Kobo Aura One is REAL!

[Rebel-John]

Yup, tanks for the info, i am waiting for this nice reader even without sd card ;-)

[Katsunami]

Originally Posted by MGlitch

my favorite were the silicon shells, but no one seems to make them for the current generation of Kobo's, or most other ereaders.

Why would you want one of those? The back of an e-reader is almost impossible to damage. I have a gel back for my Nexus 4 phone, because it has a glass back that tends to crack when the phone is put down too hard. I saw reports of that within hours after release in the Netherlands, so before I actually started using the phone I first ordered a back cover for it.

Had the phone's back been made of metal or plastic, I'd have used it without a cover whatsoever. I've never dropped, scratched, or damaged a smartphone. An e-reader, with a 6+ inch screen that is not protected by something like Gorilla glass, is another matter; I always, and only, use book-style covers for those.

[booklover6]

Originally Posted by MGlitch

my favorite were the silicon shells, but no one seems to make them for the current generation of Kobo's, or most other ereaders.

Same here! I have silicone shells for my Mini, but no other Kobo.

[MGlitch]

Originally Posted by Katsunami

Why would you want one of those? The back of an e-reader is almost impossible to damage. I have a gel back for my Nexus 4 phone, because it has a glass back that tends to crack when the phone is put down too hard. I saw reports of that within hours after release in the Netherlands, so before I actually started using the phone I first ordered a back cover for it.

I've owned various eink ereaders for years now. My first was the Nook Simple Touch when it was released. I've never broken a screen. I want a silicon shell because it generally is easier to hold than the typical plastic of ereaders out there, especially ones with flat edges. Even the Kobos with the geometric shapes like the H2O can be a bit slick.

The Kobo One may solve that issue with the new backing they're using. Right now I'm using a skin from DecalGirl which does seem to add a bit more friction to the surface. I can't see that working for the One because the back of the device isn't relatively smooth like the H2O and other Kobo's.


edit- I fibbed a little, I broke a screen in an already broken device. But this wasn't through normal usage and I was fairly certain my actions in that case were going to cause the screen to break. I didn't care because the device was beyond salvaging at that point anyway.

[lkmiller]

I like neoprene sleeves. I don't like to have anything on a device while I'm using it. Then when it's in my bag, I like it zipped up...instead of the open sides of most book-style covers. I was able to find an exact fit, made-for-it sleeve for my Paperwhite, but I had to settle for a generic, slightly too big one for my H2O. Maybe with the larger size Aura One I'll have better luck.

[Mr. Goodbar]

Since the Kobo One is a close size match to an iPad mini sleeve type cases should be easy to find.

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by Katsunami

Why would you want one of those? The back of an e-reader is almost impossible to damage. I have a gel back for my Nexus 4 phone, because it has a glass back that tends to crack when the phone is put down too hard. I saw reports of that within hours after release in the Netherlands, so before I actually started using the phone I first ordered a back cover for it.

Had the phone's back been made of metal or plastic, I'd have used it without a cover whatsoever. I've never dropped, scratched, or damaged a smartphone. An e-reader, with a 6+ inch screen that is not protected by something like Gorilla glass, is another matter; I always, and only, use book-style covers for those.

My phone has a plastic back, but I still prefer the silicone shell around it. Not to protect it, but because I prefer the feeling of it over the bare device. I personally am not one that is sold on the current hot thing: as thin a device as you can get. I prefer some thickness. And a silicone shell will add that, without blocking fast access to the screen.

For a reader, I agree with you, a book-style cover is mainly to protect the screen from scratches when transporting the device.

[supermighty]

I have never cared for cases on my phone or tablet. They always seemed too bulky. My current phone is a Nexus 6p, which is really slick. So I put a piece of gaffers tape on the back. It gives it some grip to hold it better, but is removable if need be.

[cerem0ny]

Originally Posted by supermighty

I have never cared for cases on my phone or tablet. They always seemed too bulky. My current phone is a Nexus 6p, which is really slick. So I put a piece of gaffers tape on the back. It gives it some grip to hold it better, but is removable if need be.

Amen! Covering up the 6P would be blasphemy. I used to have one until - surprise surprise! - I dropped it and smashed the screen, about six months ago. I've been rocking a naked Priv since! What was that old adage about the definition of insanity? Repeating the same mistakes over and over and expecting different results?

[Odin-zemlyanin]

There u go, 20 minutes information but in German https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFtQX2T8Fk4

[cane]

Originally Posted by Odin-zemlyanin

There u go, 20 minutes information but in German https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFtQX2T8Fk4

A real good Kobo Aura ONE Comprehensive test
In German but you can use Google to translate the page
http://allesebook.de/testbericht/kob...nts=7#comments

[anacreon]

Originally Posted by Odin-zemlyanin

There u go, 20 minutes information but in German https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFtQX2T8Fk4

A very interesting video.

Like the allesebook review, it shows that when the light is off the capacitive layer makes the Aura One slightly greyer than the Glo HD, but nothing like the yellow grid of the Aura 6". And there is no visible difference when the light is on, which is my standard mode anyway.

I might be mistaken but I saw no reset pinhole next to the USB port, which worries me. I might need it much less often than with the earlier F/W, but I do need it once in a while, and I'd hate to have my reader blocked when on a long trip with no spare.

I was disappointed that the PDF problems weren't solved: I hate the black page and the lags for heavy PDFs, while Sony and others managed PDFs much better years ago. I don't understand why Kobo didn't address the problem when they decided to go into bigger devices.

I still want the Aura One though, for the rest of my books, and I'll test various PDFs.

[Blossom]

On the Glo HD holding the power button down restarts the device. I'm sure it's the same way on the Aura One.

Sent from my Nexus 7

[anacreon]

Originally Posted by Blossom

On the Glo HD holding the power button down restarts the device. I'm sure it's the same way on the Aura One.

Sent from my Nexus 7

That works in most cases nowadays, which is why I so rarely need my trusted paperclip for the reader. I always have at least one with me, for GPS and phones more often, but once in a very long while for my Kobo - last time on a long plane trip.

[chrisridd]

Originally Posted by anacreon

That works in most cases nowadays, which is why I so rarely need my trusted paperclip for the reader. I always have at least one with me, for GPS and phones more often, but once in a very long while for my Kobo - last time on a long plane trip.

Do devices still have reset holes for paperclips? My old Sony reader did and my Aura does, but that's it. All our iOS devices have a sort of Vulcan nerve pinch that forces a reboot without needing a reset hole.