Has anyone NOT had problems with their Kobo? - Page 4

mamasue · 10-26-2010, 06:32 PM

I love my Kobo ~ really I do, but I'm about to go back to paper books.

I had an original 1.0 version, did a 5-hour trip to have it flashed to its factory settings, then used an SD card so very kindly made available to me by an MR member for the 1.4 update as I am so clueless with tech stuff.

Reloaded all my purchased books, bought new books, used ADE, good battery life, zinging along feeling great about the way my Kobo was now faultlessly functioning.

Now the right page turn clicker is separating.

I am so disappointed I feel like crying. The nearest Borders is a whole day trip for me - then I will have to go through the whole recognition/registration thing and thinking about it makes my head hurt.

I know most of you don't take kindly to bitchin' posts - but I feel like crying right now!!

taming · 10-26-2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mamasue

I know most of you don't take kindly to bitchin' posts - but I feel like crying right now!!

I understand why you feel like crying--so would I. The only difference I can think of is that I would post the (very valid) compliant in only one thread

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sabredog · 10-26-2010, 07:31 PM

There is another option for you to consider, if you do not want to go through another replacement and that is to get your money back and buy a Kindle or a PRS-350.

The good thing about the Kobo is that it is locally supported, unlike the Kindle and other ereaders.

You could also organise (if allowable by the store staff) to mail the Kobo back to the store and they can mail a replacement back to you.

mamasue · 10-26-2010, 07:42 PM

point taken taming.

@ sabredog ... I will try to recover from my disappointment and then perhaps go back to the Borders in Melbourne Central - the staff there were really fantastic & supportive.

I would also get to see my DD2 - an added bonus.

I just need to have a tantrum though to make me feel better! LOL

digital_steve · 10-26-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sabredog

There is another option for you to consider, if you do not want to go through another replacement and that is to get your money back and buy a Kindle or a PRS-350.

Or PRS-650... amazing device

Beach650 · 10-26-2010, 07:58 PM

I've had my Kobo for a few months now and haven't had any problems at all. Pre or post firmware upgrade. Also, I loooooooooove my Kobo and convinced my co-worker to get one too - he loves his and hasn't had any problems either.

Just wish I could borrow ebooks from my friends, but that's a DRM thing.

taming · 10-26-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mamasue

point taken taming.
I just need to have a tantrum though to make me feel better! LOL

Well, you have maintained your sense of humour! Actually, this is really your first problem, by my count. I understand why you did not want to risk an update using the download, it being new to you and all, but the trip to Melbourne (next time stop in and say Hi to my friend Sara) was a sorta unnecessary--not that you knew it at the time.

anyway. Sometimes it's all about the learning curve and that gets easier and easier and sure does feel good along the way.

Glad you are feeling better.

And hi Steve--I know you love your new Sony 650--I looked at it too but like Kobo-land waaaay too much to buy a reader that costs $100 more and has terrible support in Canada. It looks like Sony really stepped up in year 3 of manufacturing.

sabredog · 10-26-2010, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by digital_steve

Or PRS-650... amazing device

I was keeping costs sort of comparative

digital_steve · 10-26-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by taming

And hi Steve--I know you love your new Sony 650--I looked at it too but like Kobo-land waaaay too much to buy a reader that costs $100 more and has terrible support in Canada. It looks like Sony really stepped up in year 3 of manufacturing.

Depends what support you require i suppose? The only thing that i could see being a problem is that you'd have to ship the device off (like i would with the Kobo). Anything else can usually be cleared up via this forums or email... plus they don't seem to be that error prone.

sabredog - i wasn't (obviously)

. i've realised you get what you pay for with these things now.

sabredog · 10-27-2010, 12:13 AM

I paid AU$180 for my PRS-300 about 9 months ago. Just purchased another for my middle daughter. the Sony ereaders are pretty good!

So far my Kobo is performing very well indeed

mwlcarter · 10-27-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mamasue

Now the right page turn clicker is separating.

I've got that problem too. I noticed a bit of a tacky sound on my blue button a few months ago, but now I can move my finger in a circular motion over the blue button and hear a quite audible crackling sound. The adhesive under the blue button appears to have gone away. :-(

I haven't had any other problems with my Kobo, so I've been holding off on a warranty claim, but now I think I need to make one. Hope the replacement isn't a melon.

CazMar · 10-27-2010, 05:55 PM

My first one didn't work, but I took it back straight away and got a replacement and the new one works perfectly well. I read on public transport, in bed, anywhere else I can get a few spare minutes. I have loaded lots of books on it and even some I did myself. One of the first self made ones gave it "indigestion" but after removing and tweaking it now works. Subsequent efforts worked really well. Not a perfect device but cheap and does the job.

