Kobo Aura One: ComfortLight - Page 6

JSWolf · 02-09-2018, 02:17 PM

With my H2O, when I have the light on, I read at 4.

Pulpwood · 02-09-2018, 03:17 PM

[QUOTE=ZodWallop;3654559]But maybe you should wait until you've received your device and all is good before talking smack about other users complaining about the issue?
QUOTE]

Maybe you should back up, turn slowly, and walk away.

ZodWallop · 02-09-2018, 06:03 PM

[QUOTE=Pulpwood;3654626]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

But maybe you should wait until you've received your device and all is good before talking smack about other users complaining about the issue?
QUOTE]

Maybe you should back up, turn slowly, and walk away.

sjfan · 02-10-2018, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

With my H2O, when I have the light on, I read at 4.

Yep, 4% is my sweet spot on the H2O when reading in the dark.

Do people with Aura Ones see uneven lighting problems with the regular frontlight as well, or only with the warm-color ComfortLight on?

robko · 02-10-2018, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjfan

Yep, 4% is my sweet spot on the H2O when reading in the dark.

Do people with Aura Ones see uneven lighting problems with the regular frontlight as well, or only with the warm-color ComfortLight on?

I'm sure there are exceptions to the rule, but the majority seem to only have problems with the coloured Comfortlight on, not just the regular "white" light.

Ken Maltby · 02-10-2018, 12:29 PM

Interesting... KOReader has been implementing a "comfort light" function for the Kobo Aura One (and perhaps the H2O2), that should be in a release soon. From the posting here, the hardware issue might override those efforts.

Luck;
Ken

datanoise · 02-11-2018, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjfan

Do people with Aura Ones see uneven lighting problems with the regular frontlight as well, or only with the warm-color ComfortLight on?

On the 4 units I tested, the "normal" light was fine, uneven lighting was with ComfortLight on. (started to be really noticeable at around 10/20%)

DNSB · 02-11-2018, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjfan

Yep, 4% is my sweet spot on the H2O when reading in the dark.

Do people with Aura Ones see uneven lighting problems with the regular frontlight as well, or only with the warm-color ComfortLight on?

The complaints I've seen are from people who have the Comfortlight on and at the full night setting going by the images that have been posted (the ones where the screen looks as if it is being illuminated by a candle).

Ken Maltby · 02-12-2018, 09:37 AM

There is now a KOReader release with this feature. Check out this short thread.

Luck;
Ken

Pulpwood · 02-15-2018, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pulpwood

Have a KA1 ordered from kobo.com and awaiting delivery. I have to ask this question. Are folks honestly going as dark as the images posted for reading? On the H2O that I have been reading for 3 years, I do not go near that low and much of the reading takes place after retiring for the night.

For the record, things have been very good with the H2O. I do recall a lot of bad rap at this site concerning the H2O when I joined here. Maybe this is just the venting site of disgruntled users?

I will cast a vote after receiving and testing the KA1. If anything is a miss, I will also add a mini review to this thread.

Received the KA1 yesterday afternoon. Charged, synched, and updated the firmware first thing. Prior to using the reader last night, I checked the lighting across the adjustment levels. The screen is quite even overall at any setting, both in color and light level. In comparison to the H2O which had the five obvious light sources at the bottom if trying to see them. The KA1 has none of that at any edge.

The first hour of reading came later in the evening and required some hit and miss adjustments for a good comfort level. The settings settled at 30% brightness and 30% natural light for total dark reading, YMMV for sure.

The only reason for this purchase was the increase in screen real estate while retaining the waterproof qualities, period. With that said, I see the KA1 ereader as a larger (screen real estate) AND a bit more polished version of the H2O. What stood out immediately was the page turn quality, it is quick and crisp immediately. With the H2O, the letters took a micro-moment to materialize, very quick but at times noticeable. Yes, the 300 PPI and improved page turn is a good thing. Overall the quality of this ereader is at or above my expectations.

Braid · 02-15-2018, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjfan

Do people with Aura Ones see uneven lighting problems with the regular frontlight as well, or only with the warm-color ComfortLight on?

Only with the warmer colours. I don't go for the more extreme orangey settings - I simply aim to reduce the amount of blue light. Sadly, I find the green blobs too distracting. So I don't use the e-reader in bed.

datanoise · 02-16-2018, 06:29 AM

No problem on the regular frontlight, it's really nice (more even than on my PW3). On the 4 units I tried the warmer color was not even (some units worse than others) and that was in my opinion really annoying when reading.

JeanPierre · 04-05-2018, 06:22 PM

I joined to comment on this issue.

I am on my 2nd Kobo Aura One now. I can't decide whether this one is better or worse than the first one, but the lighting is certainly not even with a brightness setting of 1-10% and a comfort light setting between the maximum to 2 notches below the maximum (which is the warmth of my incandescent lighting at home, and the setting that I would like to use it at night).

Based on a photo I took of the lighting of the first one, I would have to say they are identical in pattern, but my memory of the first was that there was an overwhelming red splotch in the bottom middle, and of the new one there's a green splotch on the left, and then less intrusive alternating red and green lights along the bottom.

