04-24-2013, 07:12 AM | #376 |
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Undoubtedly the kobo looks lovely, what with the screen real estate and the increased resolution.
I am barely holding off a purchase, maybe soon I 'll just pull the trigger and suffer through their poor software and customer support for the beautiful display. I still think amazon's implementation of the light guide, and what other tweaks they might have performed, give it a better contrast. That's from what I 've seen so far in pictures and video, I 've not put them side by side in version, so I could be wrong. I'd suggest that if anyone's going to buy the aura they should be looking to buy the black version instead btw, as the perceived contrast will be improved, as with every device using a black instead of a white bezel. |
04-24-2013, 07:34 AM | #377 | |
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Don't get me wrong, Kobo makes great readers. I'm even excited about the Aura, but I'm still scratching my head over why anyone would order it sight unseen. |
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04-24-2013, 07:35 AM | #378 |
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I have a white bezelled Glo and would never have thought that there was a perceived lack of contrast problem. I am much more bothered by the general tackiness of black plastic, and the fingerprint magnet effect. Each to his own I guess.
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04-24-2013, 11:08 AM | #379 | |
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1) I am a bit of a KOBO fangirl 2) I knew I could return it if I didn't like it. S |
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04-24-2013, 11:18 AM | #380 |
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I don't find it too risky a purchase. I own a Glo which is my fave. of the 'lit' readers, and my Mum owns a Kobo Touch. We love our Kobo readers and use them every single day. Now purchasing my very first reader in 2009, which cost a heck of a lot more than the Aura, now that was a risk as I had never seen let alone used any type of eInk device before that.
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04-24-2013, 11:26 AM | #381 | |
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It's no different for Amazon and they sell millions sight unseen. But this is where good customer service is important and that customers know a device may be returned if not liked. Last edited by Skydog; 04-24-2013 at 11:29 AM. |
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04-24-2013, 11:34 AM | #382 |
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It's shipped! Just received the email from WHSmith (UK). With any luck it will be here tomorrow.
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04-24-2013, 11:44 AM | #383 |
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04-24-2013, 12:26 PM | #384 | |
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I tried an Aura HD at my local Chapters branch, and the PDF I tried looked great ("Latin For Beginners", available here: http://www.textkit.com/latin_grammar.php) . Easily readable, no need to zoom. Page turns were a bit slow, but well within my tolerance. Haven't tried any of my math PDFs, but I'm confident they'll look good too. Now I just need to convince myself that the upgrade is worth the price tag |
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04-24-2013, 12:36 PM | #385 | |
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Now, almost 3.5 years later, I know more about what I want in an ereader. When I saw the specs on the Glo, I figured that would be my perfect reader, but I'm even more excited about the Aura. So glad I waited on buying the Glo. |
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04-24-2013, 01:08 PM | #386 | |
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But yeah, the question is: is it worth the price? With so many of the improvements in ereaders being incremental, it is often difficult to tell when to buy and when to hold off. |
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04-24-2013, 01:35 PM | #387 | |
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Your eyesight must be better than mine as I would soon have a headache reading text that small even if it was a good scan. |
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04-24-2013, 02:02 PM | #388 |
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@lioslaith and @chrisparker, mine's on it's way from WHSmith UK also. I doubt very much that I will have it tomorrow as it has to take a little trip across the Irish Sea first
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04-24-2013, 02:39 PM | #389 | |
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That is a tough question. For me, definitely, since my only eInk reader is over 3 years old and does not have a lot of features I want. I was ready to buy a new eReader anyway, I was just waiting for the right one. The Aura will be leaps and bounds above what I have. But, if I had bought the Glo when it came out (like I wanted to), I would not be buying the Aura now. I don't think I could justify the upgrade. |
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04-24-2013, 03:35 PM | #390 |
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This is my motivation for getting one as well. I am hoping that there will actually be one available at the local WH Smith tomorrow... fingers crossed!
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