Happy Kobo Aura One owners - Page 2

Gone · 01-30-2017, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by musteman

I believe this post is a very good idea. I bought my KOBO AURA ONE in September and checking this forum sometimes makes you feel the device is a disaster -which is far from the truth-.

Thank you.

That's the whole point of this thread.

The Kobo Aura One is a very nice ereader, when you know what you are getting into.

pagepack · 01-30-2017, 04:36 PM

People are more inclined to post when they have a problem. I had battery drain initially, first firmware update solved that. Been rock solid stable since then. Absolutely love it.

Gone · 01-31-2017, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by pagepack

People are more inclined to post when they have a problem. I had battery drain initially, first firmware update solved that. Been rock solid stable since then. Absolutely love it.

Yeah, I hear you.

I've seen lots of comments elsewhere on web sites about the bad stuff that was said here when the Aura One came out. And it was true, I guess.

Now, people have to know that problems are fixed and that it is working as expected.

DNSB · 02-01-2017, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by pagepack

People are more inclined to post when they have a problem. I had battery drain initially, first firmware update solved that. Been rock solid stable since then. Absolutely love it.

Checking back in this forum, you will find quite a few posts about battery issues with the H2O and before that with the Aura HD. It seems to take Kobo a couple of firmware revisions to adjust for new hardware. In the case of the KA1, the smaller battery, larger screen and more illumination LEDs didn't help the battery life.

pagepack · 02-01-2017, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DNSB

Checking back in this forum, you will find quite a few posts about battery issues with the H2O and before that with the Aura HD. It seems to take Kobo a couple of firmware revisions to adjust for new hardware. In the case of the KA1, the smaller battery, larger screen and more illumination LEDs didn't help the battery life.

I bought the original Glo on release, it froze regularly despite firmware updates. It put me off Kobo for a long time. KA1 is my first Kobo since that dreadful experience, and the best compliment I can say is that its been as stable and reliable as my PW2. I wouldn't be without it now.

Terisa de morgan · 02-01-2017, 03:09 PM

I have been a Kobo user for long (I don't remember how much but I think that more than four years). I've got frozen devices, restart, problems with FW... but I expect it as I've lived a lot of time with my computer

Can I read in it? Yes. Does it behave mostly as I like? Yes. Then I'm good with it. Doesn't KA1 so much battery as my Aura? No. But to have to charge it once in a fortnight (as I only read in it by nigh, Aura is my on-go device)? It is not a burden for me. Gradient? Green spots? Sorry, not a lot of influence (I don't really know if I have). Automatic adjust? It has been worse with the last FW, yes, so I've reached the same decision than intelligent buildings and automatic-driven cars: out.

Am I go to complain about the faults? No. Am I happy with it? I am, perhaps other wouldn't but I like it.

vice-versa · 02-02-2017, 02:58 AM

I've got mine from FNAC in october or november (I don't quite remerber exactly).
I was a bit worried by the poor accuracy of the touch on the screen, but it seems to have bessered with the latest update.
I've never encountered the battery drain, but as I read on the average one or two books per week, I'm prompted to charge it quite often (about 6 to 7 hours per book), but it's nothing compared to phones or such other devices.
I must be the only one who would I have liked a smaller screen with all the other spec of the Aura One (the 6" size is just perfect for me).
I use a cover without an auto-sleep magnet inside it (don't feel the need, I just push the button when I want to read, it's never turned off, always put to sleep) so no problem of battery drain or such things.
As for the light, I'm rather fond of bluish light but as I'm a bad sleeper, I tried the "natural light" features and it's ok for me so far. I set the light to 10% (I don't like the way it works in "auto" mode).
I like being able to read in my bath without bothering about dropping it in the water and the crisp letters on the screen.
It's a pity that we don't have Overdrive libraries in France (at least, I couldn't find one), I'd love being able to borrow books that way !
So far I'm a happy camper

radius · 02-02-2017, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by vice-versa

I must be the only one who would I have liked a smaller screen with all the other spec of the Aura One (the 6" size is just perfect for me).

I'm one of those too

I think six inch is easier to carry around, lighter to hold for long periods and a better screen size for reading novels.

If I keep the same apparent font size on a KA1, then there are too many words per line on the larger screen and I find it more effort to track.

Pjama · 02-02-2017, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vice-versa

I like being able to read in my bath without bothering about dropping it in the water and the crisp letters on the screen.

Me too! I read mine in the bath for the first time the other night and even dunked it in a little to check the waterproofing worked (it did!).

I used to read my Voyage in the bath occasionally with it in a ziplock.

I also love being able to choose where I want my margins - everything is just easier to customize.

Desdinova · 02-02-2017, 12:18 PM

Best kobo I've ever owned!

