Kobo Touch $129 - Page 2

RockdaMan · 05-23-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by boswd

I hope they kept the quilted back.

Dulin's Books · 05-23-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by boswd

quilted back.

boswd · 05-23-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

very cool thanks.

Hmm I might just have to pick one up just for my kobo bookstore orders.

This is a nifty looking ereader. Will have to see if I like the size though. but so far it looks pretty cool.

ApK · 05-23-2011, 12:09 PM

Looks nice.
PDF support looks very nice.
I do prefer hard buttons for page turns, though, both for fingerprints and for ergonomics.
I wonder a couple things: Is the dictionary more generally functional than in the old Kobo? Does it have wifi, and if so, is the wifi more generally functional (like for side loading) than on the old Kobo?

SensualPoet · 05-23-2011, 12:20 PM

This is outstanding ... three Kobos in one year ... a new model every six months ... each adding value to the previous ... and all in the under $150 price point.

Meanwhile, the Kobobooks.com bookstore continues to improve in selection, as well continuing to market to its end-users in innovative ways. It's the only e-reader from a company which is solely focussed on e-books and e-readers and yet as little as one year ago ... didn't exist (the Canadian launch was May 1, the US launch late June and the rest of the world followed a couple of weeks later).

I'm thrilled they've added the Pearl screen and, in reducing the height, it will fit more pockets (although it appears the same width). However, it is new software and buttonless except for a home button so it remains to be seen how intuitive it is to find books, browse titles, sync to the cloud, etc. It doesn't sound like an open web browser is included so you still can't side load your own titles over wifi from your calibre server.

It would be cool if they managed to link it to both the Kobo store and Overdrive.

silasgreenback · 05-23-2011, 12:33 PM

This is practically pornography.

I'll hop on the chance to get one for $129.

elemenoP · 05-23-2011, 12:40 PM

The last sentence in the article makes me really mad. The touch screen on the latest gen Sonys is TOTALLY AWESOME and everyone who is interested in Kobo's reader should hope that they use the exact same technology.

When (if? when.) B&N announces their touch e-ink reader tomorrow, Amazon will be the only major player without touch!

eP

MsCG1 · 05-23-2011, 12:42 PM

That quilted back gives me LIFE.

I'm rooting for Kobo. I don't know why, but I really am. I like that they stay competitive and keep the other manufacturers on their toes, price wise.

AnemicOak · 05-23-2011, 12:45 PM

Looks great. I don't really need another reader, but this might actually be something I'll buy (we'll see what B&N announces tomorrow). While I like my K3 it could certainly be better and the Pearl screen is the biggest advantage it had until now.

Having no experience with Kobo's devices do they offer any organization features? Preferably folders, but hopefully at least tags/collections.

Wetdogeared · 05-23-2011, 12:49 PM

Kobo eReader Touch Edition Demo

http://youtu.be/rJbMEEtnFwQ

elemenoP · 05-23-2011, 12:49 PM

I saw in a CNET article that it is, indeed, the same touch technology as Sony's readers (Neonode "zForce"). Huzzah!

eP

Dulin's Books · 05-23-2011, 12:56 PM

"first international reader"......? from kobo, yes but...

ProfCrash · 05-23-2011, 12:59 PM

Very nice. This should make the people who want a WiFi, touch screen reader at a reasonable price very happy.

stonetools · 05-23-2011, 01:03 PM

Oh Canada

Its official.... Kobo is now in the big leagues, competing head to head with BN and Amazon. That's great.

ApK · 05-23-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

"first international reader"......? from kobo, yes but...

There's quite a few...um...questionable... marketing claims on the Kobo site.

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05-23-2011, 12:09 PM	#19
ApK Award-Winning Participant Posts: 7,316 Karma: 67862884 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ, USA Device: Kindle	Looks nice. PDF support looks very nice. I do prefer hard buttons for page turns, though, both for fingerprints and for ergonomics. I wonder a couple things: Is the dictionary more generally functional than in the old Kobo? Does it have wifi, and if so, is the wifi more generally functional (like for side loading) than on the old Kobo?

05-23-2011, 12:20 PM	#20
SensualPoet Wizard Posts: 2,302 Karma: 2607151 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite, Asus ZenPad 3, Kobo Glo	This is outstanding ... three Kobos in one year ... a new model every six months ... each adding value to the previous ... and all in the under $150 price point. Meanwhile, the Kobobooks.com bookstore continues to improve in selection, as well continuing to market to its end-users in innovative ways. It's the only e-reader from a company which is solely focussed on e-books and e-readers and yet as little as one year ago ... didn't exist (the Canadian launch was May 1, the US launch late June and the rest of the world followed a couple of weeks later). I'm thrilled they've added the Pearl screen and, in reducing the height, it will fit more pockets (although it appears the same width). However, it is new software and buttonless except for a home button so it remains to be seen how intuitive it is to find books, browse titles, sync to the cloud, etc. It doesn't sound like an open web browser is included so you still can't side load your own titles over wifi from your calibre server. It would be cool if they managed to link it to both the Kobo store and Overdrive.

05-23-2011, 12:33 PM	#21
silasgreenback New Leaf Turner Posts: 260 Karma: 1026664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hadestown Device: Kobo Glo	This is practically pornography. I'll hop on the chance to get one for $129.

05-23-2011, 12:40 PM	#22
elemenoP Wizard Posts: 1,717 Karma: 3790058 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony 650	The last sentence in the article makes me really mad. The touch screen on the latest gen Sonys is TOTALLY AWESOME and everyone who is interested in Kobo's reader should hope that they use the exact same technology. When (if? when.) B&N announces their touch e-ink reader tomorrow, Amazon will be the only major player without touch! eP

05-23-2011, 12:42 PM	#23
MsCG1 Zealot Posts: 142 Karma: 38391 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Nook Classic, NookColor, HTC Rezound, Sony PRS-505, ICS Touchpad	That quilted back gives me LIFE. I'm rooting for Kobo. I don't know why, but I really am. I like that they stay competitive and keep the other manufacturers on their toes, price wise.

05-23-2011, 12:45 PM	#24
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Looks great. I don't really need another reader, but this might actually be something I'll buy (we'll see what B&N announces tomorrow). While I like my K3 it could certainly be better and the Pearl screen is the biggest advantage it had until now. Having no experience with Kobo's devices do they offer any organization features? Preferably folders, but hopefully at least tags/collections.

05-23-2011, 12:49 PM	#25
Wetdogeared Storm Surge'n Posts: 5,776 Karma: 8213195 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lobster Capital Device: S0ny PRS-300/350/505/700/T1	Kobo eReader Touch Edition Demo http://youtu.be/rJbMEEtnFwQ

05-23-2011, 12:56 PM	#27
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	"first international reader"......? from kobo, yes but...

05-23-2011, 12:59 PM	#28
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	Very nice. This should make the people who want a WiFi, touch screen reader at a reasonable price very happy.

05-23-2011, 01:03 PM	#29
stonetools Wizard Posts: 2,016 Karma: 2838487 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington, DC Device: Ipad, IPhone	Oh Canada Its official.... Kobo is now in the big leagues, competing head to head with BN and Amazon. That's great.