Touch hd 2 opinions

Liesse · 06-22-2018, 03:29 AM

Hello,

I've had a kobo h2o original since it launched. I'm generally happy with it, but it's a bit heavy and getting on a bit, so I'd love to buy a new e reader.

I've been reading about the PocketBook Touch HD2 this morning and it really seems like it might be what be what I'm looking for.

I tend to read wearing gloves, so an IR screen is the way to go for me. It has an SD card slot, which Kobo seem to have lost, which would be lovely.

I'm looking for opinions from anyone who owns one, please.

My library is mainly in Calibre in epub format. How well does Calibre integrate with PocketBook?

Does anyone have any experience importing one to the UK?

And any thoughts on covers?

Thank you!

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church mouse · 06-22-2018, 09:15 AM

@Liesse

I have the Touch HD, not the 2, so I cannot comment upon any improvements with the HD2.

The good aspects of my Touch are:

The page turning buttons
The SD card capability
The library organisation
Both CoolReader and Koreader can be installed. (I now use Koreader, having I found its stability to have become significantly improved in recent months)
Integration with Calibre is good for me.

The less good aspects:

The native epub reader is rather limited in customisation, especially compared to using Kepubs on the Kobo.
Battery life on mine is certainly less than on my previous Kobo (it seems to use up about 4% in an overnight sleep).

Despite some of its flaws, I have been very happy with it over the last year.

I purchased a £10, non-branded felt cover case from Amazon, which still looks immaculate.

The reader I purchased via the Alza UK website - they source from Germany, I think. No issues at all with the order/delivery process - about 3-4 days tracked process from order to delivery for me.

I hope this helps.

Liesse · 06-22-2018, 02:25 PM

It help very much thank you!

A response from someone who owned a kobo who also imported to the UK was what I hoped for.
Thank you very much for your detailed response.

I only read in epub format, so I don't think I would miss any kepub functionality.

As far as I can tell, I would only be losing waterproofing and battery life were I to make the jump. I'd be gaining a lighter reader with functionality which other manufacturers seem to have moved away from. And possibly a better screen and lighting too.

How do you find the build quality please? I lost my Kobo glo to a broken USB port. I'd like a reader which feels solid.

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church mouse · 06-22-2018, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liesse

How do you find the build quality please? I lost my Kobo glo to a broken USB port. I'd like a reader which feels solid.

The construction is good. Mine is a year old and has had no build issues at all.

mobama · 06-26-2018, 10:26 AM

I switched my Touch HD (not HD 2) with some guy against Kobo H2O (edition 1). Both are happy

Touch HD has better software. I find no use for Kobo's software, so I'm confined to Koreader on Kobo.

The hardware consists of trade-offs both ways. Touch HD has page turn keys and is significantly lighter. Kobo HD is water resistant and has a bit bigger screen.

Other important points (microSD, frontlight, build quality, whatnot) are pretty much the same. Except that Touch HD [edit:] 2 has a tinted frontlight and Kobo H2O does not have multi-touch (e.g. pinch zoom).

Mivo · 07-01-2018, 05:54 AM

The Pocketbook stock software is better and more customizable than Kobo's stock software (when using ePub). Calibre integration is flawless (I use the InkPad 3, but I understand the software is largely identical), and the Pocketbook reader lets you sort and view your library by authors, titles, collections, series, tags, shelves, etc without any special manual configuration. It's very flexible right out of the box. On my Kobo Glo, I never copied my entire Calibre library to the reader, but with the Pocketbook it's fast and there's a competent search function available.

The InkPad 3 doesn't have the battery life issue anymore, but I read somewhere (a German e-reader blog, I believe) that the models prior to the InkPad 3 didn't sleep as "deeply". They do boot up pretty quickly, though, so turning them off when you go to bed is also feasible.

I ordered my reader from Pocketbook's German site, paid with PayPal, and received it the very next morning, so they definitely ship very fast.

patrik · 07-02-2018, 04:20 AM

Mivo, can you extract annotations and highlights from the Inkpad3 now?

