Mini Do you think that they will make a Mini Glo?

mystika1 · 04-29-2013, 06:07 PM

Hi,
I am very curious of your opinions. I would purchase a Mini with light in a heartbeat if they would make one available. I am on the go and find that it would be so nice to have a smaller unit with a light. Some say that it would never happen...what do you all think?

Penny

Dr. Drib · 04-29-2013, 06:32 PM

If they did, I too would buy one in a minute, because due to changed life-situations I now do most of my reading in bed and at night in a fully reclined position.

Also, for those times I nod off, the weight of a mini striking my nose will cause less pain.

Don

murg · 04-29-2013, 06:34 PM

It looks like they are end-of-lifeing the current Mini, the price has dropped in half in multiple countries.

This means one of two things: they are either killing off the Mini, or they are bringing out a better one.

The only real features that can be added to the Mini are: higher resolution screen, Glo, and a micro-SD card.

mystika1 · 04-29-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by murg

The only real features that can be added to the Mini are: higher resolution screen, Glo, and a micro-SD card.

I would Love it.

booklover6 · 04-29-2013, 08:16 PM

I got my Mini today, and it is nice, but a light would make it so much better. I would probably buy one. (Unless I go for a Glo or an Aura instead)

teija · 04-29-2013, 08:29 PM

I didn't see the point at first, but actually, a Mini with Glo would be very nice. I'd certainly consider it when it's time to upgrade mine - as long as they iron out some of the glitches (and stop introducing new ones!).

teija · 04-29-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Also, for those times I nod off, the weight of a mini striking my nose will cause less pain.

LOL Don, I hear ya!! I've nearly dropped mine off the side of the bed a couple of times already... staying up too late reading...

Mostly Math · 04-29-2013, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

If they did, I too would buy one in a minute, because due to changed life-situations I now do most of my reading in bed and at night in a fully reclined position.

Also, for those times I nod off, the weight of a mini striking my nose will cause less pain.

Don

I have never woken up with any noticable dents in my nose after falling asleep with any of my KOBOs. And trust me, I do it often.

S

robko · 04-29-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mostly Math

I have never woken up with any noticable dents in my nose after falling asleep with any of my KOBOs. And trust me, I do it often.

S

And how many pages off your current page do you end up when you turn it on again.....

mystika1 · 04-29-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by robko

And how many pages off your current page do you end up when you turn it on again.....

I did that last night(but with my thumb) and had to go back a full chapter when I openned my book up this morning.

Penny

viviena · 04-29-2013, 10:48 PM

I'd like some more diversity in the big name ebook readers, and the Kobo Aura is a good first step. Maybe I'm a minority in that wish, as it seems many manufacturers of ebook devices have streamlined their offerings into one or two current models. However if Kobo were to release a Kobo Mini Glo I'd personally be onto it in a flash. My favourite reader out of those I've used past and present is still the compact Sony Reader 350, but I'm too spoilt by the light now and being able to read in all types of lighting conditions.

(I use public transit and read outside the home a lot. I'm currently using the Glo as an 'upgrade' to my 350 and while the Glo is an excellent device, I miss the comparable portability of a 5" device. Every bit of size or weight counts when trying to travel light.)

johnsnow · 04-29-2013, 10:54 PM

If they make a 5 inch reader with a light it would have to be an all new model with a new name. They would probably call it something else like the Kobo Firefly. I guess it's possible if people want it.

Thunderfist · 04-29-2013, 11:20 PM

No, I don't think they would make a mini glo. The mini fills a niche of the entry level ereader tablet. It brings people into the store to check it out because of the price but I suspect most people end up going for the Glo. It still sells but I think it sells based on its price point and not its smaller size.

MrDoug · 04-29-2013, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mystika1

Hi,
I am very curious of your opinions. I would purchase a Mini with light in a heartbeat if they would make one available. I am on the go and find that it would be so nice to have a smaller unit with a light. Some say that it would never happen...what do you all think?

Penny

It won't.. But it wouldn't be nice. Cute as well

Ripplinger · 04-29-2013, 11:56 PM

I would buy a Mini Glo in a heartbeat as well. I love the small size of my Sony 350s and how portable it is, fitting into just about any pocket.

04-29-2013, 06:07 PM	#1
mystika1 Addict Posts: 353 Karma: 1360168 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Louisiana Device: IPad Air 2, , Kindle Voyage, Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Aura H2Ov1, Kobo Mini	Do you think that they will make a Mini Glo? Hi, I am very curious of your opinions. I would purchase a Mini with light in a heartbeat if they would make one available. I am on the go and find that it would be so nice to have a smaller unit with a light. Some say that it would never happen...what do you all think? Penny

04-29-2013, 06:32 PM	#2
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,611 Karma: 60184181 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	If they did, I too would buy one in a minute, because due to changed life-situations I now do most of my reading in bed and at night in a fully reclined position. Also, for those times I nod off, the weight of a mini striking my nose will cause less pain. Don Last edited by Dr. Drib; 04-29-2013 at 06:35 PM.

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murg No Comment Posts: 3,240 Karma: 23878043 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Australia Device: Kobo: Not just an eReader, it's an adventure!	It looks like they are end-of-lifeing the current Mini, the price has dropped in half in multiple countries. This means one of two things: they are either killing off the Mini, or they are bringing out a better one. The only real features that can be added to the Mini are: higher resolution screen, Glo, and a micro-SD card.

04-29-2013, 08:16 PM	#5
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	I got my Mini today, and it is nice, but a light would make it so much better. I would probably buy one. (Unless I go for a Glo or an Aura instead)

04-29-2013, 08:29 PM	#6
teija Gadget fiend Posts: 354 Karma: 2111100 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Vancouver, Canada Device: Kobo Clara HD, Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite 2021, Sony PRS-350	I didn't see the point at first, but actually, a Mini with Glo would be very nice. I'd certainly consider it when it's time to upgrade mine - as long as they iron out some of the glitches (and stop introducing new ones!).

04-29-2013, 10:48 PM	#11
viviena Evangelist Posts: 412 Karma: 520610 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canberra, Australia Device: Currently Kobo Clara HD and Aura One, iPad	I'd like some more diversity in the big name ebook readers, and the Kobo Aura is a good first step. Maybe I'm a minority in that wish, as it seems many manufacturers of ebook devices have streamlined their offerings into one or two current models. However if Kobo were to release a Kobo Mini Glo I'd personally be onto it in a flash. My favourite reader out of those I've used past and present is still the compact Sony Reader 350, but I'm too spoilt by the light now and being able to read in all types of lighting conditions. (I use public transit and read outside the home a lot. I'm currently using the Glo as an 'upgrade' to my 350 and while the Glo is an excellent device, I miss the comparable portability of a 5" device. Every bit of size or weight counts when trying to travel light.)

04-29-2013, 10:54 PM	#12
johnsnow Fanboy Posts: 17 Karma: 5410 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Toronto, Ontario Device: kobo Glo, Mini, Aura	If they make a 5 inch reader with a light it would have to be an all new model with a new name. They would probably call it something else like the Kobo Firefly. I guess it's possible if people want it.

04-29-2013, 11:20 PM	#13
Thunderfist Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2013 Device: Kobo Touch	No, I don't think they would make a mini glo. The mini fills a niche of the entry level ereader tablet. It brings people into the store to check it out because of the price but I suspect most people end up going for the Glo. It still sells but I think it sells based on its price point and not its smaller size.

04-29-2013, 11:56 PM	#15
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,587 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	I would buy a Mini Glo in a heartbeat as well. I love the small size of my Sony 350s and how portable it is, fitting into just about any pocket.

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