Running Man · 11-07-2010, 05:43 PM

I haven't had any problems with my Kob EReader. Bought it in May. Updated the firmware. Messed around with the 100 free books and got rid of them on purpose. I am sort of a techno geek. I am happy with the Kobo EReader. It does what it suppose to do.

Cheers

The Terminator · 11-07-2010, 06:13 PM

I haven't had any trouble with mine had it for three months

digital_steve · 11-07-2010, 07:00 PM

2 Kobos and haven't had an issue till now; the black one seems to have warped slightly... so the case will occasionally make a small 'cracking' sound if you grip it a bit harder than normal and the seams of the reader seem to be seperating slightly.

It is plastic, so not to be unexpected.

Still works fine and doesn't effect reading though.

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10-26-2010, 06:32 PM	#46
mamasue Zealot Posts: 110 Karma: 28 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Device: Kobo	I love my Kobo ~ really I do, but I'm about to go back to paper books. I had an original 1.0 version, did a 5-hour trip to have it flashed to its factory settings, then used an SD card so very kindly made available to me by an MR member for the 1.4 update as I am so clueless with tech stuff. Reloaded all my purchased books, bought new books, used ADE, good battery life, zinging along feeling great about the way my Kobo was now faultlessly functioning. Now the right page turn clicker is separating. I am so disappointed I feel like crying. The nearest Borders is a whole day trip for me - then I will have to go through the whole recognition/registration thing and thinking about it makes my head hurt. I know most of you don't take kindly to bitchin' posts - but I feel like crying right now!!

10-26-2010, 07:31 PM	#48
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	There is another option for you to consider, if you do not want to go through another replacement and that is to get your money back and buy a Kindle or a PRS-350. The good thing about the Kobo is that it is locally supported, unlike the Kindle and other ereaders. You could also organise (if allowable by the store staff) to mail the Kobo back to the store and they can mail a replacement back to you.

10-26-2010, 07:42 PM	#49
mamasue Zealot Posts: 110 Karma: 28 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Device: Kobo	point taken taming. @ sabredog ... I will try to recover from my disappointment and then perhaps go back to the Borders in Melbourne Central - the staff there were really fantastic & supportive. I would also get to see my DD2 - an added bonus. I just need to have a tantrum though to make me feel better! LOL

10-26-2010, 07:58 PM	#51
Beach650 Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kobo	I've had my Kobo for a few months now and haven't had any problems at all. Pre or post firmware upgrade. Also, I loooooooooove my Kobo and convinced my co-worker to get one too - he loves his and hasn't had any problems either. Just wish I could borrow ebooks from my friends, but that's a DRM thing.

10-27-2010, 12:13 AM	#55
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	I paid AU$180 for my PRS-300 about 9 months ago. Just purchased another for my middle daughter. the Sony ereaders are pretty good! So far my Kobo is performing very well indeed

10-27-2010, 05:55 PM	#57
CazMar Book Geek Posts: 596 Karma: 1499085 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Adelaide, Australia Device: Kobo Touch, Asus MemPad 7" tablet, Nexus 5, Asus 10" tablet	My first one didn't work, but I took it back straight away and got a replacement and the new one works perfectly well. I read on public transport, in bed, anywhere else I can get a few spare minutes. I have loaded lots of books on it and even some I did myself. One of the first self made ones gave it "indigestion" but after removing and tweaking it now works. Subsequent efforts worked really well. Not a perfect device but cheap and does the job.

11-07-2010, 05:43 PM	#58
Running Man Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Victoria Device: Sony PRS350 & PRS650, Kobo EReader, Acer 1830TimelineX	I haven't had any problems with my Kob EReader. Bought it in May. Updated the firmware. Messed around with the 100 free books and got rid of them on purpose. I am sort of a techno geek. I am happy with the Kobo EReader. It does what it suppose to do. Cheers

11-07-2010, 06:13 PM	#59
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	I haven't had any trouble with mine had it for three months

11-07-2010, 07:00 PM	#60
digital_steve Muppet Posts: 240 Karma: 442 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tasmania Device: Kobo Aura HD, Sony PRS-650	2 Kobos and haven't had an issue till now; the black one seems to have warped slightly... so the case will occasionally make a small 'cracking' sound if you grip it a bit harder than normal and the seams of the reader seem to be seperating slightly. It is plastic, so not to be unexpected. Still works fine and doesn't effect reading though.

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