06-23-2017, 02:16 PM | #1 |
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kobo glo hd
I am after one of these, and according to the info on interweb it is no longer available - "discontinued"
and yet... when I go on: http://books.rakuten.co.jp/event/e-b...ers/koboglohd/ they seem to be available and for quite a reasonable price, even when one accounts for duties etc. They also show on e**y for sale from Japan. So what's the deal? Does anybody know why it is available in Japan, but not in the rest of the world? I am tempted to get one directly from Japan, but that would mean no warranty and no chance of returning if anything goes wrong? (or can I get support for it here in UK from Kobo/Rakuten if I buy it in Japan?) |
06-23-2017, 04:47 PM | #2 |
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Why not consider the Aura 2? It's $99 right now.
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06-23-2017, 05:36 PM | #3 |
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Because it is only 212 ppi (instead of 300 ppi).
I may have to go down the route of Kobo Aura Edition 2, but would prefer if possible HD screen |
06-23-2017, 09:05 PM | #4 |
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Also, if you're an ebook hoarder, like me, the Kobo Glo HD has a user replaceable memory card that supports micro SDXC cards larger than 8GB.
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07-17-2017, 06:35 PM | #5 |
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Did we ever find out why Kobo canceled the Kobo Glo HD? It seems crazy that the only current Kobo 6-inch E Ink device is the Kobo Aura edition 2, with just 212 dpi, when the comparable Kindle, the PaperWhite 3, is 300 dpi.
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07-17-2017, 07:15 PM | #6 |
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Supposedly the Glo HD is still available in Japan.
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07-19-2017, 02:56 PM | #7 |
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I heard they are working on a Oasis reader. I bet it will replace the Glo HD.
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07-19-2017, 07:13 PM | #8 |
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07-20-2017, 01:08 AM | #9 |
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