New Features since 2013? - Page 2

patrik · 10-22-2018, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BookCat

Is there something like the Kobo Clara HD, which has a light temperature adjuster, the ability to load fonts and create collections, all without wifi?
The Clara light bleed issue is putting me off.

Not sure about collections, but maybe the new Pocketbook Touch HD 3?

https://www.pocketbook-int.com/ch/en...specifications

BookCat · 10-22-2018, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrik

Not sure about collections, but maybe the new Pocketbook Touch HD 3?

https://www.pocketbook-int.com/ch/en...specifications

Is there an English language version of that page?

Can I change the temperature of the light on the reader?

Thanks lots.

patrik · 10-22-2018, 03:39 PM

Not yet as far as I know.

I believe so.

HarryT · 10-22-2018, 05:18 PM

Google Translate does a decent job with it.

davidfor · 10-22-2018, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BookCat

Is there something like the Kobo Clara HD, which has a light temperature adjuster, the ability to load fonts and create collections, all without wifi?

With those requirements, Kobo is your only choice.

Quote:

The Clara light bleed issue is putting me off.

Kobo have acknowledged the problem and stated that they will replace any device that has it. But, if you can deal with a shop, you should get quicker turnaround.

ottdmk · 10-23-2018, 12:15 PM

I will state for the record that I had to return an Aura HD a few years back directly to Kobo for a warranty replacement. (It had stopped charging for unknown reasons.) The experience was relatively painless and I had my new Aura HD within a few days.

(That Aura HD died a horrible death due to my clumsiness. If I hadn't been clumsy, I might still be using it.)

BookCat · 10-23-2018, 01:40 PM

ottdmk: That's good to know, thanks.

BookCat · 10-24-2018, 02:26 PM

After lots of thought and chat with MR peeps, I've developed a list of things I would like in a new reader. If anyone can think of a device which fits I would be infinitely grateful.

1. The ability to load custom fonts.

2. Be able to create collections on a device
which has never been connected to wifi.

3. Must be able to sideload books (no wifi.)

4. Lots of appearance customisation of fonts,
font size and weight, margins, line spacing etc

5. Blue light reduction would be a very nice
feature to have, but I'm not convinced this
technology has been refined, hence so many
complaints. This may be why the latest
Paperwhite doesn't have it. If there's a device
without issues which uses it, that would be
great.

6. Leds not numbering between 12 and 14, I
have tridecaphobia. Unfortunately, the Kobo
Clara HD fails here.

7. Price under £150, but there's some
movement here though definitely not over
£200.

Thanks.

Ansl · 10-24-2018, 04:04 PM

I would still recommend the H2O2, unless you specifically want/need short lines of text or find your existing Paperwhite uncomfortably heavy. My unit has a relatively nice front light, the night light is warmer than on the Clara and goes a bit dimmer (an advantage if you like reading in the dark, regardless of your preferred tone), and the back is nicer too. The screen isn't quite as good as it could be, but should still feel like an upgrade from a 2013 device.

BookCat · 10-24-2018, 05:34 PM

Ansl: is that the Kobo H20 edition 2? I'll take a look at it, thanks.

BookCat · 10-24-2018, 07:43 PM

I'm now thinking of going ahead and buying the Pocketbook Touch HD 2, which I prefer to the upcoming 3. I just have to be brave enough to place the (online) order.

HarryT · 10-25-2018, 02:21 AM

My problem with PB devices (several of which I’ve owned over the years) has always been the firmware. The hardware is excellent, but the firmware is severely lacking compared with Amazon or Kobo. Eg, the devices I’ve owned didn’t have dictionaries.

mobama · 10-25-2018, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

My problem with PB devices (several of which I’ve owned over the years) has always been the firmware. The hardware is excellent, but the firmware is severely lacking compared with Amazon or Kobo. Eg, the devices I’ve owned didn’t have dictionaries.

Did not have dictionaries? I thought dictionaries were Pocketbook's main selling point: You always get Russian and German out of the box. My models always had them.

If for some obscure reason your model lacks the dictionaries, you can always download them from the website for free (go to Support section and pick your model). For example, check out the Wörterbücher here https://www.pocketbook-int.com/de/su...ook-touch-hd-2

Having owned Pocketbook devices, you of course knew it, right?

