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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
Excellent screen, Fast; good battery life, Simple operation
Relatively thick
Kobo's new hero e-reader has an excellent E-Ink screen, and has the best specifications of any e-reader on the market at the moment. It's slightly thicker than its competitors, but that's really the only down-side to what is an excellent device for readin...
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HD screen, great battery, huge storage and touch screen functions.
Slightly heavier than a normal Kindle
A premium price ereader but it beats the Kindle on build quality, usability and battery life and has a better screen too. The only question is will you pay £139 when a standard Kindle is £69?...
The best eReader screen on the market. Great ergonomic design. Great Battery
Since the Aura HD is a “premium eReader designed for the discerning reader” it lacks many multimedia capabilities. This could be a turn off if you want a feature-heavy eReader
The Kobo Aura HD is the best eReader on the market. It's got the best display by far, and also the best ergonomic design. However, for this design and, particularly, its display, you are paying a premium. The Kobo Aura HD retails for £139.99. It is worth...
Abstract: Back in April of this year, Kobo raised the bar on screen quality with the release of its Kobo Aura HD product. This model featured a 6.8-inch WXGA+ Pearl E Ink touch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 1080. Now Kobo has produced another model in the A...
Published: 2013-10-13, Author: David , review by: uk.hardware.info
Abstract: Kobo is investing a lot in its new e-readers, and we recently took a closer look at the Aura HD and the new Aura. Which one is the ultimate e-reader is difficult to say. What you can be sure about is that either one will make you very happy. E-readers...
Although rather plasticky just like the Amazon Kindle, the Kobo Aura HD felt to us like a better quality product – even with all the snags and problems we experienced getting our own books onto it. In the end comfort of reading is what e-readers are also...
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Published: 2013-06-16, Author: Michael , review by: micromart.co.uk
Abstract: With a resolution of 1440x1080 pixels, Kobo's latest ebook product promises to take users to a new level of digital reading pleasure. The Aura HD - which is available in a choice of Ivory, Expresso or Onyx - features a 6.8" WXGA+ Pearl E-Ink touch-screen ...
