Touch OfferedTouch at good price

moofychops · 01-14-2014, 05:02 PM

Hi,
I have been offered a Kobo Touch as new at a good price. Is it still worth using as an ereader, or is it too old hat nowadays, bearing in mind the low price.
thanks

ottdmk · 01-14-2014, 07:04 PM

Still using my Touch. Works great for its intended purpose. Doesn't stop me from coveting an Aura HD but if it's a good price, I say go for it.

Arios · 01-14-2014, 07:04 PM

moofychops, could you be more precise about the price; are you under a NDA?

I'm kidding, but the price here is the big factor.

The touch is an usuable ereader, particularly if you don't care about the new functionalities of more recent devices, like a better screen (resolution or glow capability).

By the way, I have set my Touch to firmware 2.8.1 and it will be just this one for the seeable future as it is stable.

RobertJSawyer · 01-14-2014, 09:45 PM

In Canada, at Christmas, they were on sale many places for $49. At that price, they're a bargain; one of my nieces got one and is thrilled with it. It's a very good device. If you're paying much more than that, have a look at least at a Kobo with a light (in ascending order of price: Glo, Aura, Aura HD).

filmo · 01-15-2014, 12:55 AM

3 versions of Kobo Touch. Mine is Model 905 which is oldest. Newer model number will end with B or C the newest model. Model number is on bottom of reader. Model B and C have removable internal SD card for internal memory. I am using newest Kobo Touch firmware Version 3.0.1. Updated firmware last week over wifi. It has new home screen.

TechniSol · 01-15-2014, 01:37 AM

I got lucky and paid a whopping $40 for my lightly used Touch on eBay when I was looking for more features a couple of years ago. Honestly, the only reason I bought the Glo last January was for the front lighting. My LVR is lit like a cave, my preference, and I find I like the increased contrast when reading while the HDTV is sqawking away and I'd had enough of buying batteries for my reading lights. Eventually, I realized the money I was spending on batteries was better invested in a Glo.

moofychops · 01-15-2014, 12:41 PM

Hi All,
Went mad and bought the Touch for 21 UK pounds and the Glo for 41 Pounds, could not resist as I have no will power when it comes to gadgets etc hi hi. I already have the |Kobo Aura HD, so don't have an excuse for buying these as well.
Thanks for all your input.

RobertJSawyer · 01-15-2014, 07:10 PM

Now, you just need a Kobo Mini to complete your set!

I actually have TWO Mini units -- I love them. The screen seems exceptionally crisp on them, and they're very comfortable to hold.

samhy · 01-16-2014, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertJSawyer

Now, you just need a Kobo Mini to complete your set!

And also an Aura

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertJSawyer

I actually have TWO Mini units -- I love them. The screen seems exceptionally crisp on them, and they're very comfortable to hold.

That's so true!

TechniSol · 01-17-2014, 01:08 AM

Two minis... Is that in stereo? Having enquired, I am now attempting to wrap my head around the idea of 4 minis in quad.(though I am forced to conclude that would really be more like wrapping 4 minis around my head...)

moofychops · 01-17-2014, 08:54 AM

Hi,
Both the Touch and the Glo have arrived. Whilst the Touch will work well in the daylight, the Glo is far better because of the built in light. Seems to work as good as the Aura except for the screen size.
Certainly both are keepers and well worth the money.

Bookworm2013 · 01-17-2014, 02:01 PM

Just bought the Touch from W H Smiths for £29.95. It's the 905B model.

booklover6 · 01-17-2014, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertJSawyer

Now, you just need a Kobo Mini to complete your set!

I actually have TWO Mini units -- I love them. The screen seems exceptionally crisp on them, and they're very comfortable to hold.

So true. Everytime I start thinking, maybe I don't need the Mini, I pull it out and read on it. It is pleasure to the eyes!

moofychops · 01-17-2014, 03:26 PM

Got to get me one of these Mini Kobo readers to play with

moofychops · 01-17-2014, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bookworm2013

Just bought the Touch from W H Smiths for £29.95. It's the 905B model.

