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Old 08-19-2016, 09:03 AM   #346
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OK, ta.
We're still being dudded.
Not necessarily.
I would pay 8.25% in taxes.
I think California is at least 10%
and Massachusetts is even higher than that.

IIRC: New Mexico is only 5%.
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Old 08-19-2016, 09:03 AM   #347
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True, but they do have a reasonable return policy should you not like it (and ebook readers - unlike tablets - are not on the list of items that can't be returned).
Ah sorry, I'm like Josieb1 on the Aura One, I've no interest in buying an ereader with such a large screen, I am just very interested in seeing it in person. I'm happy with my Voyage (although I was still keeping an eye on what Kobo would do with their newest 6" offering), but I'm really looking forward to seeing the Aura One in the flesh and seeing if it confirms my belief that Kobo will do a much better job with the lighting of their flush screen device.

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I'd forgotten about Argos and John Lewis. I'd never go into a Currys unless forced!
Ha ha, I'll visit Currys if needs must... just don't let any of the staff pester you and get back out the shop as soon as possible.
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Old 08-19-2016, 09:32 AM   #348
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Ah sorry, I'm like Josieb1 on the Aura One, I've no interest in buying an ereader with such a large screen, I am just very interested in seeing it in person. I'm happy with my Voyage (although I was still keeping an eye on what Kobo would do with their newest 6" offering), but I'm really looking forward to seeing the Aura One in the flesh and seeing if it confirms my belief that Kobo will do a much better job with the lighting of their flush screen device.
Don't do it! You're going to go into the shop with the best intentions, just to look at it. But, when you look at it, pick it up, swipe the screen a few times, caress it a bit, adjust the light, look for a dark corner*, you're going to want one.

At the least, don't take your credit card with you!


* To get a better idea of the light. What did you think I meant?
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Old 08-19-2016, 09:53 AM   #349
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I don't need to see it. I've wanted something like this for a long time. I'll have to wait till Christmas though.

I think it's neat they did focus groups while developing it. I only wish they had added cloud services. One review claims no browser. I don't know if that's true or not. I'm hoping it's still there.

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Old 08-19-2016, 10:13 AM   #350
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One review claims no browser. I don't know if that's true or not. I'm hoping it's still there.
I think I saw that review. I've had confirmation the browser is still there.

From the reviews I've seen, the light has so dominated things that none of them have checked for any other changes other than Overdrive. Of course, I suspect Nate might be the only one who would know enough to see anything new.
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Old 08-19-2016, 10:18 AM   #351
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Thank you David. I'm relieved the browser is still there. I use the browser to sideload from Dropbox which is a pain to do but I don't have access a lot to an actual computer.

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Old 08-19-2016, 11:54 AM   #352
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The Australian price of $350 includes taxes.
Does the US price include taxes?
$US230 converts to $A300.
The tax on $A300 would be about $30.
The US does not have a VAT which is included in the Price Tag elsewhere

We have 'Sales Taxes' and 'Use Taxes" that are ADDED at the register (unless you are exempted by law)
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Old 08-19-2016, 12:18 PM   #353
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The US does not have a VAT which is included in the Price Tag elsewhere

We have 'Sales Taxes' and 'Use Taxes" that are ADDED at the register (unless you are exempted by law)
And, the amount of tax paid changes depending on what state you are in, and in some cases, what city.

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Old 08-19-2016, 12:51 PM   #354
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And, the amount of tax paid changes depending on what state you are in, and in some cases, what city.

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and even What the purchase (item type) is in some jurisdictions

Don't get me started on the Paperwork involved
Complying with taxes on Internet Sales is an unreasonable burden on a small business.
US Congress will not come up with a Uniform Internet Sales Tax Law (and single reporting form) to make this doable.
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Old 08-19-2016, 02:05 PM   #355
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The main way I get books on my Aura is via Dropbox. That works fine on my Aura but either my Mini or my Glo (I forget which and I no longer have them) wasn't able to access Dropbox. Has anyone heard whether the new models browser can access Dropbox?

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Old 08-19-2016, 03:37 PM   #356
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I've decided to try this reader as soon as it is released in the Netherlands. I've already set up the Kobo plugins in Calibre.

Gecko (a Dutch company) is mostly quick with their covers for new devices, and they mostly get good reviews. I think I'm not going to get the original sleep cover; I don't like the stand feature, as it can make the cover floppy, and €40 is a bit too much. My Kindle has a cover that cost €12 on eBay, and it is still going strong (and I like it, obviously).
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Gecko (a Dutch company) is mostly quick with their covers for new devices, and they mostly get good reviews.
I don't want to be a killjoy but Gecko Slimfit covers for new Kobos usually take about 3 months to be available. All mine have been good quality, though not cheap.

Let's hope they step it up for this model
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The main way I get books on my Aura is via Dropbox. That works fine on my Aura but either my Mini or my Glo (I forget which and I no longer have them) wasn't able to access Dropbox. Has anyone heard whether the new models browser can access Dropbox?

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There was a change on the Dropbox end which means you have to sign in on mobile site and switch to full site (or maybe vice versa, don't use it so I can't remember -- is is discussed in a thread on here somewhere) to make it work. The browser is not likely to be any different between devices with the same firmware version, so unless something changes between current and new firmware across the board there isn't likely to be any change.
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I do remember that one of my Kobos, either the Mini or the Glo, and I think it was the Glo but I'm not sure, wouldn't let me download books from Dropbox. I could get to Dropbox and, as I recall, I could log in, but that was all. Or maybe I couldn't log in. I don't remember now.

I use Dropbox for my Kobo Aura all the time. It's awkward and slow but it's easier and faster than connecting it to the computer to transfer the book.

I'm not sure I want to get the new Kobo but I may. I want to see reviews and discussions about it before I decide. I'm pretty happy with my Voyage and my Kobo Aura. I gave my Glo to a friend who wasn't able to buy a reader and needed one and I miss it.

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