Touch Touch edition being released - Page 11

moffattm · 06-08-2011, 05:53 PM

For those interested there's a video on YouTube of someone unboxing their new Kobo Touch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS24BUhCkhI

What I found impressive was the start-up time; my original Kobo takes about 35 seconds but it looks like the Touch takes just 1-2 seconds. I don't know how this compares to the Kobo Wi-Fi (second gen Kobo)?

taming · 06-08-2011, 06:21 PM

There was also a tweet from Chapters Square 1 that the Touch will be available there on Friday--I'm not sure about anyplace else, yet.

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The wait is ALMOST OVER! The new Kobo Touch will be available on Friday, June 10. Come early to avoid the line-up.

siraks · 06-08-2011, 06:25 PM

i was in there today going to order my copy and they said if i pre-ordered online it would roughly 10 days due to the postal strike and if i bought one fri/sat then i'd get it right away.
i'm going to check friday regardless but they manager said saturday for sure. i'll check both days in the morning and see what's up.

dixieknits · 06-08-2011, 06:49 PM

[QUOTE=Zoshka;1594396]June 19, good news. I ordered a Nook Touch, but don't want to deal with the front screen book ads and the 75% of memory limited to BN content only. After playing with one, I also didn't like the side page-turn buttons, which along with battery life were the only advantages over the Kobo, I think.

I didn't realize that the Nook Touch has side page turn buttons. I really like that feature, but not the file structure and front screen ads. Does the new Kobo touch reader have side buttons also?

SameerH · 06-08-2011, 07:12 PM

[QUOTE=dixieknits;1596315]

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Originally Posted by Zoshka

June 19, good news. I ordered a Nook Touch, but don't want to deal with the front screen book ads and the 75% of memory limited to BN content only. After playing with one, I also didn't like the side page-turn buttons, which along with battery life were the only advantages over the Kobo, I think.

I didn't realize that the Nook Touch has side page turn buttons. I really like that feature, but not the file structure and front screen ads. Does the new Kobo touch reader have side buttons also?

No it doesn't. However, you can use the sides of the screen as super-silent-no-tactile-feedback "buttons"

taming · 06-08-2011, 07:28 PM

I just spoke to my local Chapters in Red Deer, AB. I was told that alternative shipping has been arranged so that orders placed on-line will NOT be affected by the postal strike. The manager here recommended that I keep my on-line order. Last time Red Deer got their Kobo's late as they were diverted to Calgary stores instead

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siraks · 06-08-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by taming

I just spoke to my local Chapters in Red Deer, AB. I was told that alternative shipping has been arranged so that orders placed on-line will NOT be affected by the postal strike. The manager here recommended that I keep my on-line order. Last time Red Deer got their Kobo's late as they were diverted to Calgary stores instead

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guess it's different all over the place. maybe i was told the 10 day period due to a late pre-order.
i'll just go in store and try to snag one fri or sat a.m.

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SameerH

No it doesn't. However, you can use the sides of the screen as super-silent-no-tactile-feedback "buttons"

i will definitely be using the side of the screen to turn pages rather than the swipe, but things may change.

Canorka · 06-08-2011, 07:49 PM

It's out on the 10th. Was just in the Eaton Centre Indigo in Toronto and they had a couple on display already. It's very nice, particularly the black edition which has the soft texture of the quilt applied to the front as well as the back, which I like.

My first gen still works perfectly though, and given that the touch doesn't do endnotes yet, I think I'll hold off for a while.

MechR · 06-08-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TimW

If anyone wants the older version, Borders has them for $60.

http://www.borders.com/online/store/...1&id=62667696&

Note that that's the one without Wifi.

TimW · 06-08-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MechR

Note that that's the one without Wifi.

Very true. However, if someone wanted a very inexpensive ePub reader, $60 isn't a bad price.

joshmosh · 06-09-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Canorka

It's out on the 10th. Was just in the Eaton Centre Indigo in Toronto and they had a couple on display already. It's very nice, particularly the black edition which has the soft texture of the quilt applied to the front as well as the back, which I like.

My first gen still works perfectly though, and given that the touch doesn't do endnotes yet, I think I'll hold off for a while.

Wow, so the black has a different material front than the other colors? It's not the usual plastic? I dislike the black plastic on the current Kobo because I find that it scratches way too easily. To have a more durable front would be a great upgrade.

dafrizz · 06-09-2011, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by joshmosh

Wow, so the black has a different material front than the other colors?

I seriously doubt that. In the pictures and videos I have seen the black one has the same material (ie no quilts) on the front as the other colours. Not sure where Canorka got that info from.

Canorka · 06-09-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dafrizz

I seriously doubt that. In the pictures and videos I have seen the black one has the same material (ie no quilts) on the front as the other colours. Not sure where Canorka got that info from.

The front is not quilted. It just has the "soft" finish (or however you want to qualify it) that is applied to the quilt on the 1st and 2nd gen Kobos. I handled the thing myself in store.

I doubt it's more resistant to scratching than plain old regular plastic though. At least that has not been my experience with my Kobo.

Grumpy2906 · 06-09-2011, 04:20 PM

Hi, is the wi-fi only for purchasing books ?

Thanks.

siraks · 06-09-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy2906

Hi, is the wi-fi only for purchasing books ?

Thanks.

last i read the wifi is used to purchase books but it's also linked to social sites to keep you connected and let people know what you're reading etc.
i don't know the full details just looked at it briefly.
the seller for me is touch, i never used the wifi on the kobo wifi to purchase books and i'm glad it's not a browser as i don't see me surfing espn to check box scores while reading

06-08-2011, 05:53 PM	#151
moffattm Addict Posts: 333 Karma: 1440670 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Device: Kobo Original, Kobo Glo	Kobo Touch Unboxing Video For those interested there's a video on YouTube of someone unboxing their new Kobo Touch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS24BUhCkhI What I found impressive was the start-up time; my original Kobo takes about 35 seconds but it looks like the Touch takes just 1-2 seconds. I don't know how this compares to the Kobo Wi-Fi (second gen Kobo)?

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dixieknits Addict Posts: 283 Karma: 1011418 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle 3, Nook Color	[QUOTE=Zoshka;1594396]June 19, good news. I ordered a Nook Touch, but don't want to deal with the front screen book ads and the 75% of memory limited to BN content only. After playing with one, I also didn't like the side page-turn buttons, which along with battery life were the only advantages over the Kobo, I think. I didn't realize that the Nook Touch has side page turn buttons. I really like that feature, but not the file structure and front screen ads. Does the new Kobo touch reader have side buttons also?

06-08-2011, 07:28 PM	#156
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	I just spoke to my local Chapters in Red Deer, AB. I was told that alternative shipping has been arranged so that orders placed on-line will NOT be affected by the postal strike. The manager here recommended that I keep my on-line order. Last time Red Deer got their Kobo's late as they were diverted to Calgary stores instead .

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06-09-2011, 04:20 PM	#164
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