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May 2013
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The editors liked
That 265 ppi display blows away other e-reader and most tablets for sharpness
ComfortLight is bright
Even and easy on the eyes
4 GB of internal storage (expandable using Micro SD cards)
Text has huge customization options thanks to TypeGenius (with 1
Large
Sharp E Ink display
Angled back is comfortable to hold
Bright-white illumination
High-res screen offers best reading experience
Bright backlight
Gamifies reading
Large 4GB of built-in storage
Sharp screen. Fast page turns. Soothing edge lighting for dark rooms. Excellent font customization options. Informative current progress display. Plenty of storage plus a memory card slot.
Excellent high-res screen
Light evenly distributed on the screen
Comfortable design
Includes browser and games
High quality E Ink display
Ergonomically and aesthetically pleasing design
Broad file types and image types support
Fastest Kobo ereader yet
At 6.8 inches
The Kobo Aura HD's e
Ink screen is among the largest available.
Big
High-res screen
Strong front light
Lots of storage for an e-reader
The editors didn't like
There's no getting around the fact that $169.99 is getting up there for an e-reader
The slightly larger display means that some covers and cases meant for 6-inch devices won't fit the Aura HD
The Onyx model in particular was prone to attracting fingerpr
High-resolution display translates to smallish navigational text
Hefty and larger than competing e-readers
Larger display levies major price premium
$50 more than the competition
E-books more expensive
Can't share book passages or lend books
Very small periodical selection
Thicker and heavier than competing readers
Thanks to the larger screen. Hard plastic housing feels a little flimsy. Inconsistent touch response on occasion
At 6.8 inches, the Kobo Aura HD's e, ink screen is among the largest available.
The device is thicker than most other eReaders.
The Kobo Aura HD has many great features, including the ability to download a large variety of document files, but it doesn't have the same value as other eBook readers....
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Published: 2014-02-16, Author: Jonathan , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: A few months ago, we sat down to compare the top e-readers released in the past year and find out which would work best for our avid readers out there. Naturally, the latest Kindles and Nooks scored high marks, but surprisingly the one device that stood o...
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That 265 ppi display blows away other e-reader and most tablets for sharpness; ComfortLight is bright, even and easy on the eyes; 4 GB of internal storage (expandable using Micro SD cards); text has huge customization options thanks to TypeGenius (with 1
There's no getting around the fact that $169.99 is getting up there for an e-reader; the slightly larger display means that some covers and cases meant for 6-inch devices won't fit the Aura HD; the Onyx model in particular was prone to attracting fingerpr
Published: 2013-06-07, Author: Matthew , review by: zdnet.com
Abstract: I picked up a Kobo eReader Touch a couple years ago and for a long time it was my favorite ebook reader. I then moved to the Kindle Paperwhite and haven't look back, until now.While I own several phones and a couple of tablets, I still prefer to use a ded...
Excellent high-res screen, Light evenly distributed on the screen, Comfortable design, Includes browser and games
Design doesn't feel premium, Text washes out when light is at full brightness, Light is somewhat harsh, Screen doesn't respond consistently
The Kobo Aura HD's high-resolution screen improves the reading experience by making fonts crisp and clear at any size. Unfortunately, the Nook and Kindle E Ink readers already do a pretty good job of this and the Aura's display doesn't surpass them by m...
Large, sharp E Ink display, Angled back is comfortable to hold, Bright-white illumination
High-resolution display translates to smallish navigational text, Hefty and larger than competing e-readers, Larger display levies major price premium
The Aura HD, with a large, sharp monochrome display, is a premium-priced e-reader pick for bookworms who don't care about tablet/app functionality and appreciate ePub compatibility. ...
Abstract: Yet, Kobo lives on — not just surviving, but thriving. The Japanese company's success in the e-reader market can be pinned equally on its strong international presence and its willingness to create a product specifically tuned to the wants and needs of it...
