10-08-2024, 12:54 PM | #31 | |
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I expected negative comments because the KLC has been polarizing on this forum. However, I appreciate you sharing that link. I truly do enjoy my KLC and don’t regret the purchase. |
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10-08-2024, 12:56 PM | #32 |
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10-08-2024, 01:12 PM | #33 | |
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However, I want to highlight this second point that you made. Perhaps the color is a gimmick, as you state, but it’s a gimmick that I, too, like. I stated in my OP that I have an iPhone and an iPad. Their color fidelity, resolution, and processing power outclasses Kobo ereaders, but I still like this ereader. I don’t mind the newsprint quality of the color, and I never use my ereaders without the light on, so I don’t encounter that particular limitation of the color eInk screen. The KLC is simply a good ereader for my needs, but I think the detracting comments are still valid. Anybody encountering this thread will hopefully find out quickly whether the KLC or KCC is right for them. |
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10-08-2024, 01:26 PM | #34 | |
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I absolutely LOVE being able to select highlight coloring. I also enjoy writing notes in the margins (which you can also change the color). Others will point out that the handwritten notes will not be backed up to Kobo servers in side loaded books, and they cannot be exported, but this is mostly true for all annotations in side loaded books (there are some workarounds out there, but they don’t work for handwriting as far as I know). Kobo needs to support saving that data for all books as it does for the Tolino. |
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10-08-2024, 07:51 PM | #35 |
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I like mine, but there could be improvements. It'd be really fun if we could customize the highlight colors on a per-book basis or have pre-set palettes we can choose from
I sideload a lot of my books and unfortunately my database keeps getting corrupted, so I don't trust it enough to use the handwritten annotations. At least I can back up my typed annotations though! |
Yesterday, 08:55 PM | #36 | |
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If people have no need for color or annotations with their reading experience, then the Colour Kobo models aren’t going to appeal to them. However, I do find the comments in contrast interesting. It’s true that the contrast on these models is much dimmer than older models, such as my Kobo Mini. Here are some comparison shots. My iPhone improved the contrast, so I adjusted the images to reflect what I saw with my naked eye. These are the covers of four different books displayed in sleep mode: I haven’t tried reading with my KLC out in the sun yet. I’m too used to bringing my Mini along with me when I go out. I’ll have to try it. However, none of these pictures trouble me because I always have the light on to some degree. Last edited by Cootey; Yesterday at 08:57 PM. |
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Yesterday, 09:01 PM | #37 | |
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Good points. I don’t have any issues with text sharpness either, and the front light coverage is even for me as well. We’ve learned over time that not every Kobo comes out of the factory with good coverage, however. The only way to fix it is to return it under warranty for a different unit. |
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Yesterday, 09:12 PM | #38 | |
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Really good feedback. Thanks. It seems that most people who encounter problems with the contrast aren’t used to running their frontlight high. I will admit that the battery life on my KLC it’s not as strong as other devices I have because of this. My Kindle PW 4 needs to be charged every four weeks even if I don’t use it, but then the new Kindles are always on. You can’t shut them off. My Kindle PW 3 lasts around 5-6 weeks. The KLC needs to be charged about every two weeks with my current, constant usage. In contrast, my older Kobo mini, the oldest ereader I currently own, will last for 4-5 weeks in between charges. However, since I’m used to my iPad and iPhone requiring daily charging due to heavy usage, I don’t mind recharging my KLC every two weeks. |
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Yesterday, 09:20 PM | #39 | |
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So far I love my Colour Kobo. What about you?
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Those are great suggestions! I’d love to be able to custom select my highlight colors. You might want to start a thread about your corruption issues. There are a lot of users here who’ve also dealt with that and might have some suggestions. There were quite a few comments I didn’t reply to directly. I want all of you to know how pleased I am with the civility in this discussion even when mentioning differences. I’ve been sick since I originally posted and had no idea was to expect when I got back. It is perfectly fine to not like the Kobo Colour ereaders. I’m just happy that so many others love theirs as much as I do mine. |
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I sideload a lot of my books and unfortunately my database keeps getting corrupted, so I don't trust it enough to use the handwritten annotations.[/QUOTE] The notebooks can be automatically or manually backed up to the cloud. I tried backing them up manually, but restoring them made a mess, probably because it conflicted iwth the cloud version. Pen annontations to PDF files can be backed up just by copying the PDF file. I haven't tried epubs. As to the database corruption itself, turning off wifi and then rebooting before connecting to USB seems to completely prevent it. Some people say that returning to the home screen before plugging in USB helps, but I've had mixed results with that. Luckily the new color libra reboots very quickly. |
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IMHO these color readers are a bad development. At least when there is not an adequate SW-predecessor. I read novels, no comics as most people do. I stick to my Libra 2 and will not buy a color reader the next coming years.
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