Kobo is developing a 7.8 eReader - Page 9

robko · 07-27-2016, 09:11 PM

Hmmm ... the rounded pebbles would seem to imply a waterproof reader again. Button on back and that particular patterning don't directly resemble any of the previous devices I know (haven't seen the Glo HD or Aura in person though).

jackie_w · 07-27-2016, 09:43 PM

All my Kobos have the power button somewhere along the top edge. On the back would be new, I think.

chrisridd · 07-28-2016, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jackie_w

All my Kobos have the power button somewhere along the top edge. On the back would be new, I think.

It looks like a push button as well - most (all?) of the previous Kobos have had a slider power switch.

Does their #openupkobo hashtag tell us anything except that their marketing team is not dead?

As an aside, mid-August would make this a perfect birthday present for me ;-)

pickyaxe · 07-28-2016, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisridd

most (all?) of the previous Kobos have had a slider power switch.

Not the H2O, which again would again imply that this one's waterproof, possibly an H2O replacement like the H2O was an Aura HD replacement.

August is great news, much sooner than I thought. That said, I'm unsure about that styling. The baby blue button in particular is a strange addition.

chrisridd · 07-28-2016, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jackie_w

All my Kobos have the power button somewhere along the top edge. On the back would be new, I think.

On the back would also make cases or covers rather awkward, unless they were just a screen cover that fitted to one side of the device like a hinge. A bit like the old Palm Vx's cover?

JSWolf · 07-28-2016, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by pickyaxe

Not the H2O, which again would again imply that this one's waterproof, possibly an H2O replacement like the H2O was an Aura HD replacement.

August is great news, much sooner than I thought. That said, I'm unsure about that styling. The baby blue button in particular is a strange addition.

I would not say this is an H2O replacement. It's a different size. 7.8" is not the same as 6.8" and that means both can live together in the shop.

Yes, August is sooner than expected. We were thinking October.

meeera · 07-28-2016, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisridd

On the back would also make cases or covers rather awkward, unless they were just a screen cover that fitted to one side of the device like a hinge. A bit like the old Palm Vx's cover?

Or up the top at the back, a cover can have a cut-out for the button.

I wonder whether the device is built to be used without a case? That grippy back looks inviting to the hand.

JSWolf · 07-28-2016, 06:59 AM

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Or up the top at the back, a cover can have a cut-out for the button.

I wonder whether the device is built to be used without a case? That grippy back looks inviting to the hand.

I hope it's not built to be used coverless. That would mean even more broken screens. Then we'd get more people coming on here saying Kobo sucks because the device is built too fragile. No thanks. We've had enough of that from people who don't research eInk, break the screen and complain Kobo sucks.

meeera · 07-28-2016, 07:05 AM

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I hope it's not built to be used coverless. That would mean even more broken screens.

By "built to be used coverless", I means "offers the internal protection against screen damage that a modest external case might otherwise supply".

JSWolf · 07-28-2016, 07:13 AM

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By "built to be used coverless", I means "offers the internal protection against screen damage that a modest external case might otherwise supply".

How do you think such could be built to offer screen protection like that?

jackie_w · 07-28-2016, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisridd

It looks like a push button as well - most (all?) of the previous Kobos have had a slider power switch.

Both the H2O and the GloHD have push buttons rather than sliders. Maybe sliders have gone the way of the dodo ...

Dr. Drib · 07-28-2016, 08:51 AM

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I'm betting It's the form factor. It's probably going to have a ergonomic bezel and be lighter in weight. Kobo probably wants to compete with the Amazon. It may even have page buttons.

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And possibly a charging cover, to compete with Amazon.

jackie_w · 07-28-2016, 09:20 AM

Isn't speculation fun! In the recent past I don't think Kobo have been bringing out models which try to replicate Kindle features. They seem to have been picking features which Amazon have shown no interest in, e.g. screen-size choice, excellent control of text appearance, waterproofing.

Personally I think they'd be doomed if they try to make Kindle lookalikes. It's always going to be easier/safer to buy from Amazon if there are no Kobo-specific benefits.

Sweetpea · 07-28-2016, 09:27 AM

I'd say it'll be a H2O+: watertight, dusttight and rugged!

MGlitch · 07-28-2016, 09:44 AM

The hashtag is just Kobo's new marketing slogan, I forget when it first popped up, but it was before news of this device was around.

Not loving the pebbled look, but it'll depend on what it's made of which seems to be a more rubberish material which is good. The power button is a bit garish, I love my H2O because it's elegant and doesn't draw attention to itself. But that square blue button...

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07-27-2016, 09:11 PM	#121
robko Wizard Posts: 2,454 Karma: 5469320 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kobo	Hmmm ... the rounded pebbles would seem to imply a waterproof reader again. Button on back and that particular patterning don't directly resemble any of the previous devices I know (haven't seen the Glo HD or Aura in person though).

07-27-2016, 09:43 PM	#122
jackie_w Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,241 Karma: 16537488 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Device: ClaraHD, Forma, Libra2, Clara2E, LibraCol, PBTouchHD3	All my Kobos have the power button somewhere along the top edge. On the back would be new, I think.

07-28-2016, 09:20 AM	#133
jackie_w Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,241 Karma: 16537488 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Device: ClaraHD, Forma, Libra2, Clara2E, LibraCol, PBTouchHD3	Isn't speculation fun! In the recent past I don't think Kobo have been bringing out models which try to replicate Kindle features. They seem to have been picking features which Amazon have shown no interest in, e.g. screen-size choice, excellent control of text appearance, waterproofing. Personally I think they'd be doomed if they try to make Kindle lookalikes. It's always going to be easier/safer to buy from Amazon if there are no Kobo-specific benefits.

07-28-2016, 09:27 AM	#134
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	I'd say it'll be a H2O+: watertight, dusttight and rugged!

07-28-2016, 09:44 AM	#135
MGlitch Wizard Posts: 2,855 Karma: 22003124 Join Date: Aug 2014 Device: Kobo Forma, Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra 2	The hashtag is just Kobo's new marketing slogan, I forget when it first popped up, but it was before news of this device was around. Not loving the pebbled look, but it'll depend on what it's made of which seems to be a more rubberish material which is good. The power button is a bit garish, I love my H2O because it's elegant and doesn't draw attention to itself. But that square blue button...

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