Register Guidelines E-Books Today's Posts Search

Go Back   MobileRead Forums > E-Book Readers > Kobo Reader

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 12-28-2014, 08:13 PM   #421
JSWolf
Resident Curmudgeon
JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
JSWolf's Avatar
 
Posts: 79,981
Karma: 147448039
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts
Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3
Quote:
Originally Posted by Phogg View Post
Couldn't you put in a tiny magnetic tape cut out to activate the sleep function?

http://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Magne...netic+adhesive

I would think that a cutout made from this would fit unobtrusively inside the built in pocket.
If the magnet is not right, it won't work. I've tried some ordinary refrigerator magnets with my H2O and it did not go to sleep. Supposedly what's needed is a rare earth magnet.
JSWolf is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-29-2014, 01:10 AM   #422
Halk
Fanatic
Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Halk's Avatar
 
Posts: 538
Karma: 469999
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Scotland
Device: Sony PRS-650 (PRS+ alpha - thanks Kartu!)
Quote:
Thanks for contacting us.

We're really sorry to hear that we may have somehow sent you a defective item. We have very high expectations of our products, and always take complaints seriously when we hear that an item might not live up to these standards.

The cases for the Kobo Aura H2O only arrived on Christmas Eve after delays and we wanted to get them out to the customers immediately so some may have slipped through the quality checks.

When the office re-opens tomorrow, we'll check the cases and if they support the sleep / wake we'll send you a new case. Please confirm this is acceptable to you.

Once again, please accept our sincere apologies for an inconvenience caused.

Many thanks,
That came through late yesterday evening.
Halk is offline   Reply With Quote
Advert
Old 12-29-2014, 03:44 AM   #423
Josieb1
Grand Sorcerer
Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Posts: 5,090
Karma: 18051062
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: UK
Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra 2, Clara BW
Quote:
Originally Posted by Halk View Post
That came through late yesterday evening.
I haven't had a reply yet. I emailed them through Amazon.
Josieb1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-29-2014, 06:04 AM   #424
davidkoleda
Junior Member
davidkoleda began at the beginning.
 
Posts: 7
Karma: 10
Join Date: Dec 2014
Device: Kobo Aura H2O
Quote:
Originally Posted by Halk View Post
That came through late yesterday evening.
That's very nice to hear from them.
davidkoleda is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-29-2014, 08:00 AM   #425
Josieb1
Grand Sorcerer
Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Posts: 5,090
Karma: 18051062
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: UK
Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra 2, Clara BW
I've heard back now too. They said the magnet is in the wrong place on ALL their cases. They will replace the cover but it will be at least 6 weeks. I left a three star review, I'll edit it tonight. I feel quite sorry for them as no doubt they are pee'd off today but rather than rush shipping on Christmas Eve perhaps they should have checked the stock first.

Last edited by Josieb1; 12-29-2014 at 08:02 AM.
Josieb1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Advert
Old 12-29-2014, 05:26 PM   #426
JSWolf
Resident Curmudgeon
JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
JSWolf's Avatar
 
Posts: 79,981
Karma: 147448039
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts
Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3
Quote:
Originally Posted by Josieb1 View Post
I've heard back now too. They said the magnet is in the wrong place on ALL their cases. They will replace the cover but it will be at least 6 weeks. I left a three star review, I'll edit it tonight. I feel quite sorry for them as no doubt they are pee'd off today but rather than rush shipping on Christmas Eve perhaps they should have checked the stock first.
That must be awful to have sent out all those covers and have them all be defective. I wonder if they are going to want the defective ones back.
JSWolf is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-30-2014, 01:19 AM   #427
Halk
Fanatic
Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Halk ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Halk's Avatar
 
Posts: 538
Karma: 469999
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Scotland
Device: Sony PRS-650 (PRS+ alpha - thanks Kartu!)
Quote:
Thanks for contacting us.

We've checked the stock and it seems there's been a manufacturing error with all of the cases for the Kobo Aura H2O, whereby the magnet that operates the sleep / wake function has been placed approx 10mm too far to the right. We will be getting new cases in but may not be for at least 6 weeks. You can either keep the case you have and we'll send a new case when they arrive or you can send the case back for a refund.

Please let us know which option you prefer.

Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Many thanks,
That came yesterday morning. I think I'm going to wait on a new case.
Halk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-30-2014, 01:52 AM   #428
Josieb1
Grand Sorcerer
Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Posts: 5,090
Karma: 18051062
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: UK
Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra 2, Clara BW
Quote:
Originally Posted by JSWolf View Post
That must be awful to have sent out all those covers and have them all be defective. I wonder if they are going to want the defective ones back.
They said it was my choice if I wanted to send it back or not. I am as I don't need it now as I have another cover. I also wondered if they need to return as many as they have to the supplier, but I can understand keeping it if you don't have another case. I had a similar thing happened with my ipad air case from Snug but in that situation i kept the case.

They did send a pre paid label for the return but it's not through Amazon it's direct to them, which is fine by me.

Edited to say I've just checked the item on Amazon and they have lowered the price back to £9.95, it was £16.95 after Christmas Eve, and they have removed the sentence regarding the sleep wake function so I guess they are going to try and sell what they can of the existing stock as non sleep wake covers.

