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I'd also point out that it's unlikely in the extreme that these KA1s were sitting out in the open since they're only now just being sold. As to the specifics of where they were kept none of us know, but given information we do have we can make educated guesses. |
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Looking at those facts, and thinking about them, what is sensible conclusion? That Kobo decided to make more Aura ONE's but ddin't bother to tell anyone? Or that Kobo decided to start selling some existing stock of the product? To me, the case for these being old stock is far to strong to think it is anything else. Why they have this stock is another matter. That we can only speculate about unless someone from Kobo who knows decides to pop in. But, to me, "Lost in the warehouse" is the most likely reason. Quote:
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Li-Ion batteries have low self-discharge. This is about 5% per month at room temperature. The lower the temperature, the slower the self-discharge, the higher the temperature, the faster the self-discharge. From my experience new devices seem to be charged at about 50%. At 5% per month self-discharge, that means about 10 months for the charge to drop to zero. Add another month and the battery has probably dropped to levels that means it will be damaged. Even at 100% charge when manufactured, that means 20 months to get to zero charge. Which works out to be about December 2018. Months after the Forma was released and after the likely date that Kobo stopped manufacturing the Aura ONE. I could go into a similar discussion on the loss of capacity of a battery over time. Losing 50% capacity is possibly the worst case, but, the loss will be a significant amount. That's not all the conditions that could be happening. But, those were my basic thoughts when I heard about them. Do you understand why I have a concern about the batteries in these devices? Maybe I should have said "possible" rather than "probably". My statement was pessimistic, unlike your extremely optimistic view. It was a warning of what could happen Quote:
Of course, if my "speculation" is right, and these were lost and then found, it is likely they were store incorrectly. Two common reasons for "lost" items in a warehouse that are later "found" is that they were incorrectly marked off as being removed, or they were put in the wrong place. The former should mean the devices were correctly stored, but, the latter could mean they were not. And for the record, my first statement on this is: You are the one to go from my "At a guess" and "probably" to decide that I was categorically stating something as a fact. And you were the one to criticise my mild but completely valid warning about the battery. |
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Sorry to break up the arguing but I think OP raised a good question and now I would like to ask if anyone knows where the Aura ONE can be purchased, especially in North America? Used or unused or refurbished, it doesn’t matter, but I’m Canadian so preferably a more cost friendly option than something from Europe... thanks
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I imagine Craig’s list and other such sites or services may turn one up us well. Though I think all the above concerns would apply even more so to a used device. Buyer beware and all that. I’ll note that the Japanese imports are at a price that unless you abhor the Forma you’d probably be better off getting the Forma. As of this writing it doesn’t seem you can find a new unopened KA1 in NA without European importing. Though I did not do an exhaustive search, kobo does not list it, nor does Walmart or chapters. Though chapters claims some stores may have the sleepcover case. |
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There is 34 minutes between the first post and this post. The OP clearly knew more about the availability of the Aura ONE than than the rest of us, and in fact, appears to have already ordered the device. Why didn't they include this information in the first post? And the real question is in that post: Whether it is a mistake or not. Quote:
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I believe davidfor is correct. When Kobo phases out a reader, it’s not uncommon for batches of them, refurbed or otherwise, to appear on the website off and on as they find backstock. It’s a beautiful ereader. It was one of my favorites. Good on you for snapping one up while you could. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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I bought my Aura One Limited Edition a little over a year ago. It was direct from Kobo, shipped from Canada. So they have sold a version of the Aura recently.
My Kindle Voyage was getting long in the tooth and starting to get flakey. I love the Aura One and when it comes time to replace it I hope there is a Kobo model of a similar form factor. BTW, a big part of this thread is an example of the reason I don't spend so much time on online forums these days. Three pages of "I said/no you said..." Of course it was minor compared to the Boeing vs Airbus airliner wars and I run for the hills when somebody says "Qualcomm vs Intel modems" ![]() |
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Oh how I rue the day that when I no longer have my Aura One...
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I came to this thread after a search, looking for any hint about Kobo re-introducing the Aura, or something like it.
I have skimmed through all the "robust discussion"! The asymmetrical style of the Forma and Libra are not my taste. I have a Libra, but would like a 8" screen with no fussy side buttons. Anyone with good intel? |
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