11-25-2015, 07:27 PM | #1 |
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Worth going for the Kobo Glo HD?
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I'm thinking of getting a Kobo Glo HD but I'm wondering if it's still worth it. I know no one has official info on when the new model with be released. I'm just asking what you guys think. I keep my ereaders for a couple of years so I would be bummed out if a new model came out shortly after getting one. Does the rumor mill have anything to say about this? People who are currently using a Kobo Glo HD, would you get another one if it broke tomorrow? Thanks! |
11-25-2015, 08:44 PM | #2 | ||
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11-25-2015, 09:02 PM | #3 |
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Well hopefully mine won't break, but I would get another if it did, even though I have other ereaders. I really like the Glo HD. Now if they make it in a waterproof flavor, I'd get one of those, too.
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11-25-2015, 09:21 PM | #4 |
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11-25-2015, 09:26 PM | #5 |
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11-26-2015, 08:13 AM | #6 |
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There is a sale at Chapters Indigo. C$100 for Kobo Glo HD. You get an extra 10% discount with visa checkout. I think that is a pretty good deal.
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca...?keywords=kobo |
11-26-2015, 08:20 AM | #7 |
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It is an awesome deal.
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11-26-2015, 08:27 AM | #8 |
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I could not resist buying.
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11-26-2015, 08:46 AM | #9 |
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I don't blame you. I ordered mine when they first became available at Chapters, but if I didn't have one, I wouldn't hesitate. I love mine. Ordered a new case for it the other day I've been using a Glo case.
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11-26-2015, 11:11 AM | #10 |
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Also, took advantage of the sale today. I am now anxiously awaiting its arrival.
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Edit: I ordered my spare, it'll be right around $80 after the exchange rate. That's a real hard deal to pass up for a Glo HD. Last edited by Ripplinger; 11-26-2015 at 12:14 PM. |
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11-26-2015, 12:13 PM | #12 |
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11-27-2015, 10:26 AM | #13 | |
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Thank you everyone for your replies! I'll probably be getting one soon as it does look awesome.
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11-27-2015, 10:33 AM | #14 |
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I bought my H2O because I smashed my HD, and I figured $10 for newer screen tech plus water & dust proofing was worth it. I'm just so used to the screen size (6.8") that I can't picture going back to 6".
The waterproofing is nice though... I like that I don't worry about getting caught in the rain with the H2O in my pocket. |
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