10-15-2021, 05:42 AM | #1 |
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Tolino Vision 6
Tolino just announced the Tolino Vision 6.
-> https://mytolino.com/products/tolino-vision-6/ It can be pre-ordered for €169 at various german bookstores and is going to hit shelves "soon". (There is no definite release date, yet.) As always, the device is manufactured by Kobo and will be based on the upcoming Kobo Libra 2. There are some notable differences though: - The Tolino will "only" have 16 GB of storage instead of 32 GB. - It has a 1,8 Ghz AllWinner B300 Quad-Core processor. (The Libra 2 only has an unspecified 1 Ghz CPU.) - It's operating system will be based on Android 8.1, according to various news outlets. - There is no mention of Bluetooth or Audiobook support on the website. |
10-15-2021, 08:28 AM | #2 |
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Thanks for posting this. Odd that an "Epos 3" (Sage "equivalent") wasn't released at the same time. But then Tolino never got an Elipsa equivalent either, so maybe they're abandoning the larger readers. Also odd that there's no Bluetooth, but (I'm guessing) that might be because their associated bookstores don't carry many audible books? Faster CPU but less memory. It's almost like they're trying to be different. (But, I guess, the extra memory on the Libra 2 might be for audio books, if this doesn't support them it wouldn't need it.)
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10-15-2021, 08:29 AM | #3 |
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Two things of note:
1. I think that the unspecified 1ghz CPU for the Libra 2 is just an error, otherwise the device would just be a screen refresh in a different body. 2. Thalia (and the other stores) sell audiobooks so I'd imagine that this information is just incomplete. They even provide their competitor model for an audiobook subscription. |
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I noticed that this device doesn't have an uniform thickness, like the Libra 2. The handle side is 9mm and the screen side is about 6mm thick.
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Some german news outlets already got their hands on the new device.
Papierlos-Lesen.de released a quick review, with some pictures comparing the new Vision 6 with the previous Vision 5 (Kobo Libra H2O equivalent): -> https://papierlos-lesen.de/kurztest-...ision-6-70259/ They say the better contrast of the Carta 1200 display is achived with darker blacks. Especially noticable with the light turned on and with the inverted mode. They also think that the lighting has been improved. |
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According to that "other website," who's owner supposedly talked to Tolino, the Vision 6 does have Bluetooth onboard, but there's no immediate plans to use it. That sounds a bit like the Nook Glowlight Plus.
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It's the same weight as the Libra 2. I've got to believe it's the same case. Maybe they're just being more accurate with the description?
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But yeah, appart from that one headline there is no other mention of audiobooks. (It is not mentioned on any of the pre-order pages in their online shops either.) Maybe they will implement audio-support at a later date via a software update. Quote:
The not-uniform thickness only refers to the very edges of the device. There is a small 9mm lip on the side with the buttons and a slight narrowing at the opposite side. It is a bit confusing, yeah. |
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Is if feasable to install android apps on Tolinos?
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