A new Kobo reader

[ectoplasm]

Originally Posted by DStyle

I'm going to buy a Kobo e-reader. Also getting a screen protector - crystal clear or anti glare - which is better?

The Aura HD has a non-reflective matte screen, which I think is perfect. I personally would never add another layer onto a matte screen, unless you seriously think you'll be doing something to scratch it. I've never had that problem.

I'm not sure about the new 6" Aura. Some of the pictures I see suggest a more reflective screen, but it's hard to tell.

[Atilla]

They are marketing the new 6" Aura as "Low glare". I think this is a step backwards for
an e-ink reader.

[uboot]

"new readers" vs. "old readers" = "low glare" vs. "no glare"

[samhy]

Originally Posted by ectoplasm

The Aura HD has a non-reflective matte screen, which I think is perfect. I personally would never add another layer onto a matte screen, unless you seriously think you'll be doing something to scratch it. I've never had that problem.

Yes! After three months of everyday use the screen looks as new

[FJames]

Originally Posted by ectoplasm

The Aura HD has a non-reflective matte screen, which I think is perfect.

Not perfect - actually I think the Aura HD screen is slightly less matte than the screen on my Touch, and it reflects a bit more light. I have to play around with angling the Aura to avoid reflections a bit more. It's made worse by the more reflective bezel and the buildup of fingerprints on it, but usually an angle that avoids screen reflections will also work for bezel reflections.

Let's hope the new Aura is better that way.

[ectoplasm]

Originally Posted by Atilla

They are marketing the new 6" Aura as "Low glare". I think this is a step backwards for
an e-ink reader.

"Low glare" sounds to me like it has glare/gloss/reflections. I want an ereader to be "no glare". I thought many of the pictures of the device where in low light, which made me suspicious they were concealing reflections.

[ectoplasm]

Originally Posted by FJames

Not perfect - actually I think the Aura HD screen is slightly less matte than the screen on my Touch, and it reflects a bit more light. I have to play around with angling the Aura to avoid reflections a bit more. It's made worse by the more reflective bezel and the buildup of fingerprints on it, but usually an angle that avoids screen reflections will also work for bezel reflections..

Maybe not quite as matte, but no doubt to me it is in the matte category. Using tablets as a counter example, you can clearly see your face reflected in any tablet. Amazon's Kindle tablets advertise "anti-glare". I have one, and I'd say it might reduce reflections slightly, but it's still highly reflective. Any matte screen is much better in my opinion.

[graycyn]

Originally Posted by uboot

"new readers" vs. "old readers" = "low glare" vs. "no glare"

Yes, I noticed this marketing as well, and it is making me wonder about the new screen. Thankfully, I have the Aura HD and therefore have no need to upgrade.

[DStyle]

My Aura HD coming soon. Can't wait.

[GeoffR]

I wonder what will happen regards the Glo and Touch now that there is a 6 inch Aura?

I hope they continue making a Glo with its current infra-red touch screen, matte plastic bezel and no cover glass, but upgrade the screen to the new 100-page-turns-without-refresh one.

[davidfor]

From what has been said, they seem to be keeping all of the devices. They are all still on the web site and were mentioned in the various releases. I don't think the Mini is at risk, but I keep expecting the Touch to be discontinued. It must be still selling well.

Originally Posted by davidfor

From what has been said, they seem to be keeping all of the devices. They are all still on the web site and were mentioned in the various releases. I don't think the Mini is at risk, but I keep expecting the Touch to be discontinued. It must be still selling well.

The Touch is a nice device, especially for those who don't want to pay for a front light. I'm hoping that they'll keep it because of that. (I would love to see an Aura HD for $30 less, sans light.)

Still, I've gotta wonder if Kobo's product line is becoming too broad, since I don't get the point of the new Aura. My main thought is that the Aura HD and Aura are mostly intended to test new ideas in the market (larger size for the former, capacitive touch screens for the latter). If that is the case, maybe they're on the right track since ereaders seem pretty stagnant right now.

[davidfor]

Originally Posted by BWinmill

The Touch is a nice device, especially for those who don't want to pay for a front light. I'm hoping that they'll keep it because of that. (I would love to see an Aura HD for $30 less, sans light.)

Yes, the Touch is still a good device. But, when I pick mine up and compare it with the Glo, I don't like it.

Still, I've gotta wonder if Kobo's product line is becoming too broad, since I don't get the point of the new Aura. My main thought is that the Aura HD and Aura are mostly intended to test new ideas in the market (larger size for the former, capacitive touch screens for the latter). If that is the case, maybe they're on the right track since ereaders seem pretty stagnant right now.

I definitely agree with you on the Aura HD. It seemed to be an experiment that worked to well. I think they might have been a little surprised by the response.

As to the Aura, I was expecting a Glo Mk2. And hence replace the current Glo. But, they have put enough into it to differentiate them. I suppose this might be an experiment to see if capacitive touch is the way to go.

[Gilmartin]

Somebody needs to tell W H Smith that the Aura and the Aura HD are different devices: http://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/ko...oduct/36495993

The people who work in their online store must be as thick as the YTS brain donors who work in their high street shops

[DStyle]

Just purchased the Aura HD from Kobo website but didn't receive any notification through email. Is that normal?