Kobo Aura One - Buy Now or Wait? - Page 3

WiBu · 11-12-2016, 08:08 AM

If I had heard or read about the crazy battery bug earlier, I hadn´t bought the KA1!

pickyaxe · 11-13-2016, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by graycyn

For those who didn't initially buy, just went to the Kobo Aura ONE page and it says new stock is coming in early 2017. A longer wait than I'd hoped for, but perhaps it means they are working out issues?

Wow, that's nuts. Well if they do change the hardware I expect to be able to get a replacement.

JSWolf · 11-13-2016, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by graycyn

My anniversary has come and gone and the Kobo Aura ONE is *still* out of stock, sigh.... I checked first thing yesterday.

So the answer to buy now or wait appears to be wait, regardless of my wishes.

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You can order and Aura One from Chapters. It shows to be in stock.

https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca...7240-item.html

stevenam · 11-13-2016, 09:44 AM

Bought one today from a local dealer, which imported his stock from Japan and gave me a full 12 months guarantee.

Can't reject the lust for this device, especially after installing KSM08 and KOReader. The text flow function is simply great for reading technical pdf with lots of formulas and charts.

Take it, don't wait.

graycyn · 11-13-2016, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

You can order and Aura One from Chapters. It shows to be in stock.

https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca...7240-item.html

I'm aware of that, but I prefer to deal with Kobo directly. Besides, on the off chance they are working on things like the comfort light or the issue with the sleep cover, I don't mind waiting a little further. A blotchy comfort light would definitely bother me. And I'd like the official cover, if the issues get worked out!

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JSWolf · 11-13-2016, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by graycyn

I'm aware of that, but I prefer to deal with Kobo directly. Besides, on the off chance they are working on things like the comfort light or the issue with the sleep cover, I don't mind waiting a little further. A blotchy comfort light would definitely bother me. And I'd like the official cover, if the issues get worked out!

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I don't think the new stock will be any different. It's just that Kobo are out of stock and it will take a while to get new stock.

I've dealt with Chapters and I've had nothing but good service and from when I placed my order, I got it in 4 days plus because of the exchange rate (Chapters prices are in CAD) you will pay less for the A1.

graycyn · 11-13-2016, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I don't think the new stock will be any different. It's just that Kobo are out of stock and it will take a while to get new stock.

I've dealt with Chapters and I've had nothing but good service and from when I placed my order, I got it in 4 days plus because of the exchange rate (Chapters prices are in CAD) you will pay less for the A1.

I will think on it, but at least with Kobo, I can return things. Believe Chapters doesn't allow returns on Kobo readers.

Of course, the idea of paying less appeals....

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JSWolf · 11-13-2016, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by graycyn

I will think on it, but at least with Kobo, I can return things. Believe Chapters doesn't allow returns on Kobo readers.

Of course, the idea of paying less appeals....

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I did call Chapters customer service line before I placed my order for the H2O and I asked if I was able to send it back if need be and they said yes I could.

graycyn · 11-13-2016, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I did call Chapters customer service line before I placed my order for the H2O and I asked if I was able to send it back if need be and they said yes I could.

Good to know! Thanks!

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RZetlin · 11-14-2016, 10:11 PM

I am glad I got the Aura One on day one of its release.

The Aura One is the best eReader I have used.

Don't wait, get the Aura One as soon it is available.

Kobo typically refresh their product line once a year, so you won't see any new announcement until later next year.

erikssenmar867 · 11-15-2016, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RZetlin

I am glad I got the Aura One on day one of its release.

The Aura One is the best eReader I have used.

Don't wait, get the Aura One as soon it is available.

Kobo typically refresh their product line once a year, so you won't see any new announcement until later next year.

Wow, good advertisement.
I have replaced 3 kobo aura one in 2 months because of the battery and lightingh problems. I don't think it is the best e-reader. It could be the best e-reader, maybe in the future when they will solve the problems. However, i came back to my "old" Aura H2O; it's less awesome but i can read without the fear of battery drain

JSWolf · 11-15-2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by erikssenmar867

Wow, good advertisement.
I have replaced 3 kobo aura one in 2 months because of the battery and lightingh problems. I don't think it is the best e-reader. It could be the best e-reader, maybe in the future when they will solve the problems. However, i came back to my "old" Aura H2O; it's less awesome but i can read without the fear of battery drain

The battery issues were due to firmware issues that have been fixed.

Stingo · 11-15-2016, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

The battery issues were due to firmware issues that have been fixed.

Not true. Kobo replaced my reader because of the battery drain issue. The new reader does not have the problem. There is a hardware component. Unfortunately it still is unreliable with the sleep cover.

Stingo · 11-15-2016, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by erikssenmar867

Wow, good advertisement.
I have replaced 3 kobo aura one in 2 months because of the battery and lightingh problems. I don't think it is the best e-reader. It could be the best e-reader, maybe in the future when they will solve the problems. However, i came back to my "old" Aura H2O; it's less awesome but i can read without the fear of battery drain

I still think that the H2O is pretty awesome. But I do like the ambient lighting on the KA1 and the extra real-estate.

JSWolf · 11-15-2016, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Stingo

Not true. Kobo replaced my reader because of the battery drain issue. The new reader does not have the problem. There is a hardware component. Unfortunately it still is unreliable with the sleep cover.

Some people got told to wait for the new firmware to fix the battery drain and yes, that has fixed it. Could it be an issue with the sleep cover?

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11-12-2016, 08:08 AM	#31
WiBu Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2014 Device: Kobo Aura HD	If I had heard or read about the crazy battery bug earlier, I hadn´t bought the KA1!

11-13-2016, 09:44 AM	#34
stevenam Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2016 Device: Kobo Aura One	Bought one today from a local dealer, which imported his stock from Japan and gave me a full 12 months guarantee. Can't reject the lust for this device, especially after installing KSM08 and KOReader. The text flow function is simply great for reading technical pdf with lots of formulas and charts. Take it, don't wait.

11-14-2016, 10:11 PM	#40
RZetlin Addict Posts: 383 Karma: 3461302 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Aura One, Kobo Glo, Kobo Aura HD (RIP)	I am glad I got the Aura One on day one of its release. The Aura One is the best eReader I have used. Don't wait, get the Aura One as soon it is available. Kobo typically refresh their product line once a year, so you won't see any new announcement until later next year.

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