Kobo - Beyond the Book event, August 27 in NYC - Page 5

Mivo · 08-27-2013, 07:32 PM

As mentioned in the other thread, I think those are good additions, though none of the devices feel like something I need.

The Glo works fine for me and the Aura doesn't offer enough improvements to justify buying it (no physical page turn buttons), though the capacitive touchsrceen would be nice to have.

I just bought a Nexus 7.2, so the announcement comes too late, but it's good to see that Kobo's device will also have a 1920x1200 resolution and that they state that they'll keep updating the OS.

And 10" tablets, well, I still have my iPad and I consider to get an ultrabook to replace my 17" laptop in half a year or a year, so I don't think a 10" tablet is something that fits in my devices-family-planning.

Still, I feel that those are solid additions to Kobo's product line.

ectoplasm · 08-27-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DStyle

Good for 6" lovers but not me. I'll probably go for Aura HD then.

I don't see why anyone would go for the 6" versus the HD. I think the HD remains the best ereader on the market. While the 6" screen refresh improvements are mildly interesting, the smaller screen size and resolution are not something I want.

For a new ereader to interest me, my list includes

Same form factor as the HD, or bigger, up to a 7"
Better refresh
Self-lit of course
Same or better resolution as the HD
Color
Better PDF support

I may be waiting a long time for such a thing. Until then, the HD will suffice.

Suzanna · 08-27-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by taming

The grandma in me wants to know more about the kids store and kids accounts. I am "discussing" the 10 inch tablet with my husband

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We're discussing the same thing. Our twins are 11 and for the first time I'm thinking the 10 inch would make a great family tablet. (The Apple tablet just seemed *so* expensive.)

I haven't found any limitations with my current Kobo Arc, so I don't feel the need to upgrade to the new HD model. I'm really hoping they upgrade our firmware to match what's on the newer models, though.

The one disappointment I have is that there is no lighted Mini. The girls have Minis and I would have bought them a lighted model. (I don't think I could ever go back to a non-lighted ereader. The entire reading experience is just so much better.)

Ripplinger · 08-27-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ectoplasm

I don't see why anyone would go for the 6" versus the HD. ...

There's a lot of people like me who prefer the smaller format because I take my reader with me everywhere. And I do mean just about every time I set foot out my door. The Aura HD is just too big for me. Nor do I ever want to bother with syncing between readers to use one at home and one while out, that's just a hassle I don't need.

So for me, while the 6" size is perfect, the Aura is really a step backwards for me since it seems to have a capacitive screen per one post above, and it probably won't have older firmware that works to get rid of the hideous homescreen the newer firmware now uses (hideous to me).

So it's nothing for me to have the slightest interest in.

buffaloseven · 08-27-2013, 08:25 PM

Perhaps most curious if the Pocket collaboration will be built back into the FW for the Glo/AuraHD. Could be enough to make me switch from Readability if done well.

EDIT: Actually, quite curious if many of those "Beyond the Book" enhancements will come down the line as well.

DStyle · 08-27-2013, 08:26 PM

ectoplasm and me are in the same page. Bigger screen is always better. I'm 99% keen on buying the Aura HD. Maybe in the next year or two, bigger screens will apply.

mycurlylocks is right. Couple of bucks different, better to go for Aura HD.

For Ripplinger, yes, 6" is good for ppl who travel light and portability. I do understand.

For me, most reading will be at home. So, small screen is definitely NO to me.

Mivo · 08-27-2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DStyle

ectoplasm and me are in the same page. Bigger screen is always better. I'm 99% keen on buying the Aura HD. Maybe in the next year or two, bigger screens will apply.

If tablet market shares mean anything, smaller sizes are more popular than larger sizes. The <8" tablets have been selling better (but they are cheaper, too, so people are more prone to impulse-buying them) and the forecasts predict that this trend will continue.

I prefer 6" readers even for in-house use. Anything bigger feels bulky to me if all I use it for is reading. But yes, people have different preferences and someone should probably make a bigger reader to cover that niche.

Ripplinger · 08-27-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DStyle

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For Ripplinger, yes, 6" is good for ppl who travel light and portability. I do understand.

For me, most reading will be at home. So, small screen is definitely NO to me.

