Touch Touch edition being released - Page 9

guyanonymous · 06-03-2011, 09:34 PM

I'm jumping in late here. Is this the type of touchscreen (non capacitive?) that could be used through plastic (a waterproof map bag)? Or is there any way to change pages while it's in such a bag?

PeterT · 06-04-2011, 09:33 AM

Well I found the unit in the FCC database

Unfortunately, Kobo has requested confidentiality on some of the submitted data until August 16, 2011.

The link is FCC Database - FCC IDZJLKOBON905

What is interesting is that on (for instance) the Kobo Wifi the applicant in the FCC was Netronix Inc; for this unit the applicant is Kobo.

If the sample label is correct, power consumption is now listed as 5V 0.8 A compared to the Wifi being 5V 1.0 A.

Blossom · 06-04-2011, 02:45 PM

Well I was on the fence till this morning and Nook finally released their user guide for the Nook Touch. I'm really looking at the Kobo Touch now. It seems the Nook Touch internal storage is really small for non B&N books. The SD Card books do not appear in books section but under it's own section called My Files.

I did finally see some user pics and the reviewer was wrong. The Nook screen is as good as the K3 so I figure the Kobo Touch will be as well.

I really like the Kobo touch and so I can wait a couple months till someone other then Borders sells them.

I love there will be no more fees too. That really helped me decide.

I want a black one by the way.

m_bisson · 06-04-2011, 05:33 PM

Why can't they ship them now!??! I want it! NOW!!!

zoran · 06-04-2011, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m_bisson

Why can't they ship them now!??! I want it! NOW!!!

Even early winter will be "now", when time comes to it. So, your
request fulfilled.

Dedale · 06-05-2011, 08:03 AM

I dropped to a Chapters yesterday. They had a list for people who wishes to know when the demo and stock would arrive.

I'll share the information in due time for those who are interested.

cutterjohn42 · 06-05-2011, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blossom

Well I was on the fence till this morning and Nook finally released their user guide for the Nook Touch. I'm really looking at the Kobo Touch now. It seems the Nook Touch internal storage is really small for non B&N books. The SD Card books do not appear in books section but under it's own section called My Files.

I did finally see some user pics and the reviewer was wrong. The Nook screen is as good as the K3 so I figure the Kobo Touch will be as well.

I really like the Kobo touch and so I can wait a couple months till someone other then Borders sells them.

I love there will be no more fees too. That really helped me decide.

I want a black one by the way.

Apparently all the Nooks do this, my Nook Color is like this as well, but once opened it will shop up in library and if they have a continue reading function it will re-open the book to the last opened page. (On a NC if you IIRC long press the last read it'll give a list of the last 5 or so books to pick from as well...)

It's not the greatest system, but it works better than Kobo's crufty book listing. I still prefer the Sony system to either Kobo or B&N Nooks though... esp. the ability to list books by date/time added...

Latinandgreek · 06-05-2011, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dedale

I dropped to a Chapters yesterday. They had a list for people who wishes to know when the demo and stock would arrive.

I'll share the information in due time for those who are interested.

Please do!

Blossom · 06-05-2011, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cutterjohn42

Apparently all the Nooks do this, my Nook Color is like this as well, but once opened it will shop up in library and if they have a continue reading function it will re-open the book to the last opened page. (On a NC if you IIRC long press the last read it'll give a list of the last 5 or so books to pick from as well...)

It's not the greatest system, but it works better than Kobo's crufty book listing. I still prefer the Sony system to either Kobo or B&N Nooks though... esp. the ability to list books by date/time added...

Thanks for the info. I really don't want a reader where most space is reserve for B&N content only seeing I don't use their store. I have some freebies I've gotten from them but due to their 1 cent charges I had to stop getting free books them.

The New Kobo Touch will have a Favorites list for books.

From Kobo's site:

Quote:

Sort from A to Z, by 'Title' or 'Author' to easily find your next great read. Now with large cover images, multiple views, predictive search and a special list you can use to keep track of your favourites, our newly introduced features make navigating the library a breeze.

HarryH · 06-05-2011, 03:32 PM

I dropped into Chapters yesterday .. all I got in info was sometime between now and fathers day

This is on the east coast of Canada ... they mention that they should be in all the outlletts at the same time

Harry

nightfool · 06-06-2011, 09:26 PM

I've read in Kobo's facebook page that it will be in stores the 10th in Canada, and the 17th in the USA. Or at least Kobo is hoping for, so who knows.

Zoshka · 06-06-2011, 10:18 PM

I wish they'd get their story straight. On the Borders site it says the Kobo touch won't be available to order in the US until July 30, and this blogger emailed both Borders and Kobo, who confirmed the July 30 date:

http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/201...l-end-of-july/

Note the "Get one for Dad" on the Borders site, which would be a little difficult if it doesn't arrive until August...maybe they mean get Dad a Christmas present. I'm disappointed, because I was excited to see the features of the Kobo Touch, but by delaying so long, they'd be marginalized by Nook Touch hype and momentum, and the US release would be around the time a new Kindle usually appears.

