix, who will also manufacturing the reader for Kobo. Just like any other Kobo reader.

Netronix builds also the Tolino Vision, a 6" reader with a standard resolution Carta (1024×758; 212 dpi) for mainly German and Austrian bookstore chains but will be rolled out to other countries accoss Europe by partnering with local bookstore chains.

Hopefully, the new H2O it will have a Carta screen with the same 265 dpi (or higher) as the Aura HD. It would be a bummer if the resolution is lower than 1440 x 1080.

Sweetpea · 08-19-2014, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rcentros

Some people, I guess. But most Kindle users I know are very happy with their Kindles and the Amazon ecosystem.

About most of the non-native English speakers.... I mean, what choices do we have now?

Yapyap · 08-19-2014, 08:26 AM

I was very tempted by the Aura HD until I had a chance to play with a display copy in a shop, and I really didn't like the feel of the plastic. I actually really liked the Aura - how it felt in the hand and how it looked, and somehow it seemed more polished all over, including how the software looked - but an Aura or any other non-Amazon 6'' reader isn't really going to be sufficient to make me want to get one.

If the Aura H20 has a good screen and looks and feels as polished and nice as the Aura (and not as slippery plasticky as the Aura HD), I'm definitely going to be tempted, though...

Anak · 08-19-2014, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tnforpaul45

Its time for Kobo to step up to the plate and start really radically innovating.

Kobo doesn't innovate they use reference designs of their ODM/OEM manufacturer Netronix and others, using widely available, conventional components.

taming · 08-19-2014, 08:53 AM

Anak, they work with hardware manufacturers for a very long time. Their wishes can morph into the hardware folks' reference designs.

Rps · 08-19-2014, 09:10 AM

Thanx to all for your advice, the HD it is. My observation with Kobo is the same I have with Apple. Devices are fine but it is the content that matters. Since I am new to the e reader world forgive my newbie observations but .... Devices have a tendency to saturate the market and suddenly drop .... iPads are a good example .... Look at the selection of great tabs that are out there today ... And continue to enter the market. Almost every company that can make an electronic device has a tab .... Kobo and Amazon included with their high end colour e readers. Smart phones went from one to virtually being the only phone you can buy, at least here in Canada. And along the way some large companies fell by the wayside because they didn't keep up. What I see is the survivors are the ones who seek content. Which is what I see Apple doing. Amazon is doing it, so should Kobo. I see apps like Calibre, Over Drive, if I were Kobo, if possible, I would buy the things to solidify content. Authors may not like it, but e reader owners would.

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08-18-2014, 10:41 PM	#17
tnforpaul45 Zealot Posts: 109 Karma: 1196756 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Kobo Glo, Kindle DX	Its time for Kobo to step up to the plate and start really radically innovating. People are not happy with Amazon and its ecosystem. Sony is out. And B&N is just rebranding a Samsung tablet. C'mon Kobo, wow us: amaze us: Stop incrementing and start leaping!

08-18-2014, 11:07 PM	#19
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	Well, I guess this explains the $20 off sale. I wonder if I can get the $20 back, since I bought my new Aura HD 29 days ago... Maybe I should find a Chapters ad...

08-19-2014, 06:43 AM	#23
ShellShock Wizard Posts: 1,178 Karma: 2431850 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: IPad Mini 2 Retina	My HD is my favourite reader, so if the H2O is has any improvements on it then I would consider buying. But water resistance is not even on my list of "nice to have" features. Things I would be looking for: Screen at least as good as the HD (not sure what impact a wacom capacitive screen will have, if that is true). Faster processor - a given I would say. More stylish "premium" case design than the HD. Please no more wacky, contoured back, or slippery plastic. Sensible choice of colours - anything but glossy black. (Pastel) white I like. I guess if it is waterproof, then it may be a lot more difficult to take apart and re-assemble, for those into that kind of thing.

08-19-2014, 08:26 AM	#27
Yapyap Guru Posts: 861 Karma: 3543721 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Estonia Device: Kindle Paperwhite, iPad 3, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge	I was very tempted by the Aura HD until I had a chance to play with a display copy in a shop, and I really didn't like the feel of the plastic. I actually really liked the Aura - how it felt in the hand and how it looked, and somehow it seemed more polished all over, including how the software looked - but an Aura or any other non-Amazon 6'' reader isn't really going to be sufficient to make me want to get one. If the Aura H20 has a good screen and looks and feels as polished and nice as the Aura (and not as slippery plasticky as the Aura HD), I'm definitely going to be tempted, though...

08-19-2014, 08:53 AM	#29
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	Anak, they work with hardware manufacturers for a very long time. Their wishes can morph into the hardware folks' reference designs.

08-19-2014, 09:10 AM	#30
Rps Grammar and Grandpa! Posts: 35 Karma: 79908 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Aura HD, iPad Air	Thanx to all for your advice, the HD it is. My observation with Kobo is the same I have with Apple. Devices are fine but it is the content that matters. Since I am new to the e reader world forgive my newbie observations but .... Devices have a tendency to saturate the market and suddenly drop .... iPads are a good example .... Look at the selection of great tabs that are out there today ... And continue to enter the market. Almost every company that can make an electronic device has a tab .... Kobo and Amazon included with their high end colour e readers. Smart phones went from one to virtually being the only phone you can buy, at least here in Canada. And along the way some large companies fell by the wayside because they didn't keep up. What I see is the survivors are the ones who seek content. Which is what I see Apple doing. Amazon is doing it, so should Kobo. I see apps like Calibre, Over Drive, if I were Kobo, if possible, I would buy the things to solidify content. Authors may not like it, but e reader owners would.

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