At least I can say I'm thrilled that Kobo is still producing various screen sizes, everyone should find a size they're happy with here... choice is always a good thing.

If I didn't already have the Glo, I'd probably be tempted by the 6" Aura, but I'm not sure I'd like the wavy back that's on the AuraHD. It has to be thicker than a flat back, especially once it's put into a cover (I'm one that never has a reader out of its cover, I like to keep it as pristine as possible).

booklover6 · 08-27-2013, 08:49 PM

Oh...my hopes for a lighted mini, dashed. Maybe Amazon will surprise the world with a 5" Paperwhite. If not, no upgrades for me from any of the companies.

Tony1988 · 08-27-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by taming

The grandma in me wants to know more about the kids store and kids accounts. I am "discussing" the 10 inch tablet with my husband

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DStyle

Good for 6" lovers but not me. I'll probably go for Aura HD then.

Since the aura just came out it was obvious they werent going to release another 6.8 ereader anytime soon. It been know for weeks there was to be a new 6" reader.

Tony1988 · 08-27-2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

Oh...my hopes for a lighted mini, dashed. Maybe Amazon will surprise the world with a 5" Paperwhite. If not, no upgrades for me from any of the companies.

Thats ok you have your other 10 or 40 readers to keep u busy plus your nook glow should be hitting your doorstep soon.

DStyle · 08-27-2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony1988

Since the aura just came out it was obvious they werent going to release another 6.8 ereader anytime soon. It been know for weeks there was to be a new 6" reader.

What I meant was not another 6.8" but larger than that.

Tony1988 · 08-27-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DStyle

What I meant was not another 6.8" but larger than that.

oh. Not many companies make them bigger than 6 right now. Too bad sony dropped their 9" reader. That one was great.

booklover6 · 08-27-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony1988

Thats ok you have your other 10 or 40 readers to keep u busy plus your nook glow should be hitting your doorstep soon.

OMG you got me LOL!!!! Hey I don't even have shipping notification on that Nook Glow yet! I want it now! I am very eager to check that light out. I know the light won't be as good as the Kobo Glo but the Nook has other good things that a light will just make better!

DStyle · 08-27-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony1988

Too bad sony dropped their 9" reader. That one was great.

But Sony is testing a 13.3". That's awesome. I love Sony.

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08-27-2013, 07:32 PM	#61
Mivo Fanatic Posts: 556 Karma: 3531054 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Germany Device: In use: Pocketbook InkPad 3, Kobo Glo, iPad Air 2	As mentioned in the other thread, I think those are good additions, though none of the devices feel like something I need. The Glo works fine for me and the Aura doesn't offer enough improvements to justify buying it (no physical page turn buttons), though the capacitive touchsrceen would be nice to have. I just bought a Nexus 7.2, so the announcement comes too late, but it's good to see that Kobo's device will also have a 1920x1200 resolution and that they state that they'll keep updating the OS. And 10" tablets, well, I still have my iPad and I consider to get an ultrabook to replace my 17" laptop in half a year or a year, so I don't think a 10" tablet is something that fits in my devices-family-planning. Still, I feel that those are solid additions to Kobo's product line.

08-27-2013, 08:25 PM	#65
buffaloseven Watching the Sky Posts: 239 Karma: 634112 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Winnipeg, MB Device: Kobo Aura	Perhaps most curious if the Pocket collaboration will be built back into the FW for the Glo/AuraHD. Could be enough to make me switch from Readability if done well. EDIT: Actually, quite curious if many of those "Beyond the Book" enhancements will come down the line as well.

08-27-2013, 08:26 PM	#66
DStyle Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 25278 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: New Zealand Device: KOBO Aura HD	ectoplasm and me are in the same page. Bigger screen is always better. I'm 99% keen on buying the Aura HD. Maybe in the next year or two, bigger screens will apply. mycurlylocks is right. Couple of bucks different, better to go for Aura HD. For Ripplinger, yes, 6" is good for ppl who travel light and portability. I do understand. For me, most reading will be at home. So, small screen is definitely NO to me.

08-27-2013, 08:49 PM	#69
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	Oh...my hopes for a lighted mini, dashed. Maybe Amazon will surprise the world with a 5" Paperwhite. If not, no upgrades for me from any of the companies.

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