Psyke · 06-06-2011, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guyanonymous

I'm jumping in late here. Is this the type of touchscreen (non capacitive?) that could be used through plastic (a waterproof map bag)? Or is there any way to change pages while it's in such a bag?

the screen touchscreen is infrared; very simply, there are beams that crisscross acrross the screen and when your finger break the beam, the device knows where your finger is. In other words, yes, you should be able to use it within a WP map bag.

davebalme · 06-07-2011, 08:40 AM

Is anyone aware of a UK release date for the Touch?

forkyfork · 06-07-2011, 12:18 PM

Sorry if this has been addressed, but will the kobo touch allow you to tap the screen to turn a page (like the nook) or do you HAVE to swipe?

06-04-2011, 09:33 AM	#122
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,177 Karma: 73448616 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Nexus 7, Clara, Touch, Tolino EPOS	Well I found the unit in the FCC database Unfortunately, Kobo has requested confidentiality on some of the submitted data until August 16, 2011. The link is FCC Database - FCC IDZJLKOBON905 What is interesting is that on (for instance) the Kobo Wifi the applicant in the FCC was Netronix Inc; for this unit the applicant is Kobo. If the sample label is correct, power consumption is now listed as 5V 0.8 A compared to the Wifi being 5V 1.0 A. Last edited by PeterT; 06-04-2011 at 09:41 AM.

06-04-2011, 02:45 PM	#123
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	Well I was on the fence till this morning and Nook finally released their user guide for the Nook Touch. I'm really looking at the Kobo Touch now. It seems the Nook Touch internal storage is really small for non B&N books. The SD Card books do not appear in books section but under it's own section called My Files. I did finally see some user pics and the reviewer was wrong. The Nook screen is as good as the K3 so I figure the Kobo Touch will be as well. I really like the Kobo touch and so I can wait a couple months till someone other then Borders sells them. I love there will be no more fees too. That really helped me decide. I want a black one by the way. Last edited by Blossom; 06-04-2011 at 02:48 PM.

06-05-2011, 03:32 PM	#130
HarryH Enthusiast Posts: 36 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Device: Kobo Version 1 firmware v 1.8.3	new kobo I dropped into Chapters yesterday .. all I got in info was sometime between now and fathers day This is on the east coast of Canada ... they mention that they should be in all the outlletts at the same time Harry

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06-03-2011, 09:34 PM	#121
guyanonymous Guru Posts: 692 Karma: 27532 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Ebookwise 1150 / 1200	I'm jumping in late here. Is this the type of touchscreen (non capacitive?) that could be used through plastic (a waterproof map bag)? Or is there any way to change pages while it's in such a bag?

06-04-2011, 05:33 PM	#124
m_bisson Groupie Posts: 170 Karma: 25803 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: kobo touch :)	Why can't they ship them now!??! I want it! NOW!!!

06-05-2011, 08:03 AM	#126
Dedale Guest Star Posts: 146 Karma: 9848 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Montreal (Canada) Device: Sony PRS-700, Nook STR	I dropped to a Chapters yesterday. They had a list for people who wishes to know when the demo and stock would arrive. I'll share the information in due time for those who are interested.

06-06-2011, 09:26 PM	#131
nightfool Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: nook color, kobo touch	I've read in Kobo's facebook page that it will be in stores the 10th in Canada, and the 17th in the USA. Or at least Kobo is hoping for, so who knows.

06-06-2011, 10:18 PM	#132
Zoshka Connoisseur Posts: 97 Karma: 1000000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WA Device: Kindle 3 & 4, Nook Tablet	I wish they'd get their story straight. On the Borders site it says the Kobo touch won't be available to order in the US until July 30, and this blogger emailed both Borders and Kobo, who confirmed the July 30 date: http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/201...l-end-of-july/ Note the "Get one for Dad" on the Borders site, which would be a little difficult if it doesn't arrive until August...maybe they mean get Dad a Christmas present. I'm disappointed, because I was excited to see the features of the Kobo Touch, but by delaying so long, they'd be marginalized by Nook Touch hype and momentum, and the US release would be around the time a new Kindle usually appears.

06-07-2011, 08:40 AM	#134
davebalme Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Yorkshire Device: Pocketbook 360, Ipad, Kobo Wireless, Archos 70b & 80G9. And a Kobo Arc	Is anyone aware of a UK release date for the Touch?

06-07-2011, 12:18 PM	#135
forkyfork Zealot Posts: 145 Karma: 1664 Join Date: May 2009 Device: It's a long story ;)	Sorry if this has been addressed, but will the kobo touch allow you to tap the screen to turn a page (like the nook) or do you HAVE to swipe?

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