Last edited by Josieb1; 12-30-2014 at 01:57 AM.
Josieb1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-30-2014, 01:53 AM   #429
Josieb1
Grand Sorcerer
Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Josieb1 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Posts: 5,090
Karma: 18051062
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: UK
Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra 2, Clara BW
Quote:
Originally Posted by Halk View Post
That came yesterday morning. I think I'm going to wait on a new case.
I'm going to wait too. I'll bookmark mid Feb and email them then if I haven't head from them by then.
Josieb1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-30-2014, 10:35 AM   #430
JSWolf
Resident Curmudgeon
JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.JSWolf ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
JSWolf's Avatar
 
Posts: 79,981
Karma: 147448039
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts
Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3
Quote:
Originally Posted by Josieb1 View Post
Edited to say I've just checked the item on Amazon and they have lowered the price back to £9.95, it was £16.95 after Christmas Eve, and they have removed the sentence regarding the sleep wake function so I guess they are going to try and sell what they can of the existing stock as non sleep wake covers.
As long as it's no longer listed as a sleep cover, then it's not a problem. I hope they get fixed covers out soon. My guess would be by the end of January depending on how long it takes to make new fixed covers.
JSWolf is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-30-2014, 03:22 PM   #431
Ken Maltby
Wizard
Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Ken Maltby's Avatar
 
Posts: 4,466
Karma: 6900052
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: The Heart of Texas
Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,
These magnets that I ordered work, in one sense, in that they activate the sleep function, but they are way too strong and they activate it when the cover is folded all the way to the back.

Luck;
Ken

These might be a better choice

Last edited by Ken Maltby; 12-31-2014 at 09:57 AM.
Ken Maltby is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-31-2014, 04:08 AM   #432
HarryT
eBook Enthusiast
HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
HarryT's Avatar
 
Posts: 85,557
Karma: 93980341
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: UK
Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken Maltby View Post
These magnets that I ordered work, in one sense, in that they activate the sleep function, but they are way too strong and they activate it when the cover is folded all the way to the back.

Luck;
Ken
You can fix that problem by putting a small rectangle of ferromagnetic metal (eg steel) behind the Kobo in its case in the appropriate location to shield the magnet. It has to be ferromagnetic, so things like aluminium foil won't work.
HarryT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-31-2014, 10:01 AM   #433
Ken Maltby
Wizard
Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Ken Maltby ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Ken Maltby's Avatar
 
Posts: 4,466
Karma: 6900052
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: The Heart of Texas
Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,
Quote:
Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
You can fix that problem by putting a small rectangle of ferromagnetic metal (eg steel) behind the Kobo in its case in the appropriate location to shield the magnet. It has to be ferromagnetic, so things like aluminium foil won't work.
Hmm... that might also hold the cover to the back, when it is folded back.

Luck;
Ken
Ken Maltby is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-31-2014, 10:09 AM   #434
HarryT
eBook Enthusiast
HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.HarryT ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
HarryT's Avatar
 
Posts: 85,557
Karma: 93980341
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: UK
Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken Maltby View Post
Hmm... that might also hold the cover to the back, when it is folded back.

Luck;
Ken
I fixed an H2O sleep cover, which had this problem, by cutting out a rectangle of metal about 1" square from the lid of a tin of soup, and putting it behind the H2O in the appropriate place. It completely solved the problem.
HarryT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-02-2015, 09:06 AM   #435
ElWorm
Zealot
ElWorm is that somebody.ElWorm is that somebody.ElWorm is that somebody.ElWorm is that somebody.ElWorm is that somebody.ElWorm is that somebody.ElWorm is that somebody.ElWorm is that somebody.ElWorm is that somebody.ElWorm is that somebody.ElWorm is that somebody.
 
ElWorm's Avatar
 
Posts: 107
Karma: 45000
Join Date: Nov 2014
Device: Kobo H2O, Paperwhite 3, Oasis 2, Pocketbook HD, Glowlight Plus
Quote:
Originally Posted by Josieb1 View Post
I've heard back now too. They said the magnet is in the wrong place on ALL their cases. They will replace the cover but it will be at least 6 weeks. I left a three star review, I'll edit it tonight. I feel quite sorry for them as no doubt they are pee'd off today but rather than rush shipping on Christmas Eve perhaps they should have checked the stock first.
I have my Hemp Cover-Up cover now. It seems well made except for the magnet issue. I do have a gripe with the design, though. There is a one centimeter gap between the spine of the cover and the left edge of the H2O. Since there is an elastic loop to hold a stylus I assume this gap is to leave room for one, however it allows the top cover to shift a full centimeter left and right when closed. If I stick a stylus in the elastic loop, it takes care of the cover shifting problem but then I have the stylus flopping around in the elastic loop when the cover is open.
These are just minor gripes, though, and I do like this cover much more than the Kobo Sleepcover.

Last edited by ElWorm; 01-02-2015 at 09:08 AM.
ElWorm is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
My Kobo Aura H2O review unit arrived Nate the great Kobo Reader 150 05-20-2015 07:33 AM
Kobo Aura H2O Officially Announced tnforpaul45 Kobo Reader 306 10-03-2014 03:55 PM
Kobo Aura H2O eReader Clears the FCC Nate the great News 0 08-18-2014 10:03 AM
Dymo tape fix for eBay Kobo Aura and Aura HD covers RobertJSawyer Kobo Reader 2 02-10-2014 10:34 AM
Aura Covers for the new Kobo Aura Josieb1 Kobo Reader 12 10-30-2013 03:54 PM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:34 PM.


MobileRead.com is a privately owned, operated and funded community.