PeterHadTrapp · 02-02-2017, 04:46 PM

I like my aura① very much too. I began with a GLO, then I had a Aura H20 (which is using my wife now). The 6-inch-devices had always seemed a bit too small to me. Aura H2O was the right direction but not far enough. The size of the aura① ist absolutely perfect for me. This is very close to what I´ve been dreaming about since I began to read on eReaders.
I also like the "night-light" very much, but this is only a nice addon.
But the clear, sharp and big display is quite the best you can get.

rtype · 02-02-2017, 05:16 PM

From the minute I had unboxed the Aura One I was smitten, it seems like the e-reader form factor I've been waiting for all those years since I got my first Sony 505, only took 5 upgrades to get there :-).

The only thing for me that stops it from being near perfect,is that it sometime does not change the page on a swipe and needs a couple of attempts, but that is rare enough.

petercreasey · 02-02-2017, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rtype

The only thing for me that stops it from being near perfect,is that it sometime does not change the page on a swipe and needs a couple of attempts

r, Agreed! This is very annoying. I haven't figured out a solution yet.

. . . . Pete

meeera · 02-02-2017, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DNSB

Checking back in this forum, you will find quite a few posts about battery issues with the H2O and before that with the Aura HD.

Have there been many battery issues with the H2O that weren't simple calibration issues posted by first-time users?

Gone · 02-03-2017, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtype

The only thing for me that stops it from being near perfect,is that it sometime does not change the page on a swipe and needs a couple of attempts, but that is rare enough.

I have that problem too sometimes, but only on the right side, so to go to the next page. I solved this just by hitting the right part of the screen with my thumb. Works every time.

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01-30-2017, 04:36 PM	#17
pagepack Zealot Posts: 113 Karma: 113412 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: UK Device: Aura One	People are more inclined to post when they have a problem. I had battery drain initially, first firmware update solved that. Been rock solid stable since then. Absolutely love it.

02-01-2017, 03:09 PM	#21
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,635 Karma: 12595249 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	I have been a Kobo user for long (I don't remember how much but I think that more than four years). I've got frozen devices, restart, problems with FW... but I expect it as I've lived a lot of time with my computer Can I read in it? Yes. Does it behave mostly as I like? Yes. Then I'm good with it. Doesn't KA1 so much battery as my Aura? No. But to have to charge it once in a fortnight (as I only read in it by nigh, Aura is my on-go device)? It is not a burden for me. Gradient? Green spots? Sorry, not a lot of influence (I don't really know if I have). Automatic adjust? It has been worse with the last FW, yes, so I've reached the same decision than intelligent buildings and automatic-driven cars: out. Am I go to complain about the faults? No. Am I happy with it? I am, perhaps other wouldn't but I like it.

02-02-2017, 02:58 AM	#22
vice-versa whippet addict Posts: 391 Karma: 689884 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: France, Normandy, Gisors Device: Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra Colour	I've got mine from FNAC in october or november (I don't quite remerber exactly). I was a bit worried by the poor accuracy of the touch on the screen, but it seems to have bessered with the latest update. I've never encountered the battery drain, but as I read on the average one or two books per week, I'm prompted to charge it quite often (about 6 to 7 hours per book), but it's nothing compared to phones or such other devices. I must be the only one who would I have liked a smaller screen with all the other spec of the Aura One (the 6" size is just perfect for me). I use a cover without an auto-sleep magnet inside it (don't feel the need, I just push the button when I want to read, it's never turned off, always put to sleep) so no problem of battery drain or such things. As for the light, I'm rather fond of bluish light but as I'm a bad sleeper, I tried the "natural light" features and it's ok for me so far. I set the light to 10% (I don't like the way it works in "auto" mode). I like being able to read in my bath without bothering about dropping it in the water and the crisp letters on the screen. It's a pity that we don't have Overdrive libraries in France (at least, I couldn't find one), I'd love being able to borrow books that way ! So far I'm a happy camper

02-02-2017, 12:18 PM	#25
Desdinova Eternal light Posts: 263 Karma: 1088802 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South Wales Device: Kobo Glo, Aura, Touch, H2O - now Aura One and Kindle Oasis 3	Best kobo I've ever owned!

02-02-2017, 04:46 PM	#26
PeterHadTrapp Member Posts: 14 Karma: 263 Join Date: Jan 2016 Device: Kobo Aura HD "Brownie"	I like my aura① very much too. I began with a GLO, then I had a Aura H20 (which is using my wife now). The 6-inch-devices had always seemed a bit too small to me. Aura H2O was the right direction but not far enough. The size of the aura① ist absolutely perfect for me. This is very close to what I´ve been dreaming about since I began to read on eReaders. I also like the "night-light" very much, but this is only a nice addon. But the clear, sharp and big display is quite the best you can get.

02-02-2017, 05:16 PM	#27
rtype Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 200 Join Date: May 2009 Device: none	From the minute I had unboxed the Aura One I was smitten, it seems like the e-reader form factor I've been waiting for all those years since I got my first Sony 505, only took 5 upgrades to get there :-). The only thing for me that stops it from being near perfect,is that it sometime does not change the page on a swipe and needs a couple of attempts, but that is rare enough.

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