I am surprised to see such a high number of votes reporting models with even lighting at all levels of warmness. The problem disappears at a warmth setting around 50%, or a brightness setting over 20%. Those settings are too warm and too bright to read in the dark comfortably though, in my opinion.

I am currently deciding whether to return the item for a 2nd replacement, or just live with it. I am writing just to share my experience with any potential customers considering purchasing a Kobo Aura One. Aside from this issue, which only manifest reading in the dark, the reader is first class.

Update - With this device, it turned out to be 5th time's the charm. My 5th Aura One (the 4th replacement) has perfectly acceptable backlighting, and is a delight to use.

sparklemotion · 06-14-2018, 02:15 PM

For those of you that have returned your Aura One's more than a few times are you buying and returning them via Kobo? Or at a brick and mortar stores?

datanoise · 06-14-2018, 04:37 PM

I sent back 3 units to the same online store, at the end they gave me my money back and didn't want me to buy an aura one anymore.

I feel like focusing on a less problematic model (the inkpad 3 seems to have no problem + it's easier to integrate an alternative reader for pdf, or h2o2 if smaller is fine) is better than planning to sent it back until you find a correct one, if you really want to avoid uneven lighting... (unless they fixed it; I gave up at the fourth unit, and that was months ago)

Good luck!

View Poll Results: With ComfortLight turned on and low light setting, do you notice colored blotches?
Yes, green blotches from bottom center	20	15.15%
Yes, green blotches from bottom right	22	16.67%
Yes, green blotches from bottom left	18	13.64%
Yes, different location	10	7.58%
No	80	60.61%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 132. You may not vote on this poll

04-05-2018, 06:22 PM	#88
JeanPierre Zealot Posts: 137 Karma: 398492 Join Date: Apr 2018 Device: Kobo Aura One	I joined to comment on this issue. I am on my 2nd Kobo Aura One now. I can't decide whether this one is better or worse than the first one, but the lighting is certainly not even with a brightness setting of 1-10% and a comfort light setting between the maximum to 2 notches below the maximum (which is the warmth of my incandescent lighting at home, and the setting that I would like to use it at night). Based on a photo I took of the lighting of the first one, I would have to say they are identical in pattern, but my memory of the first was that there was an overwhelming red splotch in the bottom middle, and of the new one there's a green splotch on the left, and then less intrusive alternating red and green lights along the bottom. I am surprised to see such a high number of votes reporting models with even lighting at all levels of warmness. The problem disappears at a warmth setting around 50%, or a brightness setting over 20%. Those settings are too warm and too bright to read in the dark comfortably though, in my opinion. I am currently deciding whether to return the item for a 2nd replacement, or just live with it. I am writing just to share my experience with any potential customers considering purchasing a Kobo Aura One. Aside from this issue, which only manifest reading in the dark, the reader is first class. Update - With this device, it turned out to be 5th time's the charm. My 5th Aura One (the 4th replacement) has perfectly acceptable backlighting, and is a delight to use. Last edited by JeanPierre; 04-27-2018 at 10:43 AM. Reason: Information update.

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02-09-2018, 02:17 PM	#76
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,037 Karma: 129333114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	With my H2O, when I have the light on, I read at 4.

02-09-2018, 03:17 PM	#77
Pulpwood Make my Day Posts: 77 Karma: 799057 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Cold Winters Device: Aura H2O, KA1 LE	[QUOTE=ZodWallop;3654559]But maybe you should wait until you've received your device and all is good before talking smack about other users complaining about the issue? QUOTE] Maybe you should back up, turn slowly, and walk away.

02-10-2018, 12:29 PM	#81
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,465 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	Interesting... KOReader has been implementing a "comfort light" function for the Kobo Aura One (and perhaps the H2O2), that should be in a release soon. From the posting here, the hardware issue might override those efforts. Luck; Ken

02-12-2018, 09:37 AM	#84
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,465 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	There is now a KOReader release with this feature. Check out this short thread. Luck; Ken

02-16-2018, 06:29 AM	#87
datanoise Groupie Posts: 175 Karma: 14110 Join Date: Aug 2016 Device: SuperNote A5X	No problem on the regular frontlight, it's really nice (more even than on my PW3). On the 4 units I tried the warmer color was not even (some units worse than others) and that was in my opinion really annoying when reading.

06-14-2018, 02:15 PM	#89
sparklemotion dangerous when cornered Posts: 1,855 Karma: 22891237 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Device: Kobo H2O, Kindle Paperwhite	For those of you that have returned your Aura One's more than a few times are you buying and returning them via Kobo? Or at a brick and mortar stores?

06-14-2018, 04:37 PM	#90
datanoise Groupie Posts: 175 Karma: 14110 Join Date: Aug 2016 Device: SuperNote A5X	I sent back 3 units to the same online store, at the end they gave me my money back and didn't want me to buy an aura one anymore. I feel like focusing on a less problematic model (the inkpad 3 seems to have no problem + it's easier to integrate an alternative reader for pdf, or h2o2 if smaller is fine) is better than planning to sent it back until you find a correct one, if you really want to avoid uneven lighting... (unless they fixed it; I gave up at the fourth unit, and that was months ago) Good luck!