Kobo Aura One is REAL! - Page 6

Ksquared · 08-10-2016, 05:37 PM

I am interested to see what the othernew Kobo Aura (Editions?) looks like. I like my Aura 6", and don't know if I would like the additional weight of the Aura One. But another light 6" with higher definition would be nice.

I am also curious to see what happens to the cost and availability of the H2O once a larger waterproof device comes out. There might be a bargain coming!

barryem · 08-10-2016, 06:45 PM

Obviously some people get very excited over larger screens on ereaders but I suspect most just don't care. I don't care. I'm happy for those who like the idea but I personally have no interest in them.

I am kind of hopeful though about a new 6" Aura 2. I've been reading with my Aura for the past few days and enjoying it.

Barry

Cedros · 08-10-2016, 09:13 PM

Exciting news. An e-ink reader with a screen the size of an iPad mini screen sounds very, very nice. I've been trying to resist the H2O and now here's another Kobo to covet. I'm surprised the Kobo Aura One--that's the name, I gather--doesn't have an SD slot, though. And I guess in Canadian dollars this is going to be an expensive item. Is anyone putting in an order?

cerem0ny · 08-10-2016, 09:53 PM

I care! I havnt been this excited about an ereader since I they first announced the Voyage! Im particularly excited about seeing that gorgeous 300ppi on this enormous screen... and they called the Oasis a luxury device! Perhaps in price only!?!

As for now though im trying to sweep under the rug my bitterness and resentment at my third Kobo Aura H2O broke after about 5 months of use... really makes me wonder why after all these years it appears so difficult to make a durable, pretty device with a nice screen but yeah im always being reminded that when something is good, it always looks effortless when really a faulty device is a more common norm... I believe this has the potential to really knock Amazon down a couple of rungs on the ereading ladder monopoly, if everything goes to plan... if I was a gambling man I probably would have invested in Rakuten a while ago...

I also dont really care about waterproofing but the difference in build quality from the Aura HD to the H2O was kind of staggering for me and I have a feeling that that was due to the differences in construction required to waterproof a device... so I pray that the Aura One also has that premium build quality too!!!

I need to pre-order this already!!!

DuckieTigger · 08-11-2016, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cerem0ny

I believe this has the potential to really knock Amazon down a couple of rungs on the ereading ladder monopoly, if everything goes to plan... if I was a gambling man I probably would have invested in Rakuten a while ago...

You mean dedicated ereader devices? Eink devices have always been a niche product among those used to read ebooks (mostly phones and tablets). The size of the Aura One is somewhat inbetween - larger than 6 inch devices (harder to stick in a pocket and take anywhere) but too small to comfortably read full page pdf files.

In the US Kobo will have a real hard time grabbing market share until they make it a lot easier to purchase.

FizzyWater · 08-11-2016, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DuckieTigger

In the US Kobo will have a real hard time grabbing market share until they make it a lot easier to purchase.

Agreed.

JSWolf · 08-11-2016, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Cedros

Exciting news. An e-ink reader with a screen the size of an iPad mini screen sounds very, very nice. I've been trying to resist the H2O and now here's another Kobo to covet. I'm surprised the Kobo Aura One--that's the name, I gather--doesn't have an SD slot, though. And I guess in Canadian dollars this is going to be an expensive item. Is anyone putting in an order?

Depends on the price and if I can get it shipped here from Chapters. I would hope that exchange rate would be favorable to me.

GeoffR · 08-11-2016, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DuckieTigger

In the US Kobo will have a real hard time grabbing market share until they make it a lot easier to purchase.

I don't think Kobo are interested in the US market, in this blog post Kobo CEO attributes Kobo's continuing growth to its success outside the US.

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And as some countries slow down, others are accelerating, allowing us to continue to see double-digit annual growth as other retailers who focused solely on the US are flat or going in reverse.

DuckieTigger · 08-11-2016, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoffR

I don't think Kobo are interested in the US market, in this blog post Kobo CEO attributes Kobo's continuing growth to its success outside the US.

Yes. The article sums it up in one sentence:

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The first was thanks to an especially potent mix of bravery and realism.

Kobo knew they would never have a chance to compete in the US without going under as a startup. Except once they picked up traction worldwide they forgot to add more bravery and enter the US market as well. Now it might be way too late to remedy that oversight.

cerem0ny · 08-11-2016, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Depends on the price and if I can get it shipped here from Chapters. I would hope that exchange rate would be favorable to me.

I am definately putting in an order. From Chapters. If it were even possible! *dreams*

I forked out $450AUD /canadian for an Oasis (which in retrospect/comparison to the Aura One seems an almost criminal cash grab) so this is a walk in the park for the ol' credit card.

HarryT · 08-11-2016, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cerem0ny

I care! I havnt been this excited about an ereader since I they first announced the Voyage! Im particularly excited about seeing that gorgeous 300ppi on this enormous screen... and they called the Oasis a luxury device! Perhaps in price only!?!

I would suggest tempering your excitement until the device is released. As I recall, you disliked the lighting on the Oasis? There are huge technical challenges in producing a light guide that works well on an 8" screen; we need to wait and see what results Kobo have managed to achieve.

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As for now though im trying to sweep under the rug my bitterness and resentment at my third Kobo Aura H2O broke after about 5 months of use... really makes me wonder why after all these years it appears so difficult to make a durable, pretty device with a nice screen

Given you appear to be rather hard on your reading devices (breaking three of them in a row is not a good track record!) perhaps you should consider an accidental damage insurance policy?

soulfuldog · 08-11-2016, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksquared

I am interested to see what the othernew Kobo Aura (Editions?) looks like. I like my Aura 6", and don't know if I would like the additional weight of the Aura One. But another light 6" with higher definition would be nice.

