Glo status?

[teija]

Originally Posted by dordale

The links for the mini and the glo on the US Kobo site have pointed to the "Sorry this page is not available" link for quite a while now. I'm not sure how long--but I'm pretty sure it's been over a month. And, I believe (although I'm not 100% sure) that the link for the mini has pointed to that page for even longer than the glo. So, it does appear to me that Kobo is phasing both of these out. But, as GERGE pointed out, that doesn't mean they'll be dropping support for the glo. But, my guess is that firmware releases will become fewer and farther in between--it'll follow in the mini's footsteps.

The Mini was discontinued over a year ago. And it would not surprise me at all if they officially discontinued the Glo - it has been disappearing from shelves/websites for many months now as well.

I do hope that this "Pika" is more than just a rumour. Would LOVE to see a new small-format (and maybe with that long-awaited backlight)! I think there still is a market for 5" devices as they're just so darn cute and portable.

In the small-device segment I have a PRS-350 and a Kobo Mini and the Mini does actually get more use, mainly because of the lighter weight and ease of carrying. I am sure I'm not alone in that market.