06-22-2018, 03:29 AM	#1
Liesse Zealot Posts: 120 Karma: 610994 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UK Device: Kobo Libra 2, Forma	Touch hd 2 opinions Hello, I've had a kobo h2o original since it launched. I'm generally happy with it, but it's a bit heavy and getting on a bit, so I'd love to buy a new e reader. I've been reading about the PocketBook Touch HD2 this morning and it really seems like it might be what be what I'm looking for. I tend to read wearing gloves, so an IR screen is the way to go for me. It has an SD card slot, which Kobo seem to have lost, which would be lovely. I'm looking for opinions from anyone who owns one, please. My library is mainly in Calibre in epub format. How well does Calibre integrate with PocketBook? Does anyone have any experience importing one to the UK? And any thoughts on covers? Thank you! Sent from my MI 5s using Tapatalk

06-26-2018, 10:26 AM	#5
mobama Evangelist Posts: 432 Karma: 2303460 Join Date: Aug 2017 Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 3, Onyx T76ML, Kobo H2O Edition 1, Kobo Mini	I switched my Touch HD (not HD 2) with some guy against Kobo H2O (edition 1). Both are happy Touch HD has better software. I find no use for Kobo's software, so I'm confined to Koreader on Kobo. The hardware consists of trade-offs both ways. Touch HD has page turn keys and is significantly lighter. Kobo HD is water resistant and has a bit bigger screen. Other important points (microSD, frontlight, build quality, whatnot) are pretty much the same. Except that Touch HD [edit:] 2 has a tinted frontlight and Kobo H2O does not have multi-touch (e.g. pinch zoom). Last edited by mobama; 07-02-2018 at 01:26 AM.

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06-22-2018, 09:15 AM	#2
church mouse Evangelist Posts: 482 Karma: 5277078 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Voyage, Kobo Clara HD, Kobo H2O, Boox Poke 2	@Liesse I have the Touch HD, not the 2, so I cannot comment upon any improvements with the HD2. The good aspects of my Touch are: The page turning buttons The SD card capability The library organisation Both CoolReader and Koreader can be installed. (I now use Koreader, having I found its stability to have become significantly improved in recent months) Integration with Calibre is good for me. The less good aspects: The native epub reader is rather limited in customisation, especially compared to using Kepubs on the Kobo. Battery life on mine is certainly less than on my previous Kobo (it seems to use up about 4% in an overnight sleep). Despite some of its flaws, I have been very happy with it over the last year. I purchased a £10, non-branded felt cover case from Amazon, which still looks immaculate. The reader I purchased via the Alza UK website - they source from Germany, I think. No issues at all with the order/delivery process - about 3-4 days tracked process from order to delivery for me. I hope this helps.

06-22-2018, 02:25 PM	#3
Liesse Zealot Posts: 120 Karma: 610994 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UK Device: Kobo Libra 2, Forma	It help very much thank you! A response from someone who owned a kobo who also imported to the UK was what I hoped for. Thank you very much for your detailed response. I only read in epub format, so I don't think I would miss any kepub functionality. As far as I can tell, I would only be losing waterproofing and battery life were I to make the jump. I'd be gaining a lighter reader with functionality which other manufacturers seem to have moved away from. And possibly a better screen and lighting too. How do you find the build quality please? I lost my Kobo glo to a broken USB port. I'd like a reader which feels solid. Sent from my MI 5s using Tapatalk

07-01-2018, 05:54 AM	#6
Mivo Fanatic Posts: 556 Karma: 3531054 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Germany Device: In use: Pocketbook InkPad 3, Kobo Glo, iPad Air 2	The Pocketbook stock software is better and more customizable than Kobo's stock software (when using ePub). Calibre integration is flawless (I use the InkPad 3, but I understand the software is largely identical), and the Pocketbook reader lets you sort and view your library by authors, titles, collections, series, tags, shelves, etc without any special manual configuration. It's very flexible right out of the box. On my Kobo Glo, I never copied my entire Calibre library to the reader, but with the Pocketbook it's fast and there's a competent search function available. The InkPad 3 doesn't have the battery life issue anymore, but I read somewhere (a German e-reader blog, I believe) that the models prior to the InkPad 3 didn't sleep as "deeply". They do boot up pretty quickly, though, so turning them off when you go to bed is also feasible. I ordered my reader from Pocketbook's German site, paid with PayPal, and received it the very next morning, so they definitely ship very fast.

07-02-2018, 04:20 AM	#7
patrik Guru Posts: 657 Karma: 4568205 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kobo Forma	Mivo, can you extract annotations and highlights from the Inkpad3 now?