I am also curious to see what happens to the cost and availability of the H2O once a larger waterproof device comes out. There might be a bargain coming!

I've no interest in this 7.8" reader either, but sadly, as I recently upgraded to a Kindle Voyage (which I'm very happy with), I might watch on and be tempted by the possible 6" offering, but will probably just watch and nothing more.

I've no interest whatsoever in the bigger ereaders, but I do like the fact that Kobo are concentrating some efforts in this area, as it makes them of interest as an alternative to Amazon, which is clearly a good thing.

cerem0ny · 08-11-2016, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

I would suggest tempering your excitement until the device is released. As I recall, you disliked the lighting on the Oasis? There are huge technical challenges in producing a light guide that works well on an 8" screen; we need to wait and see what results Kobo have managed to achieve.

Given you appear to be rather hard on your reading devices (breaking three of them in a row is not a good track record!) perhaps you should consider an accidental damage insurance policy?

But if I temper my excitement, then how am I going to entertain heated discussions upon release regarding light gradients, aging, the optic nerve, colour representation within the modern digital cameras, the complexity of image posting, the definition of 'The Faulty Device', etc.? :P

And this was the first Kobo that broke on me, the others had other issues. Oh and there were about 7. All of them had gradients. Except for my current one. Which is broken.

JSWolf · 08-11-2016, 05:22 AM

My H2O is not all that fragile if you treat it properly. I've never broken a screen and I've used six different Readers.

cerem0ny · 08-11-2016, 05:26 AM

Ive read many buyer reviews of the device saying that their H2O's were very fragile. I believe some were on the Kobos website itself? Or the Chapters listing. Either way theres no way I damaged my device due to misuse - I treated that particular H2o as delicately as if it were my first born child.

Check out these reviews!!! https://m.indigo.ca/product/gifts/ko...o/681495006670

Im with them on this one - hope the new device is a bit better in that regard. Though I doubt it - a larger sheet of glass seems a little more unwieldly with a greater propensity to snap, in my minds eye

08-10-2016, 09:53 PM	#79
cerem0ny Evangelist Posts: 418 Karma: 3059202 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra Colour	I care! I havnt been this excited about an ereader since I they first announced the Voyage! Im particularly excited about seeing that gorgeous 300ppi on this enormous screen... and they called the Oasis a luxury device! Perhaps in price only!?! As for now though im trying to sweep under the rug my bitterness and resentment at my third Kobo Aura H2O broke after about 5 months of use... really makes me wonder why after all these years it appears so difficult to make a durable, pretty device with a nice screen but yeah im always being reminded that when something is good, it always looks effortless when really a faulty device is a more common norm... I believe this has the potential to really knock Amazon down a couple of rungs on the ereading ladder monopoly, if everything goes to plan... if I was a gambling man I probably would have invested in Rakuten a while ago... I also dont really care about waterproofing but the difference in build quality from the Aura HD to the H2O was kind of staggering for me and I have a feeling that that was due to the differences in construction required to waterproof a device... so I pray that the Aura One also has that premium build quality too!!! I need to pre-order this already!!! Last edited by cerem0ny; 08-11-2016 at 12:09 AM.

08-11-2016, 05:26 AM	#90
cerem0ny Evangelist Posts: 418 Karma: 3059202 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra Colour	Ive read many buyer reviews of the device saying that their H2O's were very fragile. I believe some were on the Kobos website itself? Or the Chapters listing. Either way theres no way I damaged my device due to misuse - I treated that particular H2o as delicately as if it were my first born child. Check out these reviews!!! https://m.indigo.ca/product/gifts/ko...o/681495006670 Im with them on this one - hope the new device is a bit better in that regard. Though I doubt it - a larger sheet of glass seems a little more unwieldly with a greater propensity to snap, in my minds eye Last edited by cerem0ny; 08-11-2016 at 05:31 AM.

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08-10-2016, 05:37 PM	#76
Ksquared Groupie Posts: 181 Karma: 2635236 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cleveland, Ohio USA Device: Original Kobo Aura 6", Libra H2O	I am interested to see what the othernew Kobo Aura (Editions?) looks like. I like my Aura 6", and don't know if I would like the additional weight of the Aura One. But another light 6" with higher definition would be nice. I am also curious to see what happens to the cost and availability of the H2O once a larger waterproof device comes out. There might be a bargain coming!

08-10-2016, 06:45 PM	#77
barryem Wizard Posts: 2,459 Karma: 68781975 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arkansas Device: Paperwhite 4	Obviously some people get very excited over larger screens on ereaders but I suspect most just don't care. I don't care. I'm happy for those who like the idea but I personally have no interest in them. I am kind of hopeful though about a new 6" Aura 2. I've been reading with my Aura for the past few days and enjoying it. Barry

08-10-2016, 09:13 PM	#78
Cedros Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 2149666 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Vancouver Island Device: Kobo Clara; Kobo H20v2; Kobo Glo HD;	Exciting news. An e-ink reader with a screen the size of an iPad mini screen sounds very, very nice. I've been trying to resist the H2O and now here's another Kobo to covet. I'm surprised the Kobo Aura One--that's the name, I gather--doesn't have an SD slot, though. And I guess in Canadian dollars this is going to be an expensive item. Is anyone putting in an order?

08-11-2016, 05:22 AM	#89
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,027 Karma: 129333114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	My H2O is not all that fragile if you treat it properly. I've never broken a screen and I've used six different Readers.

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