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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
Abstract: A somewhat different book reader in that the shape of this near 7inch offering is more like a book with the bulge in the middle makes it easier to hold. It also has a backlight when lack of daylight means you need it....
Excellent readability, ComfortLight is easy on the eyes and consistently lit across the screen, Great contrast, Good handling (touchscreen, finish...), WiFi, Supports lots of file formats (including CBZ and CBR), Very responsive, Dictionary, Solid build,
No multitouch, No 3G, No texttospeech (audio books), Body not interchangeable, Can't charge via an adapter
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Published: 2013-05-01, Author: Stuart , review by: itproportal.com
Excellent HD screen, Solid build quality, Good software
Larger and heavier than the Glo, Not luxurious enough to justify the cost
The Kobo Aura HD has the best screen of any eBook reader on the market, and there is something reassuringly expensive about its overall design and feel. Kobo's software looks great and you can't complain about a lack of features. With several decent eBoo...
Very sharp screen, Bright and even built-in light, Useful reading stats
Costs nearly as much as a tablet, No standby sync
There's so much to like about the Kobo Aura HD. Ignoring price, it is the best ebook reader on the market. But we can't ignore the price. Its current £140 asking price is just a little too dear to earn our recommendation, but should it fall in price – or ...
There's simply no competition for the Kobo Aura HD's touchscreen right now: the e-paper display is 6.8-inches of pure high-def black and white glory, punches in at a super crisp 1440 x 1080, 265dpi resolution that simply blows the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite away. Text and comics have never looked better in black and white, and everything simply just looks crisp.The screen is coupled up with an even
Despite a 1GHz processor under the hood, there were times when we saw the Kobo Aura HD lag. PDF and comic book files pushed the processor to a page-turning halt, with a few seconds to wait after pressing the touchscreen. Regular epub books were quite nippy, but the screen sometimes needed an extra prod to turn the page.The key stumbling block is the price: you're paying an extra premium for the g
The Kobo Aura HD is a bright, crisp and luxurious e-reader, but its price tag lets it down. There's a few nifty - yet meaningless - features on-board, such as social sharing and rewards for reading, but if you’ve got cash to splash and you can look pas...
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Published: 2013-04-22, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: Kobo has one of the most complete ecosystems when it comes to reading. With the bookstore, apps and a choice of both E Ink readers and LCD tablets, there are plenty of ways to get reading with Kobo. The Kobo Aura HD is billed as something of an exclusive...
Published: 2013-04-19, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
An e-reader that excels in every department and deserves to see off the Paperwhite – but the price is too high...
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Published: 2013-04-16, Author: Jay , review by: techradar.com
Crisp HD screen makes reading a pleasure, It feels like an expensive device and it's built ergonomically, It has an impressive 2 month battery life on a single charge
The touchscreen doesn't feel that responsive, Flicking between screens can feel a bit sluggish, It comes with a hefty, £139.99, price tag
If you're happy to buy into the idea that this is the ereader for more sophisticated book worm, then this is the device for you.You'll be able to do some good peacocking on public transport because the device is visually very attractive. There's no doubt...
Cette liseuse m'a bluffé. Et pour avoir eu en main la Kindle et des Sony reader, cette Aura HD est bien au dessus du lot.Une très bonne qualité d'écran, un système ouvert acceptant beaucoup de formats (à bas les systèmes propriétaires! ), une belle qualit...