HarryT · 10-25-2018, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobama

Did not have dictionaries? I thought dictionaries were Pocketbook's main selling point: You always get Russian and German out of the box. My models always had them.

If for some obscure reason your model lacks the dictionaries, you can always download them from the website for free (go to Support section and pick your model). For example, check out the Wörterbücher here https://www.pocketbook-int.com/de/su...ook-touch-hd-2

Having owned Pocketbook devices, you of course knew it, right?

My apologies, I should have said “English dictionaries”. If good commercial English dictionaries on the level of those supplied by Kobo and Amazon are available for PB, I was unaware of them.

rkomar · 10-25-2018, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

My apologies, I should have said “English dictionaries”. If good commercial English dictionaries on the level of those supplied by Kobo and Amazon are available for PB, I was unaware of them.

They don't come with those. They have an affiliated store that sells commercial dictionaries for them, but the selection isn't very big. You can buy The Oxford Dictionary of English, for example, but the larger editions aren't available.

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10-22-2018, 03:39 PM	#18
patrik Guru Posts: 657 Karma: 4568205 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kobo Forma	Not yet as far as I know. I believe so.

10-22-2018, 05:18 PM	#19
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Google Translate does a decent job with it.

10-23-2018, 12:15 PM	#21
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	I will state for the record that I had to return an Aura HD a few years back directly to Kobo for a warranty replacement. (It had stopped charging for unknown reasons.) The experience was relatively painless and I had my new Aura HD within a few days. (That Aura HD died a horrible death due to my clumsiness. If I hadn't been clumsy, I might still be using it.)

10-23-2018, 01:40 PM	#22
BookCat C L J Posts: 2,912 Karma: 21115458 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Device: Sony e-reader 505, Kindle PW2, Kindle PW3, Kobo Libra2	ottdmk: That's good to know, thanks.

10-24-2018, 02:26 PM	#23
BookCat C L J Posts: 2,912 Karma: 21115458 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Device: Sony e-reader 505, Kindle PW2, Kindle PW3, Kobo Libra2	After lots of thought and chat with MR peeps, I've developed a list of things I would like in a new reader. If anyone can think of a device which fits I would be infinitely grateful. 1. The ability to load custom fonts. 2. Be able to create collections on a device which has never been connected to wifi. 3. Must be able to sideload books (no wifi.) 4. Lots of appearance customisation of fonts, font size and weight, margins, line spacing etc 5. Blue light reduction would be a very nice feature to have, but I'm not convinced this technology has been refined, hence so many complaints. This may be why the latest Paperwhite doesn't have it. If there's a device without issues which uses it, that would be great. 6. Leds not numbering between 12 and 14, I have tridecaphobia. Unfortunately, the Kobo Clara HD fails here. 7. Price under £150, but there's some movement here though definitely not over £200. Thanks.

10-24-2018, 04:04 PM	#24
Ansl Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 5322 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Northern European utopia Device: Kobo H2O2v1	I would still recommend the H2O2, unless you specifically want/need short lines of text or find your existing Paperwhite uncomfortably heavy. My unit has a relatively nice front light, the night light is warmer than on the Clara and goes a bit dimmer (an advantage if you like reading in the dark, regardless of your preferred tone), and the back is nicer too. The screen isn't quite as good as it could be, but should still feel like an upgrade from a 2013 device.

10-24-2018, 05:34 PM	#25
BookCat C L J Posts: 2,912 Karma: 21115458 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Device: Sony e-reader 505, Kindle PW2, Kindle PW3, Kobo Libra2	Ansl: is that the Kobo H20 edition 2? I'll take a look at it, thanks.

10-24-2018, 07:43 PM	#26
BookCat C L J Posts: 2,912 Karma: 21115458 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Device: Sony e-reader 505, Kindle PW2, Kindle PW3, Kobo Libra2	I'm now thinking of going ahead and buying the Pocketbook Touch HD 2, which I prefer to the upcoming 3. I just have to be brave enough to place the (online) order.

10-25-2018, 02:21 AM	#27
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	My problem with PB devices (several of which I’ve owned over the years) has always been the firmware. The hardware is excellent, but the firmware is severely lacking compared with Amazon or Kobo. Eg, the devices I’ve owned didn’t have dictionaries.

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