Touch Kobo Touch is a nice little eReader

jeffry · 08-01-2011, 06:54 PM

I just bought a Kobo Touch last weekend from Borders (20% off - I couldn't resist).

It's my first eInk device and I'm really enjoying it. I even blogged about it here.

The gist of my review is that it's a great little device but it could use collections and multiple bookmarks. I'm also disappointed in its treatment of sideloaded content (hyperlinks don't work).

That said, I like the interface and it's great to read on. I think the issues are minor and I'm hoping they get fixed soon (the devs seem to be on top of things). It's really a great device.

actiss · 08-01-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffry

I'm also disappointed in its treatment of sideloaded content (hyperlinks don't work).

Hyperlinks in sideloaded books were enabled in a previous firmware update, but with the newest firmware footnotes/endnotes/hyperlinks don't work anymore (functionality is broken). Hopefully they will be fixed in the next update.

feedbakbwr · 08-01-2011, 07:05 PM

I am sure they will get fixed soon or added etc. They are very good at listening to their customers. That is why I have stuck with them.

jeffry · 08-01-2011, 08:23 PM

I'll try the hyperlinks again when I get home but I'm pretty sure they weren't working. On the other hand, I would be really happy to wrong too

mcrmama · 08-01-2011, 09:16 PM

I agree, it is a nice little reader. I got it for my son and was tempted to steal it for him. I think I might bet one for my dh at some point.

jeffry · 08-02-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by actiss

Hyperlinks in sideloaded books were enabled in a previous firmware update, but with the newest firmware footnotes/endnotes/hyperlinks don't work anymore (functionality is broken). Hopefully they will be fixed in the next update.

You are correct! I simply didn't know you needed to double tap the link to make it work. Thanks for getting me to revisit that one.

08-01-2011, 06:54 PM	#1
jeffry Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 26 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona, USA Device: Kobo Touch	Kobo Touch is a nice little eReader I just bought a Kobo Touch last weekend from Borders (20% off - I couldn't resist). It's my first eInk device and I'm really enjoying it. I even blogged about it here. The gist of my review is that it's a great little device but it could use collections and multiple bookmarks. I'm also disappointed in its treatment of sideloaded content (hyperlinks don't work). That said, I like the interface and it's great to read on. I think the issues are minor and I'm hoping they get fixed soon (the devs seem to be on top of things). It's really a great device. Last edited by jeffry; 08-01-2011 at 06:57 PM. Reason: clarification

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08-01-2011, 07:05 PM	#3
feedbakbwr Redwood Original Posts: 59 Karma: 93478 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kingston, Ontario Device: Kobo, Kobo Wifi, Kobo Touch	I am sure they will get fixed soon or added etc. They are very good at listening to their customers. That is why I have stuck with them.

08-01-2011, 08:23 PM	#4
jeffry Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 26 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona, USA Device: Kobo Touch	I'll try the hyperlinks again when I get home but I'm pretty sure they weren't working. On the other hand, I would be really happy to wrong too

08-01-2011, 09:16 PM	#5
mcrmama Addict Posts: 239 Karma: 16806 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kobo Aura One	I agree, it is a nice little reader. I got it for my son and was tempted to steal it for him. I think I might bet one for my dh at some point.

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