Gosh I pain £35 and thought it was a bargain. lol

01-14-2014, 05:02 PM	#1
moofychops Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 17750 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wales, UK Device: Now Have Aura One and ClaraHD	OfferedTouch at good price Hi, I have been offered a Kobo Touch as new at a good price. Is it still worth using as an ereader, or is it too old hat nowadays, bearing in mind the low price. thanks

01-14-2014, 07:04 PM	#3
Arios A curiosus lector! Posts: 463 Karma: 2015140 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T1, Kobo Touch	moofychops, could you be more precise about the price; are you under a NDA? I'm kidding, but the price here is the big factor. The touch is an usuable ereader, particularly if you don't care about the new functionalities of more recent devices, like a better screen (resolution or glow capability). By the way, I have set my Touch to firmware 2.8.1 and it will be just this one for the seeable future as it is stable. Last edited by Arios; 01-14-2014 at 07:34 PM.

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01-14-2014, 07:04 PM	#2
ottdmk Wizard Posts: 1,196 Karma: 3765734 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Libra 2, Lenovo Tab M10 FHD Plus, Lenovo Tab M8 HD	Still using my Touch. Works great for its intended purpose. Doesn't stop me from coveting an Aura HD but if it's a good price, I say go for it.

01-14-2014, 09:45 PM	#4
RobertJSawyer Guru Posts: 730 Karma: 3871570 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Libra 2, Clara 2E, and Clara HD; Kindle PaperWhite	In Canada, at Christmas, they were on sale many places for $49. At that price, they're a bargain; one of my nieces got one and is thrilled with it. It's a very good device. If you're paying much more than that, have a look at least at a Kobo with a light (in ascending order of price: Glo, Aura, Aura HD).

01-15-2014, 12:55 AM	#5
filmo Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 1077205 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kobo Touch, Sony T1, Kobo Mini	3 versions of Kobo Touch. Mine is Model 905 which is oldest. Newer model number will end with B or C the newest model. Model number is on bottom of reader. Model B and C have removable internal SD card for internal memory. I am using newest Kobo Touch firmware Version 3.0.1. Updated firmware last week over wifi. It has new home screen.

01-15-2014, 01:37 AM	#6
TechniSol GranPohbah-Fezzes r cool! Posts: 1,056 Karma: 3151024 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Nook STRs, Kobo Touch, Kobo Glo	I got lucky and paid a whopping $40 for my lightly used Touch on eBay when I was looking for more features a couple of years ago. Honestly, the only reason I bought the Glo last January was for the front lighting. My LVR is lit like a cave, my preference, and I find I like the increased contrast when reading while the HDTV is sqawking away and I'd had enough of buying batteries for my reading lights. Eventually, I realized the money I was spending on batteries was better invested in a Glo.

01-15-2014, 12:41 PM	#7
moofychops Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 17750 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wales, UK Device: Now Have Aura One and ClaraHD	Hi All, Went mad and bought the Touch for 21 UK pounds and the Glo for 41 Pounds, could not resist as I have no will power when it comes to gadgets etc hi hi. I already have the \|Kobo Aura HD, so don't have an excuse for buying these as well. Thanks for all your input.

01-15-2014, 07:10 PM	#8
RobertJSawyer Guru Posts: 730 Karma: 3871570 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Libra 2, Clara 2E, and Clara HD; Kindle PaperWhite	Now, you just need a Kobo Mini to complete your set! I actually have TWO Mini units -- I love them. The screen seems exceptionally crisp on them, and they're very comfortable to hold.

01-17-2014, 01:08 AM	#10
TechniSol GranPohbah-Fezzes r cool! Posts: 1,056 Karma: 3151024 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Nook STRs, Kobo Touch, Kobo Glo	Two minis... Is that in stereo? Having enquired, I am now attempting to wrap my head around the idea of 4 minis in quad.(though I am forced to conclude that would really be more like wrapping 4 minis around my head...)

01-17-2014, 08:54 AM	#11
moofychops Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 17750 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wales, UK Device: Now Have Aura One and ClaraHD	Hi, Both the Touch and the Glo have arrived. Whilst the Touch will work well in the daylight, the Glo is far better because of the built in light. Seems to work as good as the Aura except for the screen size. Certainly both are keepers and well worth the money.

01-17-2014, 02:01 PM	#12
Bookworm2013 Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wiltshire, UK Device: Kobo eReader	Just bought the Touch from W H Smiths for £29.95. It's the 905B model.

01-17-2014, 03:26 PM	#14
moofychops Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 17750 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wales, UK Device: Now Have Aura One and ClaraHD	Got to get me one of these Mini Kobo readers to play with

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