Who makes the Kobo?

Gordo29 · 05-04-2010, 02:11 PM

Who makes the Kobo? I initially heard rumours that it was made by RIM, but when I tried to search the MAC bluetooth address it said it belongs to Netronix. I see in another thread (case for the Kobo) that someone else thinks it is made by Netronix as well (model E600?). When looking on the Netronix web site it looks more like a modified E60820 to me.

grooks · 05-04-2010, 02:23 PM

I believe the hardware is Netronix.

SensualPoet · 05-04-2010, 11:08 PM

It says "Made in Taiwan" on the rubber quilted back.

pholy · 05-04-2010, 11:31 PM

Somebody dug through the the FCC files and found it, I think. Can't be sure without searching for it. But as I recall, the paperwork did say Netronix.

techie42 · 05-10-2010, 04:19 PM

I think that the Netronix EB600 lokos like it has more features in the software. The product video shows a virtual keyboard for doing a key word search.

PeterT · 05-14-2010, 08:02 AM

The FCC URL is https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/...'NOIKBN416'

Unfortunately, certain items (the schematics and block diagrams), are confidential.

And yes, it is Netronix.

One thing that is interesting; the external photo's include an AC adapter; the "DVE Switching Adapter" DSA-6G 05

Roy Hinkley · 05-20-2010, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

The FCC URL is https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/...'NOIKBN416'

Unfortunately, certain items (the schematics and block diagrams), are confidential.

And yes, it is Netronix.

One thing that is interesting; the external photo's include an AC adapter; the "DVE Switching Adapter" DSA-6G 05

What a great link. Thank you. This is a great place for information!

corona · 05-20-2010, 11:12 PM

Who's going to be the first to solder a headphone jack onto the Kobo board and get the firmware to play music (like the EB600)?

EDIT:

pholy · 05-20-2010, 11:21 PM

First you have to figure out how to open the case without breaking it.... then you have to find the place where the codec chip might go and solder it on... then you have to write and flash the firmware to play the music...

Or you could buy a Sony or Astak or any of the multitude of readers which already support music...

neilmarr · 05-21-2010, 04:40 AM

Just for interest, I just took my Sony 505 out of its cover ... and discovered it was made in China. Neil

05-04-2010, 02:11 PM	#1
Gordo29 Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 16 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Winterpeg Device: Kobo-1st Porcelain 2nd Black, Touch, Aura, now Libra H2O	Who makes the Kobo? Who makes the Kobo? I initially heard rumours that it was made by RIM, but when I tried to search the MAC bluetooth address it said it belongs to Netronix. I see in another thread (case for the Kobo) that someone else thinks it is made by Netronix as well (model E600?). When looking on the Netronix web site it looks more like a modified E60820 to me.

05-14-2010, 08:02 AM	#6
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,269 Karma: 78869092 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	The FCC URL is https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/...'NOIKBN416' Unfortunately, certain items (the schematics and block diagrams), are confidential. And yes, it is Netronix. One thing that is interesting; the external photo's include an AC adapter; the "DVE Switching Adapter" DSA-6G 05 Last edited by PeterT; 05-14-2010 at 08:13 AM.

05-20-2010, 11:12 PM	#8
corona Addict Posts: 324 Karma: 25168 Join Date: May 2010 Device: kobo	Who's going to be the first to solder a headphone jack onto the Kobo board and get the firmware to play music (like the EB600)? EDIT: Last edited by corona; 05-21-2010 at 02:14 AM.

05-20-2010, 11:21 PM	#9
pholy Booklegger Posts: 1,801 Karma: 7999816 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Device: BeBook(1 & 2010), PEZ, PRS-505, Kobo BT, PRS-T1, Playbook, Kobo Touch	First you have to figure out how to open the case without breaking it.... then you have to find the place where the codec chip might go and solder it on... then you have to write and flash the firmware to play the music... Or you could buy a Sony or Astak or any of the multitude of readers which already support music... Last edited by pholy; 05-20-2010 at 11:24 PM. Reason: Added alternative suggestion

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grooks Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 30250 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Device: Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma	I believe the hardware is Netronix.

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SensualPoet Wizard Posts: 2,302 Karma: 2607151 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite, Asus ZenPad 3, Kobo Glo	It says "Made in Taiwan" on the rubber quilted back.

05-04-2010, 11:31 PM	#4
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05-10-2010, 04:19 PM	#5
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