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Originally Posted by taming
I think that eInk developed the new HD screen and Kobo was first out of the gate to make use of the new technology. I would expect to see other companies use it as well, with their new models.
Nate doesn't like the Aura. He is entitled to his opinion, and its not like I haven't had strong opinions about someone or something after prolonged discussions that have appeared on MR.
It's human to develop a bias I suppose--look at the feelings that are directed toward Apple or Google, etc. There are fans and there are people who hate a particular company or product line. Neither POV is always completely rational.
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I don't think Nate does not like it in whole, I think he does not like the design of it and does not recognize the brand identity in it. I can understand that. I have the Aura, which as you know I am not crazy about, but also since yesterday the Mini, which I really like, and now I understand better what a Kobo is/should be. The Mini reconciles me with all the positive I have read or heard about Kobo, and my understanding is that Nate loves his mini too.
My feeling now, with both devices, is indeed that the Mini is and was planned as a Kobo reader, but the Aura seems to me to be a last minute solution, whether as a test or a quick and dirty marketing action.