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Originally Posted by kukafei
1. Since I developed tendonitis in my elbows 10 years ago from holding too many heavy books, I no longer physically hold books when reading. I use a stand (this particular one is called Bookchair). Would the Aura's sculpted back work on a stand? In some pictures it seems to only stick out a couple millimeters, but in others, it looks like half an inch.
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Looking at the bottom edge where the USB and uSD card plug in, the narrowest part at the corners is 7.5mm, the two thickest spots are 12mm and the narrow point in the middle is 10.5mm. The top measurements are much the same except the narrow point is not in the center of the top but offset to the right edge. I have a small stand I've used for years to hold various devices and the Aura works quite well in it. After holding the Aura in my hand for a few hours, I find it quite comfortable to hold one handed when I am laying in bed.
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Originally Posted by kukafei
2. Does it lie flat in a (non-Kobo) case for transport?
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I'm using an old case for carting mine around to give some screen protection and once in the case, the back is not really noticeable. I don't leave it in the case for reading.
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Originally Posted by kukafei
3. Any impressions on whether the screen is really sturdier than other e-readers? My Sony 650 screen somehow broke without even being dropped or mistreated in any known way.
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I would love to know the answer to that as well. Looking at eInk's site, they also claim their newer screens are more damage resistant. For some reason, I don't plan on dropping my Aura on a cement floor to see how it does.
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Originally Posted by kukafei
4. Any idea how limited this "limited edition" will be? I'd like to wait until at least mid-summer to buy so the warranty isn't wasted while it's sitting unused until it can be transported to me.
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From what I've read, eInk will sell that screen to anyone who want to buy their minimum quantities. Given the interest in the Aura, I suspect Kobo will be making more when or if their initial production run sells out.
Regards,
David