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Testseek.com have collected 82 expert reviews of the Kobo Aura HD and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Kobo Aura HD.
Award: Recommended May 2013
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
  • Design doesn't feel premium
  • Text washes out when light is at full brightness
  • Light is somewhat harsh
  • Screen doesn't respond consistently
  • Still not as responsive as we'd like
  • Touch commands can be sluggish at times
  • The device is thicker than most other eReaders.
  • Pricey
  • Big footprint
  • Software still lacking

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  Published: 2013-10-16, review by: plimbi.com

  • Abstract:  Kobo sudah cukup berpengalaman di dunia e-reader. E-reader Kobo sudah malang melintang di pasaran ereader. Bisa dibilang mereka berhasil menarik perhatian pengguna ereader. Kali ini mereka keluar dengan produk yang berbasis e-ink. Produk yang menyerupai b...

 
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  Published: 2013-04-24, review by: plimbi.com

  • Abstract:  Di tahun 2013 ini, selain ramai-ramainya didatangi banyak pendatang baru di pangsa pasar smartphone, tablet dan laptop, pasar gadget dunia juga didatangi dengan sebuah eBook Reader baru yang canggih. Setelah merilis versi terdahulunya di tahun 2012 lalu y...

 
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